Cruise · 14 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal
Fred. Olsen's Borealis takes a December voyage from Southampton to Lisbon, Madeira and Spanish Atlantic ports, with longer stays and festive lights in Funchal’s harbour.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departs
- 3 Dec 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £1,349
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Overnight stay in FunchalWith festive light display
Sailing past Belém Tower and Discovery Monument, Lisbon
Visits to Cádiz and GibraltarWith Moorish fortifications
Passing the ancient Tower of Hercules lighthouse
Two days sailing at the start to settle into the voyage
About the trip
This 14-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Borealis offers time to linger on Spain’s Atlantic coast and Portugal’s sunniest corners before Christmas. Starting at Southampton, the route sweeps down to Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, navigating past the famous Belém Tower and Discovery Monument that mark the city’s maritime past.
After a day at sea, the ship arrives in Funchal, Madeira, where the town’s impressive light displays extend your evening well beyond dinner. Cádiz and Gibraltar follow, each with views of Moorish fortifications or the Rock’s sheer cliffs, before visits to Vigo and La Coruña in Galicia, northern Spain. On leaving La Coruña, the ship passes the Tower of Hercules lighthouse — a practical navigational aid with nearly two millennia of history.
Fred. Olsen’s Borealis moves at a pace that permits exploration without rush, with two days sailing early on allowing a quiet adjustment to being at sea. The onboard Christmas celebrations provide a gentle, social backdrop and a reminder that winter can still bring light to the Atlantic coast.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Lisbon
- 3 Funchal
- 4 Cádiz
- 5 Gibraltar
- 6 Vigo
- 7 La Coruña
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Mouth of River Tagus, Belém Tower & Discovery Monument, Portugal
Scenic cruising
Day 4
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 5
At sea
Day 6
Funchal, Madeira, 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 Cabin
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 Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal?
- Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal depart from?
- Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal?
- Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal cost?
- Prices for Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal start from £1,349, 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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