French & Spanish Coast – La Rochelle & Bilbao
About this cruise
If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 8 nights from Southampton on September 25, 2026, visiting La Rochelle, Bilbao, A Coruña, Vigo and Le Havre (Paris). There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Liberty Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 10 places to eat, with 3 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 8 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.