A Journey Across the Mediterranean’s Edge & Into the Atlantic Cruise

Day 1 - Rome

Arrive: Tue 02 February 2027 / Depart: Tue 02 February 2027 at 20:00

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 2 - Naples, Italy

Arrive: Wed 03 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 03 February 2027 at 18:00

Day 3 - Palermo

Arrive: Thu 04 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 04 February 2027 at 17:00

Be drawn into a balmy blend of olive-strewn landscapes, starkly beautiful Greek temples, Byzantine mosaics, and ricotta-filled farm-to-table delights. Wander Palermo's ficus-filled streets as you tour through the Florio family tale. Taste wine through a patchwork of fertile vineyards below rumbling giant Mount Etna and talented Teatro Greco, Sicily's most dolce vita hill town. Take in noble UNESCO heritage sites, tour leafy Villa Tasca, marvel medieval mosaic masterpieces at Monreale or Cefalù and continue the Greek theme to visit tumbled ruins and secluded temples. Welcome Baroque brilliance, Aztec chocolate, and modern-day charms in Sicily's honey-hued deep south towns. From Michelin-starred temple dining to Trapani beaches and fishermen mending nets outside hipster bars - such contrasts are at the soul of this irresistible island.

Day 4 - Tunis

Arrive: Fri 05 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 05 February 2027 at 18:00

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Algiers, Algeria

Arrive: Sun 07 February 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 07 February 2027 at 19:00

Day 7 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Mon 08 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 08 February 2027 at 18:00

March into a hidden Spanish gem with centuries of deeply ingrained culture and history. Not forgetting gourmet cuisine fit for a king. Take part in cookery lessons, wine samplings and coffee workshops, or the heart stopping elevator to the top of the Castillo. Head back to Roman times at the theatre and sanctuary for relics and mosaics. Inspect weaponry at the military museum and explore shipwrecks, artefacts and Mediterranean history at museums. View delightful street art in the bustling city centre and sample the traditional sailor tipple, Asiático. Cartagena has sites you won't see in the rest of Spain, from Roman ruins, Byzantine walls and Belle Epoque architecture to marble streets and war memorials.

Day 8 - Alicante

Arrive: Tue 09 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 09 February 2027 at 19:00

Day 9 - Tarragona

Arrive: Wed 10 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 10 February 2027 at 19:00

Day 10 - Barcelona

Arrive: Thu 11 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 11 February 2027 at 17:00

Breathe in the cultural heart of Catalan; an elegant blend of high energy and undisturbed tradition. Muse over the origins of captivating Gaudi architecture within the enchanting labyrinth that is the Gothic Quarter. Savour the flavours of fresh tapas and crisp cava in breezy plazas, tranquil terraces and coveted cafés, or glide down to a shimmering beach club to unwind. Imagine a visit to peaceful Passeig de Gracia, where modernist buildings merge to showcase iconic global labels. And, as dusk falls, prepare for urban action and swing by the lively bohemian bars to fiesta on the leafy stretch of La Rambla. If you’re serious about style, this colourful city provides plenty to celebrate.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Tangier, Morocco

Arrive: Sat 13 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 13 February 2027 at 18:00

Day 13 - Casablanca

Arrive: Sun 14 February 2027 at 07:00

Day 14 - Casablanca

Depart: Mon 15 February 2027 at 16:00

Day 15 - Agadir

Arrive: Tue 16 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 16 February 2027 at 16:00

Day 16 - Lanzarote

Arrive: Wed 17 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 17 February 2027 at 18:00

Artist César Manrique put little Arrecife on the map. Explore his eclectic works in underground caverns, fabulous murals and his former home in nearby Tahíche, or sate your artistic appetite in contemporary gallery MIAC and the surreal underwater world of sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor. The spectral landscape of Timanfaya, once a seething sea of lava shattered by volcanic eruptions, is ripe for 4x4 exploration, while the year-round waves of Playa de Famara invite beginners and pros alike to grab a surfboard and take the plunge.

Day 17 - La Gomera

Arrive: Thu 18 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 18 February 2027 at 19:00

Day 18 - La Palma

Arrive: Fri 19 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 19 February 2027 at 17:00

Day 19 - Funchal

Arrive: Sat 20 February 2027 at 09:00

Funchal’s web of ancient streets spills down from lofty heights. Ride the cable car up to the exotic gardens of Monte Palace at its peak, where peacocks prowl high above the Atlantic. Descend at speed in a wicker sleigh piloted by ‘Carreriros’ elegantly dressed in crisp whites and straw boater hats since the mid-1800s. Swirl a glass of amber-coloured Madeira at a café overlooking chequerboard-tiled Praça do Município and prepare to explore lush could forests crisscrossed by hiking trails and black sand beaches below jungle-covered cliffs.

Day 20 - Funchal

Depart: Sun 21 February 2027 at 18:00

Funchal’s web of ancient streets spills down from lofty heights. Ride the cable car up to the exotic gardens of Monte Palace at its peak, where peacocks prowl high above the Atlantic. Descend at speed in a wicker sleigh piloted by ‘Carreriros’ elegantly dressed in crisp whites and straw boater hats since the mid-1800s. Swirl a glass of amber-coloured Madeira at a café overlooking chequerboard-tiled Praça do Município and prepare to explore lush could forests crisscrossed by hiking trails and black sand beaches below jungle-covered cliffs.

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - Lisbon

Arrive: Tue 23 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 23 February 2027

Enjoy the rich buzz of Lisbon. Dip into the city’s strong architectural, cultural and historical connections. Wander charming-cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado and endless nature. Pilgrimage to Fatima, tour hilly villages, learn Portuguese cooking techniques and listen to the Lisbon blues. Slip to charming Cascais for quieter energy and golden beaches. And as you bathe in the captivating light, enjoy plates of petiscos which - like fado - you’ll soon discover is vibrant, warm and most appealing.