From its Gothic architecture and flavoursome Catalan cuisine to its beautiful beaches and lively nightlife, it’s little wonder Barcelona is a bucket-list destination – and for those planning to explore the Mediterranean by sea, Norwegian Cruise Line’s four-day, three-night Explore Barcelona CruiseTour invites travellers to combine the best of land and sea for a truly immersive European adventure.
Available as a pre-cruise program for guests booking select cruises departing from Barcelona, Spain on various dates between November 2024 and December 2025, the CruiseTour includes three nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast, ship and airport transfers, a half-day guided city tour – a great opportunity to meet fellow guests before you set sail – and a complimentary hop-on, hop-off bus ticket.
During the guided tour, guests will discover the world-famous Park Güell, a World Heritage Site renowned for its striking stone structures, stunning mosaic tiling, and fascinating buildings, as well as visiting the Spanish Village at Mount Juic, an open-air architectural museum comprising 117 full-scale buildings reflecting different destinations in Spain – complete with an array of bars, restaurants, and artisan workshops to explore.
Guests will also have a full day to explore areas of personal interest across this iconic city at their own pace, making use of their hop-on, hop-off bus ticket to visit attractions including the Picasso Museum, Sagrada Familia and Gaudi Modernist Houses, the tree-lined boulevard of Las Ramblas, or the popular retail and dining precincts of Passeig De Gracia and Plaza Catalunya.
Sample voyages commencing with the Barcelona CruiseTour include:
The 11-day Cruise to Mediterranean: Italy, France & Greece on Norwegian Breakaway, departing Barcelona visits 12 must-see European ports including Palma (Majorca), Cannes, Florence (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Messina (Sicily), Valletta, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Split and Venice (Trieste). Departures are available in 2025 on 4 May, 22 June, 10 August and 28 September.
The 12-day round-trip Barcelona Cruisetour on Norwegian Breakaway visits eight ports including Ibiza, Palma (Majorca), Cagliari (Sardinia) and Naples, and includes an overnight stay in Florence/Pisa (Livorno) so guests have plenty of time to discover two of Italy’s most popular cities – and experience Italian nightlife…and post-dinner gelato.
The 9-day Cruise to Mediterranean: Italy, France & Spain on Norwegian Escape visits eight ports including Barcelona, Ibiza, Palma (Majorca), Cagliari, Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno) and Cannes. Sailings depart on 8 November and 17 November, 2024.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers more destinations in Europe than any other contemporary cruise line, with a choice of 12 award-winning ships sailing the region across its 2024/25 seasons. Guests can choose from a huge line-up of itineraries with an average of 10.5 hours in port to immerse themselves in the incredibly diverse cities, coastal villages, spectacular scenery, colourful culture and cuisine which make the region a perennial favourite among Australian and New Zealand cruise fans.
To view all 2024/25 Europe itineraries, please click here.
*Please note the Barcelona CruiseTour is not wheelchair accessible, CruiseTours need to be booked at least 66 days prior to sailing, and CruiseTour hotels will be assigned 30 days prior to sailing.
