Discover Southampton’s maritime history at the SeaCity Museum or see impressive works in the city’s art gallery. Jane Austen used to walk Southampton’s city walls and you can too, stopping at the Tudor House Museum along the way. Go all nostalgic over vintage cars at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu or see King Arthur’s fabled Round Table at nearby Winchester, the ancient capital of England.

The sun will shine upon you as you enter the harbor of Vigo, the largest city in Spain's autonomous Galicia region. Start your adventure by ascending the Castro Fortress — you can take in views of the city and the lushly forested mountains around it from these granite-walled 17th-century fortifications. Then, learn up about the region at one of Vigo's excellent museums: Museo do Mar Galicia features exhibits on the local oceanography and ecosystems, while the Vigo Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a changing lineup of participatory workshops and installations by innovative artists working today. 

Art and architecture have revitalised Bilbao, where the striking titanium curves of the Guggenheim Museum, designed by pioneering architect Frank Gehry, attract visitors from all over the world. In Casco Viejo, Bilbao’s atmospheric old town, you can explore quirky shops and boisterous bars while nearby you can discover the stunning landscapes of the Basque country and its delicious Rioja wine.

Buzz with the nightlife and café culture of bustling La Coruna in Galicia, or enjoy its splendid beaches. Be wow’ed by the Roman lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules, the oldest working lighthouse in the world, or discover the Paseo Maritimo, a 13km bike and hiking path skirting the stunning coastline. Nearby, follow the steps of pilgrims in romantic Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain’s most celebrated cities.

Seek bolder thrills on your next vacation.

There’s a firm NO to FOMO onboard Independence of the Seas®. Hang ten on the FlowRider® surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z®. And score game-changing grub at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. From next-level thrills to lowkey chill, celebrate each day at sea exactly how you want.

Royal Caribbean offer solo staterooms on some of their ships so that solo passengers do not have to pay a single supplement fee!

Studio staterooms are smaller than standard rooms, but they're designed to have enough space for a single guest to live in during their cruise. We offer an inside studio stateroom, virtual balcony staterooms - as well as a super studio ocean view stateroom with balcony - and these rooms range in size from 101 square feet to 199 square feet.

They're the perfect option for someone who wants to cruise alone and are available on Brilliance of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Spectrum of the Seas.

Alternatively, you can book a standard cabin at a supplement. Please ask for more information.

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

• Return flights from Dublin, Cork or Shannon
• Checked bag
• Return airport transfers
• 7 night Spain & Portugal cruise onboard Independence Of The Seas, in an inside cabin 
• Gratuities

Please ask us about:

• Travel Insurance
• Upgrading to an ocean-view or balcony cabin

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 0818 300 205, email cruise@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.