ANDALUSIA · August 2027

ANDALUSIA

A Salaam at Sea Journey · 7 Nights from Southampton

Family. Heritage. Adventure. At Sea.

A landmark family journey

Seven nights that bring family, Europe and history together

Sail from Southampton through Portugal and Spain, with Andalusia at its heart. Most of the week is holiday, destinations and fun; a small optional programme adds stories and discovery for guests who want it.

7 nights

8 calendar days

Southampton

Start and finish

Portugal & Spain

Europe without a flight

Your day

Your way

The seven-night experience

Southampton to Europe — and home again

DAY 1

Southampton

DAY 2

At Sea

DAY 3

Lisbon

DAY 4

Cádiz & Seville

DAY 5

Vigo

DAY 6

At Sea

DAY 7

At Sea

DAY 8

Southampton

Your day. Your way.

Three ways to experience every port

Choose a fuller adventure, an easier family pace or a complete resort day onboard.

Discover

Full sightseeing and cultural discovery

Take It Easy

A shorter, family-friendly experience

Stay & Play

Pools, clubs, food and relaxation onboard

Day 1 · Southampton

The Journey Begins

Today is not an airport day. Arrive in Southampton, check in, walk onboard, leave the suitcases in the cabin — and let the holiday begin immediately.

Morning

Arrive by car or train
Cruise terminal check-in
Walk onboard together

Afternoon

Cabin discovery and ship exploration
Kids club introductions and teen meet-up
Pools, deck and halal refreshments

Evening

Prayer orientation and family photographs
Welcome dinner and opening show
Sunset departure from Southampton

Kids

Meet Little and Junior Explorers, discover the ship and begin the Andalusia Explorer Passport.

Teens

Meet Next Gen, explore the social spaces and join the first onboard challenge.

Adults

Unpack once, settle in and enjoy the first evening without airport stress.

Golden Voyagers

A warm Golden Voyagers welcome, orientation and relaxed tea on deck.

UNPACK ONCE. WAKE UP SOMEWHERE NEW.

Day 2 · At Sea

Meet Your Floating Resort

Breakfast overlooking the ocean, clubs, pools, sport, wellness, food, entertainment and time together. The first full day belongs to the ship.

Morning

Ocean-view breakfast and prayer
Kids clubs, teen programme and water play
Fitness, spa and Golden Voyagers coffee

Afternoon

Family lunch and sports tournament
Salaam Souk, creative workshops and gaming
Dessert café, mocktail lounge and pool deck

Evening

Family dinner and large theatre show
Kids evening activities and teen social
Coffee lounge, late-night food and ocean views

Kids

Little and Junior Explorers begin creative challenges, treasure maps and passport stamps.

Teens

Gaming, sport, challenges and a dedicated social programme that never feels childish.

Adults

Spa, gym, coffee, Sisters at Sea, Brothers at Sea or unhurried time on deck.

Golden Voyagers

Coffee morning, gentle activities, games and sea-view conversation.

THE DESTINATION TODAY? THE SHIP ITSELF.

Day 3 · Lisbon

Muslim Europe Beyond Spain

Wake up in Portugal and choose the pace that suits your family — a full Lisbon discovery, a shorter city experience or a complete day onboard.

Morning

Arrive beside Lisbon
Alfama, Mouraria and old Lisbon
Belém, waterfront and viewpoints

Afternoon

Family lunch and cultural heritage
Shopping and an easy return option
Pools, clubs, spa and sport onboard

Evening

Dinner and family show
Relaxed youth programme
Optional short Stories of Al-Andalus session

Kids

Explorer Passport clues turn Lisbon’s navigation and waterfront stories into an adventure.

Teens

Photography, destination challenges and time to explore with the family.

Adults

Discover Lisbon in depth or return early for relaxation onboard.

Golden Voyagers

A shorter city route with viewpoints, lunch and a comfortable pace.

Discover

The Lisbon experience

Alfama, Mouraria, Belém, historic viewpoints, waterfront and family lunch.

Take It Easy

Lisbon at your pace

Historic centre, shopping, viewpoints and an earlier return.

Stay & Play

Your resort day

Kids club, pools, water fun, spa, sport, food and entertainment onboard.

Day 4 · Cádiz & Seville

The Heart of Andalusia

This is the landmark day: Cádiz opens the door to Seville, Andalusian architecture and the extraordinary story that gives the journey its name.

Morning

Sail into Cádiz
Set out towards Seville or Cádiz old town
Family-friendly Andalusian storytelling

Afternoon

Historic Seville and the Guadalquivir
Cádiz waterfront, beach and coastal walk
Halal-friendly family lunch arrangements

Evening

Elegant Andalusia Night dinner
Visual projections, music and storytelling
Explorer showcase, photography and desserts

Kids

Build an Alhambra, explore geometric patterns and share passport discoveries at Andalusia Night.

Teens

Architecture, photography, creative challenges and an evening celebration.

Adults

Experience the Alcázar area, Giralda, Santa Cruz and Mudéjar influence without turning the day into a lecture.

Golden Voyagers

Enjoy Cádiz old town, waterfront, shopping and a relaxed coastal pace.

Discover

Seville & the Andalusian story

A fuller coach experience through the historic centre, architecture and riverside story.

Take It Easy

Cádiz by the sea

Old town, waterfront, beach, shopping, architecture and family lunch.

Stay & Play

A full ship day

Pools, clubs, spa, sport, gaming, food and Golden Voyagers activities.

Day 5 · Vigo

Spain by the Atlantic

A fresh Atlantic day with coast, old town, nature and family discovery — designed to feel rewarding without exhausting the family.

Morning

Coastal sightseeing and old town
Family nature experience
Easy-paced Golden Voyagers option

Afternoon

Beach, shopping and family activities
Halal-friendly food arrangements
Return for clubs, pool and relaxation

Evening

Sports finals and family game show
Kids activities and teen night
Dinner, mocktails and entertainment

Kids

A coastal Explorer challenge, games and a chance to earn another passport stamp.

Teens

Sport, destination time and a dedicated evening programme.

Adults

Choose coast, culture, shopping or an unhurried afternoon back onboard.

Golden Voyagers

Gentle sightseeing, sea views and an easy return to the ship.

Discover

Atlantic Galicia

Coastal scenery, old town, nature and a fuller family excursion.

Take It Easy

Easy Vigo

A shorter route through the waterfront, shops and nearby sights.

Stay & Play

Enjoy the ship

Clubs, pools, food, wellness and a relaxed day at your own pace.

Day 6 · At Sea

The Big Family Day

No buses. No sightseeing timetable. Water, sport, clubs, wellness and family time fill one of the biggest days of the journey.

Morning

Pools, water play and family activities
Football, basketball and fitness
Little Explorers, Junior Explorers and Next Gen

Afternoon

Treasure hunt and family competitions
Spa, coffee, gym and couples time
Tea, games and Golden Voyagers gathering

Evening

Family dining and entertainment
Kids and teen programmes
Optional 30-minute Stories of Al-Andalus session

Kids

Games, crafts, treasure hunts and Explorer Passport adventures throughout the day.

Teens

Gaming, sport, social challenges and time with new friends.

Adults

Spa, coffee, gym, ocean deck, Sisters at Sea and Brothers at Sea.

Golden Voyagers

Tea, gentle activities, social time, games and uninterrupted sea views.

NO RUSHING. NO BUSES. THE WHOLE DAY IS YOURS.

Day 7 · At Sea

Celebrate the Journey

The final full day is not a journey home. It is a day for favourites, photographs and one unforgettable celebration together.

Morning

Relaxed breakfast, pools and clubs
Sport, spa and final Explorer activities
Family photographs at sea

Afternoon

Lunch, prayer and Salaam Souk
Competitions and final passport stamps
Optional What Al-Andalus Gave the World session

Evening

Grand farewell family dinner
Explorer certificates and teen celebration
Headline show, awards and ocean deck moment

Kids

Complete the Andalusia Explorer Passport and receive certificates at the farewell evening.

Teens

Final challenges, celebration, photographs and headline entertainment.

Adults

A beautiful dinner, special desserts, a show and time to take in the last sunset.

Golden Voyagers

A relaxed day, farewell gathering and a special evening with the whole family.

SEVEN NIGHTS. THOUSANDS OF MOMENTS. ONE FAMILY STORY.

Day 8 · Southampton

Home — With More Than You Left With

Breakfast, arrival into Southampton and an easy journey home. No airport arrivals hall. No return flight.

Morning

Breakfast as Southampton comes into view
Easy disembarkation
Train, car and home

Kids

Head home with an Explorer Passport, certificate and a week of stories.

Teens

Say goodbye to new friends and take the journey memories home.

Adults

Step ashore and head home without the strain of a return flight.

Golden Voyagers

A calm arrival and straightforward onward journey.

STEP ASHORE IN SOUTHAMPTON WITH A WEEK’S WORTH OF MEMORIES.

The landmark day

Cádiz, Seville and Andalusia Night

Andalusia Night
Dining, storytelling and family celebration

A holiday with a story

Stories of Al-Andalus

Optional 20–40 minute talks and family storytelling explore science, medicine, architecture, exploration, Córdoba, the Alhambra, Seville, Muslim thinkers and women of Al-Andalus. Attend every session, one session or none at all.

5% learning. 95% holiday.