Spain Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
178 ships from 35 cruise lines
Spain cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 2,046 upcoming sailings on 178 ships from 35 cruise lines visiting Spain, calling at 45 places. Cruises can start in Barcelona, Málaga, Tarragona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Valencia and 2 more and end in Barcelona, Málaga, Tarragona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid and 2 more. Of 2,053 upcoming sailings, 686 start in Spain and 672 end there.
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Compare Spain cruise lines
See every Spain cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Spain
Spain delivers milestone-scale drama: Moorish palaces, Gaudí's towers, Andalusian courtyards, Basque architecture, and Atlantic coastlines. For the American traveler, it is best approached either by a Mediterranean/Atlantic ocean cruise that strings together Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Cádiz and the Canaries, or by a land itinerary with high-speed rail. Traditional overnight river cruising in Spain is limited; the Guadalquivir offers short scenic sailings from Seville, while serious river itineraries tend to be on Portugal's Douro with a Spanish excursion inland. Choose an itinerary that includes enough overnight stays to let you linger, because port-of-call days only scratch the surface.
Typical routes
- Western Mediterranean & Iberian Coast
- Canary Islands & Atlantic
Ports overview
Spain's best-known cruise ports span the Mediterranean, the Atlantic approaches and the Canaries. Most ocean cruises either turn around in Barcelona or include a southern loop from Málaga/Cádiz to North Africa or the Balearics. The Guadalquivir river makes Seville a niche river port; otherwise, Spain is served by ocean ships rather than riverboats.
Cruise season
Mid-March through October; shoulder months April–June and September–October are best. July–August can be very hot in Andalusia and inland cities. Canary Islands are pleasant year-round.
Find your Spain sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Spain, earliest departure first.
4 Days One-Way from Palermo to Barcelona
Ends in Spain. Also visits Italy, Tunisia
MSC Euribia
31 Days One-Way from Los Angeles to Marseille
Visits Spain. Also visits United States, Mexico, Costa Rica
MSC Magnifica
14 Days One-Way from Salvador De Bahia to Barcelona
Ends in Spain. Also visits Brazil, Morocco
MSC Virtuosa
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13 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Piraeus-Athens
Starts in Spain. Also visits France, Italy, Greece
National Geographic Orion
20 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Piraeus-Athens
Starts in Spain. Also visits France, Italy, Greece
National Geographic Orion
12 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Madrid
Ends in Spain. Also visits Portugal
Tauck MS Andorinha
18 Days One-Way from Barcelona to London-Tilbury
Starts in Spain. Also visits Morocco, Portugal, France
Viking Mira
9 Days One-Way from Santa Cruz De Tenerife to Malaga
Starts and ends in Spain. Also visits Portugal, Morocco
L'Austral
11 Days One-Way from Las Palmas De Gran Canaria to Casablanca
Starts in Spain. Also visits Portugal, Morocco
Le Boreal
7 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
Visits Spain. Also visits Italy, France
MSC Sinfonia
11 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Lisbon
Starts in Spain. Also visits Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal
Norwegian Star
11 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Genoa
Visits Spain. Also visits Portugal, France, Italy
Seabourn Ovation
Where Spain cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (15)
Coastal and island ports
Alicante (182) (cruises from) · Arrecife (165) (cruises from) · Barcelona (1,351) (cruises from) · Bilbao (141) (cruises from) · Cadiz (493) (cruises from) · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (193) (cruises from) · Málaga (613) (cruises from) · Palma (438) (cruises from) · Santa Cruz de Tenerife (290) (cruises from) · Seville (87) (cruises from) · Tarragona (124) (cruises from) · Valencia (333) (cruises from)
River ports
El Puerto de Santa María (3) (cruises from) · Madrid (20) (cruises from) · Salamanca (55) (cruises from)
Ships by type: 145 ocean 26 river 14 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Spain is also in: Western Europe, Mediterranean
Plan your Spain cruise
Spain cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Spain cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Spain cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Spain?
45 Spain places are visited by 178 ships from 35 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Spain cruise?
Mid-March through October; shoulder months April–June and September–October are best. July–August can be very hot in Andalusia and inland cities. Canary Islands are pleasant year-round.
Sources and further reading
Background on Spain draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Spain
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Spain
- Spain's official tourism portal: Spain.info
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Spain - Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
- Wikimedia Commons: Category:Spain
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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