Discovering Spain and Morocco with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing
Saturday 15th February 2025 to Thursday 27th February 2025
Departing from Portsmouth International Port
Wharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU
The Journey Planners at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have meticulously crafted this cruise, offering you a unique opportunity to delve into the rich maritime history of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, immersing yourself in local traditions, and savouring authentic food and drink at their place of origin.
Explore the Conquest of Ceuta, orchestrated by Henry the Navigator, as Borealis sails past the iconic Belém Tower in Lisbon—a monument that symbolizes the commencement and conclusion of numerous voyages during the Age of Discovery.
Your journey includes visits to Casablanca, where you can experience the ancient Moroccan storytelling art of Halqa; Malaga, renowned as the olive oil capital of the world; Lisbon, where you can bake authentic pastéis de nata with a local pastry chef; and Cádiz, the vibrant birthplace of tapas and flamenco.
In addition, you’ll explore the fabulous night time skies with astronomers from Go Stargazing with a series of on-deck stargazing sessions and informal and colourful presentations.
The map plots the course of this cruise. As you travel away from light pollution, a breathtaking canvas of stars unfolds above. The sky becomes a sanctuary of twinkling constellations, captivating stargazers with its celestial wonders. Guided by a Go Stargazing astronomer, you'll learn to navigate the skies and immerse yourself in their beauty.
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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.