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8-night From The English Channel To The Irish Sea Cruise

OFFER ID 1597795

Cruise Line
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Ship
L'Austral
Destination
Honfleur/Glasgow
Departure Date
May 19, 2026
Length
8
from $5,460

The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  L'Austral
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Honfleur
Arrive
05/19/2026
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Depart
05/19/2026
10:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Honfleur - Flower Coast - 8 hours

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Honfleur - Flower Coast - 8 hours

Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of  the Flower coast
 
HIGHLIGHTS
You will take the coast road out of the town and pass through the seaside villages along the way, complete with their old whaling stations, such as Trouville, Villers sur Mer and Houlgate. If you wish you can follow in the footsteps of the American Film Festival at the “Planches de Deauville”, or visit the sumptuous casino to be found in this holiday town.

A visit to Honfleur is in itself a complete history lesson, from the 100 years war, through the voyages of discovery to the New World during the 17th century to the art of the impressionists. As a defense against invasion by the English the town was walled and fortified during the second half of the 14th century.
 
 
End of the tour at your ship

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light

Package includes
  • Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
  • English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal 
  • All entrance fees
  • All tax and Vat 

Does not include 
- Lunch 
- Gratuities 
- Travel insurance and personal expenses 

Departure dates : all day , all year  
May 1st - due to French law, cost double 

 

Honfleur - Etretat / Fecamp - 8 hours

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Honfleur - Etretat / Fecamp - 8 hours

Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of Etretat & Fecamp
 
HIGHLIGHTS
Etretat is found in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, 20 kilometres north of Le Havre. The town is on the Normandy coast, and is renowned for its 70 metre high picture postcard white cliffs, and the arches and tunnels in the cliffs that jut out to sea, and a large rock needle. Both the cliffs and village are the scenic highlight of the region and not to be missed if you visiting this part of Normandy.

Fecamp is situated between cliffs and has a medium sized pleasure boats harbor and a fishing harbor. There are several shopping streets, museums, restaurants and a cathedral.

 
End of the tour at your ship

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light

 
Package includes
  • Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
  • English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal 
  • All entrance fees
  • All tax and Vat 

Does not include 
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities 
  • Travel insurance and personal expenses 
     
Departure dates : all day , all year  
May 1st - due to French law, cost double 

Honfleur - Normandy Landing Beaches - 8 hours

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Honfleur - Normandy Landing Beaches - 8 hours

Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of  the Normandy Landing Beaches
 
HIGHLIGHTS
Departure for a full day to relive all instants that made Normandy, on June 6th, 1944, the most important battlefield of the 20th century history. From Bloody Omaha to Gold Beach, you will get your fill of emotions, through various sites, on the roads taken by our liberators during the Overlord Operation, while appreciating the story of our guides.
The Pointe du Hoc battlefield, which remained intact after the rangers’ assault, will carry you away to the heart of the fierce battle conducted by the first wave on the orders of the colonel Rudder.
 
End of the tour at your ship

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light

Package Include 
  • Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
  • English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal 
  • All entrance fees
  • All tax and Vat 
Do not include 
- Lunch 
- Gratuities 
- Travel Insurance and personal expenses 
Departure dates : all day , all year  
May 1st - due to French law, cost double

Honfleur - Pays d'Auge Gourmet Tour - 8 hours

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Honfleur - Pays d'Auge Gourmet Tour - 8 hours

Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of  the Pays d’Auges
 
HIGHLIGHTS

  • Departure for the Cider Road:  As we follow the Route du Cidre, we'll visit cider, pommeau and calvados makers. Of course, we'll taste their products and learn about the AOC Calvados du Pays d'Auge.

  • Visit the farm of an artisanal cheesemaker at the Domaine St. Hippolyte,  

  • Visit of Lisieux cathedral

  • End of the tour at your ship


Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light


 

Package includes
  • Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
  • English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal 
  • All entrance fees & tasting
  • All tax and Vat 

Does not include 
- Lunch 
- Gratuities 
- Travel insurance and personal expenses 

Departure dates : all day , all year  
May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Champagne estate are close 

No information currently available.

Isle of Portland
Arrive
05/20/2026
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Depart
05/20/2026
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No information currently available.

Fowey
Arrive
05/21/2026
---
Depart
05/21/2026
---
Destination Guide
Isle of Scilly
Arrive
05/22/2026
---
Depart
05/22/2026
---
Destination Guide
Kinsale
Arrive
05/23/2026
---
Depart
05/23/2026
---

No information currently available.

Fishguard
Arrive
05/24/2026
---
Depart
05/24/2026
---

No information currently available.

Warrenpoint
Arrive
05/25/2026
---
Depart
05/25/2026
---

No information currently available.

Portrush
Arrive
05/26/2026
---
Depart
05/26/2026
---

No information currently available.

Glasgow
Arrive
05/27/2026
07:00 am
Depart
05/27/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Oceanview

Superior Stateroom [ SP3 ]

$5,460 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$5,460 per person

Superior Stateroom

Category SP3

Calicut

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Calicut

Balcony

Prestige Balcony Stateroom [ PR6 ]

$6,580 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$6,580 per person

Prestige Balcony Stateroom

Category PR6

Prestige Balcony Stateroom [ PR5 ]

$6,350 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$6,350 per person

Prestige Balcony Stateroom

Category PR5

Prestige Balcony Stateroom [ PR4 ]

$6,160 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$6,160 per person

Prestige Balcony Stateroom

Category PR4

Chandernagor

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Chandernagor

Mahe

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Mahe

Bengale

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Bengale

Deluxe Stateroom [ DEL ]

$5,870 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$5,870 per person

Deluxe Stateroom

Category DEL

Calicut

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Calicut

Suite

Owner's Suite [ SA ]

CALL

Prestige Suite [ PS6 ]

$9,710 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$9,710 per person

Prestige Suite

Category PS6

Prestige Suite [ PS5 ]

$9,430 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$9,430 per person

Prestige Suite

Category PS5

Bengale

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Bengale

Mahe

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Mahe

Deluxe Suite [ DS6 ]

$8,780 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$8,780 per person

Deluxe Suite

Category DS6

Mahe

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Mahe

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Departure Date
May 19, 2026
Number of Nights
8
Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
Remarks
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

 

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1597795

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