From: Portugal, Lisbon
To: Spain, Barcelona
Dates: 26.04.2026 - 06.05.2026
Duration: 10 Nights
Ship: LE CHAMPLAIN

Secrets of the Iberian Peninsula

PONANT invites you to discover stunning scenery and exceptional cities on this 11-day cruise between Portugal and Spain, with a stop in Morocco. Fall under the spell of this unforgettable journey aboard Le Champlain, as you discover the major cities of the Iberian Peninsula. Setting sail from Lisbon, the seven-hilled Portuguese capital, you will head south to the beautiful Algarve region and call in Portimão, your gateway to Portugal’s Algarve and to the villages of Silves and Monchique. Silves a typical Algarve village of cobblestoned streets lined with white houses of Moorish/Arab design. It is also home to Castillo de Silves, the best-preserved castle in the region, offering panoramic views of the town and the surrounding countryside. Like Silves, Monchique is a village of cobbled lanes lined with shops selling local handicrafts. It is best known for Caldas de Monchique, hot springs famous since antiquity for their healing waters. Your next destination will be Cadiz. Built on a rock and surrounded by sea on all sides, it is one of the oldest cities in Spain. You will then sail along the Strait of Gibraltar and immerse yourself in the multicultural charm of Tangier. Le Champlain will now cruise towards Malaga, the lively cultural capital of the Costa del Sol. The buildings in the heart of the old town, and especially the 10th-century Moorish castle, reveal the city’s history. After stopping in Valencia, a city with a remarkable architectural heritage, you will set a course for Palma de Mallorca, the jewel of the Balearic Islands, which are renowned for their contrasting islands bathing in the clear waters of the Mediterranean. Finally, you will reach Barcelona, your disembarkation port.

LE CHAMPLAIN

  • Guests: 184
  • Suites: 92
  • Crew: 118
  • Spa: 1
  • Restaurants: 2
  • Length: 430 ft
  • Beam: 59 ft
  • Draft: 15 ft
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Decks: 5
  • Zodiacs: 9
  • Tonnage: 9 976 UMS
  • Motors: 2 X 2 000 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Vard Sovik, Norway
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arrival
Departure
1
Apr 26, 2026
Portugal, Lisbon
16:00*
18:00
2
Apr 27, 2026
Portugal, Portimao
-
-
3
Apr 28, 2026
Spain, Cadiz
-
-
4-5
Apr 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
Morocco, Tangier
-
-
6-7
May 1, 2026 – May 2, 2026
Spain, Malaga
-
-
8
May 3, 2026
cruising
-
-
9
May 4, 2026
Spain, Valencia
-
-
10
May 5, 2026
Spain, Palma de Mallorca
-
-
11
May 6, 2026
Spain, Barcelona
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 38 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 32 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner's Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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