Sunlit Iberian Odyssey – Vigo, Lisbon & 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 May 9, 2027, visiting Bilbao, Lisbon and Vigo. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 3 stops with a breather between each one. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, There are 12 restaurants on Mariner Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.