Transatlantic Epic – Azores, Gibraltar & Barcelona

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 16-night sailing leaves New York on September 26, 2026 and visits Halifax, Sydney and Ponta Delgada, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Last stop: Barcelona. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 10 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 Canada to Spain. Of the stops, Barcelona tends to be the one people talk about: Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Norwegian Escape has 17 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 September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.