Cruise · 13 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth
Fred. Olsen's Balmoral charts a 13-night route from Southampton to the southern coasts of Spain and Portugal, with two days in Cádiz and stops in Gibraltar, Málaga and Porto along the way.
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Departs
- 20 Jan 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,299
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days alongside in Cádiz
The Rock of Gibraltar from the ship's deck
Porto's riverside quays and pastel frontage
Tapas and flamenco in southern Spain
Historic fishing port of Vigo
About the trip
This 13-night cruise on Fred. Olsen's Balmoral begins with two days at sea before reaching Vigo in north-west Spain, a busy fishing port with a pleasantly old town. Next comes Gibraltar, where the famous Rock offers a sharp contrast to the Andalusian coast. Málaga is a reminder of the Mediterranean's long history as a crossroads of cultures.
Two days moored in Cádiz allow time to wander narrow streets lined with cafés where flamenco sometimes spills onto the pavement. From here, there's a chance to visit Seville, a city better known for its orange trees and narrow alleys than its beaches. After Cádiz, Balmoral heads north along Portugal's coast to Matosinhos, the harbour town that serves Porto, itself defined by the river and its stacked, pastel buildings.
The cruise returns to Southampton having covered a route along Iberia's southern edge, arriving back relaxed from a mild winter in the sun but without the rush of a longer voyage into the Med or Atlantic islands.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Vigo
- 3 Gibraltar
- 4 Málaga
- 5 Cádiz
- 6 Matosinhos
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Vigo, Spain
Day 4
At sea
Day 5
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Day 6
Málaga, Spain
Day 7
Cádiz, Spain
Day 8
Matosinhos, Portugal
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
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Questions people ask
- How long is Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth?
- Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth is a 13 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth depart from?
- Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth?
- Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth cost?
- Prices for Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth start from £1,299, 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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