Cultural Spanish Discovery with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

Name: Cultural Spanish Discovery with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing
Start: 2026-01-14T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-28T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Portsmouth Cruise Terminal

Wednesday 14th January 2026 to Wednesday 28th January 2026

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Departing from Portsmouth Cruise Terminal
Wharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU

Prepare for an unforgettable cruise adventure departing from Portsmouth, showcasing some of Spain’s most iconic landmarks. Get ready to marvel at the Gothic splendor of Palma’s Cathedral, explore the futuristic wonders of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, delve into history at the Roman Theatre in Cartagena, and wander through the enchanting Alcazaba fortress and gardens in Málaga.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Spanish way of life, known as ‘la vida Española’, where every moment is filled with the joy of delicious food, lively conversations, festive celebrations, and a strong sense of community. Treat your taste buds to the bold flavors of Andalusian tapas, savor the warmth of Jerez sherry, feel the pulsating energy of flamenco dancing, and indulge in authentic paella in Valencia, the birthplace of this iconic dish, before returning to Southampton. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey filled with culture, cuisine, and unforgettable memories!

Whilst at sea you’ll also enjoy guided stargazing sessions hosted by experienced and enthusiastic astronomers from Go Stargazing.

Cruise organiser

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is organising this cruise

Please contact Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly for more details regarding this cruise.

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Cruise booking

For full details on how to attend this cruise, including how to book, please see the cruise's official website.

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Cruise darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this cruise. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.

Wed 14th Jan

Waning Crescent

20 % illuminated

Dark from 17:44 to 06:00

Dark for 12h 15m

Thu 15th Jan

Waning Crescent

13 % illuminated

Dark from 17:46 to 06:40

Dark for 12h 53m

Fri 16th Jan

Waning Crescent

8 % illuminated

Dark from 17:47 to 06:39

Dark for 12h 51m

Sat 17th Jan

New Moon

3 % illuminated

Dark from 17:48 to 06:39

Dark for 12h 50m

Sun 18th Jan

New Moon

1 % illuminated

Dark from 17:50 to 06:38

Dark for 12h 47m

Mon 19th Jan

New Moon

0 % illuminated

Dark from 17:51 to 06:37

Dark for 12h 45m

Tue 20th Jan

New Moon

1 % illuminated

Dark from 18:30 to 06:36

Dark for 12h 6m

Wed 21st Jan

Waxing Crescent

5 % illuminated

Dark from 19:49 to 06:36

Dark for 10h 47m

Thu 22nd Jan

Waxing Crescent

10 % illuminated

Dark from 21:07 to 06:35

Dark for 9h 28m

Fri 23rd Jan

Waxing Crescent

18 % illuminated

Dark from 22:25 to 06:34

Dark for 8h 9m

Sat 24th Jan

Waxing Crescent

27 % illuminated

Dark from 23:47 to 06:33

Dark for 6h 46m

Sun 25th Jan

First Quarter

37 % illuminated

Dark from 01:11 to 06:32

Dark for 5h 21m

Mon 26th Jan

First Quarter

48 % illuminated

Dark from 02:38 to 06:31

Dark for 3h 53m

Tue 27th Jan

First Quarter

59 % illuminated

Dark from 04:06 to 06:29

Dark for 2h 23m

Wed 28th Jan

Waxing Gibbous

70 % illuminated

Dark from 05:26 to 06:28

Dark for 1h 2m

Sail on Borealis

Borealis, the sister ship to Fred. Olsen's flagship Bolette, became part of their fleet in 2020. Being their fastest ship, she's ideal for longer global voyages, incorporating breathtaking scenic discoveries into each itinerary. Borealis was beautifully redecorated and refurbished to meet the Olsen family's high standards, offering an array of lounges, bars, elegant restaurants, spacious deck areas, and 702 stunning cabins and suites.

On-board Astronomer

Paul Roche will join this cruise as your expert astronomer and stargazing guide.

Professor Paul Roche is the Chair of Astronomy and Space Science Education at Cardiff University. With a degree in geophysics and a PhD in astrophysics, he is equally happy studying what is under his feet as well as what’s above his head and has been giving public lectures for over 30 years on topics ranging from the deep Earth to deep space.

Over that time, he has been involved in a variety of exciting projects, working with schools and the public to establish landmark educational programmes such as the National Space Centre in Leicester and the international Faulkes Telescope Project.

After many years researching massive stars, neutron stars, black holes, and more recently asteroids and comets, he is now focussed on developing schools' and public understanding of science programmes, primarily in the areas of astronomy, space science, planetary sciences and astrobiology. In addition to his academic interests, he also teaches scuba diving and Chinese martial arts.

Departing from Portsmouth Cruise TerminalWharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU

Cruise organiser

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is organising this cruise

Cruise booking

Cruise darkness

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Departing from Portsmouth Cruise Terminal
Wharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU