Spanish Shores & Beyond

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Your marvellous cruise begins in Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. Here you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht for the start of your exciting voyage along the French, Spanish and Italian coasts.

Please book your flight to arrive into Barcelona prior to 01:00 PM.

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Your first stop is picturesque Port-Vendres, a fishing port town located in the South of France along the Mediterranean coast. It charms with its colourful harbour filled with fishing boats and yachts, as well as lovely sandy beaches and stunning views of the surrounding sea cliffs. This quintessential Mediterranean fishing town is awash with charming restaurants serving the freshest seafood, caught daily by local fishermen. Explore the historic buildings and quaint narrow streets lined with shops selling artisanal products and traditional souvenirs.

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Set on the French Riviera in the South of France, glamorous Saint-Tropez has long been a favourite destination for the rich and famous, attracting celebrities and jetsetters from around the world. The ultimate French Riviera experience, this legendary town is renowned   for its beautiful beaches, including the popular Pampelonne Beach, as well as charming cobblestone streets lined with colourful buildings that house designer boutiques and decadent restaurants. 

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Officially known as the Principality of Monaco, the sovereign city-state of Monaco, is renowned worldwide for its opulence and glamour, boasting high-end casinos, a yacht-lined harbour, the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix motor racing event and the exclusive Monte Carlo district. This gem of the Côte d'Azur is also home to several museums and numerous cultural events hosted throughout the year, celebrating anything from music and dance to the theatre and visual arts.

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According to local legend, Calvi is where the intrepid, 15th century explorer, Christopher Columbus, was born. While historians may debate this, the natural beauty and rich historical culture of Calvi – on the beautiful French island of Corsica – is undisputed. Calvi's beach presents a crescent-shaped bay of powdery white sand fringed by maritime pines, while the town itself has evolved as Corsica’s culture ‘capital’, hosting several music festivals over the idyllic summer months.

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Welcome to Sardinia and Porto Cervo, one of Italy’s most renowned beach resort towns and a favoured holiday playground for yachting enthusiasts, celebrities and the wealthy. Porto Cervo’s impressive marina comes crammed with gleaming mega yachts and is famous for hosting prestigious sailing competitions, such as the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.  Despite its reputation for luxury, Porto Cervo has not however, lost its unmistakable Sardinian charm; its delightful architectural style is defined by colourful villas, narrow winding streets, and lovely piazzas.

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Mahón is a historic port city located on the island of Menorca, the lesser known of the Spanish Balearic Islands.  The city is renowned for its picturesque Old Town, which charms with narrow cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and bustling cafés and restaurants lining the waterfront. Mahón is home to several notable landmarks, including the Church of Santa Maria, a beautiful Gothic-style church and one of the world’s largest natural harbours, an important trading port since ancient times. It is also the birthplace of mayonnaise, named in honour of the city.

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Ibiza's party scene is legendary, attracting thousands of visitors each year from around the world. This gorgeous Balearic Island, lying just off the coast of Spain, has become synonymous with electronic dance music, a jetsetters lifestyle and late-night revelry. Despite its hedonistic reputation however, Ibiza also promotes responsible tourism, with initiatives to ensure that the island's natural beauty, extending to beautiful sandy coves backed by pine-clad hills, is preserved for future generations.

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Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in the neighbouring Balearic Island of Mallorca and its historic capital, Palma de Mallorca. Here, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home or to continue your holiday.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Please book your flight to depart out of Palma Mallorca after 12:00 PM.