- Overview
- Itinerary
- Cruise Prices
- WhatsApp, Hotel, Excursions, Etc
- FAQ
Set sail for seven glorious days along the Iberian Peninsula from Lisbon to Barcelona with port stops every day including Gibraltar. Plus save 15% or more off published rates on standard balcony and oceanview categories when you book NOW. This deal won't last!
WOW!!! $4037 NCL Balcony vs $3518 DNR Balcony Save $500 if you book before May 2026!
More At Sea offers so much more. Get drinks, premium dining, wifi or shore excursion credit included with your reservation. Inside cabins include pick two while oceanview and above get all four! Joining us is so easy. To get started, please fill out the DNR Travel Information Form below
It's seven days of fun in the sun at incredible prices. Explore the Iberian Peninsula, dine on local cuisine and make friends to last a lifetime.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : October 18, 2026
Lisbon Embarkation
Set sail on the Dawn. Sail away party to meet the group and show your DNR Pride.
Day 2
Date : October 19, 2026
At Sea
Group events during the day. Group dinner that night.
Day 3
Date : October 20, 2026
Cadiz Seville
A day of fun in beautiful Cadiz Seville. Explore the port on your own or join one of our exclusive group excursions.
Day 4
Date : October 21, 2026
Motril Spain
A day of fun in beautiful Motril Spain. Explore the port on your own or join one of our exclusive group excursions.
Day 5
Date : October 22, 2026
Gibraltar
Spend the morning in Gibraltar. Explore the town on your own or join one of our exclusive group excursions.
Day 6
Date : October 23, 2026
Ibiza
Noon arrival for long day in Ibiza. Explore the island, hit the beach and even have dinner in town.
Day 7
Date : October 24, 2026
Majorca
A day of fun in beautiful Majorca. Explore the port on your own or join one of our group excursions. Group dinner on final night of the sailing.
Day 8
Date : October 25, 2026
Barcelona Disembarkation
Depart the ship and head home, or hang out for an extra day or two in Barcelona.
Cruise prices include: cabin stay, meals in most restaurants, numerous shipboard activities and shows. Most DNR events and activities on the ship plus exclusive DNR Cruise packet are included at no additional cost. Here are some sample prices (subject to availability and change without notice):
$2397 Inside Cabin (taxes included for two passengers)
$2750 Ocean View Cabin (taxes included for two passengers)
$3518 Balcony Cabin (taxes included for two passengers
DNR Group Promotion: Special promotional package includes up to all four of your choice of Open Bar, premium dining, NCL shore excursion credit or onboard WIFI credit. Inside cabins pick two plus $100 OBC.
WhatsApp Chat
Add the WhatsApp app to your smartphone and join the No Spain No Gain group to coordinate your plans and get updates on the cruise.
Host Hotels for Lisbon and Barcelona
We will have a host hotel in Lisbon for pre-sail stays and a post cruise option in Barcelona for those who want to extend their stay in Europe.
Lisbon Recommendations. Hotel Marques de Tombal. DNR stayed here in 2025 and it was great. Inexpensive, good location and delicious breakfast. Did not have US power outlets so you will need an international adapter (recommended on this trip no matter where you stay in Portugal or Spain). Not far away is the Roxy Lisbon City, a Marriott property, for those who wants points and a more US feel to their hotel. Both are a walkable distance downhill along the av de Liberdade to the main hub of sights and attractions. Cruise terminal is a 30 min bus ride or taxi, UBER or Lyft.
Barcelona Recommendation: DNR strongly recommend the sexy and fun (and VERY gay) Axel Hotel. Great location with terrific food nearby and a fantastic rooftop bar popular with tourists and locals alike.
Cruise March
No Spain No Gain cruise merch is available now in the DNR shop
Shore Excursions
We will have recommended NCL excursions you can book at NCL.com which will be combinable with the Free At Sea Shore Excursion Credit. It is $50 per CABIN not per person and discount will be reflected on the first passenger in the cabin. There will be plenty of space available on all excursions and our group will be easy to spot on these adventures.
