Our team has planned this cruise to coincide with the bird migration across the Strait of Gibraltar, an incredible natural phenomenon that sees large numbers of birds, including storks, buzzards, kites and eagles, making the journey south. Other fascinating wildlife you may encounter on your cruise includes Gibraltar’s resident Barbary apes, and marine life seen from the comfort of Bolette. Visits to Spain and Portugal present chances to delve into maritime history; and you can also immerse yourself in local traditions, from tasting authentic treats of the region in their place of origin, such as pastéis de nata in Lisbon and port wine in Oporto, to learning flamenco with a local bailaora (flamenco dancer) in Cádiz.