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

About this cruise

A 11-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Palma de Mallorca on April 18, 2027 and visits Málaga, Tangier and Leixões (Porto), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You wind up in Hamburg, so it's worth planning a night or two there. The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 7 port calls clustered in the middle. The route threads through 6 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France, Belgium and Germany. Málaga stands out. It's Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Mein Schiff 7 (2024) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Palma de Mallorca itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All in all, it's a solid trip.