Coastal Charmer – La Rochelle & Bilbao
About this cruise
No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Southampton on September 18, 2026 visits La Rochelle, Bilbao, A Coruña and Vigo. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. People come back from this cruise talking about Bilbao: The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 10 restaurants on Liberty Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Southampton 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. 4 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.