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Spain, Portugal & the Rivieras of France & Italy
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Spain, Portugal & the Rivieras of France & Italy Balmoral · departs Thu 30 Sep 2027 · 16 nights from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 16 nights · from Southampton · 30 Sep 2027

16 nights on Balmoral from Southampton, departing Thu 30 Sep 2027 and calling at Matosinhos, Gibraltar, Cartagena and 6 more ports. From £1,699 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Thu 30 Sep 2027
Returns
Sat 16 Oct 2027
Duration
16 nights
Departs
Southampton
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£1,699 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Price checked 20 Oct 2026 against the cruise line's page. Prices and availability change daily and are confirmed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when you book. Booked direct with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · ATOL protected (ATOL 5016) · ABTA member W0637.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Fly cruise to Porto, Gibraltar, Cinque Terre and Corsica. Warm seas, quieter Rivieras and fewer crowds on an unhurried early autumn coastal journey.

Highlights

  • Explore Portugal, Spain and Mediterranean coastal charms
  • Wander through colourful ports and savour local culture
  • Discover Riviera villages and Italian icons

Itinerary

  1. 1 Southampton · United Kingdom
  2. 2 Matosinhos · Portugal
  3. 3 Gibraltar · Gibraltar
  4. 4 Cartagena · Spain
  5. 5 Alicante · Spain
  6. 6 Mahon · Spain
  7. 7 La Spezia · Italy
  8. 8 Villefranche · France
  9. 9 Toulon · France
  10. 10 Ajaccio · France
  11. 11 Alicante · Spain

Ports in sailing order as published by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; sea days and scenic cruising not shown. Itineraries can change.

Ports on this cruise

  • Porto · Portugal

    Porto has eight major attractions within walking distance of the cruise terminal, including the iconic Luís I Bridge and historic churches. Explore Portugal's second-largest city on a stopover.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Gibraltar · Gibraltar

    Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, dominated by the iconic Rock of Gibraltar with attractions including cable cars, caves and botanical gardens.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cartagena · Spain

    Cartagena's port offers eight major attractions within walking distance, from Roman museums to the Teatro Romano. Spain's second-largest city in Murcia sits on a natural Mediterranean harbour.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • La Spezia · Italy

    La Spezia is a port of call on this cruise — see the port page for the map and what is within reach of the terminal.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Ajaccio · France

    Ajaccio is Corsica's capital and largest city, offering museums, historical landmarks and beaches within walking distance of the cruise port.

    7 things to do on a port day

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