Spain & Portugal Autumn Warmth Balmoral · departs Thu 30 Sep 2027 · 7 nights from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Southampton · 30 Sep 2027

7 nights on Balmoral from Southampton, departing Thu 30 Sep 2027 and calling at Matosinhos, Gibraltar, Cartagena and 1 more ports. From £849 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

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• Under £1,000

Sails

Thu 30 Sep 2027

Returns

Thu 7 Oct 2027

Duration

7 nights

Departs

Southampton

Ship

Balmoral

Cruise line

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Explore Portugal and Spain in early autumn, from Porto’s famous port wine to Gibraltar, Cartagena and Alicante’s palm-lined promenades.

Highlights

• Explore three countries in seven days
• Head south for warmer autumnal weather
• Discover colourful Porto from Matosinhos

Itinerary

1. 1 Southampton · United Kingdom
2. 2 Matosinhos · Portugal
3. 3 Gibraltar · Gibraltar
4. 4 Cartagena · Spain
5. 5 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

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  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

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  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

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  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