Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga
9 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Málaga and calling at Cartagena, Ibiza, Mahón, Menorca, At Sea, Palermo and Reggio di Calabria and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Málaga
- Returns
- Valletta
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Málaga
Depart 23:59
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
Málaga
Depart 13:00
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
- Day3
Cartagena
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day4
Ibiza
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day5
Mahón, Menorca
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The harbour capital of Menorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set at the head of one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural inlets. Georgian touches from a British period linger in the old town, while quiet coves and prehistoric stone sites lie across the island.
- Port of Maó
- Fortalesa de la Mola
- Gin Xoriguer
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Palermo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
The capital of Sicily, a port city layered with Arab, Norman, and Baroque history on the island's north coast. Palermo is known for its mosaic-rich Cappella Palatina, lively street-food markets, and the Norman cathedral at nearby Monreale.
- Cappella Palatina
- Ballarò market
- Monreale mosaics
- Day8
Reggio di Calabria
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 22:00
Stromboli
- Day9
Siracuse, Sicily
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A historic city on the southeast coast of Sicily, once among the greatest powers of the ancient Greek world. The island of Ortigia holds its baroque core and a temple-turned-cathedral, beside a vast archaeological park with a Greek theatre.
- Ortigia island
- Greek theatre
- Baroque cathedral
- Day10
Valletta
Arrive 07:30
Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- Grand Harbour
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
Upcoming departures
- 4 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Málaga, Cartagena, Ibiza, Mahón, Menorca, At Sea, Palermo, Reggio di Calabria, Stromboli, Siracuse, Sicily and Valletta.
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 Valletta.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.