Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Bilbao (Getxo) – Santander – Gijón – Cherbourg – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Bilbao (Getxo): Basque energy and riverfront renewal. Visit the Guggenheim, then cross to the Casco Viejo for pintxos. The Artxanda funicular offers a quick overview of the city and its surrounding hills.
- Santander: Elegant bay and surf beaches. Walk the Magdalena Peninsula for sea views and royal gardens, then head into town for markets and cafés. Compact and easy to navigate.
- Gijón: Maritime museum, broad beaches and cider houses. Explore the old quarter of Cimavilla and the grassy headland of Santa Catalina. Asturian fare makes a decent lunch stop.
- Cherbourg: Quays, markets and maritime heritage. La Cité de la Mer combines an aquarium and a submarine; its town streets offer simple browsing—a calm final call before the sail home.
Return to Southampton