Iberian & French Coast – Porto, Bilbao & Paris
About this cruise
A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 9-night sailing from Lisbon on May 20, 2027 visits Leixões (Porto), Vigo and A Coruña, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You wind up in Dover, so it's worth planning a night or two there. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 8 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 5 countries, from Portugal to United Kingdom. Le Verdon-sur-Mer stands out. It's Bordeaux vineyards from the Gironde estuary. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Miracle has 7 dining spots on board, most of them included. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.