Cruise itinerary
4-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga
4 nights · Europe · 5 ports of call
4-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Málaga and calling at Tangier, At Sea, Alicante and Barcelona.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 4 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
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
- Day2
Tangier
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Alicante
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
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
- 20 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
4-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 4-night Europe cruise calls at Málaga, Tangier, At Sea, Alicante and Barcelona.
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 departs from Málaga and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
4 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.