Iberian Mariner – Lisbon, Bilbao & Vigo

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Southampton on July 4, 2027 and visits Bilbao, Lisbon and Vigo. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, There are 14 restaurants on Freedom Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. A July departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.