Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
12 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Barcelona and calling at At Sea, Ceuta, Casablanca, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Sebastian de la Gomera and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Ceuta
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Casablanca
Arrive 08:00
Morocco's largest city and main port on the Atlantic coast, a mix of art-deco boulevards and Moorish design. The vast Hassan II Mosque rises beside the ocean, and the imperial city of Marrakech lies inland by road or rail.
- Hassan II Mosque
- Old Medina
- Gateway to Marrakech
- Day5
Casablanca
Depart 20:00
Morocco's largest city and main port on the Atlantic coast, a mix of art-deco boulevards and Moorish design. The vast Hassan II Mosque rises beside the ocean, and the imperial city of Marrakech lies inland by road or rail.
- Hassan II Mosque
- Old Medina
- Gateway to Marrakech
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
The port and capital of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, a low-rise town of white houses on a volcanic Atlantic island. Inland lie the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park and the cave and cactus works of the artist César Manrique.
- Timanfaya National Park
- Jameos del Agua
- Charco de San Ginés
- Day8
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
- Day9
San Sebastian de la Gomera
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 10:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day11
Funchal, Madeira
Depart 18:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Lisbon
Arrive 08:00
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
- 9 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, At Sea, Ceuta, Casablanca, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Funchal, Madeira and Lisbon.
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 Barcelona and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.