Travel Detail

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Anything dubbed the Tower of Hercules commands a bit of attention, and so does La Coruña, Spain, the site on which this iconic 180-foot-tall lighthouse stands. Located in Galicia, La Coruña is considered the third holiest site in all Christendom, attracting pilgrims in droves as they make their way to Santiago de Compostela, where St. James the Apostle is believed to have been buried. Rich in tradition and rich in celebration, Galicia is also said to be home to more than 750 beaches and host to 4,000 parties annually. If you are here to set off on a quiet retreat into the mystical, or rejoice until the nines with vino and tapas by the ocean breeze, you’re certainly in for something unforgettable at La Coruña, Spain.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bilbao is set a ways away from Spain’s best-known destinations like Madrid and Barcelona, but there are reasons to seek out a cruise to the largest city in Basque Country. BC’s an “autonomous community” that Spain considers its own nation and comes complete with its own language. Your ship’s approach to the city is Ria del Bilbao and this waterway affords you your first look at the surrounding mountains that — get used to it! — are going to be featuring prominently in your photos. Tourism is huge here, and it’s a great sign that so many of Bilbao’s visitors come from other parts of Spain. What attracts them? It might be the city’s collection of museums, including the famous one with the crazy-cool exterior and all the modern art inside. But it could very well be the food. Basque cuisine is world-class with award-winning chefs all over the place… so, no joke, if you spend most of your visit on fine dining nobody would bat an eye.

• Visit the ancient Basque capital of Guernica, a name made infamous by Picasso’s 1930s painting.
• Walk Bilbao’s cobblestone streets and cross the city’s 17 bridges.
• Explore the seaside resort town of San Sebastian, a Basque Country highlight that practically straddles Spain’s border with France.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

There are many ways to get to Bordeaux, France’s wine country that since Roman times has been best known for its unique blends of reds. Le Verdon is a great way, but all that said, it’s more than just a gateway to Bordeaux, but a destination all its own. Known locally as Le Verdon-sur-Mer, this spot combines scenic beach and lighthouse views, while the river gorge area naturally lends itself to options for active fun like biking and hiking. But you really don’t want to miss Bordeaux, which goes beyond its iconic wines with neoclassical architecture, incredible parkland and even the largest city square in Western Europe.

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sail to good‑living, art‑loving Normandy on Carnival cruises to Le Havre, France. Sitting pretty on France's north coast, overlooking the English Channel, Le Havre has risen from the rubble of World War II to become one of France's most dynamic port towns. Modernist architecture, Monet artworks, delicious seafood, wild cliff‑backed beaches‑you'll find the lot on your Le Havre cruise.

• See the light in the Monet masterpieces gracing Musée Malraux on Le Havre cruises.
• Snap photos of Oscar Niemeyer's volcano‑shaped arts center, Le Volcan.
• Windsurf, sail or kitesurf at Le Havre's pebbly beach.
• Stand in awe of Auguste Perret's modernist monolith, Église St‑Joseph.
• Eat fresh scallops and mussels harborside in picture‑book‑pretty Honfleur.

Arrives at 5:00 AM

Be captivated by cliff-top walks and 2,000 years of history on cruises from Dover, England. Set against the backdrop of the White Cliffs and peering across to France on the other side of the English Channel, Dover’s setting is a sight to behold. This bustling English port is steeped in history and coastal beauty. Explore the secret tunnels beneath medieval Dover Castle and easily make your way to iconic London landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the House of Parliament.

• Follow in King Henry II’s footsteps at Dover Castle.
• Feel the power of the sea as you hike along the White Cliffs of Dover.
• Immerse yourself in the City of Canterbury, literary setting of Chaucer’s epic tales.
• Catch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
• Snap a selfie in front of Big Ben, London’s celebrity clock tower.