Madrid, September 13, 2018- After finishing its season in Northern Europe, the Zenith ship of Pullmantur Cruises - the only shipping company in the market that brings the Spanish lifestyle to the way of traveling on a cruise - will dock this Saturday (September 15) in the Port of Bilbao to begin its journey to Barcelona.
During its stop, a disembarkation operation ('From Northern to Southern Europe') and an embarkation operation ('From the Cantabrian Sea to the Mediterranean') will take place for passengers, who will join those already on board for whom Bilbao is another destination on their journey, which will conclude in Porto. As a result, the cruise terminal located in Getxo will accommodate a flow of approximately 2,000 passengers .
In the words of Pullmantur Cruises President & CEO Richard J. Vogel, “This Saturday, the Port of Bilbao will become a point of reference for our passengers, whether they are ending their holidays with us, starting them, or are in transit, giving them a magnificent opportunity to discover this city that holds so many possibilities.”
The Zenith ship will dock in the port of Bilbao coming from Rostock (Germany), from where it set sail on September 8 as part of "From North to South Europe", a route that allows you to discover some European capitals such as Copenhagen, London or Amsterdam.
After its stop in the capital of Biscay, the Zenith will head towards Barcelona ('From the Cantabrian Sea to the Mediterranean'), a unique seven-night journey that includes stops in Porto, Lisbon, Cadiz and Ceuta.
A new route from the Mediterranean
Once in Barcelona, the Zenith will launch 'Secret Corners of the Mediterranean' on September 22nd, one of the company's new initiatives for this year. This initiative encourages passengers to discover the best-kept secrets of Mahón, Ajaccio (Corsica), and Portovenere, Piombino, and Portofino, where they can experience the intensity of the Italian Dolce Vita.
Lasting 8 days and 7 nights, this route features pristine coves with turquoise waters and fine sandy beaches, ports with colorful seafronts, and hills covered with olive trees and vineyards.
'Secret Corners of the Mediterranean' is part of 'Pullmantur Cruises Exclusive Destinations. Dreams that become journeys', a sub-brand encompassing itineraries that invite you to experience your vacation—both on land and at sea—to the fullest. To achieve this, boutique ports—away from the usual itineraries—have been selected, and passengers are offered the opportunity to take excursions and participate in themed activities on board, depending on the destination.
