Cruise · 7 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Regions of Northern Spain
A week aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis from Southampton to four distinct northern Spanish ports, including Bilbao’s Guggenheim and the fishing harbour of Gijon, with relaxed sailing and plenty to take in ashore.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departs
- 21 Sep 2026
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £1,749
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Visit to Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum
Santander’s broad sandy beaches
Fishing quarter of Gijon
Roman lighthouse in La Coruña
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Borealis sets off from Southampton for seven days that focus on Northern Spain’s varied coast. After a day at sea, the ship calls at Santander, where broad sandy beaches meet an unhurried city centre. Next comes Getxo, the port serving nearby Bilbao. This is a city whose Guggenheim Museum is as startling from the outside as the exhibitions inside.
Gijon is a comfortable place where the old fishing quarter contrasts with a lively seafront. The cruise rounds off in La Coruña, better known for its dramatic Roman lighthouse and long promenade along the Atlantic. Borealis, a smaller ship by today’s standards, slips in close enough to see details that might be missed from bigger vessels. The pace leaves time to get your bearings, without the feeling you’re rushing from port to port.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Santander
- 3 Bilbao
- 4 Gijon
- 5 La Coruña
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Santander, Spain
Day 4
Getxo (Bilbao), Spain
Day 5
Gijon, Spain
Day 6
La Coruña, Spain
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
- Superior Ocean View
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Questions people ask
- How long is Regions of Northern Spain?
- Regions of Northern Spain is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Regions of Northern Spain depart from?
- Regions of Northern Spain departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Regions of Northern Spain?
- Regions of Northern Spain is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Regions of Northern Spain cost?
- Prices for Regions of Northern Spain start from £1,749, 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.
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