12 Night Spain & Portugal Holiday Cruise

Day 1 - Barcelona

Arrive: Sat 23 December 2028 / Depart: Sat 23 December 2028 at 17:00

Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. Seek inspiration from the creations of its modernist architect, Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum. Or, take in the breathtaking cathedrals in the Gothic Quarter.

Day 2 - Valencia

Arrive: Sun 24 December 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 24 December 2028 at 18:00

Best known as the birthplace of paella, Valencia has steadily moved onto the radar of savvy travelers. It's a vibrant, friendly, mildly chaotic place with two outstanding fine-arts museums, an accessible old quarter, Europe's newest cultural and scientific complex – and one of Spain's most exciting nightlife scenes. Whole sections of the old city, for example the Carmen Quarter, have been extensively renovated. One of the best spots for exploring Valencia's history is at the museum L'Almoina, which opened three years ago in the Carmen on the site where Valencia was founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. Here, you can walk over glass floors, looking down at a stunning assemblage of ruins excavated in the area. The exhibition includes Roman baths, tombs and a medieval Moorish ward for plague victims.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Funchal

Arrive: Wed 27 December 2028 at 08:00

Funchal, the largest city on Madeira island, is known as the “Floating Garden” because of its remarkable variety of vegetation, fruit, and flowers. Everywhere you look you’ll find sprawling scenic splendor, from the deeply gouged cliffs to the lush, verdant valleys reminiscent of parts of Hawaii.

Day 6 - Funchal

Depart: Thu 28 December 2028 at 16:00

Funchal, the largest city on Madeira island, is known as the “Floating Garden” because of its remarkable variety of vegetation, fruit, and flowers. Everywhere you look you’ll find sprawling scenic splendor, from the deeply gouged cliffs to the lush, verdant valleys reminiscent of parts of Hawaii.

Day 7 - Gran Canaria

Arrive: Fri 29 December 2028 at 11:59 / Depart: Fri 29 December 2028 at 22:00

The extreme and varied micro-climates and vegetation are what have earned this lovely island, "The Small Continent." Here you will find mountains, desert land and tropical forests in amazingly close proximity; it's not at all rare to see mountain peaks of snow as you're basking in the sun on a beautiful beach.

Day 8 - Tenerife

Arrive: Sat 30 December 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 30 December 2028 at 18:00

The largest Canary Island is dominated by 12,198-foot Mount Teide. The cuisine features locally grown fruits (banana, mango, and papaya) and fresh fish. Clean, sandy beaches offer chances for windsurfing, surfing, snorkeling and diving. You’ll find everything from lush vegetation to water parks and interesting shopping.

Day 9 - Lanzarote, Spain

Arrive: Sun 31 December 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 31 December 2028 at 17:00

With its beachy landscapes and more than 300 volcanoes, plus perfect weather all year round, you'll quickly see why Lanzarote is an award-winning destination. The island's dedication to the environment and tourism has even resulted in recognition from the World Tourism Organization as a universal model of sustainable development. In addition, the island has gone to considerable lengths to preserve its own history, culture and heritage.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Malaga

Arrive: Tue 02 January 2029 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 02 January 2029 at 19:00

Málaga is the gateway to the Andalusian countryside and the Costa del Sol, some of the region’s most impressive beaches. It also is home to a number of magnificent palaces, including the Moorish Alcabaza and Gibralfaro.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Barcelona

Arrive: Thu 04 January 2029 at 05:00 / Depart: Thu 04 January 2029

Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. Seek inspiration from the creations of its modernist architect, Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum. Or, take in the breathtaking cathedrals in the Gothic Quarter.