Seven Seas Splendor
March 29, 2025

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.

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.

Returning to Cadiz (Seville) — see Day 2 above for port info.

Tangier, Morocco, offers docking at Tangier Port. Travelers explore Kasbah Museum and Medina’s souks. Excursions visit Chefchaouen’s blue streets. Local markets sell tagine. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful alleys and Strait of Gibraltar vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Moroccan favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Berber history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tangier’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Moroccan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic kasbahs and bustling souks, making Tangier an engaging destination for exploring Morocco’s northern coast.

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.

Melilla, Spanish Morocco, provides docking at Melilla Port. Travelers explore the modernist architecture of Melilla la Vieja and Enrique Nieto’s buildings. Excursions visit Mount Gurugu’s scenic trails. Local markets sell paella ingredients. The peak season, May to September, brings warm Mediterranean weather for sightseeing. Photography captures fortified walls and North African influences. Dining onboard features pinchitos, a Spanish-Moroccan skewer. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melilla’s Spanish-African history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the climate, while comfortable shoes enhance fortress walks. Melilla’s unique blend of Spanish and Moroccan cultures offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortifications, modernist architecture, and coastal charm, making Melilla an engaging destination for exploring a distinctive cultural crossroads on the Mediterranean’s North African coast.

Ajaccio, Corsica, offers docking at Ajaccio Port. Travelers explore Napoleon’s Birthplace and Fesch Museum. Excursions visit Calanques de Piana. Local markets sell brocciu cheese. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic streets and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes civet de sanglier, a Corsican favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Corsican history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal hikes. Ajaccio’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic cliffs, making Ajaccio an engaging destination for exploration.

Portofino, Italy, provides docking at Portofino Port. Travelers explore the colorful harbor and Castello Brown. Excursions visit Cinque Terre’s cliffside villages. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pastel facades and Ligurian Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes trofie al pesto, a Ligurian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Riviera history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance harbor walks. Portofino’s picturesque allure offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic harbors, historic castles, and coastal beauty, making Portofino an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Ligurian Riviera and charm.

Monte Carlo, Monaco, offers docking at Monte Carlo Port. Travelers explore Prince’s Palace and Casino de Monte-Carlo. Excursions visit Eze’s medieval village. Local markets sell pissaladière. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures yachts and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes bouillabaisse, a Monégasque favorite. Souvenirs, like perfume crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Grimaldi history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance village walks. Monte Carlo’s luxurious charm offers a vibrant Monégasque stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of opulent landmarks and scenic Riviera, making Monte Carlo an engaging destination.

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.