Tranquil Iberian Coast – Lisbon to Barcelona

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Lisbon on May 3, 2026 visits Portimao, Cádiz and Motril, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The sailing ends in Barcelona. 7 consecutive port days with no time at sea. It's an explore-everything kind of trip. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Portugal, Spain and United Kingdom. People come back from this cruise talking about Palma de Mallorca: A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. There are 14 restaurants on Norwegian Dawn, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Lisbon itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 7 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.