No-Flying
Atlantic Coastal Cruises from Southampton
7 Nights
Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas
Get your holiday off to an immediate start
cruising from Southampton without the need for lengthy airport queues or flight
restrictions. Take this opportunity to cruise the Atlantic Coastlines of France
Spain and Portugal or head to Northern Europe for a wonderful line up of
Cities. Perhaps even book your spot on the Solar Eclipse cruise in August 2026
for 9 nights to Spain and Portugal.
Head across the North Sea for 8 nights
visiting four amazing cities including Hamburg. In
Hamburg the shopping is second to none with the outdoor shopping plaza of The
Spitalerstrasse leading you past big department stores to the ornate golden
tower of the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus) and to the Europa Passage indoor
shopping mall. Perhaps visit the futuristic looking Heinrich Hertz Term - the
tallest tower and the most iconic structure in Hamburg standing at 204 high
with a restaurant and viewing platform. The vast Haupt Bahnhof (Main train
station) is a sight to see. For the young and young at heart - Miniature
Wunderland houses the largest model railway in the world at 1300 sqm; which
includes an airport with aircraft taking off and landing and a port with cargo
ships navigating islands. There are also
theatres, opera houses, boating on the Alster and at certain times of the year
tall ships frequent the harbour. Visit the Fish Market, the Hamburg Dungeon and
a whole host of museums with Hamburg being particularly well known for its
maritime history and the supremely fascinating U-Boat Museum.
Or grab a summer week of fun and sun and head
to the Iberian Peninsula. which visit the Atlantic coastlines of Spain and
Portugal including trendy Lisbon - the capital of the country
situated on the North bank of the River Tagus as it flows under the imposing
Vasco Da Gama suspension bridge (the longest in Europe). Within walking distance
of the cruise terminal is the area known as is Belem - with the
largest number of heritage sites connected with Portuguese maritime history
such as the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos from 1501, the Maritime Museum and the
Museum of Archaeology. The Torre de Belem is another marvellous monument and
classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Cadiz stands on a
peninsula jutting out into a bay and is almost entirely surrounded by water. The
Phoencians founded Cadiz as a trading post in 1100 BC and it became a thriving
Roman port. It sank into oblivion under the Moors but attained great prominence
in the early 16th century as a launching point for the journey to the new world
in America. Cadiz was also raided by Sir Francis Drake and managed to withstand
a siege by Napoleon's army. Cadiz is situated just 99km away from Seville which is the
epicentre of Moorish architecture and history. With
UNESCO classing a complex of three buildings in Seville as a World Heritage
Site - namely the Cathedral, Alcazar Palace, and Archive of the Indies -
it's no wonder that cruisers flock to Seville from Cadiz.
La Rochelle is a
coastal city in southwestern France and capital of the Charente-Maritime
department. It's been a centre for fishing and trade since the 12th century, a
maritime tradition that's reflected in its Vieux Port (old harbour) and huge,
modern Les Minimes marina. The old town has half-timbered medieval houses and
Renaissance architecture, including passageways covered by 17th-century arches.
Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas launched in May 2007 and is the final ship in the trio Freedom class
of ship. At just under 160,000 this ship is among the larger cruise ships afloat
carrying 3,634 passengers (double occupancy) over 15 passenger decks. She
underwent a major revitalization programme in 2017. This ship is a lovely size
so as not to feel overwhelmed but with enough going on across its vast range of
facilities to keep you more than occupied. There are 18 dining options, 6 pools
and 3 adrenalin pumping waterslides. There are specific areas on board for children,
families and adults only which appeals to all types of holiday maker from all
walks of life.
The Royal Promenade is a central avenue on
board lined with bars, restaurants, shops and cafes. Look out for fabulous parade
party events during each cruise. Splashaway Bay is a new waterpark on board for
kids only while the solarium is an adult only pool space with retractable glass
roof and cantilevered whirlpools. The main pool area features a movie screen for
alternative evening entertainment from the theatre, casino and nightclub. Of particular
note is the Studio B Ice Rink for ice skating spectaculars and also converts
into a large entertainment space for dancing and laser tag. Try out the
Flowrider surfing simulator or perhaps have a putt in the dunes outing course.
PRICES INCLUDE:
- 7 to 9 nights' full-board cruise
This Cruise Itinerary:
7 Night Cruise Itinerary H: Southampton – La Rochelle (France) – Bilbao (Spain) – La Coruna (Spain)
– Vigo (Spain) –Southampton.
Cruise itineraries may vary.
MORE DATES &
ITINERARIES SHOWN BELOW to October 2026
9 Night Cruise Itinerary D: Southampton - Vigo (Spain)
– Lisbon – Cadiz (for Seville) – La Coruna (Spain) - Bilbao (Spain) - Southampton.
9 Night Eclipse Cruise Itinerary
F: Southampton
– Bilbao – Gijon (Spain) - La Coruna (Spain) – Solar Eclipse Cruising (12 Aug 26)
- Lisbon – Vigo (Spain) – Southampton.
8 Night Northern Cities Cruise
Itinerary G: Southampton – Kristiansand (Sweden) – Copenhagen (Denmark) - Hamburg – Rotterdam
(Netherlands) - Southampton