04/06/2023 Dover

Dover

Embark Spirit of Discovery.

Depart 1800.

05/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

06/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

07/06/2023 Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Arrive 1000. Depart 1900.

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. An included sightseeing tour is a great way to see some of the highlights.

Included excursion

See some of the city’s numerous attractions.

08/06/2023 Portimão ⚓, Portugal

Portimão ⚓, Portugal

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700. With a prime position on the popular Algarve, Portimão is renowned for its golden beaches, charming old quarter and lively marina, bookended by the historic forts of Santa Catarina and São João. You can learn more about the city’s history of shipbuilding and sardine fishing at the Portimão Museum, which is housed in a restored 19th-century cannery on the bank of the Arade River.

09/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

10/06/2023 Palma, Majorca

Palma, Majorca

Arrive 1000. Depart 2000.

The elegant capital of the Balearics is characterised by attractive, palm-fringed squares lined with stylish shops and cafes, while the maze of streets in the old town reveal a distinctly Moorish heritage. Look forward to seeing more of your surroundings during an included sightseeing excursion.

Included excursion

An included sightseeing excursion offers a relaxing way to see the highlights.

11/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

12/06/2023 Civitavecchia, Italy

Civitavecchia, Italy

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Civitavecchia was founded in the second century AD and has a tumultuous history that has seen it attacked by the Vandals and sacked by the Saracens. Enjoy the bustling seaside ambience and seek out such historic sights as the 16th-century Michelangelo Fort and Roman thermal baths at Terme Taurine. Alternatively, an optional excursion to the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this buzzing metropolis. Among the city’s countless attractions you’ll find a host of Roman and Renaissance sites.

13/06/2023 Livorno, Italy

Livorno, Italy

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Set on the west coast of Tuscany, Livorno was founded in the 11th century to protect Pisa. During the Renaissance, the powerful Medici family commissioned its old town which features a latticework of canals and fortifications, including Fortezza Nuova. It became a free city during the 17th century, attracting traders which has contributed to its multicultural nature. Of note are the Baroque facades along Via della Madonna, the restored Duomo and the checkerboard promenade.

Included excursion

An included sightseeing excursion will reveal the city’s mix of old and new.

14/06/2023 Portofino ⚓, Italy

Portofino ⚓, Italy

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Portofino’s collection of pastel-painted houses huddle around a yacht-filled bay backed by low, wooded hills. It has retained its traditional charm over recent decades which have seen it transform from a fishing town into an elite destination for the jet set. The scene is overlooked by Castello Brown, formerly known as the Castle of San Giorgio, a 15th-century fortification. Explore the cobbled streets, shop for handmade macrame lace where patterns are handed down from one generation to the next, or stroll along the boardwalk to the old-fashioned town of Santa Margherita Ligure.

Optional excursions

Join a relaxing boat trip exploring the Italian Riviera.

15/06/2023 Monaco ⚓

Monaco ⚓

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Step ashore in this ‘Billionaire’s Playground’, which is blessed with fine beaches, exotic gardens, and luxury boutiques. Monaco exudes glitz and glamour, from the elite high rises overlooking the yacht-packed marina to the medieval quarter set atop Monaco Rock. The latter is crowned by the Place du Palais, where the Changing of the Guard ceremony plays out every day. It is also where Hollywood legend Grace Kelly wed Prince Rainier. Not-to-miss sights include the aptly named Grand Casino of Monte Carlo, Monaco Cathedral and the world-famous Grand Prix circuit.

Optional excursions

Follow in the footsteps of American actress Grace Kelly, who became the Princess of Monaco when she wed Prince Rainier in 1956. Alternatively, travel along the Corniche Road to the Belle Epoque and visit the Rothschild Villa in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

16/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

17/06/2023 Cartagena, Spain

Cartagena, Spain

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Cartagena is a historically significant city, a fact illustrated by its Roman theatre that was only unearthed in 1988. The surrounding hills are crowned by castles while the harbour is protected by an 18th-century sea wall. Set on the coast of Murcia, Cartagena has been a prized port since the Carthaginians wrapped it in ramparts and there are still portions of these Punic fortifications standing. Other attractions include the 13th-century cathedral in the old town as well as an array of modernist gems, such as the town hall.

Included excursion

Explore your surroundings on an included sightseeing excursion.

Optional excursions

Journey through the foothills of the Sierra Carrascoy to the city of Murcia, capital of the province of the same name. Settled by the Moors in the 9th century and conquered by the Christians in the 13th, this bustling city features an array of architectural styles, from Gothic to Baroque.

18/06/2023 Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Arrive 1000. Depart 1700.

Watching over the entrance to the Mediterranean, stands the unmistakable limestone Rock of Gibraltar. At its base lies compact Gibraltar which is connected to the end of the Iberian Peninsula by a sandy isthmus and offers an intriguing blend of British and Spanish culture. Discover Gibraltar’s Palladian architecture and typically British sights, such as red pillar boxes and familiar highstreet chains, during an included sightseeing excursion. Alternatively, visit the military museum or ascend the limestone monolith by cable car for panoramic views and to meet the mischievous Barbary macaques. From the top you can look out over two continents: Africa lies just 13 miles to the south, whilst Europe stretches to the north.

Included excursion

Uncover Gibraltar’s quirky British charm on an included sightseeing excursion.

Optional excursions

Go in search of dolphins and other marine life in Gibraltar’s bay.

19/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

20/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

21/06/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

22/06/2023 Tilbury

Tilbury

Arrive 0700.

Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.

Please note: Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.