Morocco and Cape Verde Discovery Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Mon 25 October 2027 / Depart: Mon 25 October 2027 at 16:30

The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - La Coruna, Spain

Arrive: Wed 27 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 27 October 2027 at 17:00

The name of Coruna's cruise dock - Transatlantic Quay - reflects its location on the northwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsular making it - you might be surprised to learn - the closest European port to New York. It is a charming mixture of old town and new town also with a couple of beaches along the two-mile stretch of coastline it overlooks. The colonnaded Maria Pita Square is at the heart of the old town, with many shops, bars and restaurants all around. There are various fascinating museums including the interactive House of Mankind plus an aquarium and planetarium. La Coruña is also the main Atlantic gateway to one of the most ruggedly scenic regions in Spain - Galicia. Among its attractions is one of the worlds great pilgrimage destinations: Santiago de Compostela, with its Romanesque cathedral.

Day 4 - Vigo

Arrive: Thu 28 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 28 October 2027 at 17:00

Spains busiest fishing port, Vigo sits on the rugged west coast of the province of Galicia. Over the centuries, this charming town and its resilient residents have been the target for many naval attacks including a couple from Sir Francis Drake. In these more peaceful days, you will still find the best view of Vigo is from the fort (Castillo del Castro) built to defend it from the hill overlooking the harbour. From here, your Vigo cruise tour will lead you through the steep, narrow streets of the atmospheric old town (Barrio del Berbes) to see (and smell...) the daily fish market. Try one of the oysters which are fresh from beds in Vigos 'ria' - one of the sunken sea-filled valleys for which Galicias coastline is renowned. And our Vigo cruises are also a chance to visit nearby Santiago de Compostela, the subject of pilgrimages since the Middle Ages.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Ponta Delgada, Azores

Arrive: Sun 31 October 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 31 October 2027 at 18:00

Ponta Delgada in the Azores, is a tiny speckle of islands in the Atlantic.The Islands are rurally lovely, their fields separated by hydrangea hedges rather than walls. The twin lakes of Sete Cidades will amaze: one turquoise the other vivid emerald.

Day 8 - Praia di Vitoria, Azores

Arrive: Mon 01 November 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 01 November 2027 at 18:00

Praia da Vitória is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. With a population of 21,035, the second largest administrative authority on the island of Terceira, it covers an area of 161.27 square kilometres, that extends from the northern coast halfway into the interior.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Madeira

Arrive: Wed 03 November 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 03 November 2027 at 17:00

The largest of the Portuguese islands in the Madeiran archipelago, Madeira offers a wealth of sites of historical interest, marvellous fish cuisine and, of course, its own famous Madeira wine. Unusually, Madeira has no sandy beaches, but it does offer the visitors wonderful walks, not only through its towns, but through its mountains and hills.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Praia, Cape Verde

Arrive: Sat 06 November 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 06 November 2027 at 18:00

Day 14 - St Vincent, Cape Verde

Arrive: Sun 07 November 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 07 November 2027 at 18:00

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Lanzarote

Arrive: Wed 10 November 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 10 November 2027 at 16:30

Lanzarote is a treat for all the senses. From artistic wonders to natural beauties, the Lanzarote brims with culture, adventure and glorious sunshine. Enjoy a number of the most beautiful destinations…Fancy tucking into some mezze at a waterfront café? Or sunbathing on Lanzarote’s best beaches? The sky’s the limit on a Lanzarote cruise holiday. There are countless cultural experiences to be had. Make the best of your Lanzarote cruise, tear yourself away from your sunbed to explore the island's spectacular moon-like volcanic landscape, best seen from the Fire Mountain in the Timanfaya National Park and famous for the fantastical shapes created by solidified volcanic lava. Camel rides are available in the park, and tours here will also take you to the lush wine country of La Geria to sample the heady local vintages. Head north instead of southwest and you will discover wonderfully verdant Haria - 'the valley of a thousand palms' and can enjoy panoramic views from Mirador del Rio. Equally fascinating is a visit to Jameos el Agua cave, an oddly shaped volcanic cave overlooking a saltwater lagoon where you will find a colony of white crabs unique to the island. With our Lanzarote cruises the choice is yours.

Day 18 - Agadir

Arrive: Thu 11 November 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 11 November 2027 at 16:00

In the 60s, an earthquake devastated this African port. Since then, it has been rebuilt as a stylish resort, the 'Miami of Morocco'. Ancient ways, however, are never far from the surface.

Day 19 - Casablanca

Arrive: Fri 12 November 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 12 November 2027 at 23:00

The sprawling, Moroccan city of Casablanca, sits on the north-west coast of Africa. Modern, vibrant and boasting a fascinating history and heritage, it offers some incredible contrasts. Racing traffic whizzes by a backdrop of wide boulevards, parks and streets lined with a unique blend of French-Colonian and Moroccan style architecture.

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Cadiz

Arrive: Sun 14 November 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 14 November 2027 at 17:00

You cruise right into the heart of historic Cadiz as immediately across the busy Avenida del Puerto from the Spanish port is the main square and shopping area. From there, it is easy to find your own way around this compact city. Behind is the 18th century cathedral (El Nueva) and the view from the top is worth the long climb up its internal stairs. The narrow streets of the old town below are lined by tall Moorish-style houses with flower-decked balconies mixed in amongst some small shops and tapas bars. Cadiz dates back to the 12th century BC so is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western world but sultry Seville has long since outgrown its neighbour. La Giralda (the bell-tower next to its Gothic cathedral), is in Sevilles historic Jewish quarter which also has the whitewashed houses and exquisitely coloured bougainvillea that everyone associates with this lovely city.

Day 22 - At Sea

Day 23 - At Sea

Day 24 - Southampton

Arrive: Wed 17 November 2027 at 06:30 / Depart: Wed 17 November 2027

The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.