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The Balmoral sails a 6-night Festive France & Belgium itinerary with Fred Olsen Cruises, departing Southampton, England on December 10, 2026. The route makes 4 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Southampton, England, Rouen, France, Antwerp, Belgium, with 1 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Southampton, England is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Festive France & Belgium cruise on Balmoral.
Rouen, France is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 6-night Festive France & Belgium cruise on Balmoral.
Antwerp, Belgium is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 6-night Festive France & Belgium cruise on Balmoral.
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Southampton, England is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 6-night Festive France & Belgium cruise on Balmoral.
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