SeaDream II
May 15, 2025

Bordeaux, France, docks on the Garonne River at Port de la Lune, a 10-minute walk to the city center, population 260,000. Travelers visit the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André and Place de la Bourse. Local markets sell canelés. Excursions to Saint-Émilion, 45 minutes east, explore wine chateaux. Peak season April to October; trams 2 EUR. Dining includes entrecôte bordelaise at riverside bistros. Souvenirs feature wine corks. Bike rentals explore vineyard trails.

Returning to Bordeaux — see Day 1 above for port info.

Belle-Ile, France, docks at Le Palais Port, a 10-minute walk to the town center, population 5,400. Travelers visit the 17th-century Vauban Citadel for harbor views. Sauzon village, 15 minutes west, offers colorful fishing boats. Excursions to Pointe des Poulains, 20 minutes north, explore Sarah Bernhardt’s summer home. Local markets sell buckwheat crepes. Peak season June to September; taxis 10-15 EUR. Dining includes lobster at seaside bistros. Souvenirs feature Breton pottery. Coastal paths suit hiking.

Douarnenez, France, has docking at Port-Rhu. Travelers explore the maritime museum’s fishing heritage. Excursions visit Locronan’s ancient granite village. Local markets sell Breton crepes. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures colorful fishing boats. Dining onboard includes moules marinières. Souvenirs, like Breton striped shirts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Brittany’s Celtic roots. Light layers suit coastal weather. Douarnenez’s quaint harbor offers a charming French coastal stop.

Guernsey, Channel Islands, has docking at St. Peter Port. Travelers explore Castle Cornet’s historic ramparts. Excursions visit Hauteville House, Victor Hugo’s home. Local markets sell Guernsey cream fudge. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures harbor views and cobblestone streets. Dining onboard includes seafood platters. Souvenirs, like Guernsey sweaters, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover island history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance castle walks. Guernsey’s quaint charm and maritime heritage offer a serene Channel Islands stop, blending history with coastal beauty.

Honfleur, France, has docking at Honfleur Port. Travelers explore the picturesque harbor and Sainte-Catherine Church. Excursions visit Deauville’s beaches. Local markets sell Calvados brandy. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures cobblestone streets and Seine views. Dining onboard includes moules marinières, a Norman dish. Souvenirs, like cider bottles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Impressionist history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance harbor walks. Honfleur’s charming waterfront offers a delightful French stop, blending artistic heritage with coastal beauty.

London, England, has docking at Tilbury Port. Travelers explore Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Excursions visit Greenwich’s Cutty Sark. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures Thames views and historic landmarks. Dining onboard includes roast beef, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like tea tins, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover British history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. London’s iconic landmarks offer a dynamic English stop, blending history with urban energy.

Returning to London — see Day 7 above for port info.