Program Overview
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Day by Day
Day 1
Depart Home CityDay 2
Lisbon, PortugalDay 3
Lisbon, PortugalDay 4
Portimão, Portugal/ LagosDay 5
Cádiz, Spain / Jerez de la FronteraDay 6
Malaga, SpainDay 7
Gibraltar, United KingdomDay 8
TangierDay 9
Casablanca/Disembark Ship/RabatDay 10
Rabat/Casablanca/Return to Home CityTo see more about day, click on any of the Day by Day buttons
- Exclusive journey to four countries from the Iberian Peninsula to North Africa.
- Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
- Access to unique ports unavailable on other programs and an included excursion in each port.
- Specially arranged excursions in Morocco, including a visit to Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, Morocco's largest mosque, and the opulent Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat.
- Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Rabat, a modern capital and historic city; and the Alhambra in Granada.
- Lisbon Pre-Tour Extension and Marrakech Post-Tour Extension.
Join your fellow passengers for the Captain’s Welcome Reception this evening, followed by dinner on board the ship as we cruise the coast of Portugal.
Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship arrives in Portimão, where you will disembark for a guided tour.
Once the center of trade between Moorish Portugal and Africa, the ancient maritime port of Lagos was founded more than 2,000 years ago.
Return to the ship for lunch on board this evening as the ship departs Portimão. Enjoy views over dinner on board this evening as we sail to Spain.
Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship arrives in the Spanish port city of Cádiz, where you will disembark for a walking tour.
Known today as the home of flamenco, the ancient metropolis of Cádiz dates to paleolithic times. A stroll will take you through the old cobblestoned plazas dotted with palm trees and fountains. Visit the Cathedral, which combines Italian Baroque and traditional Spanish architectural styles. Explore the Populus Quarter, the Roman Theatre and St. John of God Square.
Drive to Jerez de la Frontera, a city known for flamenco music and sherry production. Stop at a restaurant for an authentic Andalusian lunch and wine tasting of local sherry. Later you will visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Foundation to see one of its famous shows. This unique, private exhibit of equestrian ballet features lively costumes and Spanish music.
Return to the ship for dinner on board this evening.
Originally designed as a military area, the sprawling Alhambra palace became the residence of Moorish monarchs and of the court of Granada in the middle of the 13th century, and later a citadel with high ramparts and defensive towers. It remains the only preserved palatine city of the Islamic period and its Generalife garden vegetable farms are noted for their medieval irrigation innovations.
Today the ship arrives in Gibraltar where, after breakfast, you will disembark for a morning excursion to the legendary Rock of Gibraltar.
Located at the near southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, the Rock of Gibraltar was considered by the ancient Greeks and Romans to be one of the two Pillars of Hercules that marked the boundary of the known world. A scenic drive takes you past these legendary pillars and the lighthouse. From there, you’ll explore the impressive stalagmites and stalactites in St. Michael’s Cave and see the amusing antics of Barbary macaques, the only colony of wild monkeys in Europe. The tour concludes with a visit to the Great Siege Tunnels, excavated by British Army engineers in the late 18th century to provide defense for the colony.
Return to the ship for lunch on board as the ship sails through the Strait of Gibraltar. Enjoy time at leisure on the ship this afternoon, followed by dinner on board.
Savor breakfast on board this morning as the ship arrives in the ancient port city of Tangier, where you will disembark for a day of discovery.
After its origins as a Phoenician trading post and five centuries under Roman rule, Tangier fell to the Vandals and ultimately became part of the Byzantine empire — origins that created a vibrant ancient metropolis at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The north African city was then conquered and claimed multiple times in the centuries that followed by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. By the early 20th century, Tangier caught the attention of such renowned artists as Matisse and Eugène Delacroix, establishing a new age of cosmopolitan creativity.
Delve into the myth of Hercules at the Caves of Hercules, where the son of Zeus rested as he traveled to perform the 11th of the 12 tasks assigned to him by Eurystheus, king of the great ancient Greek city of Tiryns on the Argolid Plain of the Peloponnese. Travel west of Tangier to this cave complex. After visiting the caves, continue to Cap Spartel to see its 19th-century lighthouse and savor the spectacular view.
