Thursday 10th December to Wednesday 16th December 2026 (6 Nights Full Board)

FESTIVE FRANCE & BELGIUM

With FRED OLSEN CRUISES 

Currently Starting From £499.00 Per Person (Subject to cabin availablity) 

In just under a week, you’ll visit two cities during the festive season, with extended stays allowing you to experience them by day and night. Taking advantage of Balmoral’s size, you’ll sail along the scenic Seine River, surrounded by picturesque countryside and riverside villages, into Rouen – a route only accessible to smaller ships. 

By day, perhaps explore Rouen’s medieval streets, lined with colourful timber-framed houses, and discover the sights of Antwerp, just a short walk from your ship, thanks to our central docking location. By night, immerse yourself in the cosy atmosphere of the Christmas Markets, where twinkling lights illuminate stalls offering local treats like mulled wine, chestnuts, gingerbread, apple brandy and Belgian waffles.

 

Dates & Destination

10th December 2026 – Southampton, England

11th December 2026 – Crusing The River Seine

11th December 2026 - Rouen

12th December 2026 - Rouen

13th December 2026 - Crusing at Sea

14th December 2026 – Antwerp

14th December 2026 – Antwerp

15th December 2026 – Cruising The Western Scheldt River

16th December 2026 - Southampton, England

 

Benefits of booking as a group with Magic Moments Tours – (GRP0306) 

• EARLY BIRD OFFER UNTIL 14th April 2025
• Book before Monday 14th April to secure the very best cruise price, currently inside cabins start from £499.00 the same cruise this year is currently selling at £749.00. Because of these advanced savings there is no added on-board spend or discount, unless you have already travelled with Fred Olsen.
• Single cabins also available with no suppliment (Subject to availablity) 
• Complimentary Groups Drinks Party

For this cruise, you will need to book your cabin directly with Fred Olsen, and your coach tranfers with Magic Moments Tours. 

You will also need personal travel insurance which includes cruise cover, before cruise date.

Passport will also be required

For cruise bookings & enquiries, please contact the Fred Olsen Reservations department on 0800 0355 144, quoting the group code GRP0306 and cruise code L2640.

  

Coach Transfers

Return coach transfers are available from Ashtead, Epsom and Ewell, or you can choose to make your own way to Southampton. 

Please note, coach transfers are additional to the cost of your cruise and are payable to Magic Moments Tours. 

Cost of return coach travel £55.00 Per Per Person (£27.50 each way) - price subject to minmum requirement of 30 passengers.

 

For more information, guidance or general enquiries please contact

Magic Moments Tours / Andrew Holden on 0203 258 3019 or e-mail us enquiries@magicmomentstours.co.uk

 

More information on the cruise and cabins can be found on the Fred Olsen website here.