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May 5, 2026

Malaga

If you are looking for a cruise departing from Malaga, you are in the right place: here you will find all the most important information about cruises from Malaga: itineraries, prices and the most convenient offers. Malaga is the ideal starting point for those who want to discover the Canary Islands, explore the coast of Morocco or Portugal or even to cross the Mediterranean. You just need to choose from the available dates, indicating the type of service and cabin you want.

You should be able to opt for the most diverse types of cabins and many other services available on board, as well as excursions and guided tours during the different ports of call. On our website you will find all the offers and choose the best itineraries at the most convenient price. If you are interested in discovering all the options from Malaga, you can take advantage of these suggestions to quickly find the trip of your dreams. Malaga is located in the center of Andalusia, one of the most famous regions in Spain. Directly overlooking the Mediterranean, its location makes the port one of the best embarkation points for the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean.

The city, one of the southernmost in the Iberian Peninsula, has a long maritime tradition, dated back to its founding by great navigators, the Phoenicians. The port provides space for many major cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Pullmantur.

Malaga is the starting point of many cruises with different itineraries. From the port of Malaga both short and longer voyages depart, depending on the period of the year you choose. It is possible to include cruises that depart from Malaga and head to the Moroccan coast, with stops in Navigation, Casablanca and Tangier: this is a mini cruise of five days and four nights, ideal for those who want to relax and discover the wonderful Atlantic coast of North Africa. Another cruise is an exclusive tour of the Spanish coasts, which will take you to discover all the wonders of Southern Spain: on this cruise, in fact, you will have the opportunity to visit beautiful places such as Porto Banus, Gibraltar, Tangier, Seville, Cadiz and Portimao. At the same time, from this port it is also possible to sail to Portugal, with cruises that after touching Spain go to Porto and Lisbon, and then return to Tangier and Spain. In this case, the itinerary is longer and includes up to seven days and six nights.

Other cruises from Malaga include a Mediterranean crossing. These are longer voyages of up to eight to nine days and seven to eight nights. Among them, do not you miss the opportunity to go to Greece, Italy and Malta! If, on the other hand, you don't want to miss the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful Italian ports, you can choose a cruise from Malaga to Sardinia, stopping in Porto Torres, to take you to Civitavecchia and Livorno, with the opportunity to visit Rome and Florence, and then back to Spanish, with a stopping in Alicante.

Finally, among the cruise itineraries and prices from Malaga, do not miss the opportunity to sail to the Canary Islands. This cruise reaches Las Palmas, passing through Tangier, Cadiz, Safi, Arrecife and Puerto del Rosario. If you decide to sail from Malaga you should choose one of the incredible offers you will find on our website: you will have the opportunity to choose the best itineraries, the cruise line, onboard services at the most convenient price in order to make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible!

Casablanca

Casablanca is the cosmopolitan, industrial and economic heart of Morocco and represents a developing Nation.

Casablanca is the place where money was first creates, where the industry has its headquarter, where the art galleries offer the best contemporary art and where the fashion designer have a window on the world. The old pirates’ den is looking at the future, showing its richness and success. Casablanca is the city of contradiction. You can find a suffocating traffic jam, social issues and shanty towns as well as wide boulevards, well-finished parks, fountains and a surprising colonial architecture. The Hispanic-Moorish rich architecture, art-deco and modernist gems are all to be discovered in the city centre and are the symbol of Casblanca, such as huge the Hassan II Mosque, amazingly decorated.

Bilbao

Bilbao, located on the Northern coast of Iberian Peninsula, is the ideal starting point to visit this area of Spain. Tourists come here to enjoy the beaches, discover its culture and absorb its mild climate. With one of Europe's largest ports, the vibrant city has been able to invest in a redevelopment plan, trasforming its brownfield sites into cutting-edge cultural and architectural venues.

But it is its historic center, which continues to fascinate with its stores, alleys and monuments. The city was officially founded in the 1300s, consolidating its economic position. Thanks to the exploitation of mining and steel industry areas, port and ship activity and its financial center, the city became one of the most important cities during the Industrial Revolution. 

A modern and transportation network connects Bilbao to other cities in Spain. Thanks to its beautiful beaches, the city is the ideal destination for beach lovers. Beaches are not the only attractions in Bilbao, there are very fascinating places besides the beautiful beaches: the Cathedral of Santiago, located in the heart of the Old Town (Casco Viejo) is dedicated to the apostle Santiago, the official patron saint of the city of Bilbao since 1643.

Built at the end of the 14th century in the Gothic style, the neo-Gothic tower and façade were made by Severino Achúcarro in late 1887. The Old Bridge of San Antonio is located next to the church of the same name. Pablo de Alzola and Ernesto Hoffmeyer built a second bridge in 1877 but it was destroyed during the Civil War in 1937. San Antonio Bridge dates from the early 20th century, also known as the Atxuri Bridge, connecting the old neighborhood to the rest of the city. For nature lovers, the city is surrounded by a fertile landscape of forests, mountains, beaches, and cliffs that make Bilbao a tourist destination. A holiday aboard a cruise offers the opportunity to visit this beautiful city and partecipate in one of these unique activities.

La Rochelle

Copenaghen

Copenhagen, literally "port of the merchants", is the capital of Denmark and one of the country's most densely populated cities. Originally a city mainly inhabited by fishermen, it became a fundamentally important port for trade.
Copenhagen is a year-round tourist destination and in summer the flow of tourists increases considerably thanks to Northern Europe cruises.

It is very common to add a stay in the city before a cruise, to take in its distinguishing relaxing atmosphere and see what it has to offer. Among its famous attractions you cannot miss the statue of the Mermaid which is located right at the entrance to the port and the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's largest amusement parks, opened in 1843 and loved by everyone.

Copenhagen (København in Danish and 'Copenaga' in Italian [no source]) is the capital and the most populous city of Denmark with 518,574 inhabitants in the municipality (1,167,569 in the urban area). The city stretches across the islands of Sjælland and Amager and is separated from the city of Malmö in Sweden by the strait of Øresund.