Italy, Spain and Portugal Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Sun 09 May 2027 / Depart: Sun 09 May 2027

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Lisbon

Arrive: Wed 12 May 2027 / Depart: Wed 12 May 2027

Portugal's capital spreads its ancient sites on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Atop the highest hill, St. George's Castle overlooks the city. Balconies ablaze with geraniums and wrought iron lamps light up the medieval Alfama quarter. Sorrowful fados ring out from cafés in the Alto. Shoppers browse in the affluent Chiado district. A short drive away, deposed royalty once lived out their days in the opulent palaces of Estoril and Sintra.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Alicante

Arrive: Fri 14 May 2027 / Depart: Fri 14 May 2027

Dubbed the ‘City of Light’ when founded by the Romans, Alicante is built around a natural harbour and is the main city and port of Spain’s Costa Blanca. A truly beautiful and chic Mediterranean feel. A leading beach resort in its own right, the city’s old town has a sophisticated Mediterranean feel. Wherever you wander, Alicante is a tranquil and reassuring place to explore.

Day 7 - Barcelona

Arrive: Sat 15 May 2027 / Depart: Sat 15 May 2027

Glimpse Barcelona's remarkable architecture as you tour the city. Or experience Monsterrat, legendary home of the Knights of the Holy Grail. There's also a host of art galleries, museums and elegant shops to explore.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Rome

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

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 10 - Naples, Italy

Arrive: Tue 18 May 2027 / Depart: Tue 18 May 2027

Napoli, as it's known to Italians, has a little bit of everything – ancient churches and universities, stunning parks, and wonderful restaurants. The Duomo is perhaps one of the most beautiful ancient cathedrals in the world. Take time to explore the Palazzo Reale, a palace built at the turn of the 12th century. Or visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale to see one of the most comprehensive collections of Greco-Roman artefacts anywhere, including an abundance of mosaics from the buried city of Pompei.

Day 11 - Sicily

Arrive: Wed 19 May 2027 / Depart: Wed 19 May 2027

This Sicilian harbour has much to offer in the way of history and beauty. Its museum is noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks. Nearby, the fashionable resort of Taormina awaits on an optional excursion.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Cagliari

Arrive: Fri 21 May 2027 / Depart: Fri 21 May 2027

For many, Sardinia is all about beaches. With the sweet scent of pine on the breeze, prehistoric stone towers and rugged landscapes, you'll find this a charming slice of Mediterranean sunshine

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Malaga

Arrive: Sun 23 May 2027 / Depart: Sun 23 May 2027

Day 16 - Cadiz

Arrive: Mon 24 May 2027 / Depart: Mon 24 May 2027

Historic, mysterious and romantic, the Spanish city of Cadiz is unlike any other. Founded in about 1100 BC, it is generally accepted as the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in today’s Europe. But for the thin strip connecting it to the mainland to its south, Cadiz is an island of history and architecture that impresses at every turn through the streets of this charming ancient port

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Southampton

Arrive: Thu 27 May 2027 / Depart: Thu 27 May 2027

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?