Day 1: Barcelona, Spain

Uncovering authentic local finds and having experiences that make you feel like you’ve really connected with a place are important elements in ensuring an extraordinary vacation. We’re taking advantage of our partnership with Travel + Leisure to get their editors’ recommendations and insider tips on the places you will want to visit. Here are their picks for just one of the 150 destinations they covered.

Must-Sees from the Editors of
Travel + Leisure

Parc Güell
One of the most imaginative creations of Catalonia’s most famous architect, Antoni Gaudí, is set on a hill above Barcelona. Privately commissioned in 1900, the multi-acre park was turned over to the city in 1926. Mosaics cover every surface, from the gingerbread-style gatehouses to the much-photographed oversize lizard. One of the park’s buildings was the home of the architect from 1906 to 1926; it’s now a museum filled with artifacts and furniture created by Gaudí himself.

Barceloneta Beach
On a peninsula near the still-working harbor in the fishermen’s quarter, this three-quarter-mile-long beach was given a new promenade in time for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Walk to the far northeast end, where you can’t miss Peix, a 200-foot-long fish sculpture by Frank Gehry. Hungry? Try fideuà (paella) at Can Majo.

Sagrada Familia
Gaudí spent more than 40 years working on this glorious and still-unfinished Gothic–Art Nouveau cathedral. After his death in 1926 (he was hit by a streetcar), his associates continued his work, and construction is ongoing to this day; it is scheduled to be complete by the centennial in 2026. The east-facing façade is the only one finished under the supervision of Gaudí himself. Its sandcastle-like construction is one of the most memorable sights in Barcelona.

Be sure to visit our Shore Excursions page or speak with our onboard Destination Concierge for arrangements to any of these must-sees.

To learn more about this exciting port, please refer to our Port Explorer guide.

Day 2: Cartagena, Spain

During the 16th and 17th centuries, when Spain held sway over the rest of Europe and the New World, much of its naval power was projected from the port of Cartagena. Many of the coastal fortifications from that era still exist, although instead of guarding the city, they provide splendid views of the harbor.

To learn more about this exciting port, please refer to our Port Explorer guide.

Day 3: Málaga, Spain

Uncovering authentic local finds and having experiences that make you feel like you’ve really connected with a place are important elements in ensuring an extraordinary vacation. We’re taking advantage of our partnership with Travel + Leisure to get their editors’ recommendations and insider tips on the places you will want to visit. Here are their picks for just one of the 150 destinations they covered.

Must-Sees from the Editors of
Travel + Leisure

Museo Picasso
American architect Richard Gluckman renovated this museum in the 16th-century Palacio de Buenavista in 2004. Now more than 200 of the artist’s works—ranging from early sketches of bullfights to Cubist still-lifes, sculptures, and ceramics—are presented in a breathtaking minimalist setting. In the basement, you’ll find Phoenician and Moorish ruins unearthed during the revamp.

Catedral de la Encarnación
Construction on this central church lasted more than 200 years, which explains the mixture of styles—from late Gothic and Baroque to Neoclassical—inside the sanctuary. Still, one of the façade's soaring bell towers was never completed, earning the building the nickname La Manquita, or “the One-Armed Lady,” from locals.

Teatro Cervantes
Performances ranging from flamenco to Euro-pop grace the stage at this iconic classical Spanish theater, built in 1870 but long neglected until a restoration in 1987 put it back on the map. Whether you make it to a performance or just take a tour, don’t forget to look up at the ceiling: the ornate fresco was painted by artists Bernardo Ferrandiz and Muñoz Degrain to represent the port city’s various industries, including fishing, agriculture, and pottery.

Be sure to visit our Shore Excursions page or speak with our onboard Destination Concierge for arrangements to any of these must-sees.

To learn more about this exciting port, please refer to our Port Explorer guide.

Day 4: Cadiz, Spain

Uncovering authentic local finds and having experiences that make you feel like you’ve really connected with a place are important elements in ensuring an extraordinary vacation. We’re taking advantage of our partnership with Travel + Leisure to get their editors’ recommendations and insider tips on the places you will want to visit. Here are their picks for just one of the 150 destinations they covered.

