Mediterranean Islands, Harbours & Coastlines Cruise

Day 1 - Liverpool

Arrive: Thu 12 March 2026 / Depart: Thu 12 March 2026

Facilities in Liverpool are constantly being improved to make boarding, stopping off or leaving your cruise ship easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Tangier Island, Tangier

Arrive: Mon 16 March 2026 / Depart: Mon 16 March 2026

Overlooking a vast sweeping bay, Tangier is the traditional gateway to Morocco. Though no more than 15 miles across the Straits of Gibraltar from Europe, this is a cosmopolitan city that stands on the threshold of Africa. Its world of soaring minarets and domes, ancient casbah (once the sultan's walled palace and gardens) and animated souks express the rich part-Arab, part-African heritage of a city that has seen occupation by 12 nations since the 5th century.

Day 6 - Malaga

Arrive: Tue 17 March 2026 / Depart: Tue 17 March 2026

The busy port city of Andalusia, the Spain of gazpacho and paella, flamenco and fiesta, recaptured from the Moors of the 15th century after 800 years of conflict. Enjoy the panorama from Gibralfara Castle, and visit the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, the birthplace of Picasso, and a wine cellar to try the famous local dessert wines. Or travel to Granada, to the glorious Alhambra, whose proud 14th century palaces and exotic gardens are Spain's finest expression of Moorish art.

Day 7 - Alicante

Arrive: Wed 18 March 2026 / Depart: Wed 18 March 2026

Alicante's splendid Paeso Maritimo stretches northeast from the harbour, bristling with pleasure boats, to the expansive beach of Playa del Postiguet. The Rambla de Mendez Nunez leads to a lively market, while the Cathedral de San Nicolas de Bar is dedicated to the patron saint of Alicante. Most famous city landmark, the 3rd century Castillo de Santa Barbara, perched above the city on Mount Benecantil, affords marvellous city panoramas.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Cagliari

Arrive: Fri 20 March 2026 / Depart: Fri 20 March 2026

Sardinia's historic capital ‘between the sea and the mountains' was founded by the Phoenicians, developed by Rome and later subjected to a wealth of Pisan, Genoese and Spanish influences! Climb up from the mountain harbour side city to explore the picturesque Upper Town's old quarter - dominated by a medieval castle and cathedral and protected by walls nearly 1,000 years old. Or simply relax by one of the lovely beaches within easy reach.

Day 10 - Malta

Arrive: Sat 21 March 2026

Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its Grand Harbour is a treasure-chest bristling with Baroque architecture, its narrow streets a tempting honeycomb of colourful shops and stalls.

Day 11 - Malta

Depart: Sun 22 March 2026

Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its Grand Harbour is a treasure-chest bristling with Baroque architecture, its narrow streets a tempting honeycomb of colourful shops and stalls.

Day 12 - Catania, Sicily

Arrive: Mon 23 March 2026 / Depart: Mon 23 March 2026

Greeks, Romans and Aragonese held sway in turn here in Sicily's ancient city below Mount Etna. Over the years it ahs survived earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, its indomitable spirit reflected in the many sumptuous noble Baroque buildings - notable among them the Cathedral and Castello Ursino - and monumental scenes of great overall harmony. Visit the Bellini Museum (the composer was born here); travel further afield to the fashionable resort of Taormina; or take a cable car ride up to the hissing craters of Mount Etna!

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Thu 26 March 2026 / Depart: Thu 26 March 2026

Today Spain's major commercial port and naval base, Cartagena lies on the coast of Murcia, its great indented bay guarded by rocky promontories, each topped by a fort. Founded in 221 BC by Hasdrubal, leader of the Carthaginians (hence the name) from North Africa, it has a fascinating history - and as Nova Carthage was long the Romans' principal settlement in their Iberian stronghold. Attractive promenades extend along the harbour, while to the northeast is the famous beach and watersports resort area of the lagoon-like Mar Menor.

Day 16 - Gibraltar

Arrive: Fri 27 March 2026 / Depart: Fri 27 March 2026

Dominated by ‘the Rock', a towering 1, 396 ft sentinel that guards the Straits, the Arabs' Gebel el Tarik or Tarik's Rock is today simply ‘Gib'. Resolutely British for nearly 300 years, its unique setting unites the oddly familiar - from the helmeted policemen to Marks & Spencer - with an extrovert Mediterranean mood. Test the shops and pubs in Main Street and Irish Town, take a cable-car ride to enjoy the grandstand views to a nearby Africa, and of course make a call on those Barbary apes!

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Liverpool

Arrive: Tue 31 March 2026 / Depart: Tue 31 March 2026

Facilities in Liverpool are constantly being improved to make boarding, stopping off or leaving your cruise ship easy, enjoyable and stress-free.