Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
12 nights · Europe · 12 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Oceania Sirena, departing Southampton and calling at Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Santander, Ferrol, Porto-Vecchio and Lisbon and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Sirena
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Le Verdon-sur-Mer
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day4
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Santander
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day6
Ferrol
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Porto-Vecchio
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
Cádiz
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 21:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day10
Málaga
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day11
Almería
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day12
Alicante
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day13
Barcelona
Arrive 08:00
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
- 5 Aug 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, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Santander, Ferrol, Porto-Vecchio, Lisbon, Cádiz, Málaga, Almería, Alicante and Barcelona.
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 Southampton and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Oceania Sirena.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.