Cruise itinerary
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida
14 nights · Transatlantic · 7 ports of call
14-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas, departing Port Canaveral, Florida and calling at Funchal, Madeira, Cádiz, Málaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Port Canaveral, Florida
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Port Canaveral, Florida
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Cádiz
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day12
Málaga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day13
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
- Day14
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day15
Barcelona
Arrive 05:00
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
- 26 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Port Canaveral, Florida, Funchal, Madeira, Cádiz, Málaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona.
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 Port Canaveral, Florida and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Explorer of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.