Cruise Description

16 Night Cruise sailing from Marseilles to Portsmouth aboard Crystal Serenity.

Embark on a captivating journey through the Mediterranean and beyond. Setting off from Marseille, sail to the artistic whimsicality of Barcelona before a sea day brings you to Malaga. Bask in the beauty of the Med next, as you sail Malaga, followed by Portimão, and the timeless charm of Lisbon. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Porto, before the picturesque landscapes of San Sebastian. Three days in Bordeaux are next, allowing for plenty of time to enjoy the city’s eponymous wine. Continue your adventure through Saint-Malo, before disembarking in the historic elegance of Plymouth.

Highlights of this cruise:

Marseilles
Marseille is France`s oldest city and one of the Mediterranean`s premier ports. Amid the big-city bustle, the old port is a quaint landscape of historic charm: colorful fishing boats sail past the imposing Fort Saint-Jean, narrow streets wander among ancient churches and cobbled squares, while the venerable Basilica overlooks the scene from the hilltop above.

Barcelona
Barcelona is a vibrant city on the northeastern coast of Spain known for its stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Barcelona’s seaside beauty, sprawling beaches, eclectic architecture, world-class tapas and Tempranillo are all reasons to fall in love with the city of Gaudí. Indeed, the treasures here are many and diverse, captivating travelers and experts alike. In fact, nine important sites in the city, seven designed by the famed architect himself, have earned the acclaim of UNESCO.

Malaga
See the wealth of historical treasures found in the coastal city of Màlaga. Once a major trading port, Màlaga has an eclectic mix of sites influenced by the Phoenicians, the Moors, and the Spanish.

Lisbon
Discover the world’s last colonial empire, turned bustling cosmopolitan city. Lisbon has dozens of Moorish castles, pastel buildings, and white sand beaches to explore. This Atlantic-coast city perfectly encapsulates Mediterranean charm with its wine, food, and architecture.

Bordeaux
This UNESCO-designated city known as Port of the Moon due the natural shape of its harbor is celebrated for its glorious chateaux, its mouth-watering cuisine and its incomparable wines – Bordeaux is surrounded by the world`s most famous vineyards including Medoc, St-Emilion, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes. One time the richest community and largest port in France, Bordeaux today is second only to Paris as the country`s most densely populated city.

Plymouth
Located in the southwest of England, Plymouth is a coastal town known for its maritime attractions and indie shopping culture. Home of the famous gin brand, its distilleries are open for tours and, after that, you can visit the city’s colorful art galleries and refined restaurants.