Jewels of Andalusia and Morocco

A 14-night coastal cruise on Ambassador’s Ambience linking the shores of southern Spain, Portugal and northern Morocco, including Vigo and Tangier, with a mix of historic ports and sunlit waterfronts.

Fourteen nights aboard Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambience set a route from London Tilbury westwards to Vigo, gateway to Santiago de Compostela, known for its ancient pilgrimage cathedral and narrow streets. The ship then continues south along Spain’s Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, stopping at Cadiz with its centuries-old port and Malaga, the city where Picasso was born.

Further calls include Cartagena, whose Roman theatre lies close to the harbour, and Almeria, with a fortress that overlooks the town. After crossing into Africa, there’s an afternoon in Tangier, where the medina and its spice markets spill lively onto the streets. The return swing north takes in Leixoes, the port for Oporto, where the Douro River meets the Atlantic and the wine lodges wait.

Ambience is comfortable and manoeuvrable, able to slip into these varied ports with a scale that feels familiar but not cramped. The itinerary blends Spanish, Portuguese and Moroccan coastal scenes without long sea days – a more approachable, slower pace than larger cruises might manage.

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