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* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected Cabin PricingPortsLondonLondon is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London. GibraltarGibraltar is a British colony less than three-square miles in area, and one of the most renowned strategic military strong points in the world. Here you will find a mixture of ethnicity, with Spaniards, Moors, Arabs and British settlers making up the population. The famous Rock of Gibraltar is the reason why so many tourists flock to this part of the world
Country - Gibraltar Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 1kms Currency - Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Places of Interest Rock of Gibraltar, Great Siege Tunnels, Ape's Den Cartagena - SpainModern Cartagena and bustling seaport and commercial center, rich in history, culture, and magnificent Spanish architecture.
Country - Spain Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 44kms Currency - Euro (EUR) Places of Interest Fort Bocachica, La Popa Monastery, Chruch of San Pedro BarcelonaExplore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.  SeteIn the beginning, under the gallo-romans Sète was known as Ceta or Sita. It was a town on the island of Mont Saint Clair, and made a name for itself in the production of pickled fish. Soon fishing built the towns wealth, making it the envy of local lords and barons. Under the control of the Abbot of Aniane since the 9th century, Sete came under the bishop of Agde in 1246, no doubt to provoke the King of Aragon and the bishops of Maguelone. During this time the lagoon closed up creating the Bassin de Thau. Similarly, silt forced the eventual closure of the then sea ports of Aigues Mortes, Agde, and Narbonne. Under the Duke of Montmorency, Governor of Languedoc, Sète became the definitive Languedoc port, replacing those that had died under the mud. It became the base to hunt the last of the privateers led by the infamous Barbe Rousette. In 1596, construction work was started on a jetty that was to serve to protect the port from the storms of the sea. Because of financial problems the jetty was not completed until 1666 by Colbert. Finally Sète was a secure anchorage for commerce and the royal fleet, as well as a sea entrance for the Canal du Midi. The town was officially created by a decree of the Council of State on 30 September 1673. Forty years later in July 1710, the English attacked and seized the port with apparently little difficulty, before eventually being hunted out. Consequently Languedoc immediately improved the defenses at Fort Saint Pierre and the Citadelle Richeleu. Two centuries later the town was almost totally destroyed whilst being liberated by the allies at the end of the second World War. However, Sète was quickly reborn to become the principal fishing port for France on the Mediterranean.
Country - France RapalloRapallo is on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. It's in the Tigullio Gulf between Genoa and the popular Cinque Terre. Rapallo is the largest Italian Riviera seaside resort town. There's a picturesque castle in the sea, a small harbor and seaside promenade, pedestrian shopping streets in the historical center, and good seafood restaurants. Don't miss the funicular ride up the hill to Montallegro. Funivia Cable Railway, Sanctuary of Montallegro, Rapallo Castle LivornoThe lovely seaport of Livorno serves as a gateway to the opulence and artistry of Florence and the quiet intimacy and history of Pisa. Florence, the jewel of the Renaissance, symbolizes the wealth and power of Italy's golden age more than any other city in Italy. CivitavecchiaCivitavecchia is the closest port to Rome. It serves mostly as a gateway, however there are still a few points of interest in this seaside town. Most notably the Fort of Michelangelo, built in the 1500s as a major defence post. Also of interest are the ancient ruins of the Baths of Traiano, a complex of Roman Baths once used for their therapeutic benefits.
Country - Italy Distance from port to City - 70kms Distance from port to Airport - 100kms Currency - Euro (EUR) Places of Interest Fort of Michelangelo, Baths of Traiano RomeCivitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.
Country - Italy Distance from port to City - 70kms Distance from port to Airport - 100kms Currency - Euro (EUR) Places of Interest Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain MessinaMessina's astrological clock is as much a man-made masterpiece as the road leading to Taormina, which canitlevers out of the rocky cliff face and stands on impossibly tall pylons. Leave it to the Italians to design a road that's both a thrill-ride and a feat of engineering! Country - Sicily, Italy DubrovnikOn the beautiful Adriatic coast sits the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik, where medieval ramparts encircle a tight maze of narrow streets and ornate stone buildings. The walls, completed in the 13th century, have a circumference of more than a mile and a half, and along with the Old City, have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Country - Croatia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 20kms Currency - Kuna (HRK) Places of Interest Rector's Palace, Cavtat, Old City Discovery Cabin InfoView Another Cabin: Cruise line infoVoyages of DiscoveryDiscovery is a home from home with excellent cuisine and exemplary service in the company of 650 like-minded people and highly-acclaimed guest speakers. The ship is made up of British captains, with years of experience, 300 friendly, international crew members as well as cabin and restaurant staff. Ship info   DiscoveryFor the many passengers that return to mv Discovery year after year, it is a home from home. Every feature on the ship is designed with passengers’ comfort in mind and while retaining her old world grandeur, Discovery has all the modern amenities passengers would expect. £2 million has been spent on updating and improving facilities on Discovery over the last two years and a further £2 million will be spent by the end of 2009.
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