06/05/2023 Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Embark Spirit of Discovery.

Depart 1800.

07/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

08/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

09/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

10/05/2023 Málaga, Spain

Málaga, Spain

Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.

A reflection of the many cultures which have intermingled in this port city over the centuries, Malaga boasts a wealth of historical sights. Chief among these are the imposing Moorish citadels of Alcazaba and its gardens, and the ruins of Gilfarbaro Castle, as well as the Roman amphitheatre and Renaissance cathedral. Picasso, one of the city’s most famous sons, is celebrated at the Museu de Picasso in the artists’ quarter, which is also home to the Centre of Contemporary Arts as well as a host of smaller galleries and displays of street art.

Included excursion

An included sightseeing excursion will show you Malaga’s highlights.

Optional excursions

Visit a Spanish family for a tour of their home and garden before sitting down to a five-course meal of tapas.

11/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

12/05/2023 Sète, France

Sète, France

Arrive 0900. Depart 1700.

Packed full of authentic French charm, this down-to-earth port rewards visitors with a glimpse of traditional maritime life. The waterfront homes of the low town are divided from Mont St-Clair’s high town by a series of canals, earning Sète the epithet of the ‘Little Venice of Languedoc’.

Optional excursions

Discover the imposing fortress of Carcassonne, a relic of medieval France or visit medieval Aigues Mortes.

13/05/2023 Mahon, Minorca

Mahon, Minorca

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Mahon, capital of Minorca, lies in a sheltered natural harbour. The rocky shoreline is dotted with elegant Georgian-style architecture, a throwback to its period of 18th-century British occupation. The museum in Fort Marlborough offers a look back at this era. Other attractions close by include 19th-century Mola Fortress, built to prevent the return of the British, and Far de Favaritx lighthouse. Join an included sightseeing excursion for an introduction to Minorca’s history and traditions before exploring at your own pace.

Included excursion

Join an included sightseeing excursion for an introduction to Minorca’s history and traditions.

14/05/2023 Palma, Majorca

Palma, Majorca

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

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.

15/05/2023 Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Barcelona has numerous attractions, from subterranean Roman ruins to the elegant architecture of the Gothic quarter and the imaginative designs of Gaudi. At the city’s heart is Placa de Catalunya, an immense square dotted with fountains and statues, which bridges the old city and the 19th-century Eixample district. Lively La Rambla, the city’s main pedestrianised artery, flows from this square to Port Vell. Landmark sights include the Sagrada Familia and the 13th-century cathedral.

Included excursion

An included sightseeing excursion offers the perfect introduction to this unique city.

16/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

17/05/2023 Cádiz, Spain

Cádiz, Spain

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

3,000-year-old Cadiz is Western Europe’s oldest continually inhabited city, having been founded by the ancient seafaring Phoenicians. It sits along a peninsula, and was refortified in the 17th-century after the British attacked twice, nearly destroying the city. Key landmarks include the Baroque and neoclassical cathedral with its yellow dome and the adjoining El Sagarario, the Roman amphitheatre, Castillo de Santa Catalaina and the Torre Tavira – one of 129 watchtowers dotted throughout the city. An included excursion offers a relaxing introduction to the city. 

Included excursion

See some of the city’s attractions during an included sightseeing excursion.

18/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

19/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

20/05/2023 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

21/05/2023 Dover

Dover

Arrive 0700.

Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.