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19-night North Africa cruise from Southampton on Aurora

The Morocco and Cape Verde Discovery is a 19-night North Africa cruise aboard Aurora, operated by P&O Cruises. Departing Southampton on June 2, 2027, the voyage visits 9 ports including La Coruna, Spain, Madeira, Praia, Cape Verde. CruiseCaptain has fare history for this sailing.

Length
19 nights
Departs
Jun 2, 2027
Returns
Jun 21, 2027
Ports of call
9
Days at sea
10

Voyage code R708

Southampton

19 nights · North Africa

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Southampton

Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive Tudor House & Garden sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city walls in the UK where the Bargate – the ancient entrance – still stands intact. There are bustling marina-side bars, shiny shopping districts and a vibrant cultural quarter where the Mayflower Theatre puts on West End musicals and the SeaCity Museum catalogues Southampton’s seafaring past. Some of England’s most impressive landmarks are an easy drive away, including the Neolithic wonder Stonehenge, the picturesque spa city Bath or Buckingham Palace, Tate Modern and Tower Bridge in the bustling capital of London. Discover 5,000 years of history and more on a Southampton cruise.

La Coruna, Spain

The fine port of La Coruña centres on a narrow peninsula that juts from Spain’s northern coast, 64km north of Santiago. A broad headland curves in both directions from the end of that peninsula to create two large bays: one facing across to Ferrol, and sheltering a large harbour, the other lying open to the Atlantic, lined by a long sandy beach. In the dynamic city in between, a five-minute walk by way of old stone alleyways, with tantalizing restaurants, tapas bars and nightspots jostling for attention, takes you from bustling modern port – where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return – to relaxed resort. The heart of La Coruña, poised between the old city and its modern sprawl just inland from the port, is the colonnaded Praza de María Pita. The narrow and atmospheric streets of the old town wind around the Romanesque churches of Santiago and Santa María del Campo, and are shielded from the sea by a high wall. The distinctive glass-fronted galleries of the sea-facing buildings, rising six storeys high along the Avenida da Marina in front of the port, form a magnificent ensemble . They were originally designed so local residents, whose lives were intertwined with the ocean, could watch the activity of the harbour in shelter. When sailing the Nothern Europe with MSC Cruises, the most obvious excursion from La Coruña is Santiago de Compostela, which ranks among the most beautiful cities in all Spain. A superb mix of twisting stone lanes, majestic squares and ancient churches, interspersed with countless hidden nooks and crannies, Santiago’s medieval core remains a remarkably integrated whole, all the better for being very largely pedestrianized.

Madeira

The capital of Madeira is named after the fennel (funcha) that once flowered there in profusion. The largest island in the Madeira Archipelago was discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers venturing south into the Atlantic. The island is nearly equidistant from Lisbon and the African coast, and its unique geographical position allowed Madeira to play a pivotal role in European discovery. Seamen such as Christopher Columbus gained knowledge and experience plying the routes of the island's sugar trade. When sugar declined, the island's famed wines continued to provide a robust trade. By the late 18th century, Madeira's mild climate, rocky peaks, and lush valleys provided a winter haven to Europe's aristocrats. Visitors still flock to the island today, drawn by its scenery and its weather. Funchal is noted for its superb hand-embroidery and wicker ware, both Madeira specialties. The island, of course, is also noted for its superb wines: they are perhaps the world's most complex and long lasting wines.

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
Deluxe Balcony EA Balcony
Deluxe Balcony EB Balcony
Deluxe Balcony ED Balcony
Deluxe Balcony EE Balcony
Balcony GA Balcony
Balcony GB Balcony
Balcony GC Balcony
Balcony GD Balcony
Balcony GE Balcony
Balcony GF Balcony
Single Balcony QF Balcony
Large Inside OA Inside
Large Inside OE Inside
Inside PA Inside
Inside PB Inside
Inside PC Inside
Inside PD Inside
Inside PE Inside
Inside PF Inside
Large Obstructed View K5 Oceanview
Large Outside KB Oceanview
Large Outside KD Oceanview
Outside LB Oceanview
Outside LC Oceanview
Outside LD Oceanview
Outside LE Oceanview
Outside LF Oceanview
Single Outside RE Oceanview
Penthouse Suite A1 Suite
Suite B1 Suite
Suite B2 Suite
Suite B5 Suite
Mini Suite CB Suite
Mini Suite CD Suite

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The journey

19 nights, in order

Southampton

Day 1 Jun 2, 2027

Southampton

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Aurora

Welcome aboard Aurora An intimate classic Our smallest ship Aurora is a big hit with guests who return year after year for her cosy comfort. She’s a stylish lady with her towering 35-foot sculpture in her atrium and artworks adding detail to each venue. The tiered decks shaping the Terrace Pool add a beautiful backdrop to your sunbathing. And if the weather doesn’t play ball, Crystal Pool’s retractable roof comes to the rescue.

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