Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon
9 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard Le Boréal, departing Lisbon and calling at Leixões, Vigo, La Coruña, Aviles, Santander and Saint-Jean-de-Luz and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Boréal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Bordeaux
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 18:30
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day2
Leixões
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 22:00
The deep-water port serving Porto in northern Portugal, at the mouth of the Leça river. A short ride reaches the city's riverside Ribeira quarter, the port-wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia and the seafront promenades of Matosinhos.
- Porto Ribeira
- Port-wine lodges
- Matosinhos seafront
- Day3
Vigo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
A port city in Galicia on Spain's green Atlantic northwest, set along one of the region's deep coastal inlets. Famed for fresh oysters and seafood, it has an old fishermen's quarter above the harbour and serves as a stop on the Camino pilgrim routes.
- Oyster street
- Cíes Islands
- Old town
- Day4
Vigo
Depart 14:00
A port city in Galicia on Spain's green Atlantic northwest, set along one of the region's deep coastal inlets. Famed for fresh oysters and seafood, it has an old fishermen's quarter above the harbour and serves as a stop on the Camino pilgrim routes.
- Oyster street
- Cíes Islands
- Old town
- Day5
La Coruña
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the Atlantic coast of Galicia in northwest Spain, set on a peninsula reaching into the sea. Its emblem is the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in use, and a long seafront promenade rings the headland.
- Tower of Hercules
- Riazor Beach
- Old town squares
- Day6
Aviles
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day7
Santander
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:30
- Day8
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day9
Sailing in the Gironde
- Day10
Bordeaux
Arrive 08:15
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
Upcoming departures
- 6 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Lisbon, Leixões, Vigo, La Coruña, Aviles, Santander, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Sailing in the Gironde and Bordeaux.
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 Lisbon and ends in Bordeaux.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Le Boréal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.