Must-Sees from the Editors of
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Gran Teatro Falla
Built from 1884 to 1905, the Moorish-style theater hosts a diverse list of performances that range from classical opera and concerts to children's shows and flamenco. Guided tours take visitors backstage and behind the scenes for a fascinating glimpse at a cultural institution.

Mercado Central
Local fishermen and farmers display their wares at the bustling main market, one of the liveliest places in this seaside port. The stalls practically heave with ripe fruits, cheeses, nuts, herbs, snails, and the garnet-red tuna so highly prized by the Japanese.

Museo de Cádiz
Housed in a former Franciscan convent and a neighboring modern structure, the museum's antiquities collection showcases an anthropomorphic pair of Phoenician sarcophagi. More recent works include 19th-century puppets, folk art, and masterpieces by the 17th-century painter Francisco de Zurbarán.

Be sure to visit our Shore Excursions page or speak with our onboard Destination Concierge for arrangements to any of these must-sees.

To learn more about this exciting port, please refer to our Port Explorer guide.

Day 5: Lisbon, Portugal

Uncovering authentic local finds and having experiences that make you feel like you’ve really connected with a place are important elements in ensuring an extraordinary vacation. We’re taking advantage of our partnership with Travel + Leisure to get their editors’ recommendations and insider tips on the places you will want to visit. Here are their picks for just one of the 150 destinations they covered.

Must-Sees from the Editors of
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Lisbon Tram
Since beginning operations in 1873-cars were originally pulled by horses-Lisbon's brightly colored trams have transported locals and visitors up and down the twisting tiled streets. The best line for sightseeing is No. 28, which makes stops in the city's oldest neighborhoods, such as Baixa and Bairro Alto.

Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Decorative azulejo tiles, long an important artistic medium in Portugal, are on view by the thousands at this museum housed in a former convent. Keep an eye out for the blue-and-white masterpieces that date back to the 17th century and continue to influence Lisbon's tile work today.

Pastéis de Belém
Since 1837, customers have been lining up outside the pastelaria next to the Jeronimos Monastery waiting for their pastel de Belém-custard tarts made with phyllo dough and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. More than 12,000 of these pastries are sold every day, in addition to fruit bread, love cakes, and pumpkin jam. The café, with its white tiled floors, blue counters, and 18th-century azulejo panels, is large, but it can still be hard to find a seat; tarts can be taken to go in special paper tubes.

Be sure to visit our Shore Excursions page or speak with our onboard Destination Concierge for arrangements to any of these must-sees.

To learn more about this exciting port, please refer to our Port Explorer guide.

Day 6: At Sea

A quiet refuge by day for gazing over the sea with a cocktail at hand. At night, the space comes to life with live music and dancing. In addition, special interactive theme parties include Live@Sky—music and dances of the 40s with a modern twist—and Motown, featuring funky soul with a live band, singers and dancers.

Day 7: Tenerife, Canary Islands

Uncovering authentic local finds and having experiences that make you feel like you’ve really connected with a place are important elements in ensuring an extraordinary vacation. We’re taking advantage of our partnership with Travel + Leisure to get their editors’ recommendations and insider tips on the places you will want to visit. Here are their picks for just one of the 150 destinations they covered.

Must-Sees from the Editors of
Travel + Leisure

Anaga Rural Park
This 35,000-acre park surrounds Macizo de Anaga, a mountain range that is topped by Cruz de Taborno peak, 3,300 feet above sea level. Roads and footpaths not only cut through a range of environments (juniper woodlands; laurel forests) that are home to some 120 endemic species, but also connect a few dozen mountain towns known for their distinctive architecture and culture, a result of their geographic isolation.

Tenerife Auditorium
Santiago Calatrava’s kinetic building of white concrete inlaid with broken ceramic tile looks like a tidal wave about to crash onto Santa Cruz, the seaside capital of the Canary Islands. Its towering concrete wing shelters a 422-seat hall for chamber music and a 1,616-seat theater (whose conical shape is rather unconventional) for stage and concert performances.

