Iberian Merchant Trail – Lisbon, Cádiz & Bilbao

About this cruise

9 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Southampton on August 30, 2027 visits Vigo, Lisbon, Cádiz, A Coruña and Bilbao and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Hot coastline, hilltop villages, and very good food. That's the Western Med in a sentence. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be A Coruña, Galicia's glass-towered city on the Atlantic. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Freedom Of The Seas has 14 dining spots on board, most of them included. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.