Plaza de España in Seville, Spain, showing its grand curved palace façade, canal with small boats and ornate blue-and-white ceramic balustrade under a partly cloudy sky.

Seville, Spain

Cruises to Seville (Cadiz), Spain

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Things to do in Seville

Andalusia hits big: bullrings, flamenco beats, Moorish arches and orange‑tree scents crowd the senses from the moment you step off the boat. You’ll hit dry land at the port of Cádiz and head into the heart of this legendary region where the Alcázar of Seville, the Seville Cathedral and the storied lanes of the Barrio de Santa Cruz set the scene. This isn’t textbook travel — it’s Andalusian intensity with just enough finesse to let you wander, wonder and say “I never knew how much I needed this.”

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  • Courtyard of the Real Alcázar in Seville featuring ornate Moorish arches, a long reflecting pool and rows of orange trees beneath bright blue sky.

    Follow steps through the Alcázar and its gardens where Christian and Moorish worlds collided and created something unforgettable.

  • View of La Giralda bell tower in Seville rising above colorful historic buildings and leafy orange trees under bright afternoon sunlight.

    Tower over the city from La Giralda — once a minaret, now your vantage for Seville’s skyline.

  • Quiet courtyard in Seville’s Barrio Santa Cruz lined with orange trees, potted plants and pastel buildings, with a small green café table to the right.

    Get lost (in the best way) around narrow streets of the Barrio de Santa Cruz.

  • Hillside village of Setenil de las Bodegas in southern Spain, with white houses built directly into rocky cliffs and rolling fields in the background under a bright blue sky.

    Make the short drive or coach ride into world’s oldest continually inhabited city: Cádiz.

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Shore excursions to explore in Seville

Pick your kind of adventure — grand architecture, wine country, seaside paddles — the region serves up variety with style.

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  • Cádiz Cathedral rising above a plaza with tall palm trees, showing its twin towers, large dome and ornate stone details under a bright sky.

    Cadiz Walking Tour

    Take in one of Europe’s oldest cities and feel the layers of history under your feet. Start at the neoclassical Town Hall from 1799, then drift into the golden‑domed Cádiz Cathedral, built at a time when Spain’s unmatched riches poured directly into the Church. You’ll wander narrow alleys, pop into plazas where locals meet and peer down from a watchtower. Shoes that can handle cobblestones are your best friend.

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  • Front view of Jerez Cathedral in Spain, featuring ornate Baroque and Gothic architectural details, large arched entrances and circular windows beneath a bright blue sky.

    Jerez de la Frontera & Sherry Bodega

    Head inland where vineyards roll and sherry rules. Your coach takes you past Cádiz Cathedral Square, through Jerez’s historic centre to the bodega where barrels age patiently and your tasting begins. Learn how the region turned sun and soil into something rich and liquid and raise a glass to a moment you’ll always remember. Open edges, wine lanes and vineyard light — pure Andalucía.

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  • Small plaza with tall palm trees, a stone bust on a pedestal and whitewashed historic buildings with balconies under a clear blue sky.

    A Taste of Andalusia – Adventure in Tapas

    This half‑day tour flips the script: you’re not just tasting tapas, you’re making them. You’ll arrive at a 19th‑century estate in Jerez, meet your host and roll up your sleeves for a cooking demo (pay attention, because you’re the one who gets to eat the results). Enjoy the fruits of your labour, along with shrimp, regional wine and probably a heaping helping of laughter.

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  • View of the Real Alcázar gardens in Seville with trimmed hedges, flowering trees, tall palm trees and a long ornate gallery wall decorated with arches and intricate stonework under a clear blue sky.

    Best of Seville

    Leave the coast behind for a full‑on dive to Seville’s best-known icons. Begin with the enormous 15th‑century cathedral. Step through the Christian‑Moorish Alcázar with its gardens and ornate rooms, then sit down to lunch and finish your day at Plaza de España — one of Spain’s grandest urban statements. This is the kind of excursion some people build their entire vacations around.

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  • Wide view of Plaza de España in Seville showing the grand curved palace, arched colonnades and a decorative ceramic bridge reflecting in the green canal water under a clear blue sky.

    Seville River Cruise & Time on Your Own

    Mix it up with land, water and freedom. Start with a coach ride through olive groves into Seville, then board a boat and glide along the Guadalquivir River. After docking you’re free to roam streets, cafés and boutique shops before one last photo stop at Plaza de España and your return to the ship.

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  • Coastal landscape with purple thistle flowers in the foreground, sandy dunes and green shrubs leading to the blue ocean under a bright sky.

    Kayak Tour Sancti Petrí

    Swap plazas for paddles and head to the protected coasts of the Cádiz Bay natural park. You’ll set off in two‑person kayaks through marshes, past old fortifications and out to islands like Sancti Petrí (stopping to swim or snorkel if the mood strikes). Waves, wind and open water — this one’s for people who literally want to immerse themselves.

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When your ship docks in Cadiz, you’re at the edge of Andalusia’s legendary culture and history. The port is a short ride into the old town’s waterfront cafés or onto a coach bound for Seville. On European or Mediterranean cruise itineraries, this stop gives you big‑city grandeur and small‑town charm in one sweep.

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Discover Seville on your next cruise

Here’s the thing: Seville and Cádiz don’t tiptoe into your travel memories — they crash in, demand attention and leave you with applause ringing in your brain. The Alcázar reeks of royal complexity, the cathedral exerts gothic might and Cádiz delivers sea air, street life and 3,000 years of uninterrupted history. With Princess Cruises you arrive with logistics sorted the path laid out for you to explore.

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View of a tall tower at Plaza de España in Seville seen through brick arches and marble columns, with a decorative bridge and reflecting water below under a clear blue sky.

Take in the view from the arcades of Plaza de España where sunlight, arches and tiled bridges frame Seville’s iconic tower.

Mudéjar Pavilion in Seville with ornate arches, patterned brickwork and tiled roofs, framed by palm trees and garden greenery under a bright blue sky.

Admire the vibrant Mudejar details of Seville’s Plaza de América, framed by palms and patterned tilework.

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A couple stands together on the wooden deck of a Princess® cruise ship, gazing out at the open sea beneath a bright blue sky dotted with clouds.

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