Spanish & French Coast – Gijon & Bilbao

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Southampton on September 4, 2027, visiting Gijon, La Rochelle, Bilbao and Cherbourg. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, and everywhere in between. Probably the most popular Med route for a reason. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on MSC Meraviglia. 3 restaurants come with the fare, plus 6 more when you feel like treating yourself. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.