Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth
11 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Azamara Journey, departing Portsmouth and calling at Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bilbao, Ferrol and Vigo and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Journey
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe
- Departs
- Portsmouth
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Portsmouth
Depart 18:00
England's historic naval city on the south coast, home to the Royal Navy for centuries. Its Historic Dockyard holds HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, while the Spinnaker Tower rises over the harbour and Solent waters.
- HMS Victory
- Historic Dockyard
- Spinnaker Tower
- Day2
Saint-Malo
Arrive 6:00 · Depart 18:00
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Bordeaux
Arrive 4:15
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day5
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day6
Bordeaux
Depart 16:00
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day7
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Bilbao
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
The largest city of the Basque Country in northern Spain, set inland on the Nervión estuary. Once an industrial port, it was reshaped around Frank Gehry's titanium Guggenheim Museum, with pintxo bars and the old quarter close by.
- Guggenheim Museum
- Casco Viejo
- Pintxos bars
- Day9
Ferrol
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day10
Vigo
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 20:00
A port city in Galicia on Spain's green Atlantic northwest, set along one of the region's deep coastal inlets. Famed for fresh oysters and seafood, it has an old fishermen's quarter above the harbour and serves as a stop on the Camino pilgrim routes.
- Oyster street
- Cíes Islands
- Old town
- Day11
Leixões
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 14:00
The deep-water port serving Porto in northern Portugal, at the mouth of the Leça river. A short ride reaches the city's riverside Ribeira quarter, the port-wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia and the seafront promenades of Matosinhos.
- Porto Ribeira
- Port-wine lodges
- Matosinhos seafront
- Day12
Lisbon
Arrive 6:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
Upcoming departures
- 26 Aug 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Portsmouth, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bilbao, Ferrol, Vigo, Leixões and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Portsmouth and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Azamara Journey.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Aug 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.