Cruise · 21 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year
A 21-night voyage on Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, tracing Spain’s southern coast before crossing to Madeira and the Canary Islands over Christmas and New Year.
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Departs
- 13 Dec 2027
- Sails from
- Málaga
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,049
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Traditional Christmas Day celebrations on board Balmoral
New Year’s fireworks in Las Palmas harbour
Visits to historic Cádiz and Gibraltar’s Rock
Palm-lined streets and gardens of Funchal, Madeira
Three Canary Islands ports: La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria
About the trip
Starting and ending in Málaga, this cruise on Balmoral slips along southern Spain’s coast, calling at places like Ceuta, Cartagena and Cádiz. Cádiz offers centuries of history visible in its old town and lively port quarter. Gibraltar’s rock rises sharply from the harbour, a familiar landmark watched over by its famously unruffled macaques.
Crossing to the subtropical Macaronesia, Balmoral docks in Funchal, Madeira, where palm-lined streets and botanical gardens offer a gentler pace after the hustle of the Spanish mainland. The ship then visits three ports in the Canary Islands: La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Las Palmas, a city where colonial architecture meets broad sandy beaches, hosts the New Year’s fireworks from the deck.
The itinerary combines the rhythms of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic in winter, with festive evenings on board to punctuate the days ashore. The ship is small enough to get close, large enough for a few comforts and traditional Christmas gatherings, making this a measured way to spend the holiday season.
- 1 Málaga
- 2 Ceuta
- 3 Cartagena
- 4 Cádiz
- 5 Gibraltar
- 6 Funchal
- 7 Santa Cruz de La Palma
- 8 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 9 Las Palmas
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Málaga, Spain
Day 2
Ceuta, Spain
Day 3
Motril, Spain
Day 4
Cartagena, Spain
Day 5
Castellon de la Plana, Spain
Day 6
Cádiz, 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 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 Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year?
- Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year is a 21 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year depart from?
- Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year departs from Málaga.
- Who operates Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year?
- Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year cost?
- Prices for Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year start from £2,049, 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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