Cruise · 14 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse
A 14-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Borealis from Liverpool to Portugal’s Atlantic shores, including the Azores during the 2027 solar eclipse and stops in Madeira and Lisbon.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departs
- 27 Jul 2027
- Sails from
- Liverpool
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £2,999
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Total solar eclipse viewed from the Atlantic Ocean
Two days in Portugal’s coastal city Matosinhos
Visit to Lisbon with its distinctive trams and river views
Funchal’s botanical gardens and Madeira’s scents
Three stops in the volcanic Azores islands
About the trip
Setting off from Liverpool, this fortnight on Fred. Olsen’s Borealis begins with two days at sea before arriving in Matosinhos, near Porto. Portugal’s second city offers a quieter note to the trip, with its seafood market standing as testament to the Atlantic’s influence.
Next comes Lisbon, a city of hills and tiles, where the trams clatter and the Tejo river widens towards the ocean. After Lisbon, the cruise ventures into open waters for what is perhaps its standout moment: observing the 2027 solar eclipse from the Atlantic, a rare celestial event viewed far from urban light.
The islands come next, with Funchal’s botanical gardens spreading their resinous scent, before the volcanically shaped Azores with stops at Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória. Those crater lakes and lava tubes might prompt more than a glance from fellow travellers with an eye for geology. The return leg is mostly at sea, arriving back at Liverpool after a mix of city life, rare natural spectacle and island landscapes.
- 1 Liverpool
- 2 Matosinhos
- 3 Lisbon
- 4 Funchal
- 5 Ponta Delgada
- 6 Praia da Vitória
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Liverpool, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Matosinhos, Portugal
Day 4
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 5
Solar Eclipse, 2027
Day 6
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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 Liverpool
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
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 Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse?
- Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse depart from?
- Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse departs from Liverpool.
- Who operates Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse?
- Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse cost?
- Prices for Volcanic Azores & the Solar Eclipse start from £2,999, 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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