Cruise · 12 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Colours & Cultures of Morocco
Twelve nights aboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral, sailing from Southampton to Morocco and Portugal with stops in Tangier, Casablanca and Cádiz. A steady pace that blends several days at sea with time in historic ports.
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Departs
- 16 Feb 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,399
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Three days sailing from Southampton to Cádiz
Visit to Tangier with its historic souks and harbour
Call at Ceuta, a Spanish city on the North African coast
Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque near the waterfront
Stop in Matosinhos, Portugal, known for seafood and tiling
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets off from Southampton for three days at sea before calling in at Cádiz, a Spanish port known for its ancient city walls and quay bustling with fishing boats. The cruise then crosses to North Africa, with a call at Tangier where the mix of Mediterranean light and rumbling souks feels rooted in many centuries past.
Ceuta’s Spanish enclave status and proximity to Morocco create an unusual blend of North African and European culture, while Casablanca introduces a more modern air, with wide boulevards and the towering Hassan II Mosque near the waterfront. After a day sailing, Balmoral docks in Matosinhos, a working-class port near Porto known for its seafood and tiled facades.
With a comfortable number of sea days scattered between ports, this cruise allows time to settle into ship life while still providing a varied itinerary along the Atlantic coast and the Strait of Gibraltar. There’s no rush, just the constant shift of coastlines and cultures to consider.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Cádiz
- 3 Tangier
- 4 Ceuta
- 5 Casablanca
- 6 Matosinhos
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Cádiz, Spain
Day 4
Tangier, Morocco
Day 5
Ceuta, Spain
Day 6
Casablanca, Morocco
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Southampton
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Colours & Cultures of Morocco?
- Colours & Cultures of Morocco is a 12 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Colours & Cultures of Morocco depart from?
- Colours & Cultures of Morocco departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Colours & Cultures of Morocco?
- Colours & Cultures of Morocco is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Colours & Cultures of Morocco cost?
- Prices for Colours & Cultures of Morocco start from £1,399, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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