Cruises to Lisbon, Portugal
- Portugal's coastal capital of Lisbon is an ideal cruise destination.cruise ship image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.com
Lisbon, Portugal, once the capital of a world empire, still remains a popular tourist destination. The city's Atlantic coast location make it an ideal cruise line destination. There are several options for those looking to reach Lisbon by cruise ship, whether from another European city or from all the way across the Atlantic. - For those seeking to depart on a cruise to Lisbon from North America, most options leave from the southern state of Florida. One is the 16-day Azores and Portugal Crossing, offered by Holland America. The ship, known as the MS Eurodam, departs from King's Wharf in Ft. Lauderdale, crossing the ocean and making a stop at Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, before arriving in Lisbon. It makes even more stops around the coast of Portugal, eventually arriving in Barcelona via the Straight of Gibraltar. Passengers can enjoy the large show lounge, along a number of cafes, bars and restaurants. The vessel also provides a giant vista lounge for peacefully taking in the scenery.
Holland America Cruises
300 Elliott Avenue
Seattle, WA 98119
1-877-932-4259
hollandamerica.com - There are numerous options for intercontinental cruises to Lisbon. One popular journey is the 15-night Northern Europe & Mediterranean cruise offered by Royal Caribbean, which departs from Stockholm, Sweden. Lisbon is one of many stops the cruise makes throughout the continent. The Vision of the Seas makes its way around the Atlantic coast of western Europe, stopping in Portugal before eventually heading into the Mediterranean and reaching its final destination, Istanbul. The ship provides travelers with a choice of pools, spas and even a rock climbing wall, while also offering an array of dining choices, from elegant to casual. The ship also has plenty of entertainment, with an on-ship casino and several themed bars and lounges.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
rccl.com
1-800-398-9819 - With Brazil and Portugal both sharing the common language of Portuguese and bordering the Atlantic, it only makes sense that there would be cruise options from from one to the other. Royal Caribbean offers just that with the 14-night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise, which leaves from Port of Santos, right next to São Paulo in Brazil. Over the two-week journey, the cruise first makes a few stops along the Brazilian coast before finally crossing the Atlantic and docking at Tenerife in the Canary Islands and then, finally, Lisbon, Portugal. The ship itself, known as the Splendour of the Seas, offers an array of amenities, from its own miniature golf course to a pool, bar/lounge and even a shopping center.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
rccl.com
1-800-398-9819
Translatlantic (North America)
Intercontinental
Transatlantic (South America)
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