Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
12 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Silver Dawn, departing Southampton and calling at Saint Hélier, Saint-Malo, At Sea, Bordeaux, Bilbao and Santander and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Dawn
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
Saint Hélier
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day3
Saint-Malo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Bordeaux
Arrive 06:30
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
- Day6
Bordeaux
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
- Day7
Bordeaux
Depart 18:15
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
- Day8
Bilbao
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day9
Santander
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Vigo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day12
Porto
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day13
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 19 Sep 2026
- 13 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Saint Hélier, Saint-Malo, At Sea, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Santander, Vigo, Porto and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Southampton and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Silver Dawn.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Sep 2026 and 13 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.