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Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via IJmuiden/Velsen, Dover & Le Havre

IJmuiden/Velsen · Dover · Le Havre · Lisboa · Cadiz · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Fort-de-France

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Portugal, and more.

18 nights Hamburg Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast 7 ports 10 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

10 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while IJmuiden/Velsen, Dover, and Le Havre provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

7 ports in 18 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

IJmuiden/Velsen · Dover · Le Havre + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Hamburg

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

IJmuiden/Velsen · Usually a straightforward port call

Ships generally dock here and cruise traffic is relatively light.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Costa Cruises

Costa Favolosa

Hamburg → IJmuiden/Velsen → Fort-de-France → Pointe-à-Pitre

Nov 8 · 18 nights

Good value

$872 inside · $48/night

21% below typical

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $74/night, with most departures landing in the $70-$104/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$74/night

$1,340 total

Normal range

$70-$104/night

$1,267-$1,868 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$391 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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18 nights · 7 port calls · 10 sea days · 6 countries

7 port calls across Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Portugal · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 18-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Hamburg

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    IJmuiden/Velsen

    Netherlands · Northern Europe

  3. 3

    Dover

    United Kingdom · British Isles

  4. 4

    Le Havre

    France · France Atlantic Coast

  5. 5

    Lisboa

    Portugal · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast

  6. 6

    Cadiz

    Spain · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast

  7. 7

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Spain · Canary Islands

  8. 8

    Fort-de-France

    Martinique · Southern Caribbean

  9. 9

    Disembark in Pointe-à-Pitre

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.