Aboard Seabourn Ovation with Seabourn
Cruise Overview
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention.
The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches.
A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city.
Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too.
Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement.
Farther out, a ring of wide boulevards traces the fortifications built by the Moors to defend the larger city that emerged by the 12th century.
The zigzags mark the bastions that jutted out at regular intervals.
By the end of the 19th century, most of the walls had been demolished; the only place where you can still see the massive defenses is at Ses Voltes, along the seafront west of the cathedral.A torrent (streambed) used to run through the middle of the old city, dry for most of the year but often a raging flood in the rainy season.
In the 17th century it was diverted to the east, along the moat that ran outside the city walls.
Two of Palma's main arteries, La Rambla and the Passeig d'es Born, now follow the stream's natural course.
The traditional evening paseo (promenade) takes place on the Born.If you come to Palma by car, park in the garage beneath the Parc de la Mar (the ramp is just off the highway from the airport, as you reach the cathedral) and stroll along the park.
Beside it run the huge bastions guarding the Almudaina Palace; the cathedral, golden and massive, rises beyond.
Where you exit the garage, there's a ceramic mural by the late Catalan artist and Mallorca resident Joan Miró, facing the cathedral across the pool that runs the length of the park.If you begin early enough, a walk along the ramparts at Ses Voltes from the mirador beside the cathedral is spectacular.
The first rays of the sun turn the upper pinnacles of La Seu bright gold and then begin to work their way down the sandstone walls.
From the Parc de la Mar, follow Avinguda Antoni Maura past the steps to the palace.
Just below the Plaça de la Reina, where the Passeig d'es Born begins, turn left on Carrer de la Boteria into the Plaça de la Llotja (if the Llotja itself is open, don't miss a chance to visit—it's the Mediterranean's finest Gothic-style civic building).
From there stroll through the Plaça Drassana to the Museu d'Es Baluard, at the end of Carrer Sant Pere.
Retrace your steps to Avinguda Antoni Maura.
Walk up the Passeig d'es Born to Plaça Joan Carles I, then right on Avenida de La Unió.
The provincial capital of the Valencian Community serves as a gateway to the huge influx of tourists that flock to the Costa Blanca resorts every year.
Alicante is popular with holidaymakers who arrive for the warm, Mediterranean climate and seemingly endless golden beaches.
However, there is much more to this city than sand and sun.
With a picturesque waterfront, a hugely impressive castle, buzzing nightlife and a rich, complex history, Alicante is a fascinating destination all year round.
The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches.
A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city.
Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too.
Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement.
Farther out, a ring of wide boulevards traces the fortifications built by the Moors to defend the larger city that emerged by the 12th century.
The zigzags mark the bastions that jutted out at regular intervals.
By the end of the 19th century, most of the walls had been demolished; the only place where you can still see the massive defenses is at Ses Voltes, along the seafront west of the cathedral.A torrent (streambed) used to run through the middle of the old city, dry for most of the year but often a raging flood in the rainy season.
In the 17th century it was diverted to the east, along the moat that ran outside the city walls.
Two of Palma's main arteries, La Rambla and the Passeig d'es Born, now follow the stream's natural course.
The traditional evening paseo (promenade) takes place on the Born.If you come to Palma by car, park in the garage beneath the Parc de la Mar (the ramp is just off the highway from the airport, as you reach the cathedral) and stroll along the park.
Beside it run the huge bastions guarding the Almudaina Palace; the cathedral, golden and massive, rises beyond.
Where you exit the garage, there's a ceramic mural by the late Catalan artist and Mallorca resident Joan Miró, facing the cathedral across the pool that runs the length of the park.If you begin early enough, a walk along the ramparts at Ses Voltes from the mirador beside the cathedral is spectacular.
The first rays of the sun turn the upper pinnacles of La Seu bright gold and then begin to work their way down the sandstone walls.
From the Parc de la Mar, follow Avinguda Antoni Maura past the steps to the palace.
Just below the Plaça de la Reina, where the Passeig d'es Born begins, turn left on Carrer de la Boteria into the Plaça de la Llotja (if the Llotja itself is open, don't miss a chance to visit—it's the Mediterranean's finest Gothic-style civic building).
From there stroll through the Plaça Drassana to the Museu d'Es Baluard, at the end of Carrer Sant Pere.
Retrace your steps to Avinguda Antoni Maura.
Walk up the Passeig d'es Born to Plaça Joan Carles I, then right on Avenida de La Unió.
The provincial capital of the Valencian Community serves as a gateway to the huge influx of tourists that flock to the Costa Blanca resorts every year.
Alicante is popular with holidaymakers who arrive for the warm, Mediterranean climate and seemingly endless golden beaches.
However, there is much more to this city than sand and sun.
With a picturesque waterfront, a hugely impressive castle, buzzing nightlife and a rich, complex history, Alicante is a fascinating destination all year round.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Seabourn Ovation
Launch Year: 2018 Length: 210 Width: 28 Currency: USD Capacity: 604 Crew Count: 450 Deck Count: 12 Cabin Count: 300
Introducing Seabourn Ovation, the sister-ship to the already prestigious Seabourn Encore. Seabourn Ovation represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of our small ship cruises. Both ships will deliver a wealth of new concepts, a fresh vision and a host of illuminating ideas to delight the world's most discerning travellers.
Seabourn Ovation Facilities
Seabourn Ovation Includes
Cabin Details
Like all Seabourn ships, Ovation is an all-suite vessel, but every suite aboard this Seabourn vessel, has a private veranda. All accommodations are thoughtfully appointed, designed as homes with separate lounge room to unwind and entertain.
