CRUISE THE GUADALQUIVIR
Immortalised in operas and vividly depicted in 19th-century art and literature, Andalucía is the very essence of Spain: a sun-dappled, fiesta-loving land of guitar-wielding troubadours, reckless bullfighters, feisty operatic heroines and Roma singers wailing sad laments. This vibrant and lively region is the perfect backdrop for our brand-new Theatrical Adventure.
Our cruise starts in the enchanting city of Seville and journeys through the heart of Spain, returning to Seville where we will spend an extra night moored within easy walking distance of the city centre.
And of course, we will be taking our outstanding opera singers and guest lecturers and musicians along with us. You can be sure that the entertainment on a Theatrical Adventure is unsurpassed on every level.

Itinerary
13th November 2022 | SEVILLE
14th November 2022 | CÁDIZ
After lunch, we cruise towards Cádiz, passing the Doñana National Park, a UNESCO biosphere natural reserve located between the European and African continents and one of the most important wet zones in the area attracting several million migrating birds a year. Performance:
15th November 2022 | CÁDIZ - THE PUEBLOS BLANCOS
We visit Vejer de la Frontera in the afternoon, one of Andalucía’s most captivating ‘pueblos blancos’. With its Moorish influence, twisting old-town streets and brilliant white buildings, this breathtakingly beautiful town exudes an air of magic and mystery.
Our next stop is the fishing village of Conil de la Frontera. White houses with beautifully decorated patios and walls make the city a must-see for every traveller. Performance: Spanish themed dinner & an evening of flamenco
16th November 2022 | ISLA MINIMA
After lunch, we cruise to Isla Minima, and visit a typical Andalucian hacienda. We will discover its beautiful architecture and watch an equestrian show in its private arena. Performance:
17th November 2022 | SEVILLE
or, you can join an optional full-day trip to Grenada (departing at 6.00 am and returning around 6 pm).
The tour starts at the Alhambra, one of the major monuments of Islamic architecture and the most majestic medieval fortress in the Mediterranean. The tour concludes with a visit to the Palacio Generalife and its magnificent 14th century gardens. Lunch will be at a restaurant in the town, and there will be free time to enjoy Granada before we return to Seville. (Cost of optional tour £75) Performance:
18th November 2022 | SEVILLE
19th November 2022 | Departures
What's included
- Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Farewell Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception
- Nightly Entertainment, with our world-class entertainers
- Excursions as listed, led by our expert tour-guides
What's not included
- Flights or transfers
- Personal travel insurance

MS La Belle de Cadix


At a Glance
This cruise includes:
- Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Farewell Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception
- Nightly Entertainment
- Excursions as listed
Excursions
Included:
- Walking tour of Seville
- Guided tour of Cádiz
- Guided tour of the Osbourne Bodega
- An equestrian show in is Isla Minima
- Tour of the Palazio de las Duñas in Seville
Optional
- Full day tour to Grenada, included the Alhambra and the Palacio Generalife (Cost £75)
Onboard
Your cabin includes:
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V, with a standard European two pin socket
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship – make sure you pack enough socks!
There is a lift between the Main Deck, Middle Deck and Top Deck
Meet your performers
We are in the process of confirming our performers for this Cruise and will update this page as new entertainers are added.
You can expect the usual, world-class entertainment that always travel with us on a Theatrical Adventure.

RICHARD SUART
SOLOIST
Richard has sung Ko-Ko in The Mikado for English National Opera since 1988 in Jonathan Miller’s celebrated production - He was a member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company since 1988 and has appeared as The Duke of Plaza-Toro, The Lord Chancellor and Sir Joseph Porter at the BBC Proms.

DAVID MENEZES
SOLOIST
David studied classics at St. Hugh’s College, Oxford and singing at the Royal College of Music. He has performed with Glyndebourne Festival, Holland Park, Carl Rosa, Grange Park, and the Nationale Reisopera of the Netherlands. David has performed all the leading G&S tenor roles and as many operatic roles with Heritage Opera.

JOHN SAVOURNIN
SOLOIST
John enjoys an established career as an opera singer and director. He recently sang Captain Corcoran, HMS Pinafore, for English National Opera, directed The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore for co-productions between CCO and Opera Holland Park, and sang Sir Richard, The Yeomen of the Guard, in the recent production at The Grange Festival.

DAVID LYLE
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Scottish conductor, pianist and arranger, David Lyle, is well known to Gilbert & Sullivan audiences across the UK, both for his award-winning recordings of Sullivan operas and as Musical Director of the Edinburgh G&S Society. David is a winner of the Best Conductor Award at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival and is currently Bus Pass Opera’s Musical Director.

THE THEATRICAL ADVENTURES QUARTET
STRING QUARTET
We are delighted to announce that we will be travelling in style with the Theatrical Adventures String Quartet. Arranged by David Lyle, we can promise a beautiful accompaniment to this wonderful Cruise down the Guadalquivir.