An escape to warmer climes for chances to soak up the festive delights of Spanish cities makes for a wonderfully rewarding pre-Christmas break. At each city, you’ll get to explore streets and squares adorned with lights and decorations, explore festive markets, and feel the buzz of excitement as the locals get ready for the big day. Vigo will be a particular highlight; around ten million twinkling LEDs make up one of the world’s largest Christmas light displays here, and you’ll get to city in its illuminated splendour. There’s time to seek-out historical, architectural and cultural highlights too. At the Galician gems of Vigo and La Coruña, Borealis docks within a mile of the city centres, making for easier discoveries of their centuries-old churches, cathedrals and monuments such as La Coruña’s UNESCO-listed Torre de Hercules. Getxo is an excellent starting point from which you can take in the highlights of nearby Bilbao, including the Guggenheim Bilbao, a modern architectural masterpiece. Gijon meanwhile is your gateway to Avilés,– home of the world renowned Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre and several fantastic cider houses.

Highlights

  • Visit the Roman walled city of Lugo
  • Explore the Guggenheim museum from Getxo
  • See the UNESCO-listed Tower of Hercules in La Coruna

Inclusions

  • Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
  • A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
  • Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
  • A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
  • Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
  • A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
  • All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
  • Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
  • Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet