Mediterranean Journey – Brest, Lisbon & Gibraltar

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 9-night round-trip sailing from Southampton on October 14, 2027 visits Brest, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Málaga and Cádiz. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in Southampton, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. The route threads through 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: France, Portugal, United Kingdom and Spain. Lisbon alone is worth the trip, Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Meraviglia has 9 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Southampton itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Worth booking. That's the short version.