Itinerary: Cruise from Bristol – Lorient – Le Verdon (tours to Bordeaux) – Santander – El Ferrol – Brest – Return to Bristol.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Bristol
- Lorient: Brittany’s naval history and beaches sit side by side. Explore the submarine base museum or head to Île de Groix for a brisk coastal walk. It’s a compact call with range.
- Le Verdon (tours to Bordeaux): Gateway to Médoc vines and Bordeaux’s riverfront. Choose a château tasting or a city wander along the miroir d’eau—wine or architecture — either works.
- Santander: A broad bay, belle-époque buildings and an innovative promenade. See the Centro Botín and walk the Magdalena peninsula. Tapas in the old town rounds it off.
- El Ferrol: Naval docks and Galician squares. Visit the castle at San Felipe for estuary views, then try pulpo a la gallega—a quiet, characterful stop.
- Brest: Sea-air city with a fine maritime museum in the château. Oceanopolis suits families; the harbour walk suits everyone. Straightforward to explore from the pier.
Return to Bristol