Historic Horizons: Gibraltar and the Iberian Coast Cruise

Day 1 - Tilbury

Arrive: Mon 17 May 2027 / Depart: Mon 17 May 2027 at 17:00

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Day 2 - At sea

Day 3 - At sea

Day 4 - Vigo

Arrive: Thu 20 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 20 May 2027 at 17:00

Vigo is a city on Spain’s northwest coast. The mouth of the nearby Vigo Estuary is sheltered by the Cíes Islands, which form part of the Atlantic Islands National Park. The Cíes are known for their rich birdlife and crescent-shaped Rodas Beach. The city’s old quarter is home to the neoclassical Church of Santa María. The Castro de Vigo archaeological site has reconstructed ancient dwellings.

Day 5 - At sea

Day 6 - Cadiz

Arrive: Sat 22 May 2027 at 08:30 / Depart: Sat 22 May 2027 at 18:00

Cádiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. On the waterfront is the domed, 18th-century Cádiz Cathedral, featuring baroque and neoclassical elements.

Day 7 - Almeria

Arrive: Sun 23 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 23 May 2027 at 18:00

Day 8 - Gibraltar

Arrive: Mon 24 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 24 May 2027 at 18:00

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII.

Day 9 - Portimao

Arrive: Tue 25 May 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 25 May 2027 at 17:00

Day 10 - Lisbon

Arrive: Wed 26 May 2027 at 13:00 / Depart: Wed 26 May 2027 at 20:00

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril

Day 11 - At sea

Day 12 - At sea

Day 13 - Honfleur

Arrive: Sat 29 May 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 29 May 2027 at 18:00

Honfleur is a city in the department of Calvados, in northern France's Normandy region. It's on the estuary where the Seine river meets the English Channel. The Vieux-Bassin (old harbor), lined with 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, has been a subject for artists including Claude Monet and native son Eugène Boudin. Nearby is 15th-century St. Catherine's Church, a vaulted timber structure erected by shipbuilders.

Day 14 - Tilbury

Arrive: Sun 30 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 30 May 2027

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.