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Lisbon to Amsterdam: Coasting the Atlantic, 14 June 2028


Cruise overview
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Lisbon to Amsterdam: Coasting the Atlantic
From the sunlit streets of Lisbon to the sultry canals of Amsterdam, this voyage follows a coastline that for centuries has farewelled emigrants, explorers, and pilgrims on journeys of ambition, faith, and exchange. Sailing in their wake, we’ll visit a world that once launched ships from ‘the edge of the known world’ to the ends of the earth, welcomed travellers in search of meaning, and traded everything from spices to silk to secrets. Along the way, you’ll wander medieval lanes, climb the steps of religious icons, hike famed paths, and feel the powerful draw of the sea as you journey Europe’s most storied shoreline when we ‘coast the Atlantic’.
Itinerary
Lisbon
Arrive at Humberto Delgado Airport and transfer to our Embarkation Suite (conditions apply below). Explore Lisbon at your leisure before returning to our Embarkation Suite at the designated times for the group transfer to Douglas Mawson.
Important information:
Complimentary airport arrival transfers are provided as group transfers for expeditioners arriving at Humberto Delgado Airport prior to 12:00pm on Day 1 only. Passengers who arrive after the airport transfer cut-off will need to make their own way to the Embarkation Suite before 2:00 pm to complete mandatory check-in. For passengers already in Lisbon, we ask you to visit our centrally located Embarkation Suite with all luggage, which will be open for mandatory check-in between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Passengers have access to our centrally located Embarkation Suite, including luggage storage, Aurora Expeditions staff for voyage and city information and cabin check-in, WIFI, tea, coffee and light refreshments. Embarkation Suite location: to be advised closer to date of departure. As your luggage will be transported to the ship at 2.30pm and ahead of you, please ensure you place any items you require during the day in your day bag, including passports, cash/cards and medicines. In the late afternoon join a mandatory group transfer to board the Douglas Mawson. After boarding, there’s time to settle into your cabin before our important safety briefings before we ‘throw the lines’ to begin our voyage.
This evening, join your fellow travellers for an onboard Welcome Dinner, where your expedition team will introduce you to the expedition ahead and raise a toast to the adventures to come.
Meals: Dinner onboard
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city’s terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
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Leixões
Vigo
La Coruña
At sea
Brest
Roscoff
Saint-Malo
Cherbourg
Caen
Honfleur
At sea
IJmuiden
Aurora Stateroom Superior
Spacious mid-deck rooms with large picture windows offering natural light and ocean views.
Amenities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Safe
- Desk
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- Lounge Area
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Air Conditioning
Ship features
Douglas Mawson brings expedition capability and boutique comfort together, offering travellers an authentic yet luxurious way to experience the Earth’s wild frontiers.
- 154-guest expedition vessel
- Ulstein X-Bow for stability and efficiency
- 15 Zodiacs with four embarkation points
- Observation lounge and glass atrium
- Spacious lecture theatre and science centre
- Outdoor hot tubs and wellness area
- Sauna and gym with panoramic views
- Dedicated mudroom and gear storage
- Modern restaurant and casual lounge bar
- Expert-led enrichment and daily briefings



