Cruise · 12 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Canary Islands Christmas & New Year
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral cruises for 12 days from Málaga to the Canary Islands and Madeira, combining Gibraltar’s Rock, festive winter sunshine and a relaxed pace with time to take in the islands’ different atmospheres.
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Departs
- 22 Dec 2027
- Sails from
- Málaga
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,449
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
The Rock of Gibraltar and its Barbary macaques
Gardens and black lava shores of Funchal, Madeira
Three distinct Canary Islands: La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria
Christmas Day spent at sea aboard Balmoral
New Year's Eve fireworks in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
About the trip
This 12-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets off from Málaga, heading first to the iconic Rock of Gibraltar, where the sight of the Barbary macaques is as much a draw as the views over the Mediterranean.
Next comes Funchal on Madeira, an island given over to gardens and black lava shoreline. Its streets have a faintly old-fashioned feel, noticeable in the central market and the cable car rides above the city. Then there are three stops in the Canary Islands, each with a distinct character. Santa Cruz de La Palma has a modest harbour overlooked by hillside villages, while Santa Cruz de Tenerife offers a wider array of shops and cafés. The final Canary port, Las Palmas, has a varied old town and a beach you can walk to from the ship’s dock.
Christmas Day is at sea, making for a calm midpoint, while New Year’s Eve brings a chance to watch fireworks from the deck in Gran Canaria. The cruise concludes as it began, back in Málaga, just under two weeks after setting sail.
- 1 Málaga
- 2 Gibraltar
- 3 Funchal
- 4 Santa Cruz de La Palma
- 5 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 6 Las Palmas
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Málaga, Spain
Day 2
Gibraltar
Day 3
Funchal, Portugal
Day 4
Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands
Day 5
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Day 6
Las Palmas, Canary Islands
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Málaga
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Canary Islands Christmas & New Year?
- Canary Islands Christmas & New Year is a 12 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Canary Islands Christmas & New Year depart from?
- Canary Islands Christmas & New Year departs from Málaga.
- Who operates Canary Islands Christmas & New Year?
- Canary Islands Christmas & New Year is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cost?
- Prices for Canary Islands Christmas & New Year start from £1,449, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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