Spanish Explorer from Southampton with Palma Stay, 12 July 2025 (9 nights)

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Archaeological Museum of Alicante (Alicante)

Es Baluard Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art (Palma De Mallorca)

Southampton City Art Gallery (Southampton)

Castillo de San Sebastián (Seville (Cadiz))

Royal Alcázar of Seville (Seville (Cadiz))

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12 July 2025

9 nights

MSC Virtuosa

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Day 1-8 Cruise from Southampton to Palma De Mallorca
- Day 1 Cruise departs from Southampton Departs at: 6 pm
  
  SeaCity Museum
  
  Solent Sky Museum
  
  The New Forest
  
  Tudor House and Garden
  
  Southampton City Art Gallery
  
  The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.
  
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- Day 2 At Sea
  
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- Day 3 La Coruna Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm
  
  Aquarium Finisterrae
  
  Museo Domus
  
  Riazor Beach
  
  Tower of Hercules
  
  Whether you’re looking to top up your tan on the beach with shops and restaurants just a short walk away, or looking to explore fascinating museums and ancient castles, La Coruna offers attractions for everyone. This trendy and modern city features a busy hub in the centre with an abundance of dining and shopping, as well as unique moments such as the Tower of Hercules. From here, enjoy the sweeping views out to sea – and don’t forget your camera!
  
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- Day 4 At Sea
  
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- Day 5 Seville (Cadiz) Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 7 pm
  
  Playa de La Victoria
  
  Castillo de San Sebastián
  
  Plaza de España
  
  Royal Alcázar of Seville
  
  Despite its impressive modernity as a major city, Cádiz is one of the oldest continually-inhabited cities in Western Europe and an urban centre dominated by well-preserved historical landmarks – most of which can be found in Casco Antiguo, the Old Town within the remnants of Cádiz’s city walls. That doesn’t mean you won’t find any modern comforts here, though; while you’re sightseeing, you can expect to enjoy flavourful food from fantastic restaurants, comfortable cafes, and more. Sitting on Spain’s southern coast, the Port of Cádiz is also a short trip from Seville – a stunning Spanish city boasting its own unique culture and unique historical landmarks. So, if a tour of Seville is on the agenda, you’ll have no trouble getting there and back when you disembark here.
  
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- Day 6 Granada (Malaga) Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 6 pm
  
  The Alhambra
  
  La Manquita
  
  Alcazaba Fortress
  
  The embodiment of everything excellent about the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a stunning city in Spain’s Southern Iberia with an abundance of sunny beaches, fantastic food, and sensational culture to immerse yourself in. Here, you’ll find a quintessential Mediterranean experience awaits, with breathtaking views of the ocean, remarkable remnants of Spain’s history – through unique landmarks like the Malaga Roman Theatre and Alcazaba Fortress – and plenty of intriguing museums. This port of call is also great for Granada, an equally fascinating city famed for its grand medieval architecture and mountain backdrop.
  
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- Day 7 Alicante Arrives at: 10 am, Departs at: 8 pm
  
  Archaeological Museum of Alicante
  
  Basilica of Santa Maria
  
  El Barrio
  
  Playa del Postiguet
  
  Santa Barbara Castle
  
  Alicante offers everything you need for the perfect city break, whatever your interests may be. For the party animals there’s legendary nightlife with countless bars and discos and people to dance with. For the beach-goer, Playa del Postiguet is within close proximity to the city promenade and has perfect facilities for a full day on the beach. For the best views, be sure to head up to Santa Bárbara Castle with your camera and take some snaps that you’ll always remember.
  
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- Day 8 Palma De Mallorca Arrives at: 8 am
  Transfers from Port to Hotel Included
  
  Le Seu Cathedral
  
  Castell de Bellver
  
  Casco Antiguo
  
  Es Baluard Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art
  
  Wander through historic streets, explore stunning architecture, and relax by the beautiful Mediterranean shores in this vibrant Majorcan city.
  
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DAY 8-10 Palma, Majorca Hotel Stay - 2 Nights

Stay in style at Innside Palma Bosque Hotel

4 star hotel

With a stay at INNSiDE by Meliá Palma Bosque, you'll be centrally located in Palma de Mallorca, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Palma de Mallorca and Bellver Castle. This luxury hotel is 2 mi (3. 2 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma and 2. 5 mi (4. 1 km) from Cala Mayor Beach. Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features concierge services, a television in a common area, and a living plant wall. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 200 meters. Make yourself at home in one of the 262 guestrooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Enjoy Fusion cuisine at SYNDEO Lounge & Restauran, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Palma de Mallorca? This hotel has 4090 square feet (380 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.

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DAY 10 Flying to London Heathrow from Palma Mallorca
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- Departs 21 Jul 2025 11:35 (local time) Palma Mallorca Airport - Air France
- 1 stop
- Arrives at 21 Jul 2025 16:35 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - Air France

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Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Flights

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Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Port Fees & Taxes

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Drinks

Some teas, coffees and soft drinks will be included but alcoholic drinks are extra. You can buy drinks individually at the bar or buy a drinks package. See below for the drinks packages available. Please note, service charges may apply for drinks bought individually.

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Wi-fi

To browse the internet on-board you can either pay-as-you-go or buy a wi-fi package for the duration of your trip.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Insurance

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Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.

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Cruise A significant number of customers loved the cruise, describing it as fabulous, excellent, and wonderful.
Food A significant number of customers loved the food, describing it as amazing, excellent, and brilliant.
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Ship A substantial number of customers stated that the ship was wonderful, fabulous, and had excellent service.
Staff Many customers expressed satisfaction with the staff, stating that they were friendly, cheerful, and helpful.

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*Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay July sale up to £50pp reduction and reduced deposit is valid for new bookings made between 3rd July 2025 - 16th July 2025 with a minimum spend of £1599pp Reduced deposits only available on bookings outside of full balance due at 17 weeks. ^The 99pp deposit promotion from Iglu is valid on selected sailings departing from 1st February 2026 onwards and is valid for new bookings only made between 3rd July 2025 - 16th July 2025. The remaining deposit amount will be collected 10 weeks after booking date or upon cancellation.

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Day 1: Southampton (UK)

Southampton (UK)

SeaCity Museum (Southampton)

Solent Sky Museum (Southampton)

The New Forest (Southampton)

Tudor House and Garden (Southampton)

Southampton City Art Gallery (Southampton)

Day 3: La Coruña (Spain)

La Coruña (Spain)

Aquarium Finisterrae (La Coruna)

Museo Domus (La Coruna)

Riazor Beach (La Coruna)

Tower of Hercules (La Coruna)

Day 5: Cádiz (tours to Seville)

Cádiz (tours to Seville)

Playa de La Victoria (Seville (Cadiz))

Castillo de San Sebastián (Seville (Cadiz))

Plaza de España (Seville (Cadiz))

Royal Alcázar of Seville (Seville (Cadiz))

Day 6: Malaga (tours to Granada)

Malaga (tours to Granada)

The Alhambra (Granada (Malaga))

La Manquita (Granada (Malaga))

Alcazaba Fortress (Granada (Malaga))

Day 7: Alicante (Spain)

Alicante (Spain)

Archaeological Museum of Alicante (Alicante)

Basilica of Santa Maria (Alicante)

El Barrio (Alicante)

Playa del Postiguet (Alicante)

Santa Barbara Castle (Alicante)

Day 8: Embrace the Charm of Palma

Embrace the Charm of Palma

Le Seu Cathedral (Palma De Mallorca)

Castell de Bellver (Palma De Mallorca)

Casco Antiguo (Palma De Mallorca)

Es Baluard Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art (Palma De Mallorca)

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