Cruise To Spain...
P&O's the Pride of Bilbao
Experience the 5-Star Luxury of Britain's largest cruise ferry; P&O's the Pride of Bilbao, with our special selection of holidays incorporating...
• A relaxing mini-cruise
• A scenic coast-to-coast journey across Spain
• A stay in the popular Mediterranean resort areas of the Costa Brava, Costa Maresme or Costa Dorada
After which your Siesta Club-Class coach takes you swiftly back to the UK
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Portsmouth by Siesta Club-Class coach from your chosen pick-up point with reserved 'Super Recliner' executive seating, arriving in time for the 8:30pm sailing on board P&O's the Pride of Bilbao.
2-Berth standard cabin with shower & WC included (see 'Onboard Accommodation')
Day 2
Day and evening at leisure onboard as you cross the Bay of Biscay. Enjoy this superb ship's facilities including shops, restaurants, entertainment, money exchange and much more!
Day 3
Arrive in Bilbao at 08:00am and re-join your Siesta Club-Class Coach for the interesting journey from 'Green Spain' to the Mediterranean, arriving at your chosen resort late afternoon for a stay of 6 to 14 nights - You Choose !
Day 4 onwards
You will have joined our proven Coach-Hotel Tours and will be at leisure in your resort to relax and explore. Optional excursion may be booked with your Siesta Resort Representative.
At the end of your stay (Midday - Thursday or Sunday) you will be collected and join our Siesta Club-Class coach for homeward travel through France back to the UK with reserved Super Recliner executive seating.
After en-route service/comfort stops you arrive in the UK next morning and drop-off at your original pick-up point
Onboard Accommodation
Your holiday cost includes 2 nights on board in a standard 2-berth cabin (1 upper & 1 lower bunk) with ensuite shower & WC on 'cabin only' basis (half board package available)
Towels and bed linen are also included.
• Cabin Upgrades :
Sea View Cabin or 2-Lower Berths (shown in photo) available at a supplement of ONLY £13 per cabin per crossing
• Half Board :
Pre-book Half Board for the Four Seasons Carvery (Dinner and Breakfast) at a cost of £19 per adult per night
NB. Overnight/Day Bag : As your main luggage will not be unloaded at Portsmouth, we suggest that you take a small bag/holdall (as space inside the cabin is limited) with your onboard requirements for 2 nights and 1 day, i.e. spare clothes, wash bag, medication etc.
Onboard Facilities & Entertainment
What's your favourite food ? *
Chances are that you'll find it onboard the Pride of Bilbao...
With a choice of bars and restaurants there really is something for everyone - whether you choose the Four Seasons Carvery with it's buffet-style dining (half board package available, see 'Accommodation' section), the less informal International Food Court or if you prefer to dine in style why not try Mayfair's famous Langan's Brasserie with the highest quality food and wines brought to your table. Onboard coffee shops also service a range of light snacks and pastries and a wide range of hot and cold drinks.
When you've eaten why not relax in one of the great onboard bars ? The Pride of Bilbao offers fabulous entertainment with something for everyone!
The Show Bar offers marvellous West End style shows with first-class singers and dancers, popular TV game shows are recreated before your very eyes, a resident duo invite you to take the floor or just sit back and unwind with daytime events and competitions - everything from quizzes to bingo! If you're yearning for more, a late-night DJ keeps the dance floor packed until the early hours. If you enjoy a more laid back and relaxing time the POSH Bar offers the delights of a resident piano/vocalist.
P&O Ferries offers onboard cinemas showing the latest box-office smashes. If you're feeling lucky then why not take a trip to the casino and slot machines ? Kids will be entertained with the onboard Kids Club. Everything from face-painting to arts & crafts, to mini-discos are on offer in the Junior Crew Club. Keep an eye out for Club mascot, the infamous Pirate Pete! If your kids are really looking for some excitement, theres a video arcade onboard with some of the most popular action-filled games around today.
Best of British....
All bars, shops and restaurants on the Pride of Bilbao are priced in £ Pounds Sterling (Euros are of course accepted)
Resort Accommodation
You choose your Mediterranean hotel for a stay, of 6, 7, 9, 10, 13 or 14 nights.
Our range of 3-Star and 4-Star Hotels offers you the choice of Half Board, Full Board or All Inclusive basis - something for all budgets and tastes.
For details on each hotel please below :
Salou & Cambrils (Costa Dorada)
* * * * Hotel Golden Port Salou
* * * * Hotel Regina Gran
* * * Hotel Belvedere
* * * Hotel Calypso
* * * Hotel Maritim
* * * Hotel Oasis Park
* * * Hotel Villa Marina Club
Costa Dorada Super Deals :
* * * Super Deals 3-Star Hotel
Our great value Super Deals are for a minimum 3 star Hotel in either Salou, Cambrils or La Pineda (our choice). Your Hotel name and exact resort will be allocated on arrival.
Malgrat & Santa Susanna (Costa Maresme)
* * * * Aqua Hotel Onabrava
* * * * Aqua Hotel Montagut
* * * Aqua Hotel Aquamarina
* * * Aqua Hotel Bella Playa
* * * Hotel Sorra Daurada
* * * Hotel Riviera
* * * Hotel Sorra D'or Beach Club
Lloret & Fanals (Costa Brava)
* * * * Hotel Royal Beach
* * * * Hotel Surf Mar
* * * Hotel Placa Paris
* * * Hotel Gran Garbi
Costa Brava/Maresme Super Deals :
* * * Super Deals 3-Star Hotel
Our great value Super Deals are for a minimum 3 star Hotel in either Calella, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna, Malgrat, Blanes or Lloret/Fanals (our choice). Your Hotel name and exact resort will be allocated on arrival.
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Full Hostess Service is available on your homeward journey (only) for the sale of hot & cold drinks, snacks and light meals. Your outward journey does not involve overnight coach travel and is therefore classed as a 'Tour' without hostess service, although a hot/cold drinks service will be available from your 2 drivers.
Your FREE audio headset will be issued upon departing for your outward journey and you will keep this for the remainder of your holiday and your homeward journey (Headsets are not issued to infants travelling on parent's lap)
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* Food and drink are not included on board the Pride of Bilbao.
Pre-bookable Half Board package available at extra cost - see 'Onboard Accommodation' for details
