Cruise · 14 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar
A two-week cruise from Rosyth down the Atlantic coast calling at Vigo, Gibraltar, Málaga, Cádiz, Lisbon and Porto aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, with a relaxed pace and several full days ashore.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departs
- 4 May 2027
- Sails from
- Rosyth
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,249
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Three days sailing from Scotland to northern Spain
Fresh seafood market in Vigo
The Rock of GibraltarWith Barbary macaques
Views of Lisbon’s Belém Tower and Discovery Monument
Port wine and trams in Porto area
About the trip
This fourteen-night cruise from Rosyth sets off on a southbound Atlantic route. After a few days at sea, Balmoral docks in Vigo, where the fresh seafood market and busy port give a glimpse of northern Spain’s maritime life. Gibraltar follows, where the Rock stands guard and Barbary macaques roam, unusual neighbours for a British vessel.
Málaga and Cádiz add a southern Spanish flavour, with beaches and tapas bars. The ship also cruises the mouth of the River Tagus, passing Lisbon’s Belém Tower and Discovery Monument, reminders of Portugal’s age of exploration. Days in Lisbon and Matosinhos (near Porto) offer opportunities to try local Port wine or ride the city’s famous trams.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines runs the Balmoral, a ship with enough space to feel calm but small enough to slip into quays the larger liners often bypass. Though the itinerary demands stretches of sailing, it balances time on board with chances to walk through old towns or sit by the sea. The return to Rosyth completes a neat loop from Scotland to Iberia and back.
- 1 Rosyth
- 2 Vigo
- 3 Gibraltar
- 4 Málaga
- 5 Cádiz
- 6 Lisbon
- 7 Matosinhos
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Rosyth, Scotland
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Vigo, Spain
Day 4
At sea
Day 5
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Day 6
Málaga, 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 Rosyth
- 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 Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar?
- Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar depart from?
- Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar departs from Rosyth.
- Who operates Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar?
- Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar cost?
- Prices for Sunlit Shores of Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar start from £2,249, 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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