Western Mediterranean Discovery

  • 13th May 2026
  • 19 Nights
  • Southampton
  • Aurora
P&O Cruises

Inside price from

£1,949*/per person

Balcony price from

£4,249*/per person

Outside price from

£2,899*/per person

Suite price from

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* based on twinshare stateroom

Your itinerary

  • Southampton
  • At Sea
  • La Coruna
  • Leixoes
  • At Sea
  • Tangier
  • At Sea
  • At Sea
  • Malta
  • Messina
  • Salerno
  • Rome (tours from Civitavecchia)
  • Ajaccio
  • At Sea
  • Alicante
  • At Sea
  • Lisbon
  • At Sea
  • At Sea
  • Southampton
Day 1

13th May '26

Southampton
The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions. More
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Day 2

14th May '26

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Day 3

15th May '26

La Coruna
The name of Coruna’s cruise dock – Transatlantic Quay – reflects its location on the northwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsular making it – you might be surprised to learn – the closest European port to New York. It is a charming mixture of old town and new town also with a couple of beaches along the two-mile stretch of coastline it overlooks. The colonnaded Maria Pita Square is at the heart of the old town, with many shops, bars and restaurants all around. There are various fascinating museums including the interactive House of Mankind plus an aquarium and planetarium. La Coruña is also the main Atlantic gateway to one of the most ruggedly scenic regions in Spain – Galicia. Among its attractions is one of the worlds great pilgrimage destinations: Santiago de Compostela, with its Romanesque cathedral. More
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Day 4

16th May '26

Leixoes
The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal’s major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos’ sports club. More
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Day 5

17th May '26

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Day 6

18th May '26

Tangier
Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that’s now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulatee More
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Day 7

19th May '26

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Day 8

20th May '26

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Day 9

21st May '26

Malta
An island with a rare distinction, Malta is the only place to have been awarded the George Cross for valour. Described by Sir Walter Scott as ‘the city built by gentlemen for gentlemen’, its capital, Valletta, is a beautifully preserved 16 th century walled city. Today, its imposing Grand Harbour bears witness to the Crusaders and Knights Templar who built here on their way to and from the holy land. For the best views of the city, take to the waterways in a ‘dghajjes’ or ‘barkloris’, a traditional Maltese boat. More
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Day 10

22nd May '26

Messina
The island of Sicily is separated from Italy by the Strait of Messina, and retains an air of independence from its motherland. Messina, has wide avenues, a stunning harbour and is located close to the classical ruins of Tindari and the ancient city of Taormina. A mountainous and rugged land, Sicily is dominated by Europe’s largest volcano, Mt. Etna. With four live craters around its summit, this is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. More
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Day 11

23rd May '26

Salerno
Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt, and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants since the 14th century. More
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Day 12

24th May '26

Rome (tours from Civitavecchia)
Legendary fountains, piazzas, ancient architecture and cathedrals await your discovery in Italy’s capital. At the Trevi Fountain capture the magic of Rome’s grandest fountain. Gaze up at the horizon and you’ll no doubt see St Peters Basilica. Visible from nearly everywhere in the city, it is built on the site where St Peter was martyred and buried. Witness the beautiful paintings of Michelangelo at the magnificent Sistine Chapel. And no visit to Rome would be complete without a visit to its imposing amphitheatre, the Colosseum. More
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Day 13

25th May '26

Ajaccio
Even on the beautiful island of Corsica, towns don’t come much prettier than Ajaccio, Napoleon’s birthplace, where the warmth of Italian Dolce Vita and the style and cuisine of France combine to create an atmosphere that’s quite unique. More
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Day 14

26th May '26

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Day 15

27th May '26

Alicante
Built around a natural harbour, the main city and cruise port on Spain’s Costa Blanca, Alicante, is also a top beach resort in its own right. It has a sophisticated Mediterranean feel with its restored old town adding to its charm and the attraction of its sandy beaches. Dubbed the ‘City of Light’ when founded by the Romans, Alicante is still a relaxing place to walk around. Down from the impressive Castillo de Santa Barbara fortress, which offers impressive views across the city, most activity centres in the streets around the Ayuntamiento, a plaza area buzzing with restaurants and tapas bars. There are also many cafes along the seafront. Works by artists including Dali, Miro and Picasso are on show at the Museo de Arte Siglo and there is also an archaeological museum. More
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Day 16

28th May '26

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Day 17

29th May '26

Lisbon
Some of the best views of the Portuguese capital come as your ship cruises along the Tagus River. You pass the Belem Tower and the impressive Monument to the Discoveries with its statue of Henry the Navigator before arriving at the Lisbon cruise terminal. Although small for a European capital, this city does sprawl a little so you would do best to concentrate on three districts – Baixa, Bairro Alto and Alfama, each with its own distinctive style, making Lisbon cruises a must see. Baixa has busy streets of inviting shops, cafes and restaurants while Alfama is the atmospheric old town with narrow cobblestone streets, medieval and Moorish-style buildings, wrought-iron balconies with trailing flowers and a mix of small shops and bars. Bairro Alto is another historic district with narrow streets and is a steep climb from Baixa so look out for the 100-year-old lift (Elevador do Carmo) near Rossio Square. With such a variety of destinations to explore, cruises to Lisbon bring to your holiday a balance of both modern and historical grounds. More
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Day 18

30th May '26

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Day 19

31st May '26

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Day 20

1st Jun '26

Southampton
The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions. More
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Your ship - The Aurora

Exclusively for adults – Mid-sized Aurora is a world-class ship, bringing you the joys of classic cruise travel. In April 2019, she enjoyed a refit and started an exciting new chapter as a ship that caters exclusively for adults. With a skydome over her inviting Crystal Pool you’ll enjoy stylish surrounds whatever the weather. At her heart a 35 foot sculpture dominates the atrium while The Crow’s Nest offers panoramic views.

Exclusively for adults – Mid-sized Aurora is a world-class ship, bringing you the joys of classic cruise travel. In April 2019, she enjoyed a refit and started an exciting new chapter as a ship that caters exclusively for adults. With a skydome over her inviting Crystal Pool you’ll enjoy stylish surrounds whatever the weather. At her heart a 35 foot sculpture dominates the atrium while The Crow’s Nest offers panoramic views.

Decibels
Golf Nets
Intergalactica
Library
Mayfair

Art Gallery
Emporium
Night Nursery
Reception

Carmens
Champions
Children’s Play Area
Crow’s Nest
Curzon Theatre
Masquerades
Monte Carlo Casino
Night Club
Photo Gallery

Crystal Pool Bar
Jumping Jacks
Oasis Spa
Terrace Pool
Vanderbilts
Whirlpool

Alexandria Restaurant
Anderson’s Bar
Atrium Bar
Bar
Bistro
Cafe Bordeaux
Lounge
Medina Restaurant
Pennant Bar
Pennant Grill
Piccadilly Court
Raffles Bar
Riviera Bar
Side Walk Cafe
Sports Bar
The Atrium
The Orangery
The Playhouse
Uganda Room

Gym
Sports Court

Description

Exclusively for adults – Mid-sized Aurora is a world-class ship, bringing you the joys of classic cruise travel. In April 2019, she enjoyed a refit and started an exciting new chapter as a ship that caters exclusively for adults. With a skydome over her inviting Crystal Pool you’ll enjoy stylish surrounds whatever the weather. At her heart a 35 foot sculpture dominates the atrium while The Crow’s Nest offers panoramic views.

Recreational

Decibels
Golf Nets
Intergalactica
Library
Mayfair

Other

Art Gallery
Emporium
Night Nursery
Reception

Entertainment

Carmens
Champions
Children’s Play Area
Crow’s Nest
Curzon Theatre
Masquerades
Monte Carlo Casino
Night Club
Photo Gallery

Relaxation

Crystal Pool Bar
Jumping Jacks
Oasis Spa
Terrace Pool
Vanderbilts
Whirlpool

Food and Drink

Alexandria Restaurant
Anderson’s Bar
Atrium Bar
Bar
Bistro
Cafe Bordeaux
Lounge
Medina Restaurant
Pennant Bar
Pennant Grill
Piccadilly Court
Raffles Bar
Riviera Bar
Side Walk Cafe
Sports Bar
The Atrium
The Orangery
The Playhouse
Uganda Room

Fitness

Gym
Sports Court

Staterooms

suite

Approximately 382 sq. ft. The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space ... of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights.

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balcony

Single Balcony

outside

Approximately 150 sq. ft. If a balcony is not top of your list, but you’re seeking great val ... ue and a sea view, then our Sea view cabins are ideal. Well designed and with all those little extras.

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inside

Approximately 150-225 sq. ft. These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way ... to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools.

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