MSC Splendida • MSC Cruises
11-night Copenhagen → Warnemünde → Brest → Gijón + 4 more
Sep 29, 2028 → Oct 10, 2028 • Copenhagen → Genova
From $1,235
$112/night
Great deal
↓38% below typical
Brest
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Cruises visiting Brest
Quietest
Aug-Nov
Busiest
Oct-May
Upcoming
41+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Aug-Nov (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 16+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Brest.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Brest
These sailings rank first because they visit Brest while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
14-night Itinerary NLRTM-FRBES-ESBIO-PTLEI-ESAGP-FRMRS-ITGOA-FRMRS
Oct 5, 2026 → Oct 19, 2026 • Warnemünde → Barcelona
From $1,397
$100/night
Great deal
↓26% below typical
MSC Virtuosa • MSC Cruises
7-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Brest & Cascais
Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 7, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $769
$110/night
Great deal
↓28% below typical
Le Laperouse • Ponant Cruises
12-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Mandal, Ostend & Brest
Jul 19, 2027 → Jul 31, 2027 • Oslo → Lisboa
From $8,127
$677/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
MSC Virtuosa • MSC Cruises
9-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Brest, Cascais & Gibraltar
Aug 20, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $1,380
$153/night
Great deal
↓26% below typical
Seven Seas Voyager • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
11-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Porto, La Coruña & Bordeaux
Apr 29, 2027 → May 10, 2027 • Lisboa → Southampton
From $6,779
$616/night
Good value
↓18% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Brest, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Brest that day.
Brest is busiest from Oct-May, with multiple ships per day. Aug, Nov are significantly quieter.
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~1,200 passengers
$529/night
↓8% vs typical
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$138/night
↓17% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 ship visit Brest on this date, carrying about ~4,800 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~4,800 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $138/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Brest on this date.
MSC Virtuosa • MSC Cruises
7-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Brest & Lisboa
Jun 27, 2026 → Jul 4, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $969
$138/night
Best time to visit Brest on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Brest still look attractively priced.
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$334
3 visits
Traffic
↓10% vs typical
3 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$153
1 visits
Traffic
↓26% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$110
6 visits
Traffic
↓18% vs typical
1 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$110
1 visits
Traffic
↓28% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$111
7 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Brest
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Brest, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Itinerary NLRTM-FRBES-ESBIO-PTLEI-ESAGP-FRMRS-ITGOA-FRMRS
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 5
From $1,397
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Brest & Cascais (Best Balance)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: Oct 31
From $769
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Brest, Cascais & Gibraltar (Best Balance)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: Aug 20
From $1,380
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Porto, La Coruña & Bordeaux (Rare Variant)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: Apr 29
From $6,779
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Aarhus, Warnemünde & Rotterdam (Best Balance)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: Oct 3
From $1,423
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Aarhus, Warnemünde & Rotterdam (Rare Variant)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 3
From $1,398
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Brest on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Brest depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Brest
See the next scheduled ship visits into Brest.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Oceania Vista | Oceania Cruises |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Vista | — |
| Jun 28, 2026 | MSC Virtuosa | MSC Cruises |
| Aug 21, 2026 | MSC Virtuosa | MSC Cruises |
| Oct 9, 2026 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| Nov 1, 2026 | MSC Virtuosa | MSC Cruises |
| May 7, 2027 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| May 14, 2027 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| May 16, 2027 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| Jun 13, 2027 | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises |
| Jun 30, 2027 | Queen Anne | Cunard Line |
| Jul 24, 2027 | Le Laperouse | Ponant Cruises |
| Aug 3, 2027 | Seven Seas Mariner | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Aug 20, 2027 | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises |
| Sep 1, 2027 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| Sep 26, 2027 | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises |
| Oct 5, 2027 | Le Champlain | Ponant Cruises |
| Oct 13, 2027 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| Oct 15, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Oct 31, 2027 | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises |
| Feb 21, 2028 | Le Laperouse | Ponant Cruises |
| May 8, 2028 | Seven Seas Prestige | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| May 30, 2028 | Scenic Eclipse I | — |
| Oct 3, 2028 | MSC Splendida | MSC Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Brest
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Brest.
What is the best time to visit Brest on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Brest, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Brest busiest for cruise traffic?
May currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Brest. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Brest?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Brest include Itinerary NLRTM-FRBES-ESBIO-PTLEI-ESAGP-FRMRS-ITGOA-FRMRS, Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Brest & Cascais (Best Balance), and Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Brest, Cascais & Gibraltar (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Brest?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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