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Set sail on the magnificent four-masted yacht Sea Cloud for a magical voyage along the coast of southern Spain, through the Strait of Gibraltar, and onward to Morocco and the Canary Islands. Explore legendary places—Seville, Córdoba, and Granada—in the heart of Andalusia. Discover Casablanca and Marrakech’s Moorish and French influences and the natural beauty of Tenerife and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.
November 2 and 3 New York/Seville, Spain
Depart New York on an overnight flight to Seville. Gather tonight for a welcome dinner.
Hotel Melia Colon
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November 4 Seville/Huelva/Seville
This morning, explore Los Lugares Colombinos ("Columbus places"). In La Rábida, visit the monastery where Columbus waited before securing the patronage of the king and queen. At the nearby wharf, Muelle de las Carabelas, view models of Columbus’s three vessels—Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria—and old navigation charts. In Huelva, see the anchorage used by the conquistadores and a large monument to Columbus. This afternoon, explore Seville’s Cathedral, Alcazar, and Maria Luisa Park.
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November 5 Córdoba/Granada
Córdoba was long a flourishing center of achievement, where Christians, Jews, and Muslims lived in harmony. Visit the Mezquita Cathedral, with its 16th-century Christian chapel and choir. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter to the 14th-century Sinagoga, one of Spain’s few remaining medieval synagogues. After lunch, continue to Granada.
Hotel Alhambra Palace
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November 6 Granada
Today, explore the Alhambra, one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built. Visit the Nasrid Palace and the splendid Generalife Gardens. This afternoon, admire the Capilla Real, a mausoleum commissioned by Ferdinand and Isabel and built to commemorate their victory over the Moors.
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November 7 Motril
After a morning at leisure, drive to Motril and embark Sea Cloud in the late afternoon.
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November 8 Gibraltar
Gibraltar, rising at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula and politically wedged between two nations—Spain and England—was considered by ancient Greeks and Romans to be one of the two pillars of Hercules, marking the boundary of the known world. Visit the fine Gibraltar Museum and the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, accessible by cable car and home to 600 plant species.
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November 9 At Sea
Today, our crew climbs high overhead to unfurl the ship’s 30 sails for a full day of sailing en route to Casablanca.
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November 10 Casablanca, Morocco/Marrakech
Visit Casablanca’s mosque of Hassan II. Designed on a gigantic scale, the prayer hall and adjacent esplanade accommodate more than 100,000 worshippers. Drive to Marrakech and explore the city’s fabulous souks. Later, visit Djemaa el Fna, where snake charmers, acrobats, and magicians share space in the open-air market.
Sofitel Marrakech
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November 11 Marrakech/Agadir
This morning, visit the Palais de la Bahia, and then the Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Arts. Following a private lunch at the museum, travel south toward the coast, stopping at a Berber village en route. Reboard the Sea Cloud in Agadir, and sail to the Canary Islands.
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November 12 At sea
During another full day under sail, visit the bridge and galley, and learn about the ship’s history. Those who wish can board tenders for a special photo opportunity of the Sea Cloud under sail.
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November 13 Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Arrive in the main port of Arrecife on Lanzarote. The island’s enduring beauty is the legacy of César Manrique, the artist who dedicated himself to preserving his native island. Visit his former house in El Taro de Tahiche, now an art gallery and cultural center. Continue to the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with more than 100 volcanic cones.
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November 14 Tenerife
Today, arrive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and drive to the Parque Nacional de Teide, Spain’s fifth largest national park, with strikingly unique basalt, pumice, and obsidian rock formations. Later, drive to the wine region of Orotava to sample some of the island’s fine wines. Tonight, celebrate with a festive farewell dinner on board.
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November 15 Las Palmas/New York
Disembark early this morning and fly from Las Palmas to Madrid, and connect to your flight to New York.
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Built in 1931 for Marjorie Merriweather Post, the legendary Sea Cloud is a ship without comparison. Although she is equipped with auxiliary diesel engines, sails are the essence of the cruise, and they are used as much as possible. The 64-passenger Sea Cloud is decorated with original oil paintings, antique furniture, fireplaces, and rich wood paneling. Her decks are polished teak. Original staterooms (Superior, Deluxe, and Owner’s Suite) are beautifully appointed in their own style, some with fireplaces, and each has a private marble bath with either a tub or shower. New staterooms (Types A, B, and C) each have a private bathroom with shower.
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