Cruise itinerary
18-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden
18 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call
18-night Europe cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing IJmuiden and calling at At Sea, Saint-Malo, Brest, Montoir-de-Bretagne, Bilbao and La Coruña and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- IJmuiden
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
IJmuiden
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Saint-Malo
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
- Day5
Montoir-de-Bretagne
- Day6
Montoir-de-Bretagne
- Day7
Bilbao
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
- Day8
Bilbao
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
La Coruña
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
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Porto
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
- Day12
Lisbon
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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Cádiz
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day15
Málaga
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
- Day16
Cartagena
A naval port in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain, sheltered by hills around a deep harbour. Layers of Roman, Carthaginian and modern history meet here, including a restored Roman theatre uncovered in the city centre.
- Roman theatre
- Naval harbour
- Concepción Castle
- Day17
Alicante
A sun-warmed port on Spain's Costa Blanca, set below the Santa Bárbara castle on its rocky headland. The palm-lined Explanada promenade leads to a long city beach, with the old Barrio Santa Cruz climbing the hill in white houses.
- Santa Bárbara Castle
- Explanada promenade
- Postiguet Beach
- Day18
Castellón de la Plana
- Day19
Barcelona
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
Upcoming departures
- 3 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Europe cruise calls at IJmuiden, At Sea, Saint-Malo, Brest, Montoir-de-Bretagne, Bilbao, La Coruña, Porto, Lisbon, Cádiz, Málaga, Cartagena, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from IJmuiden and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.