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026- Seville, Spain
Go Local- Tapas Lesson at Bodega Casa del Marqués
Cadiz Culinary Treasures
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026- Motril, Spain
Gourmet Tour- Flavors of Almuñecar & Flamengo
Andalusian Village Life & Traditional Tapas
Thursday, Oct. 22, 202- Gibraltar, UK
Across The Rock
A City Under Siege- No Cable Car
Friday Oct. 23, 2026- Ibiza, Spain
Gourmet Tour- Sant Joep Village, Views & Lunch
Kayak Adventure
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026- Palma (Majorca), Spain
Local Wines & Panorama
Breeza Beach Club
Palma, Tapas & Flamenco Show
Price Exclusions
Base fare prices for cruise cabins don’t include additional charges for taxes, port charges and onboard gratuities. Gratuities will also be added with selection of Open Bar and/or Premium Dining options as part of the DNR Group Promotion.
Some shows and premium dining experiences are not included in your base fare. NCL and other DNR excursions are not included in your base fare.
No additional cost to be part of the DNR group as long as reservation is booked through DNR Travel. For non-DNR and outside reservations including Casinos @ Sea or use of other travel agents, an additional fee of $199 will apply to join in DNR group actives. Studio cabins and inside cabins booked outside the group promotion (with all four promo items) include an additional $99/person booking fee.
Reservations made through NCL.com can be moved into our DNR group at no fee within 14 days of reservation date.
Getting started is easy1 Fill out the DNR Travel Information Form to tell us a bit about yourself and what kind of cabin you are looking for. You will be contacted in the order your form is received. Usually within 48 hours.
NCL cruises have a Pick Four Promotion which includes their drink package (soda, beer and wine by the glass and cocktails) dining (most dining venues are included and your reservation includes 2 premium experiences as well), shore excursion credit ($50/port toward any NCL excursion) and Wifi Credit (150 minutes of free wifi, can be upgraded to unlimited packages for an additional fee). You will also be responsible for daily onboard gratuities which can be paid during the cruise or prepaid during online check in before sailing. Plus DNR group activities are included as well as cruise swag to help make your trip more fun.
YES!! Our group experience is great for solo travelers. Plenty of friends to make and people to hang out with. Plus the ship includes studio cabins priced for solo travelers and a solo lounge to hang out with other solo travelers. You can also book any standard category as a solo traveler (double occupancy rates do apply).
Most DNR cruises are approximately 150-200 passengers on a ship that holds 4000 passengers. We like to keep the groups at this size as it makes it easier to meet and connect with the full group over the week.
Of course! Most of our group is LGBTQ but we do have straight people who join our group and many of our group like to book extended friends and family. As a smaller group onboard, it is the best of both worlds: a great LGBTQ group to hang out with and an overall cruise experience for the rest of your friends and family to enjoy as well.
Standard NCL deposit is $250/passenger although NCL frequently offers a lower deposit of $250. You can also use a Cruise Next or Cruise First deposit. Deposit can be charged to any credit card. Our team will connect with you by phone to get your card info, any your questions and set up regular monthly payments, if you like.
Deposits and payments made by credit card are fully refundable up to 120 days before sailing. Cruise Next and Cruise First deposits are returned to account if canceled up to 120 days before sailing. Within 120 days of sailing NCL cancelation penalties will apply. Always consider travel insurance for unexpected occurrences.
You don't need travel insurance for the cruise until final payments 120 days before sailing. At final payment time you can concern NCL Booksafe Insurance as an add-on with your reservation. You can also consider outside insurance through a company like Allianz which can cover other parts of your trip including airfare, hotel etc. We do recommend at least getting the Essentials coverage through NCL during online check-in ($35/passenger) as it covers you for unexpected medical onboard and if your bags don't make it to the ship, the two most likely unexpected events of concern.