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Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth (Spain), a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 14 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth

Two weeks aboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral visiting the Canary Islands and Madeira, including Tenerife during the carnival season. A steady cruise from Southampton via La Coruña and Matosinhos, with long stays in Funchal and Gran Canaria.

Duration
14 nights
Departs
2 Feb 2027
Sails from
Southampton
Returns to the same port
Ship
Balmoral
From
£1,499
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Tenerife during carnival season

  2. Two days alongside in Funchal, Madeira

  3. Historic harbour and Roman lighthouse in La Coruña

  4. Two days in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

  5. Visit to Matosinhos near Porto, Portugal

About the trip

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral sets off from Southampton for a 14-night itinerary that begins with a day’s sailing before reaching La Coruña on Spain’s northern coast. Its Old Town spills down to the harbour, framing granite streets and a Roman lighthouse that has kept watch for nearly two millennia.

After a couple of days at sea, the ship docks at Funchal, Madeira’s main town. Funchal’s hillside gardens and the busy fish market hint at its horticultural fame and Atlantic heritage. The cruise then moves on to three islands of the Canaries in quick succession: La Palma and Tenerife, where the carnival usually has the harbour charged with colour and loud music, followed by two days in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria’s lively coastal capital.

The journey rounds off with a call at Matosinhos near Porto in Portugal before returning to Southampton. Balmoral is a vessel long enough to carry a modest crowd, yet small enough not to dominate the ports. The itinerary balances full days in port with enough at sea to stretch your legs on deck or ponder the Atlantic’s shifting light.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Southampton
  2. 2 La Coruña
  3. 3 Funchal
  4. 4 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
  5. 5 Las Palmas
  6. 6 Matosinhos

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Southampton, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    La Coruña, Spain

  4. Day 4

    At sea

  5. Day 5

    Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

  6. Day 6

    Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain

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 Southampton
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 & Madeira Winter Warmth?
Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth depart from?
Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth departs from Southampton.
Who operates Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth?
Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
How much does Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth cost?
Prices for Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth start from £1,499, 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.

You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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