What is the cheapest month to cruise from Lisbon?

November currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Lisbon.

When do cruises from Lisbon usually get expensive?

May is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Lisbon.

What itineraries are most common from Lisbon?

The most common upcoming itinerary families from Lisbon include Canary Islands One-Way via Funchal, Madeira & Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands One-Way via Las Palmas de Gran Canaria & Mindelo, and Western Mediterranean Circuit: Portimão & Seville.

How far in advance should I book a cruise from Lisbon?

Start tracking cruises from Lisbon early, then book when a sailing moves below its typical range or hits a new recent low.

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Cruises from Lisbon

Lisbon is a cruise embarkation gateway with moderate cruise traffic, typically smaller vessels, and departures throughout the year, but concentrated in April and November.

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What to expect in Lisbon

Getting ashore

Lisbon is usually a dock stop.

Most ships dock at Lisbon, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.

How much time will you have?

About 10h is typical

Most cruises spend 9h to 13h in Lisbon, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.

How busy does Lisbon get?

Some dates are noticeably busier than others.

Multiple ships are in port on roughly 33% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.

Typical day: ~3,200 passengers
Busy day: 8,100+ passengers
Multiple ships on 33% of days

When to cruise from Lisbon

Cruises depart throughout the year, with the busiest season from April and November.

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Where Lisbon fits into a cruise

Cruises from Lisbon most commonly head into Western Mediterranean itineraries, often starting with Cadiz and Southampton .

Commonly arrives from

Cadiz

Funchal, Madeira

Portimão

Lisbon

Cadiz

Southampton

Leixões

Commonly continues to

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Who sails here?

Ships visiting Lisbon typically carry around 998 guests, with Costa Diadema, Nieuw Statendam, and Ventura calling most often.

Most frequently visiting ships

1 Costa Diadema 31 calls
2 Nieuw Statendam 20 calls
3 Ventura 20 calls
4 MSC Sinfonia 16 calls
5 Celebrity Equinox 14 calls
6 Explora II 14 calls

Next port calls

Oct 31 Odyssey of the Seas

Nov 1 Norwegian Dawn

Nov 7 Emerald Azzurra

Nov 8 Vasco Da Gama · Costa Diadema

Nov 9 Oceania Insignia · Norwegian Star

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Cruises from Lisbon