Soul of the Iberian Sea – Lisbon, Bilbao & Vigo

About this cruise

7 nights, 3 ports, all from Southampton on May 9, 2027. The route visits Bilbao, Lisbon and Vigo and the whole thing just flows. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Freedom Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 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. Southampton has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A May departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You start in Southampton and come back with stories from Spain and Portugal.