This 9-night Explora itinerary loops out and back from Barcelona, threading 14 ports of call through 6 countries with 5 days at sea to unwind aboard Explora I.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 9 nights, beginning and ending in Barcelona, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 14 port days and 5 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Fly into
- Barcelona — round-trip
- Pace
- 14 port days · 5 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 9 nights aboard Explora I — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 9 Night A Journey through the Artistic and Historic spirit of Mediterranean Coastal Beauty is a 9-night round-trip itinerary aboard Explora I. You board and return in Barcelona, calling at 14 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Spain (Barcelona), France (Marseille, Villefranche), Italy (Porto Santo Stefano, Naples), Sicily (Palermo), Spain (Ibiza, Palma De Mallorca, Barcelona and 1 more), Portugal (Lisbon) and 2 more.
Because it's round-trip from Barcelona, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 5 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.