21-day Atlantic crossing & coastal gems of andalusia

Your voyage begins in Barbados. Barbados is one of the few Caribbean islands solely colonized by one nation. It's no wonder Bajans describe their country as being "more English than England sheself," surnames like Worthing and Hastings abound. But look around and you know you're not in England: rich and fertile tropical fields meet a glistening, azure sea. The soft pastels of old chattel houses blend with the vibrant reds, oranges, and greens of roadside fruit stands. In short, Barbados exudes a charm all its own. Perhaps it is due to Bajan culture, that celebrated blend of English tradition and the African heritage brought to the island by slaves imported to work the sugar plantations. The potent brew which results flavors every aspect of island life, from music, dance and art, to religion, language and food.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Seabourn Ovation's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

Continue your voyage aboard Seabourn Ovation with a leisurely day at sea.

Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Seabourn Ovation's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

Continue your voyage aboard Seabourn Ovation with a leisurely day at sea.

Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Seabourn Ovation's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

Continue your voyage aboard Seabourn Ovation with a leisurely day at sea.

Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.

Your ship calls at Agadir, Morocco.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Seabourn Ovation's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas.

Continue your voyage aboard Seabourn Ovation with a leisurely day at sea.

Your ship calls at Tangier, Morocco.

Your ship calls at Puerto Banus, Spain.

Your ship calls at Melilla, Spanish Morocco, Spain.

Cartagena is an ancient port - the city served as Hannibal's Spanish headquarters during the 2nd Punic War with Rome. The city remained a major trading port under the Romans and the Moors. Today, Cartagena is Spain's principal naval establishment and the site of an annual international maritime festival. The city is also your gateway to the Costa Calida, a region that boasts some of Spain's mildest weather along with 175 miles of beaches.

Your ship calls at Castellon de la Plana, Spain.

Your ship calls at Mahon, Menorca, Spain.

Your ship calls at Tarragona, Spain.

The 1992 Summer Olympics revealed to the world what Europeans and seasoned travelers already knew - Barcelona is one of the world's greatest treasures. Vibrant and earthy, commercial and cultural, this city of two million residents is the capital of Spain's autonomous region of Catalonia. Stroll along the wide, tree-lined promenades of Las Ramblas and marvel at the spires of Gaudi's Basilica La Sagrada Familia. Or visit the former Olympic Ring on the hill of Montjuic - also home to world-class parks, fountains and museums. Barcelona, which nurtured such artistic giants as Picasso, Dali, Miro and Casals, is definitely a traveler's paradise.