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Spirit of Adventure

21 Night Croatia and the Mediterranean: Our 30th Anniversary on SAGA Spirit of Adventure

May 16, 2027

Spirit of Adventure May 16, 2027

The Spirit of Adventure May 16, 2027 cruise departs from Portsmouth,uk. On this Croatia and the Mediterranean: Our 30th Anniversary sailing, the Spirit of Adventure will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, May 16th and returns on Sunday, Jun 6th, 2027.

Cruise Length
21
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Portsmouth
uk
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
11
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Cruise Itinerary Map - Croatia and the Mediterranean: Our 30th Anniversary

Spirit of Adventure · May 16, 2027

The Spirit of Adventure sails on May 16, 2027 for a Croatia and the Mediterranean: Our 30th Anniversary. The ship will depart the port of Portsmouth,uk at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Portsmouth,uk on Jun 6th at 7:00 AM. During the 22-day journey, the Spirit of Adventure will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 11 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

Croatia and the Mediterranean: Our 30th Anniversary

  • MAY16
    Portsmouth,uk
    Portsmouth,uk
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY17
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY20
    Malaga, Spain
    Malaga, Spain
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY21
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY23
    Valletta, Malta
    Valletta, Malta
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY25
    Split, Croatia
    Split, Croatia
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY26
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY27
    Brindisi, Italy
    Brindisi, Italy
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY28
    Corfu, Greece
    Corfu, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY29
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY30
    Cagliari, Sardinia
    Cagliari, Sardinia
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JUN01
    Cartagena, Spain
    Cartagena, Spain
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JUN02
    Gibraltar, U.K.
    Gibraltar, U.K.
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JUN03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JUN04
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JUN05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JUN06
    Portsmouth,uk
    Portsmouth,uk
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 16, 2027 · Croatia and the Mediterranean: Our 30th Anniversary

Portsmouth,uk
Day 1•Sunday, May 16

Portsmouth,uk

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

Portsmouth, England, provides docking at Portsmouth Port. Travelers explore the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. Excursions visit Stonehenge’s ancient stones. Local markets sell pork pies. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures naval ships and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dockyard walks. Portsmouth’s naval heritage offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ships, prehistoric sites, and coastal charm, making Portsmouth an engaging destination for exploring England’s maritime and ancient history.

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At Sea
Day 2•Monday, May 17

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3•Tuesday, May 18

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 4•Wednesday, May 19

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Malaga, Spain
Day 5•Thursday, May 20

Malaga, Spain

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 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.

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At Sea
Day 6•Friday, May 21

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 7•Saturday, May 22

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Valletta, Malta
Day 8•Sunday, May 23

Valletta, Malta

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 9•Monday, May 24

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Split, Croatia
Day 10•Tuesday, May 25

Split, Croatia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Split, Croatia, offers docking at Split Port. Travelers explore Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill. Excursions visit Trogir’s historic center. Local markets sell soparnik. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Split’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic hills, making Split an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

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Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 11•Wednesday, May 26

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Dubrovnik, Croatia, offers docking at Gruž Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and Lokrum Island. Excursions include kayaking along Adriatic shores. Local markets sell travarica. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval ramparts and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance wall walks. Dubrovnik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic coasts, making Dubrovnik an engaging destination for exploration.

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Brindisi, Italy
Day 12•Thursday, May 27

Brindisi, Italy

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Brindisi, Italy, docks at Porto di Brindisi, 2 kilometers from the old town, with shuttles for 10-minute rides. The city, population 90,000, features the Roman Column marking the Appian Way’s end. Travelers visit the Swabian Castle from 1227. Local markets sell taralli biscuits. Excursions to Ostuni, 30 minutes north, explore whitewashed villages. Peak season May to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes orecchiette at port trattorias. Souvenirs feature olive oil.

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Corfu, Greece
Day 13•Friday, May 28

Corfu, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 14•Saturday, May 29

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cagliari, Sardinia
Day 15•Sunday, May 30

Cagliari, Sardinia

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Cagliari, Sardinia, offers docking at Cagliari Port. Travelers explore Poetto Beach and Castello district. Excursions visit Nora’s ancient ruins. Local markets sell malloreddus. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval towers and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes fregola con frutti di mare, a Sardinian favorite. Souvenirs, like cork crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Nuragic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cagliari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic beaches, making Cagliari an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
At Sea
Day 16•Monday, May 31

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cartagena, Spain
Day 17•Tuesday, Jun 1

Cartagena, Spain

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Gibraltar, U.K.
Day 18•Wednesday, Jun 2

Gibraltar, U.K.

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 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.

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At Sea
Day 19•Thursday, Jun 3

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 20•Friday, Jun 4

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 21•Saturday, Jun 5

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Portsmouth,uk
Day 22•Sunday, Jun 6

Portsmouth,uk

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Portsmouth, England, provides docking at Portsmouth Port. Travelers explore the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. Excursions visit Stonehenge’s ancient stones. Local markets sell pork pies. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures naval ships and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dockyard walks. Portsmouth’s naval heritage offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ships, prehistoric sites, and coastal charm, making Portsmouth an engaging destination for exploring England’s maritime and ancient history.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Spirit of Adventure - May 16, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Portsmouth,uk

⛅

May

Typical Weather

76°F

Average High

33°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.1 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on 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
77 / 100
safer than 77% of all cruises
77
8
/ 10
Portsmouth,uk
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's important to stay vigilant in crowded areas to prevent petty crime.
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
Valletta, Malta
Valletta
Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.
8
/ 10
Split, Croatia
Split
Split is generally safe for travelers, but caution in crowded areas is advised to prevent petty theft and pickpocketing.
8
/ 10
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik has a low crime rate and visible police presence, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
7
/ 10
Brindisi, Italy
Brindisi
Brindisi is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised in less populated areas due to potential petty theft and pickpocketing.
7
/ 10
Corfu, Greece
Corfu
Travelers to Corfu should remain vigilant in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and scams while enjoying the island's attractions.
8
/ 10
Cagliari, Sardinia
Cagliari
Cagliari is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere, allowing travelers to explore confidently.
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.
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.

Cruise Ship

Spirit of Adventure

⚓ Tonnage

55,900

vs avg 55,900

🛠️ Year Built

2,020

vs avg 2,020

📏 Length (ft)

—

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

1,000

vs avg 1,000

The Spirit of Adventure has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 55,900 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Spirit of Adventure is included in SAGA’s Mainstream class. At full capacity, the Spirit of Adventure holds 1,000 passengers. That includes 1,000 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Spirit of Adventure total number of staterooms is 0.

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Spirit of Adventure May 16, 2027 FAQ

How many nights is the Spirit of Adventure sailing on May 16, 2027?▾

This is a 21-night cruise itinerary departing from Portsmouth,uk.

What ports does the Spirit of Adventure visit on the May 16, 2027 cruise?▾

This route includes portsmouthuk, malaga-spain, valletta-malta, split-croatia, dubrovnik-croatia, brindisi-italy, corfu-greece, cagliari-sardinia, cartagena-spain, gibraltar-uk.

How many sea days are included on this Spirit of Adventure May 16, 2027 itinerary?▾

This itinerary includes 11 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Spirit of Adventure sailing on May 16, 2027?▾

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?▾

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Spirit of Adventure itinerary?▾

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Last Updated: May 3, 2026