Splendid Iberian Coast – Vigo, Lisbon & Bilbao

About this cruise

9 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Southampton on September 8, 2027 visits Vigo, Lisbon, Cádiz, A Coruña and Bilbao and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. Bilbao alone is worth the trip, The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 12 restaurants on Mariner Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 9 nights. Southampton itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Worth booking. That's the short version.