Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, Gibraltar & Lisbon

About this cruise

A 17-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Barcelona on November 14, 2027 and visits Gibraltar, Lisbon and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with additional stops along the South America. The sailing ends in Rio de Janeiro. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The South America route takes in United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde and Brazil, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Mindelo: Cape Verde's cultural capital of barefoot music. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 113,216 gross tons, Costa Favolosa is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 7 ports, 5 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.