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title: "Fado & Fortress – Lisbon, Cádiz & Cherbourg"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/fado-fortress-lisbon-cadiz-cherbourg~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270520-9
description: "9-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Meraviglia"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/45a26bcea8aa7943.jpg
---

# Fado & Fortress – Lisbon, Cádiz & Cherbourg

![Route map: 9 nights one way from Tarragona on MSC Meraviglia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/45a26bcea8aa7943.jpg)

A 9-night cruise from Tarragona to Southampton, sailing on the evening of 20 May. It calls at Málaga, Cádiz, Lisbon, Vigo and Cherbourg, with three days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain, Portugal, France and the United Kingdom, and calls last 9 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 15°C in Cherbourg to 25°C in Cádiz (59 to 77°F). The cruise ends in Southampton on the morning of 29 May. MSC Meraviglia (2017) carries up to 5,642 guests on 20 decks and has 9 restaurants, 3 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Meraviglia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-meraviglia.md)
- **Duration:** 9 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-05-20
- **Return:** 2027-05-29
- **From:** [Tarragona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tarragona.md)
- **To:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md)
- **Status:** Sold out

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Tarragona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tarragona.md) | ES |  | 18:00 | 14–23°C |
| 3 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 16–23°C |
| 4 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 16–25°C |
| 6 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | 07:00 | 18:00 | 15–22°C |
| 7 | [Vigo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/vigo.md) | ES | 09:00 | 18:00 | 13–20°C |
| 9 | [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) | FR | 08:00 | 20:00 | 11–15°C |
| 10 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | 07:00 |  | 9–17°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-08-13 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $2,914 |
| 2026-08-14 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $2,914 |
| 2026-08-15 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $2,914 |
| 2026-08-16 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $2,914 |
| 2026-08-17 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-18 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-19 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-20 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-21 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-22 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-23 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-24 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-25 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-26 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-27 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-28 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-29 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-30 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-08-31 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-01 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-02 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-03 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-04 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-05 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-06 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-07 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-08 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-09 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-10 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-11 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-12 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-13 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-14 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-15 | $2,012 | $2,602 | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-16 | $2,012 | – | – |
| 2026-09-17 | $2,012 | – | – |
| 2026-09-18 | $2,012 | – | $3,094 |
| 2026-09-19 | $2,012 | – | – |
| 2026-09-20 | $2,012 | – | – |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2017
- **Passengers:** 5,642
- **Crew:** 1,608
- **Gross Tonnage:** 171,600 GT
- **Decks:** 20
- **Length:** 315.8m
- **Beam:** 43m
- **Dining (total):** 9
- **Dining (included):** 3
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Tarragona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tarragona.md)

*Spain*

> Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 14–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md)

*Spain*

> Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 16–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md)

*Spain*

> Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 16–25°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md)

*Portugal*

> Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light

Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 15–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Portuguese
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon

### [Vigo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/vigo.md)

*Spain*

> Galicia's vibrant port of seafood and rias

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 13–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md)

*France*

> Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history

Avg dock time: 10.4h · Weather: 11–15°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: French
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md)

*United Kingdom*

> England's gateway to the world

Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 9–17°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: English
- Timezone: Europe/London

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Weeknight Wander – Rome to Tarragona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/weeknight-wander-rome-to-tarragona~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270518-2.md) | 2027-05-18 | 2027-05-20 | 2 | – |
| Next | [Iron & Ice – Bilbao, Kirkwall & Skjolden](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-ice-bilbao-kirkwall-skjolden~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md) | 2027-05-29 | 2027-06-12 | 14 | €2,428 / $2,733 |

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