Aboard Seabourn Sojourn with Seabourn
Cruise Overview
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century.
It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history.
Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio.
Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides.
The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary.
This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon.
Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine.
Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times.
The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area.
Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil.
In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries.
In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences.
Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots.
Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges.
Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port.
Tagged on to the end of Iberia, the intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock.
Although small, Gibraltar has always been seen as having great strategic importance on account of its advantageous position where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, just 12 miles from the coast of Africa.
Ever popular with British holidaymakers, Gibraltar is very much a home from home, boasting excellent duty-free shopping in many familiar British high street shops.
Please note: Gibraltar’s small size and narrow winding roads mean that excursions are operated by 22-seater mini-buses, accompanied by a driver/guide.
Local health and safety regulations prohibit the carriage of walking aids and collapsible wheelchairs on these vehicles.
If you do wish to bring a mobility aid, we can arrange the Rock Tour by taxi, which has extra space.
If this suits your requirements, please advise the Tours and Travel office when you join the ship, as numbers are limited.
It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history.
Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio.
Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides.
The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary.
This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon.
Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine.
Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times.
The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area.
Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil.
In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries.
In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences.
Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots.
Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges.
Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port.
Tagged on to the end of Iberia, the intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock.
Although small, Gibraltar has always been seen as having great strategic importance on account of its advantageous position where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, just 12 miles from the coast of Africa.
Ever popular with British holidaymakers, Gibraltar is very much a home from home, boasting excellent duty-free shopping in many familiar British high street shops.
Please note: Gibraltar’s small size and narrow winding roads mean that excursions are operated by 22-seater mini-buses, accompanied by a driver/guide.
Local health and safety regulations prohibit the carriage of walking aids and collapsible wheelchairs on these vehicles.
If you do wish to bring a mobility aid, we can arrange the Rock Tour by taxi, which has extra space.
If this suits your requirements, please advise the Tours and Travel office when you join the ship, as numbers are limited.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Seabourn Sojourn
Launch Year: 2010 Length: 198 Width: 25.6 Currency: USD Capacity: 450 Crew Count: 330 Deck Count: 10 Cabin Count: 229
Seabourn Sojourn enchants her guests with an array of public areas scaled to encourage a relaxed sociability. One of the most unusual features of Seabourn Sojourn and her sisters is Seabourn Square, an ingenious "living room" that replaces the traditional cruise ship lobby with a welcoming lounge filled with easy chairs, sofas and cocktail tables; making it more inviting and relaxing on a small ship cruise. An enclave in its centre houses knowledgeable concierges discreetly seated at individual desks.
Seabourn Sojourn Facilities
Seabourn Sojourn Includes
Cabin Details
Your spacious suite welcomes you with complimentary Champagne and a fully stocked bar with your preferences. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully curated with delightful touches, all ocean-front suites feature expansive views, and most open onto private verandas for relaxing or entertaining.
