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The historic buildings of Oporto- Scenic Santander
- The vineyards of Bordeaux
- Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux
Coastal Delights of France and Green Spain
Spirit of Discovery departing Dover
from
£4,570 per person
12 nights
19th September 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £27 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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No fly
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Chauffeur service
Visit a region rich in culture and tradition
Enjoy an all-inclusive cruise to France, Portugal and Spain in 2025.
From La Pallice you can discover the ‘White City’ of La Rochelle before cruising along the Garonne River for an overnight stay in Bordeaux. Explore the city’s 18th-century centre, then cruise to Spain’s ‘Green Coast’ to visit Santander, the capital city of the Cantabria region.
In Portugal, see the UNESCO-listed landmarks of Lisbon, while Leixoes offers a gateway to Oporto, known for its port wine and UNESCO-listed Ribeira old town.
Return to the Spanish coast to explore the maritime cities of La Coruña and Gijon.
Your four included panoramic excursions will be in
- Bordeaux, France
- Santander, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- La Coruña, Spain.
Itinerary
Dover
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
La Pallice (for La Rochelle), France
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
From La Pallice, visit the ‘White City’ of La Rochelle, so-called for the limestone facades of its many historic buildings which gleam in the sun. Echoes of its significance as a major port up until the 17th century are evident in the three 14th-century fortified towers that guard the historic harbour. The old town is a charming combination of arcaded walkways, half-timbered houses and Renaissance architecture.
Optional excursions
Explore La Rochelle’s medieval past when it was a prosperous trading port or visit the Chateau de la Roche Courbon.
Bordeaux, France
Arrive 0915 on Sep 22. Depart 0800 on Sep 23.
Cruise through the Gironde Estuary and up the Garonne River into Bordeaux for an overnight stop. Hailed as the ‘very essence of elegance’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II, it offers a heady mix of historic art and architecture which blossomed during the Age of Enlightenment, placing its 18th-century centre on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Key among the highlights are the Place de la Bourse and its 21st-century reflective pool.
Included excursion
An included panoramic tour will reveal Bordeaux’s highlights.
Optional excursion
For a taste of Bordeaux’s fine wines, join an optional wine-tasting session in the Margaux Wine District.
Santander, Spain
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
A jewel on Spain’s verdant ‘Green Coast’, Santander has long been a popular seaside resort thanks to its white-sand beaches. An included panoramic excursion will point out Santander’s mix of old and new. Of special note are the Palacio de la Magdalena, the royal summer palace built in the early 1900s which houses an interesting art collection, the 13th-century Cathedral de la Asuncion, the unusual capsule-shaped Centro Botin art museum, and the Paseo de Pereda y Calle Castellar promenade park, which is lined with Baroque-inspired houses.
Included excursion
An included panoramic excursion offers an introduction to the city.
Optional excursions
Travel to historic Santillana del Mar to discover its Romanesque architecture and 12th-century abbey.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Lisbon, Portugal
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
The sprawling city of Lisbon is spread across seven hills. It boasts two UNESCO-listed sites: Jeronimos Monastery, where Vasco da Gama is entombed and Bélem Tower, built in his honour. Lisbon’s downtown area is a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleyways steeped in history.
Included excursion
See some of the city’s numerous attractions on an included panoramic excursion.
Optional excursions
Take a unique tour of the city on a Tuk Tuk or explore by vintage tram.
Leixoes, Portugal
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Set on hills overlooking the river, Leixoes is known for its narrow streets, granite church towers and Baroque architecture. Leixoes makes a great starting place from which to visit nearby Oporto where the cobbled streets of the old town are crammed with historic buildings, including the 12th-century cathedral, neoclassical Stock Exchange and Manueline-style Church of Santa Clara.
Optional excursions
Visit Oporto with its UNESCO-listed Ribeira old town and explore the city by Tuk Tuk or see the sights from the water aboard a Rabelo boat
La Coruña, Spain
Arrive 0900. Depart 1700.
In the historic maritime city of La Coruña, sights worthy of your attention include the medieval lanes and plazas of the old town, Riazor Beach and the UNESCO-listed Tower of Hercules. The latter is the oldest operational Roman lighthouse and can found 13 kilometres away at the end of a coastal promenade.
Included excursion
See some of the city’s main attractions on an included panoramic excursion.
Optional excursion
Experience the ecclesiastical capital of Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the last stop on the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage route that concludes at the 12th-century cathedral where St James is allegedly enshrined.
Gijon, Spain.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Gijon is a city of old and new where historic buildings are complemented by modern sculptures. This port can trace its roots back to the Romans although it flourished as a result of the 19th-century steel trade. The atmospheric streets of the historic fisherman’s quarter, Cimadevilla, feature plazas, churches and museums which lead up Santa Catalina hill. Beyond lie sandy beaches, the 19th to 20th-century city centre and wooded parks.
Optional excursions
Sightseeing tours reveal the colonnaded streets of seaside Aviles and medieval Oviedo, the capital of the Asturias region.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Portsmouth
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
from
£4,570 per person
12 nights
19th September 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £27 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Spirit of Discovery
2019
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
Britannia Lounge
Relax in comfort with a drink, and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Enjoy fine dining
Enjoy world-class cuisine at no extra cost in a choice of four restaurants.
Spa
Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in one of our six treatment rooms.
The Library
A booklover’s paradise combined with an artisanal coffee-shop, it's the perfect spot to research your next port of call.
Time for you
Take advantage of tailored exercise regimes and bespoke one-to-one fitness sessions with our health and wellbeing expert.
Daily afternoon tea
Indulge with a sumptuous selection of sweet treats at the daily afternoon tea.
The Terrace
This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day.
from
£4,570 per person
12 nights
19th September 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £27 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.