Cruise itinerary
16-Night Europe Cruise from Miami, Florida
16 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
16-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Miami, Florida and calling at At Sea, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Saint John's, Funchal, Madeira, Cádiz and Málaga and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Miami, Florida
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Miami, Florida
Depart 17:00
The cruise capital of the world — Miami sends more ships to sea than any port on earth. Most sailings board mid-afternoon, leaving the morning for South Beach, Little Havana or the Wynwood murals before you cast off.
- South Beach
- Little Havana
- Wynwood murals
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean homeport. Old San Juan's pastel colonial streets sit behind the massive El Morro and San Cristóbal forts, with rum distilleries and the beaches of Condado close to the cruise piers.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro fort
- Condado beaches
- Day5
Saint John's
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Antigua, set around a deep natural harbour in the eastern Caribbean. The island is known for its many sandy beaches and for Nelson's Dockyard, a restored Georgian naval base on the south coast that is now a World Heritage site.
- Nelson's Dockyard
- Dickenson Bay
- Shirley Heights
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Cádiz
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
At Sea
- Day17
Barcelona
Arrive 09:00
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
- 19 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Europe Cruise from Miami, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Europe cruise calls at Miami, Florida, At Sea, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Saint John's, Funchal, Madeira, Cádiz, Málaga and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
10 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Miami, Florida and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.