Secrets of the Iberian Peninsula
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Le Champlain
26 Apr '26Cruise overview
PONANT invites you to discover stunning scenery and exceptional cities on this 11-day cruise between Portugal and Spain, with a stop in Morocco. Fall under the spell of this unforgettable journey aboard Le Champlain, as you discover the major cities of the Iberian Peninsula.
Setting sail from Lisbon, the seven-hilled Portuguese capital, you will head south to the beautiful Algarve region and call in Portimão, your gateway to Portugal’s Algarve and to the villages of Silves and Monchique. Silves a typical Algarve village of cobblestoned streets lined with white houses of Moorish/Arab design. It is also home to Castillo de Silves, the best-preserved castle in the region, offering panoramic views of the town and the surrounding countryside. Like Silves, Monchique is a village of cobbled lanes lined with shops selling local handicrafts. It is best known for Caldas de Monchique, hot springs famous since antiquity for their healing waters.
Your next destination will be Cadiz. Built on a rock and surrounded by sea on all sides, it is one of the oldest cities in Spain. You will then sail along the Strait of Gibraltar and immerse yourself in the multicultural charm of Tangier.
Le Champlain will now cruise towards Malaga, the lively cultural capital of the Costa del Sol. The buildings in the heart of the old town, and especially the 10th-century Moorish castle, reveal the city’s history.
After stopping in Valencia, a city with a remarkable architectural heritage, you will set a course for Palma de Mallorca, the jewel of the Balearic Islands, which are renowned for their contrasting islands bathing in the clear waters of the Mediterranean.
Finally, you will reach Barcelona, your disembarkation port.
Itinerary
Lisbon
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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Portimão
Cádiz
Tangier
Tangier
Málaga
Málaga
At sea
Valencia
Palma de Mallorca
Barcelona
Deluxe Stateroom
Elegant and light-filled, the Deluxe Stateroom features a private balcony, queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom and refined contemporary décor, offering a comfortable and stylish retreat after days of exploration.
Amenities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Free Mini Bar
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Pillow Menu Available
- Telephone
- Desk
- Butler Service
- Coffee Machine
- Air Conditioning
Ship features
Le Champlain blends discreet elegance with advanced expedition features and immersive guest spaces.
- All-suite and stateroom configuration with private balconies
- Blue Eye — underwater lounge with glass portholes and hydrophone sound system
- Infinity pool with counter-current system
- Two restaurants: Le Nautilus (main) and Le Nemo (grill)
- Spa / Wellness area with treatment rooms, sauna and gym
- Panoramic lounge, observation terrace and live entertainment
- Open-deck promenades and a marina platform for water access
- 24-hour room service, inclusive Wi-Fi and wellness classes
