Lisbon continues to be one of Europe’s most attractive cruise departure ports. In 2026, cruisers can choose between short Iberian loops, Canary Islands itineraries, extended trips through the Mediterranean, and long voyages toward Northern Europe and Africa. We’ve chosen our 14 favorite cruises leaving from Lisbon in 2026 for your viewing pleasure including a short description of what each itinerary offers. If you’ve never sailed from Lisbon before, 2026 might be the time to consider it.
1. Azamara Journey – Canary Islands Cruise
Cruise line – Azamara
Departure – March 15, 2026
Duration – 7 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Starting from – $1,859
This roundtrip voyage focuses on the Canary Islands and offers volcanic landscapes, mild spring weather, and laidback port of call visits. Azamara’s smaller ship allows for longer time ashore and access to ports that larger ships cannot reach.
2. Regent Cruises – Atlantic Islands and North Africa
Cruise line – Regent Cruises – Seven Seas Splendor
Departure – March 27, 2026
Duration – 14 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Barcelona
Starting from – $11,749
An extended itinerary combining the Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean stops, this cruise is ideal for travelers looking to explore diverse cultures without constantly packing and unpacking. Expect a mix of island scenery and historic coastal cities.
3. Oceania Cruises – Cruising in Iberia
Cruise line – Oceania Cruises – Nautica
Departure – April 11, 2026
Duration – 10 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Barcelona
Starting from – $3,399
This cruise focuses on Iberian and nearby Mediterranean ports including Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca. It combines refined onboard service with culturally rich destinations. Oceania Cruises is known for their focus on cuisine and smaller, more upscale ships.
4. Azamara Journey – Western Mediterranean Voyage
Cruise line – Azamara Cruises – Azamara Journey
Departure – March 6, 2026
Duration – 9 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Lisbon
Starting from – $1,259
Sailing on a return trip Lisbon via Gibraltar and several Spanish ports, this cruise is perfect for those with a passion for the Iberian peninsula who want to end up right in the place where they started – our favorite city of Lisbon.
5. Regent Cruises – Gran Canaria, Madeira, Spain
Cruise line – Regent Cruises – Seven Seas Voyager
Departure – March 23, 2026
Duration – 10 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Lisbon
Starting from – $9,949
This cruise gives you a little bit of everything while starting and ending in Lisbon. Not only will you visit the Algarve and Morocco, but you will also visit Funchal, Spain, and Gran Canaria. Three countries in 10 nights including two island chains? This is your cruise.
6. MSC Opera – Portugal and Spain Cruise
Cruise line – MSC Cruises
Departure – May 8, 2026
Duration – 10 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Lisbon
Starting from – $1,365
Designed with Portuguese travelers in mind, this roundtrip cruise explores Spain and Portugal with Portuguese language support onboard. It is one of the most affordable ways to cruise from Lisbon.
7. Silversea – Portugal, Spain, France, and Denmark
Cruise line – Silversea Cruises
Departure – May 27, 2026
Duration – 15 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Copenhagen
Starting from – $10,400
This cruise doesn’t come cheap, but can you think of four better country cuisines to try along the way? On this trip, Italy is the only cuisine (and country) you’re missing out on here. Enjoy stops in Porto, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Copenhagen, and more.
8. Oceania Cruises – Western Europe Journey
Cruise line – Oceania Cruises
Departure – June 24, 2026
Duration – 23 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Monte Carlo
Starting from – $7,399
This cruise stops in too many dream destinations to even count. Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, you name it. If you wanted to take your first time to Europe and hit all the highlights in one go, this would be the perfect cruise for you.
9. A Northern European Voyage
Cruise line – Crystal Cruises
Departure – June 27, 2026
Duration – 19 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Copenhagen
Starting from – $11,700
A long one-way voyage from Lisbon to Copenhagen via the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, and Norway, this itinerary includes cooler climates, historic cities, and beautiful stretches of coastlines.
10. Lisbon to Southampton – Stylish Culture and Cuisine
Cruise line – Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Departure – July 20, 2026
Duration – 14 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Southampton
Starting from – $32,598
This luxury cruise is for the foodies out there. Prepare to eat your heart out in Portugal, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and ending in Southampton. Only suites are available so you will be traveling in the utmost of comfort as you give your stomach a great place to rest at the end of every evening.
11. Mediterranean Solar Eclipse
Cruise line – Holland America (Oosterdam)
Departure – August 9, 2026
Duration – 13 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Piraeus (Athens)
Starting from – $3,589
What an incredible opportunity to watch a solar eclipse from a luxury cruise while sailing through the Mediterranean and stopping in Spain, Corsica, Italy, Montenegro, and finally Greece. This is guaranteed one of the most unforgettable cruises of your life and it starts right in Lisbon.
12. History on the Horizon – Lisbon to New York
Cruise line – Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Seven Seas Splendor
Departure – August 23, 2026
Duration – 14 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – New York City
Starting from – $25,198
Our first cruise on the list that crosses the Atlantic traveling from one historic city to another. Prepare for stops in the Azores and Canada before pulling into New York City. Ready to go back in time and gain one hour every night as you travel west across the Atlantic? Now, you can on this historical cruise!
13. The Ultimate Mediterranean Cruise
Cruise line – Silversea Cruises – Silver Spirit
Departure – September 18, 2026
Duration – 50 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Piraeus (Athens)
Starting from – $38,600
This is the absolute European cruise itinerary beginning in Lisbon and traveling up and around the Mediterranean until your final stop after almost two months in Athens. Spain, France, Monaco, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, and Turkey – it’s all here!
14. Western Africa Highlights Cruise
Cruise line – Silversea Cruises – Silver Muse
Departure – October 21, 2026
Duration – 20 nights
Starts in – Lisbon
Ends in – Cape Town
Starting from – $15,100
After a quick stop in Funchal, the rest of your itinerary will be in Africa with scheduled stops in Senegal, Ghana, and Namibia before finishing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities – Cape Town. If you’re looking for a truly different cruise experience, this is it!
Conclusion
With hundreds of cruises scheduled to depart from Lisbon in 2026, travelers have more choice than ever. From budget friendly trips around the Iberian peninsula to luxury voyages that travel all the way to Northern Europe and Africa, Lisbon continues to serve as a flexible and appealing cruise hub. With so much available, we know it’s hard to choose but imagine finally getting to all those European destinations you’ve been dreaming about from the comfort of a cruise ship. 2026 just might be the year.
