Celtic & Iberian Tide – Brest, Porto & Vigo

About this cruise

You sail from Southampton on September 25, 2027 and spend 7 nights visiting Brest, Leixões (Porto), Vigo and Cherbourg. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 4 stops with a breather between each one. Crossing 3 borders through the British Isles & Western France: France, Portugal and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Southampton 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. You start in Southampton and come back with stories from France, Portugal and Spain.