Ocean Discovery – Lisbon, La Coruna & Le Havre (Paris)

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 11-night sailing leaves Hamburg on December 23, 2026 and visits Lisbon, A Coruña, Le Havre (Paris) and Zeebrugge. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Portugal, Spain, France and Belgium, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Zeebrugge tends to be the one people talk about: Belgium's gateway to Bruges and Belgian chocolate. Roughly 12 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Mein Schiff Flow (2026) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Hamburg before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.