Trade Wind Crossing – Lisbon, Mindelo & Salvador

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 17-night sailing leaves Barcelona on November 3, 2026 and visits Málaga, Cádiz and Lisbon, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You finish in Salvador. More sea than shore on this one, with 9 days on the water between stops. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, Portugal, Cape Verde and Brazil, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Cádiz alone is worth the trip, Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Diadema carries up to 3,724 guests over 14 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. 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. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And November is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Worth booking. That's the short version.