14 nights - Highlights of the Western Mediterranean - from/to Palma

About this cruise

A 14-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 November 1, 2026 and visits Málaga, Gibraltar and Cádiz, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, United Kingdom, Italy and France. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. People come back from this cruise talking about Barcelona: Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Mein Schiff 4 takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 8 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.