Itinerary: Cruise from Liverpool – Gibraltar – Port-Vendres – Toulon – Villefranche (France) – Ajaccio (Corsica) – Cartagena (Spain) – Málaga – Return to Liverpool.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Liverpool
- Gibraltar: Dramatic limestone ridge with layered history. Cable car to the Upper Rock for views and tunnels. St Michael’s Cave adds a quick underground detour. Small place, big scenery.
- Port-Vendres: Working harbour on the Côte Vermeille. Walk to Collioure’s bay or take a short coastal train. Vineyards and coves sit close by. It’s quiet, with colour in every turn.
- Toulon: Naval city with a sunny waterfront. Ride the Mont Faron cable car for a broad sweep over the bay. Markets and squares lie just behind the port—a simple mix of harbour and height.
- Villefranche (France): Deep natural bay between Nice and Monaco. Stroll the old lanes or take a train to either neighbour in minutes. The beach is located by the pier, making it an easy spot for a swim. Flexible and close-knit.
- Ajaccio (Corsica): Palm-lined quays and Napoléon links. Wander the old town and market, or head to the Sanguinaires for coastal views. Museums and cafés cluster near the front: town, shore, and story in one stop.
- Cartagena (Spain): Roman theatre above a sheltered port. The castle overlook and the waterfront museum pair well. Streets are flat and close to the pier—history without long transfers.
- Málaga: Art-filled city with an easy centre. See the Alcazaba and the cathedral, then the Picasso Museum. Beach paths run beside the marina. It’s a relaxed finish before the sail north.
Return to Liverpool