Cruise · 21 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth
A 21-night cruise aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from Athens to the Canary Islands and Portugal, blending Mediterranean harbours with the warmth and contrasts of the Canaries and Madeira.
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Departs
- 19 Nov 2026
- Sails from
- Piraeus (for Athens)
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,719
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Mediterranean ports from Athens to Gibraltar
Three stops in the Canary Islands
Madeira’s botanical gardens and levada trails
Roman ruins and naval history at Cartagena
Fred. Olsen fleet meet in Las Palmas
About the trip
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral sets off from Piraeus, the gateway to Athens, with its jumble of ancient sites and city streets. The voyage sails on to Valletta, where the capital of Malta presents baroque buildings and a harbourside cathedral. Trapani on Sicily’s west coast offers faded fishing port charm, perfect for quieter walks.
Further west, Cartagena brings Roman ruins and naval history, before Gibraltar’s towering Rock stands sentinel at the Strait of Gibraltar. The route then heads deeper into the Atlantic towards Agadir, where sands meet Atlantic breakers. The Canary Islands provide three stops: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas and Arrecife, each with a different face of volcanic landscapes and Spanish colonial history. Madeira rounds this Atlantic stretch with botanical gardens and levada trails.
Portugal’s Atlantic coast features next, from Lisbon’s blend of azulejo tiles and tramlines to Matosinhos, near Porto, known for its seafood and riverside setting. The cruise concludes back at Southampton. Balmoral recalls a gentler age of cruising, with time to absorb the variety of ports rather than race between them.
- 1 Athens
- 2 Valletta
- 3 Trapani
- 4 Cartagena
- 5 Gibraltar
- 6 Agadir
- 7 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 8 Las Palmas
- 9 Arrecife
- 10 Funchal
- 11 Lisbon
- 12 Porto
- 13 Southampton
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
Day 2
Valletta, Malta
Day 3
Trapani, Italy
Day 4
Cartagena, Spain
Day 5
Gibraltar
Day 6
Agadir, Morocco
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 Piraeus (for Athens)
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Ocean View 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 Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth?
- Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth is a 21 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth depart from?
- Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth departs from Piraeus (for Athens).
- Who operates Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth?
- Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth cost?
- Prices for Mediterranean & Canary Islands Warmth start from £2,719, 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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