Ocean Discovery – Lisbon, Funchal & Tenerife

About this cruise

There's a reason 10-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Lisbon on October 4, 2027 and visits Funchal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Last stop: Barcelona. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Portugal, Spain and Morocco, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Mariner Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.