Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga
8 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Sakara, departing Málaga and calling at Almería, Cartagena, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Menorca and Barcelona.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Sakara
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Málaga
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Almería
- Day5
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
- Day6
Ibiza
A Balearic island in the western Mediterranean off Spain's east coast, known equally for nightlife and quiet coves. Ibiza Town's walled Dalt Vila old quarter rises above the harbour, with sandy beaches and the islet of Es Vedrà to the southwest.
- Dalt Vila
- Es Vedrà
- Beach coves
- Day7
Palma de Mallorca
The capital of Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set around a wide bay. Its enormous seafront cathedral, La Seu, rises above the old town's narrow lanes, with a hilltop castle, marina and nearby coves a short way from the cruise terminal.
- La Seu cathedral
- Bellver Castle
- Old town
- Day8
Mahón, Menorca
The harbour capital of Menorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set at the head of one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural inlets. Georgian touches from a British period linger in the old town, while quiet coves and prehistoric stone sites lie across the island.
- Port of Maó
- Fortalesa de la Mola
- Gin Xoriguer
- Day9
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
- 24 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Málaga, Almería, Cartagena, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Menorca and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Málaga and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Emerald Sakara.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.