Spanish & French Coast – Gijon & La Rochelle

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Southampton on October 23, 2027, visiting Gijon, La Rochelle, Bilbao and Cherbourg. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 4 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Don't rush through Bilbao, which is known as The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All told, 4 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.