San Cristóbal de la Laguna
This UNESCO World Heritage site was the capital of the Canary Islands when it was first colonized in 1457. Today the city center is known for its beautiful stone streets lined with historic buildings such as the Neoclassical Cathedral of San Cristóbal de la Laguna, built in 1904, and the University of San Fernando de la Laguna, the Canaries’ oldest college.

Be sure to visit our Shore Excursions page or speak with our onboard Destination Concierge for arrangements to any of these must-sees.

To learn more about this exciting port, please refer to our Port Explorer guide.

Day 8: At Sea

A quiet refuge by day for gazing over the sea with a cocktail at hand. At night, the space comes to life with live music and dancing. In addition, special interactive theme parties include Live@Sky—music and dances of the 40s with a modern twist—and Motown, featuring funky soul with a live band, singers and dancers.

Day 9: At Sea

There's absolutely nothing like it. A freshly manicured lawn on the highest deck of Celebrity Equinox. This is The Lawn Club. Enjoy casual outdoor activities in a decidedly Country Club atmosphere, and let the grass between your toes take you places no cruise has gone before.

Day 10: At Sea

Don't just appreciate art, experience it. Witness the incredible, gorgeous art of glassblowing with intimate live demonstrations. Watch and learn from professional glassblowers in this popular, one-of-a-kind exhibition from the renowned Corning Museum of Glass.

Day 11: At Sea

One of the largest, and best appointed, spas at sea. Our exclusive treatments include exotic services from around the globe, like the Thai Herbal Poultice Massage or the luxurious Elemis Oxydermy Facials. Also, check out our spectacular Fitness Center with specialized classes and state-of-the-art equipment.

Day 12: At Sea

Don't just appreciate art, experience it. Witness the incredible, gorgeous art of glassblowing with intimate live demonstrations. Watch and learn from professional glassblowers in this popular, one-of-a-kind exhibition from the renowned Corning Museum of Glass.

Day 13: At Sea

Don't just appreciate art, experience it. Witness the incredible, gorgeous art of glassblowing with intimate live demonstrations. Watch and learn from professional glassblowers in this popular, one-of-a-kind exhibition from the renowned Corning Museum of Glass.

Day 14: At Sea

Try a bold collection of both familiar and unknown wines from around the world in this inviting wine bar. To help you explore, we feature the state-of-the-art Enomatic^® wine-by-the-glass dispensing system. It will pour your choice directly from the bottle in a 1-ounce, 2.5-ounce or 5-ounce portion as you swipe you SeaPass^® card. Our Sommeliers will offer further insight into the fine art of wine selection.

Day 15: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Uncovering authentic local finds and having experiences that make you feel like you’ve really connected with a place are important elements in ensuring an extraordinary vacation. We’re taking advantage of our partnership with Travel + Leisure to get their editors’ recommendations and insider tips on the places you will want to visit. Here are their picks for just one of the 150 destinations they covered.

Must-Sees from the Editors of
Travel + Leisure

Sawgrass Mills
Shoppers, take note: more than 400 stores make up Florida’s biggest designer outlet mall. Bargain hunters will love browsing the racks of standout brands such as Theory, Coach, David Yurman, and Kate Spade. Nordstrom Rack and Off Fifth cater to budget-minded department store loyalists.

Stranahan House
Built in 1901, the Stranahan House is the historic crown jewel of Fort Lauderdale’s arts district. Back then it was the home of businessman Frank Stranahan and his schoolteacher wife, Ivy. Today, it has a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and houses noteworthy period furniture.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Wild Brazilian squirrel monkeys are often spotted swinging in the trees that grow on this 35-acre property. Once the studio of artists Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, the 1920’s Caribbean-style plantation—also on the National Register of Historic Places—houses the pair’s inspired murals.

Be sure to visit our Shore Excursions page or speak with our onboard Destination Concierge for arrangements to any of these must-sees.

To learn more about this exciting port, please refer to our Port Explorer guide.