Cruise itinerary
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Barcelona
13 nights · Transatlantic · 6 ports of call
13-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas, departing Barcelona and calling at Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Kings Wharf and Port Canaveral, Florida.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Port Canaveral, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
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
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day3
Cartagena
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
The main town of São Miguel in the mid-Atlantic Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal. The volcanic island around it holds crater lakes such as Sete Cidades, hot springs at Furnas and tea plantations, with whales often sighted offshore.
- Sete Cidades
- Furnas hot springs
- Whale watching
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Kings Wharf
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The cruise port at the western tip of Bermuda, set within the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Kings Wharf is known for the old fortress turned shopping arcade, the National Museum of Bermuda, and ferries across the sound to Hamilton and the pink beaches.
- Royal Naval Dockyard
- National Museum
- Horseshoe Bay
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Port Canaveral, Florida
Arrive 05:00
A Florida port on the Space Coast and one of the busiest cruise gateways in the world. Ships sail from beside the Kennedy Space Center, with the beaches of Cocoa Beach and its landmark surf shop just down the coast.
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
- Space Coast
Upcoming departures
- 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Kings Wharf and Port Canaveral, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Port Canaveral, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Explorer of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.