

Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
8 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Barcelona and calling at Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Menorca, Alghero, L'Île-Rousse, Portoferraio and Porto Ercole and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Nice
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Barcelona
Depart 18:00
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 12:00 · Depart 22:00
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

Mahón, Menorca
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4

Alghero
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day5

L'Île-Rousse
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 22:00
- Day6

Portoferraio
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day7
Porto Ercole
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8

Portofino
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A small fishing village on the Italian Riviera, its pastel houses curved around a sheltered harbour on a wooded promontory in Liguria. Long a retreat for yachts and writers, it has a tiny piazzetta, hillside church and coastal paths toward Genoa.
- Piazzetta harbour
- Castello Brown
- San Fruttuoso
- Day9

Nice
Arrive 07:00
The capital of the French Riviera, curving along the pebbled Baie des Anges. The seafront Promenade des Anglais runs past the ochre lanes of the old town, and Monaco, Èze and the rest of the Côte d'Azur lie a short drive along the coast.
- Promenade des Anglais
- Vieux Nice
- Baie des Anges
Upcoming departures
- 11 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Menorca, Alghero, L'Île-Rousse, Portoferraio, Porto Ercole, Portofino and Nice.
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 Barcelona and ends in Nice.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.