14 Night Spain Intensive (Barcelona To Bordeaux)
Azamara Quest
Azamara Quest
May 27, 2025
14 Night Spain Intensive

Azamara Quest - 5/27/2025

The May 27, 2025 cruise on the Azamara Quest departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 14 Night Spain Intensive (Barcelona To Bordeaux) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Azamara Quest sets sail on Tuesday, May 27th and returns on Tuesday, Jun 10th.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
1

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Azamara Quest cruise ship departing May 27, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,899 ($208 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $3,556 ($255 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 18%.

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Inside Cabin
$2,899
18%
vs Avg $3,556

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Azamara Quest - May 27, 2025 - 14 Nights

DayDatePort
1May 27thBarcelona, Spain
2May 28thValencia, Spain
3May 29thCartagena, Spain
4May 30thMalaga, Spain
5May 31stGibraltar, U.K.
6Jun 1stCadiz (Seville), Spain
7May 27thCadiz (Seville), Spain
8May 27thCadiz (Seville), Spain
9Jun 4thLisbon, Portugal
10Jun 5thAt Sea
11Jun 6thSantander, Spain
12Jun 7thBilbao, Spain
13Jun 8thPasajes, Spain
14Jun 9thBordeaux, France
15May 27thBordeaux, France
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The Azamara Quest sails on May 27, 2025 for a 14 Night Spain Intensive (Barcelona To Bordeaux). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Bordeaux, France on Jun 10th at N/A. During the 15-day journey, the Azamara Quest will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
76 / 100
safer than 76% of all cruises
76
7
/ 10
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.
8
/ 10
Valencia, Spain
Valencia
Valencia is a safe cruise port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy areas.
7
/ 10
Cartagena, Spain
Cartagena
Travelers should remain vigilant and secure their belongings in popular areas to enjoy Cartagena safely, as pickpockets may be present.
7
/ 10
Malaga, Spain
Malaga
Travelers in Malaga should remain vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and popular attractions.
8
/ 10
Gibraltar, U.K.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is safe for travelers, with a low crime rate and strong police presence, though vigilance against petty theft is advised.
8
/ 10
Cadiz (Seville), Spain
Cadiz
Travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the safe and welcoming atmosphere of Cadiz.
8
/ 10
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon
Travelers in Lisbon should stay vigilant in crowded areas and on public transport to avoid petty theft and keep belongings secure.
8
/ 10
Santander, Spain
Santander
Santander is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's important to stay vigilant in crowded areas to prevent petty theft.
8
/ 10
Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao
Bilbao is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Pasajes, Spain
Pasajes
Pasajes is a safe port for travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant and exercise basic precautions while enjoying the area.
8
/ 10
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance against pickpocketing in crowded areas and public transport is advised.

Cruise Ship

Azamara Quest

Azamara Quest

Azamara Cruise Line

The Azamara Quest was built in 2000 and is among Azamara's 3 ships in its fleet. The Azamara Quest is included in the cruise line's R class. In the cruise ship stats below, you'll find the Azamara Quest vs all other Azamara ships.

Cruise Ports

Day1
MAY 272025
D:5:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region. (126 words)

Day2
MAY 282025
A:8:00 AMD:10:00 PM

Valencia, Spain, offers docking at Valencia Port. Travelers explore City of Arts and Sciences and La Lonja. Excursions visit Albufera’s lagoon. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures futuristic architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes horchata, a Valencian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Valencian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Valencia’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic coasts, making Valencia an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day3
MAY 292025
A:11:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Cartagena, Spain, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore Roman Theatre and Naval Museum. Excursions visit Murcia’s cathedral. Local markets sell caldero. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes zarangollo, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carthaginian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Roman landmarks and scenic harbors, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Murcia region. (126 words)

Day4
MAY 302025
A:8:00 AMD:10:00 PM

Málaga, Spain, offers docking at Málaga Port. Travelers explore Alcazaba Fortress and Picasso Museum. Excursions visit Ronda’s deep gorges. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Málaga’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic coasts, making Málaga an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Costa del Sol. (126 words)

