Ocean Discovery – Amsterdam, Porto & Lisbon

About this cruise

12 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Amsterdam on October 2, 2028 and the route takes you through Leixões (Porto), Lisbon and Cádiz, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean at a pace where there's never any need to rush. The trip wraps in Civitavecchia (Rome), so you won't retrace your steps. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 7 port calls start. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Portugal, Spain and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for La Spezia: Gateway to the pastel villages of Cinque Terre. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Apex takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 12 nights well spent.