Navigator's Northward Wake – Lisbon, Porto & Le Havre

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 11-night sailing from Palma de Mallorca on October 20, 2027 visits Málaga, Cádiz and Lisbon, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Last stop: Bremerhaven. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Crossing 5 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium and Germany. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Mein Schiff 2 takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 11 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Palma de Mallorca has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.