Day5
MAY 312025
A:7:30 AMD:10:00 PM

Gibraltar, U.K., offers docking at Gibraltar Port. Travelers explore Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like monkey-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Barbary history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rock hikes. Gibraltar’s unique charm offers a vibrant British stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic straits, making Gibraltar an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day6
JUN 12025
Spain
A:1:00 PM

Cádiz (Seville), Spain, offers docking at Cádiz Port with excursions to Seville. Travelers explore Seville’s Alcázar and Cádiz’s old town. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish palaces and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like fan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cádiz’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Cádiz an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
N/A N/AN/A
Spain

Cádiz (Seville), Spain, offers docking at Cádiz Port with excursions to Seville. Travelers explore Seville’s Alcázar and Cádiz’s old town. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish palaces and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like fan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cádiz’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Cádiz an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
JUN 32025
Spain
D:1:00 AM

Cádiz (Seville), Spain, offers docking at Cádiz Port with excursions to Seville. Travelers explore Seville’s Alcázar and Cádiz’s old town. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish palaces and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like fan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cádiz’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Cádiz an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day9
JUN 42025
A:8:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Lisbon, Portugal, offers docking at Lisbon Port. Travelers explore Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Excursions visit Sintra’s Pena Palace. Local markets sell pastéis de nata. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Manueline architecture and Tagus River vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like azulejo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Age of Exploration history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Lisbon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic rivers, making Lisbon an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day10
JUN 52025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
JUN 62025
A:1:00 PMD:10:00 PM

Santander, Spain, offers docking at Santander Port. Travelers explore Magdalena Palace and Sardinero Beach. Excursions visit Altamira’s cave replicas. Local markets sell sobaos. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Belle Époque architecture and Cantabrian vistas. Dining onboard includes cocido montañés, a Cantabrian favorite. Souvenirs, like anchovy jars, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cantabria history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance beach walks. Santander’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic palaces and scenic shores, making Santander an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s northern coast.

Day12
JUN 72025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Bilbao, Spain, docks at Getxo Port, 10 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles for 20-minute rides. The city, population 340,000, features the Guggenheim Museum with Frank Gehry’s titanium design. Travelers stroll Casco Viejo for pintxos bars. Excursions to San Sebastián, 1 hour east, explore La Concha Beach. Local markets sell Idiazabal cheese. Peak season June to September; taxis 10-15 EUR. Dining includes bacalao at old town taverns. Souvenirs feature Basque berets.

Day13
JUN 82025
A:8:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Pasajes, Spain, provides docking at Pasajes Port. Travelers explore the historic fishing village and Victor Hugo’s house museum. Excursions visit San Sebastián’s La Concha Beach. Local markets sell pintxos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful boats and Basque architecture. Dining onboard includes marmitako, a Basque stew. Souvenirs, like berets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Basque history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance village walks. Pasajes’ quaint coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime heritage, scenic beaches, and Basque culture, making Pasajes an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s northern coast and traditions.

Day14
JUN 92025
A:7:15 AM

Bordeaux, France, docks on the Garonne River at Port de la Lune, a 10-minute walk to the city center, population 260,000. Travelers visit the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André and Place de la Bourse. Local markets sell canelés. Excursions to Saint-Émilion, 45 minutes east, explore wine chateaux. Peak season April to October; trams 2 EUR. Dining includes entrecôte bordelaise at riverside bistros. Souvenirs feature wine corks. Bike rentals explore vineyard trails.

Day15
N/A N/AN/A

Bordeaux, France, docks on the Garonne River at Port de la Lune, a 10-minute walk to the city center, population 260,000. Travelers visit the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André and Place de la Bourse. Local markets sell canelés. Excursions to Saint-Émilion, 45 minutes east, explore wine chateaux. Peak season April to October; trams 2 EUR. Dining includes entrecôte bordelaise at riverside bistros. Souvenirs feature wine corks. Bike rentals explore vineyard trails.