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At a glance
Visiting:
Spain
Portugal
Length:
18 nights
Cruise
no flight
Price from:£2,779pp
Request Brochure - Gems of Spain and Portugal from Belfast
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Gems of Spain and Portugal from Belfast
Trace the coastline of Western Europe with a sailing to El Ferrol, Spain, where maritime history meets modern charm, with the option for tours to Santiago de Compostela. Cruise to Cadiz, an ancient city on the Andalusian coast and your gateway for optional tours to Seville, before reaching the vibrant island of Palma de Mallorca. Continue to the cultural hub of Valencia, known for its futuristic architecture, and Alicante, where historic landmarks blend with coastal beauty. Explore the iconic rock of Gibraltar, then sail to Lisbon, Portugal's charming capital. Conclude your journey with a stop in Leixoes, a coastal gem near Porto. This sailing offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and coastal adventures across these captivating destinations.
Holiday Highlights
Small ship cruising
No-fly cruising from a UK Port
Premium value sailings
What's Included
Comfortable, contemporary cabins and suites that feature TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled air conditioning
A wide choice of British and International cuisine every day throughout your cruise
Plenty to do during the day, including playing bridge, practising your steps on the dancefloor and interesting, expert-led lectures to attend
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of the ship’s on-board leisure facilities
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Itinerary
Saturday 27 September 2025
Departs Belfast
Depart: 1800hrs
Sunday 28 September 2025
Liverpool
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Monday 29 September 2025
At Sea
Tuesday 30 September 2025
At Sea
Wednesday 1 October 2025
El Ferrol
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Thursday 2 October 2025
At Sea
Friday 3 October 2025
Cadiz
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Saturday 4 October 2025
At Sea
Sunday 5 October 2025
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1800hrs
Monday 6 October 2025
Valencia
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Alicante
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 2000hrs
Wednesday 8 October 2025
At Sea
Thursday 9 October 2025
Gibraltar
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 2000hrs
Friday 10 October 2025
At Sea
Saturday 11 October 2025
Lisbon
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Sunday 12 October 2025
Leixoes
Arrive: 1200hrs
Depart: 1900hrs
Monday 13 October 2025
At Sea
Tuesday 14 October 2025
At Sea
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Arrive back at Belfast
Arrive: 0900hrs
Ambition
From the UK's newest cruise line, Ambassador, comes its newest ship. And isn't she a beauty? Ambition is set to offer an entirely authentic and innovative cruise experience with a comfortable and spacious range of 714 cabins. Just over a fifth of these dwellings have a balcony, perfect for you to look out over the seven seas as the sun rises or sets at your next exciting travel destination.
Guests will also appreciate Ambassador's 'second lady of the sea' for its speciality dining options, restaurants, laidback bistro caf'e, four bars, lounges and pub. And lovers of leisure and the arts will delight in the vessel's impressive range of entertainment, from the craft studio to the casino, and the library to the theatre. Setting sail on Ambition is an idyllic way to witness the world around you.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.