13 nights · JAXPORT, Florida · Departs Jacksonville (USA) · Visiting Great Stirrup Cay, Horta, Ponta Delgada, Porto-Leixoes, Lisbon · Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line on the Norwegian Dawn
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| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
|---|---|
| Ship | Norwegian Dawn |
| Duration | 13 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $1,119 per person |
| Year built | 2002 |
| Guests | 2808 |
| Cabins | 1170 |
| Crew | 1032 |
| Length | 294 m |
| Beam | 38 m |
| Cruising speed | 25.0 kn |
Jacksonville rewards travelers who look beyond its name on the map. The St. Johns River threads through a city of distinct neighborhoods, while Atlantic beaches lie a short drive east. In Riverside, oak-shaded streets lead to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. On Fort George Island, Kingsley Plantation offers a sobering encounter with Florida’s past. Come with a plan, then leave time to wander.
Great Stirrup Cay is Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in the Berry Islands of the Bahamas. Expect pale sand, clear water and a relaxed beach day. Swim from shore, snorkel over coral, or take a kayak along the coast. Beach cabanas provide shade and privacy, while the island’s compact size makes it easy to find your place. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, then choose between a quiet patch of sand and time on the water.
Horta sits on Faial, one of Portugal’s Azores, with Pico’s volcanic peak rising across the channel. Its marina is a landmark for Atlantic sailors, whose painted messages cover the breakwater. On shore, Peter Café Sport has welcomed generations of visiting crews. The nearby Scrimshaw Museum displays carved whale teeth and bones. Beyond town, drive to Capelinhos, where a 1957–58 eruption reshaped the coast, or walk the rim of Faial’s vast Caldeira.
Ponta Delgada is the Azores’ Atlantic gateway, set on São Miguel, the archipelago’s largest island. Roads from the city lead to crater lakes, steaming fumaroles and the green caldera of Sete Cidades. In town, tiled churches and handsome squares reward an unhurried walk, while cafés serve local cheese and pineapple. Choose a scenic island drive, or explore the historic centre before returning to the waterfront.
Porto is a city best approached on foot, where steep lanes descend towards the Douro and the Atlantic beyond. Across the river, Vila Nova de Gaia’s historic port-wine lodges offer tastings and views back to the old town. Between them, the Ribeira waterfront, tiled churches and iron bridges tell the story of a trading city shaped by water. Taste tawny port, then linger over market halls, intimate museums and unhurried meals.
Lisbon is a city best approached with time and comfortable shoes. Its seven hills rise above the Tagus, linking tiled lanes, grand squares and viewpoints with wide river views. In Alfama, narrow streets preserve the feel of old Lisbon. In Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower recall Portugal’s age of discovery. Pause for coffee and a warm pastel de nata between sights.
Published August 11, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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