10 nights - Europe's West Coast - from Hamburg/to Palma

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 10-night sailing from Hamburg on October 8, 2027 visits Le Havre (Paris), A Coruña, Leixões (Porto), Lisbon, Gibraltar and Palma de Mallorca. You wind up in Palma de Mallorca, so it's worth planning a night or two there. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: France, Spain, Portugal and United Kingdom. Palma de Mallorca stands out. It's A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 11 restaurants on Mein Schiff 6, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 10 nights. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Hamburg itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.