Sail roundtrip from London Tilbury on this 15-night Atlantic and North Africa cruise aboard Ambience, exploring a blend of European and Moroccan destinations along the Atlantic coast. This itinerary includes Leixões (Porto), Lisbon, Agadir, Casablanca, Tangier and Vigo, offering a rich mix of culture, history and changing landscapes.

From Leixões, travel inland to explore Porto’s riverside quarters and historic wine lodges, while Lisbon offers tram-lined streets, hilltop viewpoints and tiled neighbourhoods overlooking the Tagus River. In Agadir, enjoy Atlantic beaches and a relaxed coastal atmosphere before arriving in Casablanca, home to the iconic Hassan II Mosque and a gateway to inland excursions to Marrakesh, with its vibrant souks and historic palaces. Tangier follows with its whitewashed medina and long-standing role as a crossroads between Europe and Africa, before the cruise concludes in Vigo, known for fresh seafood, harbour views and access to Galicia’s historic towns.

This sailing offers a rewarding combination of culture, cuisine and coastal discovery across Europe and North Africa.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Lisbon
Lisbon unfolds across seven hills, offering constant surprises of light, colour and movement. Ride a historic tram through narrow streets, pause at hilltop viewpoints overlooking the Tagus River, or glide above the waterfront on the cable car at Parque das Nações, where the city feels open, bright and full of life. Neighbourhoods hum with music and conversation, tiled façades catching the sun as locals greet one another with easy warmth. Visit Belém’s great monuments or simply wander, letting the city’s friendly, vibrant spirit lead the way. Lisbon is joyful, welcoming and alive.

Casablanca
Casablanca is alive with contrast and momentum - modern boulevards humming with energy, traditional neighbourhoods alive with sound and scent. Stand beneath the vast Hassan II Mosque, waves crashing at its foundations, and feel the scale of the city meet the power of the ocean. Inland, journeys lead to Marrakech, where lantern-lit souks, tiled courtyards and the pulse of Jemaa el-Fnaa immerse you in colour, music and movement. Casablanca is a gateway not just to Morocco, but to its many moods.

Tangier
Tangier feels like a conversation between continents. Whitewashed streets twist through the medina, opening suddenly onto cafés with sweeping sea views and the distant outline of Europe across the water. Markets hum with life, voices echo off ancient walls, and the air carries both salt and spice. Sit with a mint tea overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, or wander the kasbah where stories seem to cling to every corner. Tangier is expressive, atmospheric and endlessly intriguing.