Cruise guests are usually disappointed when they are informed of changes to their itinerary. But in this case, many are celebrating the news.
Silver Spirit, a member of the Silversea Cruises fleet, will sail a week-long voyage from Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal, departing on November 18, 2025.
While the majority of sailings will remain unaffected, Silversea has chosen to reschedule a port call to Almeria in southeastern Spain scheduled for November 21, 2025.
Instead, up to 608 guests aboard the luxury ship will spend the day in Malaga, a city in Spain’s Andalusia region.
In a letter to affected passengers, the small-ship cruise line said: “We are regularly reviewing our planned itineraries to ensure we provide our guests with the most enriching destination experience.” did.
“In view of this, we have added a visit to the Andalusian port city of Malaga, Spain, on November 21, 2025, instead of a port call in Almeria, in order to improve the experience of our guests during the voyage. “We have chosen to do so,” the letter continued.
While cruise passengers are often upset about changes to their booked itinerary (which they probably chose for a reason), the truth is that most are happy with the opportunity to visit the capital, the Costa del Sol. Ta.
“I received an email from TA regarding an itinerary change for our cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon. We will be heading to Malaga without stopping in Almeria. This is the one port on the cruise we canceled and that we missed. So I’m very happy,” wrote one guest who had booked on this voyage.
The rest of the itinerary – includes a visit to Valencia, Spain. Katahena, Spain. Gibraltar in the UK and Cadiz in Spain remain unaffected.
The charm of Malaga
Malaga is very well known as one of Spain’s major cities, famous for everything from its beaches and gastronomy to its history, culture and monuments.
One of the oldest cities in the world, the Spanish city (which dates back to the 8th century) was ruled by different civilizations, each with its own imprint, including the Greeks, Romans, Moors, and Christians. I’m here.
On October 25, 1881, Málaga became Picasso’s birthplace. Today, the city pays homage to the famous artist through a museum and several touring experiences.
Silversea provided lots of suggestions for how guests could spend their day in port. “Stroll through this old town, once a major trading port, and spot Phoenician, Moorish and Spanish influences in its many monuments and cultural attractions such as the Picasso Museum.”, and Life in Andalusia The scent of style. ”
“Breath-taking beaches, the artistic Soho district and the nearby 11th-century Alcazaba fortress, a relic of Moorish rule, beckon your discovery,” the luxury cruise line continued.
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This Malaga port call is particularly special as it will be the only, if not the only, opportunity for Silver Spirit passengers to visit this culturally rich port in 2025.
Prior to sailing on November 18, the 39,519 gross tonnage ship will primarily sail around Greece, Italy and France.
Immediately after the cruise disembarks in Lisbon, the ship will depart on a transatlantic voyage to Bridgetown, Barbados, where it will remain until its return to Portugal in March 2026.
