Spanish Shores & Beyond

Your luxury cruise begins in Palma de Mallorca, the historic capital of Mallorca and the Spanish Balearic Islands. Here, you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht for the start of a memorable voyage discovering the Mediterranean coast. Please book your flight to arrive into Palma Mallorca prior to 04:00 PM.

Ibizas party scene is legendary, attracting thousands of revellers each year from around the world. This gorgeous Balearic Island, just off the coast of Spain, has become synonymous with electronic dance music, jetsetters lifestyle, and late-night revelry. Despite its hedonistic reputation however, Ibiza also promotes responsible tourism, with initiatives to ensure that the islands natural beauty, including beautiful sandy coves backed by pine-clad hills, is preserved for future generations.

Mahón is a historic port city located on the island of Menorca, the lesser known of the Spanish Balearic Islands. This compelling city is renowned for its picturesque Old Town, which charms with narrow cobblestone streets, centuries-old buildings, and bustling   cafés and restaurants lining the waterfront. Mahón is home to several notable landmarks, including the Church of Santa Maria, a beautiful Gothic-style church and one of the world’s largest natural harbours, an important trading port since ancient times.

Relish the nautical adventure of a lifetime with some relaxing time at sea. Enjoy the lavish comforts of your stylish yacht — slide into the infinity-style pool where the shimmering water seems to blur with the horizon, ascend to the Sky Deck to drink in panoramic views, or simply relax in the Observation Lounge. 

Welcome to Sardinia and Porto Cervo, one of Italy’s most renowned beach resort towns and a favoured holiday playground for yachting enthusiasts, celebrities and the wealthy. Porto Cervo’s impressive marina is brimming with gleaming mega yachts and is famous for hosting prestigious sailing competitions, such as the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Despite its reputation for luxury, Porto Cervo has not however lost its unmistakable Sardinian charm; its delightful architectural style comes defined by colourful villas, narrow winding streets, and lovely piazzas.

According to local legend, Calvi is where the intrepid 15th century explorer, Christopher Columbus, was born. While historians may debate this, the natural beauty and rich culture of Calvi – on the beautiful French island of Corsica – is undisputed. Calvis beach presents a crescent-shaped bay of powdery white sand fringed by maritime pines, while the town has evolved as Corsica’s culture ‘capital’, hosting several music festivals over the idyllic summer months.

Officially known as the Principality of Monaco, the sovereign city-state of Monaco, is renowned worldwide for its opulence and glamour, boasting high-end casinos, a yacht-lined harbour, the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix motor racing event, and the exclusive Monte Carlo district. This gem of the Côte dAzur is also home to several museums and numerous cultural events hosted throughout the year, celebrating anything from music and dance to the theatre and visual arts.

Set on the French Riviera in the South of France, glamorous Saint-Tropez has long been a favourite destination for the rich and famous, attracting celebrities and jetsetters from around the world. The ultimate French Riviera experience, this legendary town is renowned for its beautiful beaches, including the popular Pampelonne Beach, as well as charming cobblestone streets lined with colourful buildings that house designer boutiques and decadent restaurants. Saint-Tropez also harbours a rich cultural history, home to landmarks such as the 17th-century Citadel, which reveals stunning views of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.

You’ll stop today in picturesque Port Vendres, a fishing port town located along the Mediterranean coast in the South of France. Port Vendres charms with its colourful harbour filled with fishing boats and yachts, as well as lovely sandy beaches and stunning views of the surrounding cliffs. This quintessential Mediterranean fishing town is awash with charming restaurants serving the freshest seafood caught daily by local fishermen. Explore the historic buildings and quaint narrow streets lined with shops selling artisanal products and traditional souvenirs.

Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. Here, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home or to continue your holiday. Please book your flight to depart out of Barcelona after 11:00 AM. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.