Exploring Iberia and Gaul: Barcelona to Honfleur
« Spirit of Oceanus
- Day 1 Barcelona, Spain
- Day 2 Barcelona, Spain
- Day 3 At Sea
- Day 4 Motril, Spain
- Day 5 Cadiz, Spain
- Day 6 Portimão, Portugal
- Day 7 At Sea
- Day 8 Figuera da Foz, Portugal
- Day 9 Oporto, Portugal
- Day 10 La Coruña, Spain
- Day 11 Santander, Spain
- Day 12 Bordeaux river cruising / Bordeaux, France
- Day 13 Bordeaux / Down river cruising, France
- Day 14 Belle-Ile-en-Mer, France
- Day 15 St. Malo, France
- Day 16 Honfleur, France
- Day 17 Honfleur, France
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 17 | Jun 25 '11 |
$14,495 | $15,095 | $15,995 | $17,195 | $19,595 | $22,695 | $35,295 |
| Destinations : Europe, Mediterranean, Portugal, France, Spain |
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Day 1 Barcelona, Spain
Arrive in Barcelona, Spain and check into your included hotel. This evening join Dick and Leslie West for a Chairman’s Reception.
Day 2 Barcelona, Spain
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of Barcelona en route to the ship.
Day 3 At Sea
Day 4 Motril, Spain
Today we explore Granada’s Alhambra Palace, a 9th-century architectural treasure and one of Spain’s most important attractions.
Day 5 Cadiz, Spain
Today’s journey takes us to Seville for a historical city tour, a visit to the Alcázar, and a flamenco dance performance.
Day 6 Portimão, Portugal
Beautiful beaches and bird-watching are today’s highlights. We’ll sail up the Silves River where storks and herons are abundant.
Day 7 At Sea
Day 8 Figuera da Foz, Portugal
In Coimbra, a university town with splendid architecture, galleries and cafés, you’ll be treated to soulful fado singing.
Day 9 Oporto, Portugal
After a guided tour of the Vila Nova de Gaia port wine caves, with a tasting of their famous product, you’ll know your port.
Day 10 La Coruña, Spain
We explore the 12th-century cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage center and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 11 Santander, Spain
We’ll travel from Santander to Bilbão and visit the Guggenheim museum or the Altamira Caves famous for prehistoric art.
Day 12 Bordeaux river cruising / Bordeaux, France
Spend an evening in an elegant château where you’ll enjoy gracious hospitality and dine on French cuisine and wines.
Day 13 Bordeaux / Down river cruising, France
Enjoy a half-day excursion through the French countryside to Saint Emilion in the heart of the wine-producing region for a tour and tasting.
Day 14 Belle-Ile-en-Mer, France
We will launch the ship’s Zodiac boats in search of wildlife along France’s dramatic Brittany coastline. (Zodiac landing or touring).
Day 15 St. Malo, France
From St. Malo we’ll travel to Mt. Saint Michel, an 11th-century Normandy castle set on its own island in western France.
Day 16 Honfleur, France
Discover the sites of decisive WWII battles on our visit to the Normandy beaches and the nearby military cemetery or visit the town of Bayeux with its famous historic tapestry of William the Conqueror.
Day 17 Honfleur, France
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% for Grand or Owners Suites, 20% for all other cabin types, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Owners Suite or Grand Suite | . |
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days | 25% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| All other cabin types | . |
| 180 days or more | $200 per person |
| 179-120 days | 20% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Spirit of Oceanus
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 120
- Luxury Expedition Ship
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access. Other features:
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room/library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
- All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
- Doctor and clinic
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- Complete bar service
Children under age 18 are 50% off!
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Superior (Suites 250, 331) Located on the Oceanus and Main decks, Superior Suites average 215 square feet in size and have three portholes (Main Deck) or picture windows (Oceanus Deck). Twin or king beds. | |
| Majestic 231 sq. ft with porth(Suites 252-262, 329) These 240 square foot suites are located on the Main Deck and Oceanus Deck. They feature a minimum of 2 portholes and full-length wardrobes. Twin or king beds. Suite 329 on the Oceanus Deck has a picture window. | |
| Premium (Cabins 414-428) These suites are located on the Club Deck and feature a walk-in closet and a large picture window opening onto an outside walkway. They average 235 square feet in size. | |
| Classic (Cabins 330, 332-348) Classic Suites located on the Oceanus Deck feature a picture window right in the hull and have two wardrobes. Classic Suites average 250 square feet. Twin or king beds. | |
| Explorer (Cabins 505-512) Explorer Suites on the Bridge Deck feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony and a walk-in closet. Explorer Suites are 277 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
| Grand Titan (Cabins 601-604) These magnificent suites are atop the ship on the Sun Deck. They feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, a spacious wardrobe, and a large picture window. They are 353 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
 | Owner Spacious living room, large bathroom & whirlpool tub, one king bed, fully stocked complimentary bar, refrigerator, TV/VCR, stereo system and large sliding glass doors leading to a roomy private sun deck. Convertible sleeper sofa for triple accommodations. |
