Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Dover
12 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Carnival Legend, departing Dover and calling at Le Havre, At Sea, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Bilbao, La Coruña and Porto and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Carnival Legend
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Mediterranean · Western Europe
- Departs
- Dover
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dover
Depart 16:30
A historic Channel port in southeast England, set beneath its famous white chalk cliffs. A medieval castle crowns the heights above the harbour, guarding the narrowest crossing to France for many centuries.
- White Cliffs
- Dover Castle
- English Channel
- Day2
Le Havre
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Le Verdon-sur-Mer
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Bilbao
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day6
La Coruña
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the Atlantic coast of Galicia in northwest Spain, set on a peninsula reaching into the sea. Its emblem is the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in use, and a long seafront promenade rings the headland.
- Tower of Hercules
- Riazor Beach
- Old town squares
- Day7
Porto
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Portugal's second city, climbing the granite hillsides above the Douro as it nears the Atlantic. It gives port wine its name; the riverside Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I iron bridge and the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia define the waterfront.
- Ribeira district
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine cellars
- Day8
Lisbon
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Málaga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Civitavecchia
Arrive 06:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
Upcoming departures
- 30 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Dover FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Dover, Le Havre, At Sea, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Bilbao, La Coruña, Porto, Lisbon, Málaga and Civitavecchia.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Dover and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Carnival Legend.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.