12-Night Cruise on AmbitionClassic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur - Weather

The Ambition sails a 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur itinerary with Ambassador Cruises, departing Liverpool, England on May 12, 2027. The route makes 9 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in May can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Liverpool, England, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Brest, France, with 6 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, May 12, 2027 — Liverpool, England

   Liverpool, England is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, May 13, 2027 — Belfast, Northern Ireland

   Belfast, Northern Ireland is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

3. Day 3 — Friday, May 14, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Ambition, cruising between ports on the Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, May 15, 2027 — Brest, France

   Brest, France is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, May 16, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Ambition, cruising between ports on the Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Monday, May 17, 2027 — Bordeaux, France

   Bordeaux, France is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, May 18, 2027 — Bordeaux, France

   Bordeaux, France is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, May 19, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Ambition, cruising between ports on the Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, May 20, 2027 — Cherbourg, France

   Cherbourg, France is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

10. Day 10 — Friday, May 21, 2027 — Honfleur, France

    Honfleur, France is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

11. Day 11 — Saturday, May 22, 2027 — Honfleur, France

    Honfleur, France is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

12. Day 12 — Sunday, May 23, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Ambition, cruising between ports on the Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Monday, May 24, 2027 — Liverpool, England

    Liverpool, England is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 12-night Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur cruise on Ambition. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.