Cruise · 14 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth
A 14-night round trip from Southampton aboard Balmoral, calling at several Canary Islands and Madeira, mixing coastal walks, beach time and a dolphin-spotting catamaran tour off Tenerife.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departs
- 6 Jan 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,499
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days sailing out of Southampton
Catamaran tour and dolphin watching off Tenerife
Visits to Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Funchal's botanical gardens and fortified wine
Stopover in Vigo and La Coruña on Spain's Atlantic coast
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets out from Southampton for two days at sea before reaching Vigo on Spain’s Atlantic coast. This northern Spanish port often serves as a quiet gateway to Galicia’s seafood and historic centre.
The cruise then heads for the Canaries where Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife deliver well-trod harbours for sandy beaches and coastal paths. There’s time to join a catamaran tour from Tenerife, watching for local dolphins amid the island’s volcanic coastline. Santa Cruz de La Palma and Funchal on Madeira follow, the latter with gardens fragrant enough to overshadow its reputation for robust fortified wines.
Returning via La Coruña the ship spends a day at sea before arriving back in Southampton. Balmoral’s pace is steady, allowing time to notice the different island landscapes and ports along this lightly warmer winter route, away from the UK’s usual grey skies.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Vigo
- 3 Las Palmas
- 4 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 5 Funchal
- 6 La Coruña
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Vigo, Spain
Day 4
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
Day 5
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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.
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