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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.

9:00 AM - 6:00 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.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Porto is Portugal’s second city, and it's as colorful as it is memorable. Detail is key here, a place where the front doors are decorated with such a stunning variety of azulejo tiles that only by getting up close can you fully appreciate their intricacy. Explore on foot to unveil all the stunning scenery of Porto… like the Ribeira quarter, whose cobblestone-street scenery definitely falls a bit more on the "deliciously old-school" side. Be sure not to miss the city's port wine cellars — as you may have guessed, the city's most famous export took its name from the place itself.

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Discover Portugal’s bright, fun-loving capital city on your cruise to Lisbon. Straddling seven hills, hugging the banks of the River Tagus — and crowned by the storybook castle of São Jorge — Lisbon, Portugal is a visually stunning place to visit, and arriving by sea is doing it right! The nation’s hundreds of years of nautical heritage is concentrated in Lisbon, and the riverside Belém district is where Portuguese navigators like Magellan and Vasco da Gama would begin their journeys. Today, cruise ship passengers make landfall not far from that spot. By the way, the city has modern claims to fame, too! With its rumbling yellow trams and stately plazas, irresistible patisseries and bluesy fado music, expect exotic sights and sounds — and more — on your cruise to Lisbon.

• Be captivated by the skyline views from Lisbon’s Castelo de São Jorge.
• Visit the Belem Tower fortress, built in the 16th century to defend the harbor.
• Explore the Jerónimos Monastery, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

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.

9:00 AM - 6:00 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.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Portland earned its name through 500 years of hosting the British Royal Navy… and that was in its days as a purely natural harbor. It took another 50 years of construction in the latter half of the 19th century but Portland became a massive man-made harbor — one of the world’s biggest. There’s a lot to see on dry land, though, with places like Minterne House and Gardens, home to famous families like the Churchills; Sherborne Castle, built by Sir Walter Raleigh himself; and not too far away there’s actually Stonehenge, built by… well, we’re not exactly sure, but it was over 5,000 years ago! Today it’s one of the most iconic spots in the world, but just one of the can’t-miss sights near this unassuming island off England’s southern coast.

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