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A Brief Sailing Getaway between Spain, Gibraltar and Portugal

A Brief Sailing Getaway between Spain, Gibraltar and Portugal

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Description

This short sailing itinerary links southern Spain with Gibraltar and Portugal, combining open-water sailing with culturally distinct ports. Departing Málaga, the route traces Andalusia’s layered history before calling at Gibraltar, where British heritage meets Mediterranean geography beneath the Rock. Cádiz adds depth with its Atlantic-facing old town shaped by trade and exploration, followed by a full day under sail that restores a slower maritime rhythm. The journey concludes with a scenic passage up the Tagus River into Lisbon, revealing the city’s hills, monuments, and waterfront from the water.

Trip Name
A Brief Sailing Getaway between Spain, Gibraltar and Portugal
Days
5
Overview
Vessel Type: Three-mast full-rigged ship Length: 138 meters Passenger Capacity: 136 Built: 2021 SEA CLOUD SPIRIT is a modern three-mast, full-rigged windjammer launched in 2021, combining traditional sailing heritage with contemporary shipbuilding and engineering. With an overall length of 138 metres and carrying up to 4,100 m² of sail across 28 sails, she is one of the largest and most advanced sailing cruise ships in the world. Built under the Maltese flag, the vessel accommodates a maximum of 136 passengers supported by a crew of approximately 85, preserving an intimate onboard atmosphere while delivering authentic tall-ship sailing. In addition to her classic rigging, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT is equipped with efficient diesel-electric propulsion, ensuring modern operational reliability alongside genuine sail-powered navigation. Onboard, the ship offers 69 outside cabins and suites, many with private balconies, all fitted with high-end amenities and refined finishes. Public spaces include a panoramic restaurant, lido bar and bistro, elegant lounge with a Steinway grand piano, library, sun deck, and boutique. A full wellness and spa area, fitness centre with ocean views, swim platform, water sports equipment, and Zodiac boats support both relaxation and active exploration. Designed as a true sailing vessel rather than a conventional cruise ship, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT sets a benchmark for combining windjammer tradition, spacious design, and 21st-century comfort at sea.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Málaga, Spain
Málaga has spruced itself up. In 2003, the Museo Picasso opened in a 16th century Renaissance palace and is dedicated to the artist's extensive life's work. This historic old city invites you to take a stroll and its buildings gleam like new. And above everything towers the Alcazaba, a mighty walled fortress. The port was completely redesigned when the city was opened to the sea and you can now take a lovely stroll along the promenade. In Malaga's hinterland you can see the most beautiful aspects of traditional Andalusia. From a distance the typical Andalusian villages look like white dabs of paint shining out from the brown of the barren mountain landscape.
Day 2 - Day 2 Gibraltar, Great Britain
Considering that Gibraltar covers an area of only around 2.6 square miles, the British enclave is home to astonishing contrasts. Red telephone booths, double-decker buses and high tea on one side, Spanish architecture and tapas bars on the other. Today, Gibraltar is a city of border crossers: Shopping enthusiasts from all over the world stroll along Main Street, which runs through the old town. An unmistakable landmark is the striking Upper Rock, which is easily reached by a cable car. At the top, not only the stunning views across the strait to Africa are likely to impress you, but also the hordes of cute Macaques.
Day 3 - Day 3 Cádiz, Spain
The old city of Cádiz, around 3,000 years old, has a picturesque location on a narrow headland, right by the Playa de la Caleta with its elegant beachside promenade. Visit the Andalusian capital of Seville and you will be transported back to the heyday of Moorish splendour and rule, but also the age of discovery. This town sits on the Guadalquivir River was a center of Spanish maritime trade with the New World. Many buildings in the old town are registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the splendid Moorish Alcazar fortress and the huge Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Sede. Seville is a fun-loving city that is still at the center of Andalusian culture and is considered the proud birthplace of Flamenco.
Day 4 - Day 4 Day under full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 5 - Day 5 Passage on the Tagus & Lisbon, Portugal
The most beautiful approach to the Portuguese capital is to travel up the River Tagus. One of the city's most famous landmarks has been greeting visitors right on the estuary since 1521 – the Torre de Belém. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and transports you back to the glory days when Portugal was a naval power. There are many landmarks, such as the facades of the houses decorated with azulejos tilework and the ancient trams that rattle through the city. But Lisbon has many different sides. Joie de vivre comes face to face with the melancholy of Fado music, winding lanes in the old city meet wide boulevards, while magnificent churches and austere monasteries show the two sides of former religious faith.
Day 6 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
18-05-202722-05-2027EUR €2,882Category E: Superior Cabins, Outside. From
18-05-202722-05-2027EUR €3,222Category D: De Luxe Cabins, Outside. From
18-05-202722-05-2027EUR €3,562Category F: Superior Single Cabins, Outside. From
18-05-202722-05-2027EUR €3,732Category C: De Luxe Lido Cabins, Outside. From
18-05-202722-05-2027EUR €4,412Category B: Junior Suites With Balcony. From
18-05-202722-05-2027EUR €5,092Category A: Suites With Balcony. From

Inclusions

    • Hit Refresh: Take a short break from your daily routine with the well-deserved luxury of leisure time.
    • Very British: The enclave of Gibraltar and its striking Monkey Rock are iconic landmarks along our stops.
    • Between Orient and Occident: Discover Andalusia’s diversity in Málaga and Cádiz.
    • Passage Up the Tagus: Enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon.

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