Europe's Atlantic Highlights – Portsmouth to Lisbon
HX Expeditions · MS Fridtjof Nansen · 8 days

Day 1: Your expedition cruise begins in Portsmouth. For centuries, this historic harbor has been one of Britain's most important naval ports, making it a fitting place to start our journey. The Historic Dockyard is home to the renowned Henry VIII's flagship Mary Rose, giving great insight into life at sea in the 16th century. The iconic Spinnaker Tower stands gracefully over the historic harbor and the Solent. Sample fish and chips in a traditional pub overlooking the harbor entrance in Old Portsmouth, where fishermen, port workers, and naval seamen once mingled. MS Fridtjof Nansen awaits you in the harbor. After being welcomed aboard, settle into your cabin and get ready for the adventure.…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | HX Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | MS Fridtjof Nansen |
| Length | 8 days |
| Region | Western Europe & Iberia |
| Departures | 1 listed · 2028-09-21 to 2028-09-21 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
| Day 2 | Saint-Malo, France |
| Day 3 | Douarnenez, France |
| Day 4 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 5 | Pasajes De San Juan, Spain |
| Day 5 | San Sebastian, Spain |
| Day 5 | Pasajes De San Juan, Spain |
| Day 6 | Gijón, Spain |
| Day 7 | Ferrol, Spain |
| Day 8 | Leixoes, Portugal |
| Day 8 | Porto, Portugal |
| Day 8 | Leixoes, Portugal |
| Day 9 | Lisbon, Portugal |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-09-21 | 2028-09-29 | 8 | MS Fridtjof Nansen | Yes |
Current offers
- 130th Anniversary offers — through 2028-03-31 · 5% Extra off Cabins and 10% Extra off suites On top of our 130th Anniversary Offers
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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