Iberian & Atlantic Discovery – Barcelona to Lisbon

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 11-night sailing leaves Barcelona on October 29, 2026 and visits Motril, Cádiz and Casablanca, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Disembarkation is in Lisbon. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 9 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, Morocco and Portugal, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Lisbon, Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Norwegian Star keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. If you can, add a night in Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.