06/08/2022 Southampton

Southampton

Embark Spirit of Adventure.

Depart 1800.

07/08/2022 At Sea

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08/08/2022 At Sea

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09/08/2022 At Sea

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10/08/2022 Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Located at the westernmost edge of the Mediterranean, the British outpost of Gibraltar offers scenery, shopping and sunshine coupled with a quintessentially English vibe. Towering 1,400-feet above the ocean, Gibraltar’s iconic Rock, known by the Phoenicians as Alube or Calpe, is home to a number of free roaming Barbary macaques. Beneath the rock is a network of World War II tunnels.

11/08/2022 At Sea

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12/08/2022 At Sea

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13/08/2022 Valletta, Malta

Valletta, Malta

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Malta’s capital was built by the Knights of St John and it still retains much of the architecture from this period. The city is known for its museums, palaces and elaborate churches and features a number of Baroque style buildings including the impressive St John’s Co-Cathederal, which houses the Caravaggio masterpiece ‘The beheading of St John’. Look forward to seeing more of the area during an included sightseeing tour.

14/08/2022 At Sea

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15/08/2022 Split, Croatia

Split, Croatia

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The Dalmatian Riviera’s largest city has a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere with its pavement cafes, independent art galleries and palm-lined promenade. Its star attraction is the vast Imperial Palace built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian between 295-305 AD. Within the fortified walls, once wide corridors have become streets lined with shops, restaurants and quaint medieval houses. An included sightseeing tour will reveal some of the city’s highlights.

16/08/2022 Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna, Italy

Arrive 0800. Depart 2100.

Surrounded by lagoons, Ravenna’s location on Italy’s north-eastern coast made it an ideal base for the Roman Western Mediterranean fleet, and, with the decline of the Empire, it was made capital of the Western Roman Empire by the Emperor Honorius in 402 AD. During the fifth and sixth centuries, under the Goths and Byzantines, Ravenna enjoyed a golden period when numerous monuments and buildings were erected.

The city, which is especially famous for its superb mosaics, is also home to eight UNESCO-listed early Christian monuments, including the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, which sits in the courtyard of the 6th-century Basilica of San Vitale. Don’t be deceived by the mausoleum’s outwardly plain exterior as it hides a beautiful interior decorated with golden light-reflecting mosaics.

17/08/2022 Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

A city built against the odds on water, Venice is a romantic’s dream come true. Its canals are a labyrinth of grandiose monuments, such as the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and Rialto Bridge. Enjoy a stroll around St Mark’s Square or, for the best way to see the sights, hire a gondola for a memorable trip along the two-mile Grand Canal which is lined with breathtaking Renaissance architecture.

You’ll also have the opportunity to join a guided tour of the Renaissance Clock Tower on Piazza San Marco, during which you’ll see the clock’s mechanisms up close and head up to the terraces for spectacular views across St Mark’s Square and the entire city.

18/08/2022 Zadar, Croatia

Zadar, Croatia

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Zadar's street layout originated in the Roman times and you can still see the Roman sea gate and ancient city walls. Keep an eye out for the old churches of St Simeon and St Chrysogonus, and the Permanent Exhibition of Religious Art, popularly known as ‘The Gold and Silver of Zadar’, which can be seen in the Benedictine convent of St Mary’s.

One of Zadar’s most unusual attractions is undoubtedly its Sea Organ, which is set within perforated stone steps that lead into the sea. Designed by a local architect, the organ consists of a system of pipes and whistles that exude wistful sighs when the movement of the sea pushes air through them. You may like to descend the steps into the sea for swim, while enjoying the magical sounds of the organ.

19/08/2022 Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The city of Dubrovnik is considered one of the most iconic on the Dalmatian Coast and although it was badly damaged during the civil war, it has been restored to its former glory, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city walls, constructed between the 13th and 17th centuries, encircle a treasure trove of impressive architecture – including fountains, palaces, churches and monasteries.

Discover the varied and colourful history of this magical city on an included sightseeing tour, then walk along the famous old streets and see sights such as St Blaise’s Church, the Onophrian Fountains and Sponza Palace. For incredible views over the city, climb the steps of the city walls for a walk around the top. Or perhaps hop aboard a ferry for the 10-minute journey to the island of Lokrum, home to a medieval Benedictine monastery and botanical garden.

20/08/2022 At Sea

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21/08/2022 Palermo, Sicily

Palermo, Sicily

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

As the capital of the Italian island of Sicily, Palermo is an interesting blend of grand architecture and crumbling facades, some of which you will see during an included sightseeing tour. The city’s most notable landmark is easily the UNESCO-listed cathedral which was built in the Arab-Norman style, and the 12th-century cathedral of Cefalu forms part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Perhaps make your way to the Piazza Vigliena, also known as the Quattro Canti, which marks the centre of the old city. The junction is framed by an aesthetically pleasing circle of arching facades which light up alternately throughout the day.

22/08/2022 At Sea

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23/08/2022 At Sea

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24/08/2022 Cadiz, Spain

Cadiz, Spain

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Believed to be the oldest settlement on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cadiz was founded over 3,000 years ago by the Phoenicians. Cadiz is split into two areas, and the spacious avenues and modern buildings of the new district contrast well with the authentic, well preserved landmarks, the flat-roofed Moorish-style houses, and the narrow twisting alleys of the old.

You can see some of the city’s attractions, both old and new, during an included sightseeing tour.

25/08/2022 At Sea

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26/08/2022 At Sea

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27/08/2022 At Sea

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28/08/2022 Southampton

Southampton

Arrive 0700.

Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.

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