13 Night Cruise from Barcelona

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 13-night sailing from Barcelona on October 31, 2026 visits Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena Spain, Ponta Delgada, Kings Wharf and Port Canaveral. The trip wraps in Port Canaveral, so you won't retrace your steps. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal, Bermuda and United States. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Explorer Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 13 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Barcelona has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 13-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.