Valletta – Lisbon · 26 October – 5 November 2027

Approaching Valletta by sea, you enter one of the Mediterranean’s great natural harbours, framed by honey-coloured fortifications and tightly packed historic buildings rising above the waterfront. Nearby, the old city’s bastions, domes and narrow streets give the area a grand yet lived-in atmosphere, with views across the water to the surrounding Three Cities.

Arriving in Cagliari, you see a broad Gulf of Cagliari backed by a city climbing pale hills above the harbour. From the port, the historic upper districts, old fortifications and the long sandy sweep of Poetto beach are among the nearby sights, while the atmosphere blends a working Mediterranean harbour with relaxed Sardinian light and sea air.

Approaching Mahón by sea, you enter one of the Mediterranean’s great natural harbours, lined with low hills, waterfront buildings and a relaxed island atmosphere. From the port, the old town rises nearby above the water, with elegant streets, sunny terraces and Menorca’s quiet, laid-back character close at hand.

Arriving in Palma, you are welcomed by a wide Mediterranean bay, busy marina life, and the pale stone skyline of the city rising beyond the harbour. Nearby, the old town’s lanes and the great waterfront cathedral give the place an elegant yet relaxed island atmosphere.

Arriving by sea, Cartagena greets you with a broad Caribbean bay, busy harbour traffic, and the warm, tropical feel of Colombia’s coast. From the port area, the historic walled city and colourful old neighbourhoods are the nearby highlights to explore, with sea views, colonial streets, and a lively atmosphere waiting beyond the docks.

Arriving by ship, you are met by a wide harbour backed by dry hills and the bright Atlantic light of the Canary Islands. Nearby, this port offers a relaxed small-town atmosphere, black volcanic shores, banana plantations and dramatic mountain scenery rising above the coast.

Arriving in Gibraltar by sea, you are greeted by a dramatic harbour setting beneath the famous Rock, with busy docks, anchored vessels, and the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Atlantic close at hand. Nearby, visitors can head toward the old town atmosphere, sea views, and the steep limestone heights that give this compact port its distinctive character.

Portimão has the feel of a busy Algarve harbour, with fishing and marina traffic on the broad Arade estuary and low hills beyond. From the port, the old town, long sandy beaches and the region’s warm, sunlit coastline are nearby, giving arrivals a relaxed southern-Portuguese atmosphere.

Approaching Lisbon by ship, you enter the wide Tagus estuary with city hills rising beyond the working waterfront, giving a first impression of light, space, and busy maritime life. Nearby, visitors can look out for the 25 de Abril Bridge, the Belém waterfront, and the pastel-colored districts that give the Portuguese capital its warm, slightly nostalgic character.