Cruise itinerary
16-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
16 nights · Europe · 14 ports of call
16-night Europe cruise aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Barcelona and calling at Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena, Málaga, Gibraltar and Sailing the Atlantic Ocean and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean · Western Europe
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
Valencia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Spain's third city, on the Mediterranean coast where the old riverbed has become a long ribbon of parkland. It is the birthplace of paella, home to the silk-era Lonja trading hall and to Calatrava's white City of Arts and Sciences complex.
- City of Arts and Sciences
- La Lonja
- Paella
- Day4
Cartagena
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Málaga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day6
Gibraltar
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A British territory at the southern tip of Spain, dominated by its towering limestone Rock. Cable cars climb to the summit, home to Europe's only wild monkeys, with sweeping views across the strait toward the coast of Africa.
- The Rock
- Barbary macaques
- St. Michael's Cave
- Day7
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day8
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day10
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 18:30
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
- Day11
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of the Canary island of La Palma, built around a sheltered harbour on the Atlantic. Its old town keeps colourful balconied houses and cobbled streets, while the island beyond rises to volcanic ridges and the observatories of the Roque de los Muchachos.
- Old town balconies
- Plaza de España
- Volcanic ridges
- Day12
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day13
Tangier
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
A Moroccan port at the mouth of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe lies in view across the water. Its walled medina and kasbah climb above the harbour, long a meeting point of African, Arab and European worlds.
- The Medina
- Kasbah
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Day14
Melilla
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day15
Almería
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day16
Alicante
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A sun-warmed port on Spain's Costa Blanca, set below the Santa Bárbara castle on its rocky headland. The palm-lined Explanada promenade leads to a long city beach, with the old Barrio Santa Cruz climbing the hill in white houses.
- Santa Bárbara Castle
- Explanada promenade
- Postiguet Beach
- Day17
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- 21 Jul 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena, Málaga, Gibraltar, Sailing the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Tangier, Melilla, Almería and Alicante.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Jul 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.