Ocean Discovery – Gijon, La Rochelle & Bilbao

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Southampton on October 21, 2028 visits Gijon, La Rochelle, Bilbao and Le Havre (Paris). Expect a run of consecutive ports, 4 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. People come back from this cruise talking about La Rochelle: France's luminous Atlantic harbour of towers. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Meraviglia keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 3 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Southampton before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 4 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.