Western Mediterranean, Portugal and Morocco Cruise — Celestyal Discovery, 21 Nights

About Western Mediterranean, Portugal and Morocco Cruise — Celestyal Discovery, 21 Nights

A 21 Nights 22 Days Western Mediterranean, Portugal and Morocco cruise aboard the Celestyal Discovery. Fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and board the ship at the port of Barcelona. The ship calls at Barcelona, Tarragona, Malaga, Gibraltar, Casablanca, Cádiz, Lisbon, Tangier, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Sète, Nice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Messina and Kuşadası, with 3 days at sea. Program summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Barcelona; day 2 Tarragona; day 3 At sea; day 4 Malaga; day 5 Gibraltar; day 6 Casablanca; day 7 Cádiz; day 8 Lisbon; day 9 Lisbon; day 10 Tangier; day 11 At sea; day 12 Valencia; day 13 Palma de Mallorca; day 14 Sète; day 15 Tarragona; day 16 Tarragona; day 17 Nice; day 18 Rome (Civitavecchia); day 19 Naples; day 20 Messina; day 21 At sea; day 22 Kuşadası – Istanbul. Cabin options: Category IA Inside Cabin, Category IC Inside Cabin, Category XD Outside Cabin, Category BA Balcony Cabin. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 21 December 2026. Prices start at €1.699 per person. Included in the price: Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines; 21 22 days' full-board accommodation in your chosen cabin category aboard the Celestyal Discovery; ship service charges; airport and port taxes; airport — port — airport transfers; experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service (regardless of the number of passengers); breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks on board.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Barcelona

Flight from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1853 (8:00); upon arrival, transfer to Barcelona port, embarkation on the ship, and check-in to cabins. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 — Tarragona

Stop at Tarragona port. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions available. The ship departs at 18:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 3 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 4 — Malaga

The ship docks at the port of Malaga at 08:00. The optional "Malaga City Tour" includes Gibralfaro Castle, the Palace of the Umayyad Sultans and Alameda Boulevard; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 23:30; overnight on board.

Day 5 — Gibraltar

The ship docks at the port of Gibraltar at 07:00. On the optional "Gibraltar Discovery Tour & St. Michael's Cave & Apes Park Tour," you can visit Apes Park; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 18:00; overnight on board.

Day 6 — Casablanca

The ship docks at Casablanca port at 07:00. On the optional "Casablanca City Tour & Rabat Tour," you can visit the Hassan II Mosque, Hassan Tower and Royal Palace; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 20:00; overnight on board.

Day 7 — Cádiz

The ship docks at the port of Cádiz at 10:00. The optional "Seville & Cadiz Tour" includes visits to the Great Mosque and City Hall; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 18:00; overnight accommodation is on board.

Day 8 — Lisbon

The ship docks at the port of Lisbon at 13:30. The optional “Lisbon City Tour” includes visits to Alfama, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries; free time is available for those who do not join. Overnight on board.

Day 9 — Lisbon

Stop at the port of Lisbon. The optional “Cabo de Roca & Sintra & Cascais Tour” includes a visit to the Moorish Castle; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 18:00; overnight on board.

Day 10 — Tangier

The ship docks at Tangier port at 13:30. The optional "Tangier City Tour" includes visits to the Kasbah, Hercules Caves, Cape Spartel and Petit Socco; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 19:30; overnight on board.

Day 11 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 12 — Valencia

The ship docks at Valencia port at 08:00. Enjoy sightseeing and free time during the day around Valencia Cathedral, Micalet Bell Tower, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken and Queen's Square. The ship departs the port at 18:00; overnight on board.

Day 13 — Palma de Mallorca

The ship docks at the port of Palma de Mallorca at 08:00. The optional "Palma De Mallorca City Tour & Valdamossa & Frederic Chopin Museum Tour" includes visits to the Frederic Chopin Museum, Bellver Castle, Palma Cathedral, Almudaina Palace and Musa Valley; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 17:00; overnight on board.

Day 14 — Sète

The ship docks at the port of Sète at 10:30. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those who wish. The ship departs from the port at 18:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 15 — Tarragona

Port stop in Tarragona. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight on board.

Day 16 — Tarragona

Stop at Tarragona port. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions available. The ship departs at 14:30; overnight stay on board.

Day 17 — Nice

The ship docks at the port of Nice at 11:30. The Promenade des Anglais and Castle Hill can be explored from this port; optional shore excursions are available. The ship leaves the port at 17:00. Overnight stay on board.

Day 18 — Rome (Civitavecchia)

The ship docks at the port of Rome (Civitavecchia) at 08:30. The optional “Rome City Tour” includes visits to Borghese Park, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza della Repubblica, the Theatre of Marcellus and Piazza della Rotonda; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship departs the port at 21:00. Overnight on board.

Day 19 — Naples

Stopover at Naples port. Sightseeing around Sorrento, Capri, and the Gardens of Augustus during the day, followed by free time. The ship departs from the port at 18:00; overnight on board.

Day 20 — Messina

The ship docks at Messina port at 08:00. The optional "Taormina Tour" includes Taormina, Corvaia Palace and the Roman Theatre; free time is available for those who do not join. The ship leaves the port at 17:00; overnight stay on board.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Western Mediterranean, Portugal, and Morocco cruise tour with Celestyal Discovery take?

The tour is 21 nights 22 days, 3 days of which are at sea.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Barcelona, Tarragona, Malaga, Gibraltar, Casablanca, Cádiz, Lisbon, Tangier, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Sète, Nice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Messina, Kuşadası.

Which ship operates this tour?

With the Celestyal Discovery ship.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Fly from Istanbul to the port of Barcelona with Turkish Airlines and board the ship there; return is also by plane.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: 21 December 2026. Prices start from €1,699 per person.

What cabin types are available?

IA Category Interior Cabin (base price), IC Category Interior Cabin (+€100), XD Category Oceanview Cabin (+€650), BA Category Balcony Cabin (+€1,700). Difference is per person.

What is included in the price?

Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines; 21 22 days of Full Board accommodation in the selected cabin category aboard the Celestyal Discovery; ship service charges; airport and port taxes; airport-port-airport transfers; experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service (regardless of group size); breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks aboard the ship; onboard entertainment and shows; use of the fitness and sports facilities; mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).

What is not included in the price?

All land excursions in the program; Medical services. / Personal expenses; All drinks onboard; Domestic connecting flights; Visa fee. A Schengen visa is required for this program; International departure fee (payable at the relevant banks or at the tax office cashier at the airport).

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.