Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll board your ship and get settled into your stateroom in Barcelona. After that, head into the Gothic Quarter to walk through its medieval lanes and see the Roman walls up close. Barcelona Cathedral is right there, along with El Call, the old Jewish district, and the Church of Santa Maria del Pi. By evening, you'll find restaurants around the Royal Plaza to grab dinner.
Included Activities
- Accommodation onboard ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Gothic Quarter
- Visit Barcelona Cathedral
- Discover El Call (medieval Jewish district)
- Visit Church of Santa Maria del Pi
- Dine at Royal Plaza restaurants
Landmarks Barcelona Cathedral El Call Church of Santa Maria del Pi Gothic Quarter Royal Plaza - Day 2
Murcia
The ship arrives in Murcia, surrounded by farmland and fertile huertas that shape the local way of life. You'll get a sense of how the harvest cycle influences everything here. The city has deep Moorish roots with irrigation networks that date back to 825, so there's plenty to see if you want to explore that history.
Optional Activities
- Explore Murcia's rural surroundings and farmland
- Visit local markets for fresh produce
- Discover Moorish heritage and irrigation systems
- Day 3
Granada
Granada shows off its Moorish architecture and Andalusian traditions everywhere you look. The Grand Granada Cathedral commemorates the 1492 reconquest, and the Royal Chapel holds the tombs of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand. Then there's the Alhambra, a fortress-palace that blends Islamic and Christian architectural styles in ways that really stand out.
Optional Activities
- Visit Granada Cathedral
- Explore Royal Chapel
- Tour the Alhambra fortress-palace
Landmarks Granada Cathedral Royal Chapel Alhambra - Day 4
Strait of Gibraltar
Your ship sails through the gateway between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, passing the Rock of Gibraltar. During the day, you can use the ship's library with its curated collection of titles, or head to the Main Pool, which has a retractable roof so you can swim no matter the weather.
Included Activities
- Onboard library access
- Main Pool access
Optional Activities
- View Rock of Gibraltar
- Read and relax by the pool
Landmarks Rock of Gibraltar - Day 5
Vigo
Vigo is a historic Galician city with Roman heritage and a strategic location that once drew Vikings and English privateers. Walk through the local markets where you'll find seafood and ingredients for caldo galego, the region's hearty potato soup that's a staple here.
Optional Activities
- Explore Vigo's markets
- Taste traditional caldo galego
- Discover local fishing heritage
- Day 6
Atlantic Ocean
You're sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, passing over the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. On deck, take a brisk walk around the Promenade, or if you want, use the Fitness Center to work out. There's plenty of time to relax and settle into the rhythm of being at sea.
Included Activities
- Promenade access
- Fitness Center access
Optional Activities
- Walk around Promenade
- Use Fitness Center
- Day 7
Portsmouth
Portsmouth comes into view as you approach through the Solent Strait. It's the UK's only island-city and has centuries of naval history to explore. You can see Henry VIII's Mary Rose and Lord Nelson's HMS Victory, learn about the medieval port heritage, and take in the citadel walls of Napoleonic forts that line the approach.
Optional Activities
- Visit HMS Victory
- Explore Mary Rose museum
- View Napoleonic citadel walls
Landmarks HMS Victory Mary Rose - Day 8
Disembark
After breakfast, you'll disembark from your ship and head home, ending your journey across the Atlantic and through the Mediterranean ports.
- Meals
- Breakfast
