CRUISES DEPARTING FROM LISBON

cruises departing from lisbon

cruises departing from lisbon

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Here are some great cruise options departing from Lisbon:



???? Ocean Cruises from Lisbon


1. Norwegian Cruise Line – 11–night Mediterranean cruise

  • Departs March 30, 2025, aboard Norwegian Dawn

  • Calls Gibraltar, Cádiz, Ibiza, Barcelona, Mallorca, Naples, Livorno, Nice, Civitavecchia/​Rom

  • Rates starting at about $1,095 for an inside cabin


2. MSC Cruises – 10‑night Western Mediterranean round-trip

  • Departs various dates (e.g., July 10 & 20, 2025), aboard MSC Musica

  • cruises departing from lisbon

  • Ports include Alicante, Mahón (Menorca), Olbia (Sardinia), Genoa, Marseille, Malaga, Cádiz, returning to Lisbon

  • Estimated from $1,670 per person


3. Holland America Line – 7 or 17‑night Western Mediterranean

  • 7‑night cruise: Lisbon → Casablanca, Gibraltar, Málaga → Barcelona. From ~$1,88

  • 17‑night cruise: extends past Barcelona into Cannes, Portofino, Rome, Malta, Tunisia, Athens. Around ~$4,084


4. Crystal Serenity – 10 or 18‑night Baltics & Northern Europe

  • 10‑night for ~$7,100: Lisbon → Porto → Bilbao → Bordeaux → St‑Malo → Plymouth → Portsmouth 18‑night to Copenhagen (~$11,700) with stops through Norway and Denmark


5. Oceania Cruises – 25‑night Equatorial crossing

  • Departs Nov 7, 2025 aboard Oceania Sirena

  • Stops include Madeira, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, West Africa, ends in Cape Town. Starting ~$7,237





???? River & Small-Ship Cruises


A. Douro River Cruises (Porto–Lisbon)

  • AmaWaterways and Viking River offer 9‑night “Portugal’s River of Gold” itineraries, round-trip Lisbon→Porto, weekly from May–Oct 2025


B. Scenic Cruises

  • Scenic Azure departs July 6, 2025:

    • 10‑night: Lisbon→Oporto (~€4,860),

    • 13‑night: Lisbon→Lisbon & Madrid (~€5,970)




C. Seabourn Luxury Cruises

  • 2025 departures include:

    • 8‑night Western Mediterranean Mosaic (Lisbon→Rome) departing May 10, ~US $4,525 pp

    • 15‑night Spain’s Southern Coast & Riviera (Lisbon→Monaco) April 9, ~$6,399 pp







???? Things to Consider



  • Best months to depart: Summer (Jun–Jul) and autumn often have the widest selection and better weather.

  • Route focus:

    • Short Mediterranean getaways (~7–11 nights) are popular and family-friendly.

    • Bucket-list expeditions like Africa crossings or Northern Europe cruises span 2–4 weeks.

    • River cruises on the Douro offer a more intimate cultural experience.



  • Budget range: Prices vary widely—from ~$1,000 for inside cabins on mainstream lines up to mid‑$1,000s or $2,000s for balconies/suites on luxury vessels.





???? Pro Tips



  • Off‑peak seasons (spring/early autumn) often offer lower fares and fewer crowds. NCL, Avalon, Windstar and others offer March sailings that include Lisbon

  • Seek themed voyages: luxury (Seabourn, Crystal), food & wine (river cruises on Douro), or expedition style (Oceania to West Africa).

  • Pre/post‑cruise stays: With Lisbon as a hub, extend your trip in the city’s center or explore nearby castles and vineyards before embarking.





✅ Next Steps



  1. Choose your ideal length and region (e.g., Western Med vs Northern Europe vs river cruise).

  2. Check dates—you can book directly from lines like NCL, MSC, Seabourn, Crystal, Scenic, AmaWaterways or through Portuguese agencies (e.g., Abreu).

  3. Compare fares and cabin types, including what's included (meals, drinks, excursions).

  4. Consider travel insurance and transfers for cross‑continent trips like Cape Town or Miami.





Let me know if you'd like help narrowing it down—perhaps by date, length, price range, or type of experience!

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