A panoramic drive to Tangier’s lively medina takes you past the Marshan quarter, where you may see one of the king’s palaces. Visit the Kasbah, an 18th-century fortress, on a guided walking tour that includes a stroll through the old acropolis.
Enjoy lunch with the group at a local restaurant, followed by a walking tour of Tangier’s legendary souks. Explore the souks of Tangier’s labyrinthine medina in depth and immerse yourself in the history of the ancient walled city. Peruse local wares, interact with vendors and hear captivating stories with some time to shop. See weavers and artisans creating their crafts by hand in the souks and learn more about the flavors of Moroccan cuisine. Continue through the narrow alleys of Petit Socco, where produce vendors, butchers and flower sellers set up stalls, and then on to Grand Socco Square.
Join your fellow passengers for a Captain’s Farewell Reception, followed by dinner on board the ship.
After breakfast on board, disembark the ship in Casablanca and enjoy a scenic journey to Rabat.
Your luggage will be transferred to the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses hotel, where you will check in later this afternoon.
On your way to Rabat, you will visit Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque, dramatically situated on a promontory overlooking the ocean. Admire its intricate marble flooring and Moroccan details, including gilded cedar ceilings. One of the largest mosques in Africa, it is one of only two that is open to non-Muslim visitors. Conservative attire will be required, and you will be asked to remove your shoes upon entrance.
Arrive in Rabat and enjoy lunch at an authentic local restaurant. More reserved than bustling Marrakech and Casablanca, the ancient city of Rabat has been the capital since 1956 and is the official royal residence of King Mohammed VI. Located where the Bou Regreg River flows into the Atlantic, Rabat features a historic section and more modern area that have been designated together as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This afternoon, a driving tour takes you past the Royal Palace of Rabat, which is fronted by expansive grounds and the Parliament of Morocco. See the contrast of ancient and modern as you pass by the Chellah, a former Roman settlement and the royal necropolis of the 14th-century Merinid dynasty. Admire the undulating lines of the newly built opera house, Grand Theater, designed by the late architect Dame Zaha Hadid.
Continue your tour on foot for a visit to the stately Mohammed V Mausoleum, which contains the tombs of King Mohammed V and his sons, King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. Completed in 1971, the white marble pavilion is a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan architecture, regally adorned with a portico of horseshoe arches, a gilded and carved cedarwood-domed ceiling and walls of superb zellij mosaics. From there you will walk to see the Hassan Tower, an impressive vestige of an unfinished 12th-century mosque envisioned by an early Almohad monarch. In addition to the partially completed minaret, the site includes hundreds of columns erected for the mosque before construction ceased in 1199 when the ruler died.
Check into the hotel with dinner on your own this evening. Consult the hospitality desk for recommendations in the area.
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and transfer to either Rabat–Salé Airport or Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for your return flight home. Arrive back in your home city later today.
If you have reserved the Marrakech Post-Tour Extension, you will then join the tour. Please refer to the separate program itinerary for more information.
Port taxes in the amount of $195 per person are included in the prices listed below. Deck plans available upon request.
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*The Discount Rate Savings of $1,000 are available when you book by 2/17/25 and pay in full at time of booking. If you pay only your deposit by early booking date, you still save $500 per person.
Lisbon Pre-Tour Extension
The Optional Extensions are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
Marrakech Post-Tour Extension
The Optional Extensions are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
World Navigator
This newly constructed small ship, an intimate yacht appointed in retro‑chic elegance, is able to dock in smaller ports inaccessible to larger ships. Each of the 95 suites and staterooms (up to 465 square feet) features a stunning ocean view, and most include a private balcony. All accommodations in your private haven at sea offer a queen-sized bed that can be separated into two twin beds, a private bathroom with spa shower, and luxury hotel-style amenities—including bath products from L’Occitane. Complimentary alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages and Wi-Fi access are available throughout the cruise. All meals aboard ship are included, featuring culinary adventures that rival your discoveries ashore.
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