EXPLORA I — 10-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona

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10-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona

10 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call

10-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Barcelona and calling at Alicante, At Sea, Lisbon, Málaga, Tangier and Alger (Algiers) and 2 more.

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Ship: EXPLORA I
Cruise line: Explora Journeys
Duration: 10 nights
Region: Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
Departs: Barcelona
Returns: Barcelona

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Barcelona
  Depart 18:00
  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
Day
2
- Alicante
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
3
- At Sea
Day
4
- Lisbon
  Arrive 09:00
  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
Day
5
- Lisbon
  Depart 05:00
  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
Day
6
- Málaga
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:30
  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
Day
7
- Tangier
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
  A Moroccan port at the mouth of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe lies in view across the water. Its walled medina and kasbah climb above the harbour, long a meeting point of African, Arab and European worlds.
  - The Medina
  - Kasbah
  - Strait of Gibraltar
Day
8
- Alger (Algiers)
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
Day
9
- Ibiza
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 22:00
  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
Day
10
- Palma de Mallorca
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
  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
Day
11
- Barcelona
  Arrive 08:00
  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

23 Apr 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

10-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, Alicante, At Sea, Lisbon, Málaga, Tangier, Alger (Algiers), Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca.

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 is a round-trip sailing from Barcelona.

How long is this cruise?

10 nights aboard EXPLORA I.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 23 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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