Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden
11 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing IJmuiden and calling at Saint-Malo, Brest, Nantes, Bilbao, La Coruña and Porto-Vecchio and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe
- Departs
- IJmuiden
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
IJmuiden
Depart 19:00
A North Sea port at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands, the seaward gateway to Amsterdam. Set behind long harbour piers and broad beaches, it sits within easy reach of the capital and the bulb fields of the surrounding region.
- Amsterdam gateway
- North Sea beach
- Harbour locks
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Saint-Malo
Arrive 09:45 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day4
Brest
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Nantes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Bilbao
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9
La Coruña
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Porto-Vecchio
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day12
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00
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
- 3 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at IJmuiden, Saint-Malo, Brest, Nantes, Bilbao, La Coruña, Porto-Vecchio and Lisbon.
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 IJmuiden and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.