Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, Malaga & Tangier

About this cruise

9 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Barcelona on May 18, 2027 visits Málaga, Tangier, Casablanca, Funchal, Leixões (Porto) and Lisbon and doesn't try to cram in too much. Disembarkation is in Lisbon. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Spain, Morocco and Portugal. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Tangier, Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 12 restaurants on Mariner Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 9 nights. Barcelona itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.