Your voyage begins with a relaxing Easter Sunday spent enjoying life on board Discovery. Your first call is La Coruña in the Spanish province of Galacia from where the Spanish Armada once set sail. Explore this historic port town, stroll the  seafront, or opt to visit the famous pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela. On now to Portugal and Leixoes from where you may visit Oporto on the banks of the Duoro River. Famous for its Port wine, Oporto is the seat of centuries of Portuguese culture. Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, stands on the River Tegus, down which the great explorers once sailed. It presents some wonderful sights such as the Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Statue of Christ the King.  Marvel at the city’s magnificent buildings or take a tram ride through the old Alfama district. Step ashore at the Asturian city of Avilés to explore the colourful streets of the old town and browse the colourful shops. An optional excursion will take you to Oviedo, capital of Asturias, with its elegant cathedral and ‘sidrerias’ bars serving the unique Asturian cider.  A final day is spent at sea as you sail back to the Bristol Channel.


Note: Shops may be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Easter Cruise to Spain and Portugal video from CMV TV: www.cruiseandmaritime.tv




Cruise & Maritime Voyages create a very relaxing atmosphere which is ideal for enjoying our extensive programme of Guest Speakers, entertainers and craft specialists. The Guest Speaker on this cruise will be John Eddleston specialising in Criminology and Serial Killers.

John is the author of over twenty books including 'Definitive works on the crimes of Jack the Ripper' and 'British executions in the twentieth century'. He has also written over 200 articles for newspapers and magazines and has made appearances on radio and television.  He has lectured extensively to schools, local history groups and writer's clubs. An experienced cruise lecturer he loves working on CMV ships and always likes to add something new for his audiences. 

We are also delighted to welcome back comedienne Pauline Daniels who will be performing 'Shirley Valentine' on board. Pauline is best known as one of the country's top comediennes and has been for over thirty years, she is also one of the most prolific actresses and has gained respect all over the country and is Merseyside's favourite 'theatrical daughter'.

Joe Riley describes her as “the best ever Shirley Valentine”, Peter Grant marvels at her effortless communication with her audiences, and Spencer Leigh has applauded her strength as an actress, noting in one production that she transformed herself so well that he felt that another actress had come onto the stage. Click here to read a review of performance as Shirley Valentine.

Pauline is frequently involved in raising funds for worthy causes, on several occasions playing Shirley Valentine in aid of charities.  She has given her support to Age Concern and many local cancer-related charities such as the Lily Centre, Jospice, The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and The Linda McCartney Centre. Please Click here to read more information about Pauline.

We have Gwenda Price joining us and she has taught in adult education for 37 years, involved with all aspects of crafts, needlework, black-work, hardhanger, largetera, patchwork, bargello, various techniques in card making for all occasions,ribbon-work, beadwork. Also taught people with learning difficulties, most rewarding when they achieved a completed project.
 
Since retiring I have been fortunate sharing my interest while cruising, my aim is to theme the craft to the area we are visiting, e.g. Norway/Baltic:-Hardhanger, Italy:- assisi. Spain:- Largetera etc.

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