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Le Bellot, 8 Night A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Ireland and France ex Glasgow, Scotland to Bordeaux, France
Cruise Le Bellot, 8 Night A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Ireland and France ex Glasgow, Scotland to Bordeaux, France
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Bellot
Destination EU British Isles
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Glasgow, Scotland onboard Le Bellot
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 11 Oct 2025
Cruise Description This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT themed voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

The cities and towns on this voyage to Ireland and Brittany are at the center of a fiercely proud Celtic culture that has flourished here since before historical time—a culture that has endured overlords and suffered famine and oppression, but which has never been subdued. Join us aboard Le Bellot as we sail from Glasgow to Bordeaux, discovering the sense of celebration at the heart of the Celtic tradition through specially curated excursions ashore and musical performances aboard ship from a group of world-class musicians led by Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart. Your musicians include pianist Jihye Chang, cellist Alistair MacRae, soprano Allison Pohl, violist Scott Rawls, violinist Wendy Rawls, and violinist Benjamin Sung.

Call first in Belfast, where possible activities include an excursion to Northern Ireland's spectacularly scenic Antrim Coast and the remarkable natural stone formations of the Giant’s Causeway; a visit to Titanic Belfast, a museum with state-of-the-art exhibits that tell the story of the ill-fated ship's construction and tragic end; or a walking tour of the city that ends at a pub where world champion Irish dancers and musicians regale you with songs that have been heard in Belfast's ship-yards, mills, and markets for centuries.

In Dublin, you may join a tour of the city focused on its long history as seen through the lens of its architectural monuments—from the 10th-century Viking Quarter and Christchurch Cathedral to iconic Dublin Castle, built in the 13th century and still an important government center. Or, you may choose to head to the Old Storehouse Pub where dancers and musicians, veterans of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, will entertain and encourage you to join in their cèilidh.

The port of Cobh is your gateway to Ireland's second city, Cork, where you may choose to join a guided walking tour of the city center, encompassing both the stately architecture of the buildings along quays south of the River Lee and the bustling cafes, bookshops, and antique stores to the north. Or you may prefer a panoramic coach tour of the city followed by a trip to the village of Midleton, the town from which the extremely rare Irish whiskey gets its name, to visit the Old Jameson Distillery for a tour and tasting.

A day at sea with a performance from Keith Lockhart and friends is followed by a visit to the fiercely proud seafaring town of Saint-Malo—the lifelong home of explorer Jacques Cartier, and during the 17th and 18th centuries, a booming center of trade (and piracy). Enjoy a walking tour of the old city followed by a cider tasting and a performance of medieval and Celtic music. Alternatively, you may choose to spend the day on an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont-Saint-Michel, the stunning landmark that has served as a fortress, a monastery, a pilgrimage site, and a prison at various periods during its long history.

Another day at sea with a musical performance, brings Le Bellot to the port of Pauillac, on the Gironde, north of Bordeaux. Spend the final day of your journey touring the world-famous wineries of the Médoc, and sampling the wines at one of the many châteaux on the peninsula. Your voyage ends in Bordeaux.
Sailing Dates
11 Oct 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $9,070 AU $9,070 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $10,010 AU $10,010 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $10,480 AU $10,480 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $11,030 AU $11,030 ‐ ‐
DS3 AU $15,130 AU $15,130 AU $8,150 ‐
DS4 AU $15,130 AU $15,130 AU $8,150 ‐
DS5 AU $15,130 AU $15,130 AU $8,150 ‐
PS5 AU $20,260 AU $20,260 AU $10,710 ‐
PS6 AU $21,290 AU $21,290 AU $11,230 ‐
PV6 AU $22,310 AU $22,310 AU $11,740 ‐
PV5 AU $22,310 AU $22,310 AU $11,740 ‐
GD6 AU $24,460 AU $24,460 AU $12,810 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
11 Oct 2025 Glasgow, Scotland 6:00 PM
12 Oct 2025 Belfast, Northern Ireland 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
13 Oct 2025 Dublin, Ireland 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
14 Oct 2025 Cobh (Cork), Ireland 10:00 AM 5:30 PM
15 Oct 2025 At Sea    
16 Oct 2025 St Malo, France 5:30 AM 6:26 PM
17 Oct 2025 At Sea    
18 Oct 2025 Pauillac, France 7:00 PM 4:00 PM
18 Oct 2025 Bordeaux, France
19 Oct 2025 Bordeaux, France 8:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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