Sun-Drenched Bastions – Bilbao, Lisbon & Gibraltar

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 14-night sailing leaves Southampton on August 8, 2026 and visits Cherbourg, Bilbao and Málaga, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from France to Portugal. Keep an eye out for Cherbourg: Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Sky Princess has 8 dining spots on board, most of them included. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 14 nights well spent.