Ocean Discovery – Lisbon, Tangier & Malaga

About this cruise

7 nights, 4 ports, all from Lisbon on March 21, 2027. The route visits Tangier, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona and the whole thing just flows. You get off in Barcelona, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. You get around 12 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Seaview takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Lisbon has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.