Sunstone Passage – Barcelona, Valletta & Kotor

About this cruise

Block out 18 nights from October 31, 2028 and let this sailing from Lisbon do its thing. The route covers Cádiz, Gibraltar and Barcelona, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. The trip wraps in Trieste, so you won't retrace your steps. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 12 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 6 countries (Spain, United Kingdom, Malta, Italy, Montenegro and Croatia) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Keep an eye out for Palma de Mallorca: A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Rotterdam. 6 restaurants come with the fare, plus 6 more when you feel like treating yourself. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. That's 18 nights well spent.