Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga
8 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard L'Austral, departing Málaga and calling at Cartagena, Ibiza, Alger (Algiers), Annaba (ex Bone), Cagliari and Menorca and 2 more.
- Free advisor
- No booking fees
- 10,000+ sailings
At a glance
- Ship
- L'Austral
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Málaga
- Returns
- Barcelona
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact L'Austral sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Málaga
Depart 18:30
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
Cartagena
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day3
Ibiza
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
A Balearic island in the western Mediterranean off Spain's east coast, known equally for nightlife and quiet coves. Ibiza Town's walled Dalt Vila old quarter rises above the harbour, with sandy beaches and the islet of Es Vedrà to the southwest.
- Dalt Vila
- Es Vedrà
- Beach coves
- Day4
Alger (Algiers)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day5
Annaba (ex Bone)
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day6
Cagliari
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 14:00
The capital of Sardinia, an Italian port set across hills above the Gulf of the Angels. Its fortified Castello quarter looks down over the harbour, with a long city beach at Poetto and the Roman amphitheatre among its older landmarks.
- Castello quarter
- Poetto Beach
- Roman amphitheatre
- Day7
Menorca
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day8
Tarragona
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
A coastal city in Catalonia, northeast Spain, built on the site of a major Roman provincial capital. Its amphitheatre, forum and aqueduct survive among the old town's medieval lanes, with a long Mediterranean beach below the upper town.
- Roman amphitheatre
- Tarragona Cathedral
- Les Ferreres Aqueduct
- Day9
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00
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
- 16 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Málaga, Cartagena, Ibiza, Alger (Algiers), Annaba (ex Bone), Cagliari, Menorca, Tarragona and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Málaga and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard L'Austral.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.