Cruise itinerary
11-Night Western Europe Cruise from Lisbon
11 nights · Western Europe · 11 ports of call
11-night Western Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Star, departing Lisbon and calling at Porto, La Coruña, Gijón, Bilbao, Le Verdon-sur-Mer and La Rochelle and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Star
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Western Europe
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 16:00
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
Porto
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:30
Portugal's second city, climbing the granite hillsides above the Douro as it nears the Atlantic. It gives port wine its name; the riverside Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I iron bridge and the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia define the waterfront.
- Ribeira district
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine cellars
- Day3
La Coruña
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4
Gijón
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Bilbao
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
The largest city of the Basque Country in northern Spain, set inland on the Nervión estuary. Once an industrial port, it was reshaped around Frank Gehry's titanium Guggenheim Museum, with pintxo bars and the old quarter close by.
- Guggenheim Museum
- Casco Viejo
- Pintxos bars
- Day6
Le Verdon-sur-Mer
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day7
La Rochelle
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Zeebrugge
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A North Sea port on the Belgian coast and the gateway to Bruges, about a quarter-hour inland by road. Zeebrugge itself is a working harbour and beach resort, while nearby Bruges draws visitors for its canals, belfry, and medieval market square.
- Bruges canals
- Belfry of Bruges
- Coastal tram
- Day10
IJmuiden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A North Sea port at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands, the seaward gateway to Amsterdam. Set behind long harbour piers and broad beaches, it sits within easy reach of the capital and the bulb fields of the surrounding region.
- Amsterdam gateway
- North Sea beach
- Harbour locks
- Day11
Le Havre
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day12
Southampton
Arrive 05:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
Upcoming departures
- 18 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Western Europe Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Western Europe cruise calls at Lisbon, Porto, La Coruña, Gijón, Bilbao, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, La Rochelle, Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Le Havre and Southampton.
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 Lisbon and ends in Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Norwegian Star.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.