Canaries Winter Adventure Cruise

Bandama Crater near Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Escape to winter sunshine and dramatic lava landscapes visiting the jewels of six of the Canary Islands on this fantastic leisurely cruise.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Tenerife.

Fly to Tenerife where you will be met and transferred to your cruise ship, MS Belle de l'Adriatique, for embarkation. (D)

DAY 2: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Tenerife is an island of two halves, with a dry southern region of golden beaches and a cooler north of dramatic cliffs, black-sand coves and lush plantations. Today, why not join the optional excursion to Puerto de la Cruz, a charming resort with a colonial district of cobbled plazas and wooden-balconied Canarian houses, all crowned by a medieval castle. Alternatively, enjoy time at leisure to explore this bustling town, perhaps taking in a museum or relax on one of its many beaches before returning to your ship for lunch and sailing for Lanzarote. (B, L, D)

DAY 3: Arrecife, Lanzarote.

Lanzarote offers sandy beaches, palm-filled valleys and pretty whitewashed towns. Today showcases the major attractions of this constantly surprising island with several optional excursions. Delve into the north, visiting the old-world capital of Teguise, traditional village of Los Valles and La Corona volcano followed by an optional afternoon trip to Timanfaya National Park. This haunting place is home to Fire Mountain, whose slopes are sprinkled with calderas, craters and cones. Tonight, relax on board as your ship sails to Gran Canaria. (B, L, D)

DAY 4: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria is known as a 'continent in miniature' thanks to its ever-changing landscapes of craggy cliffs, fertile valleys and shimmering dunes - all formed by volcanic activity. This morning, perhaps see more of the island on the optional excursion to the Valley of Angostura and Bandama Crater. Everything starts at the house of Christopher Columbus in Las Palmas, the capital, where the explorer lived in 1492. After visiting the Artiles Caves, continue to Bandama - a 1,000-metre wide, bowl-shaped crater. This afternoon, why not discover more on the optional excursion to the Basilica of Teror and Arucas? After admiring the botanical gardens and lava-built cathedral of Arucas, visit a colonial whitewashed church in the pretty village of Teror before enjoying dinner on board this evening as you cruise to El Hierro. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: Puerto de la Estaca, El Hierro.

The smallest Canary island, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of El Hierro looks and feels like another world, with dramatic cliffs, dense woodlands and volcanic scenery. This morning, you may want to join the optional excursion to the capital, Valverde and spectacular El Golfo Valley, which finishes with some wine and cheese tasting. After lunch back on board, relax this afternoon as you cruise to La Palma, arriving this evening. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Santa Cruz de La Palma.

The most northwesterly of the Canaries, beautiful La Palma is known for its tropical rainforests, deep pine woods and jagged shoreline. Today’s optional excursion showcases its highlights with visits to the Church of The Virgin of the Snows, San Antonio volcanic crater and a bodega to taste some local wines. Later, reboard your ship for lunch and an afternoon cruise to La Gomera. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: San Sebastián, La Gomera.

Nestled next to Tenerife, little-visited La Gomera is the hidden jewel of the Canaries with wooded valleys, remote villages and rocky ravines. Grab the opportunity to explore on an optional excursion, taking in the idyllic Valley of Hermigua, lovely colonial, red cliff-backed town of Agula and misty evergreen forests in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Garajonay National Park. Return to the ship for lunch and cruise back to Tenerife, before enjoying an evening gala dinner and music. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Tenerife - UK.

After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK or extend your stay in Tenerife. (B)

Drinks with meals included on cruise

Wine, beer, fruit juice, mineral water and one cup of tea or coffee.

Optional Excursion Package

£235 per person

The following optional excursion package can be purchased at the time of booking and includes:

Tenerife

Day 2 - Visit to Puerto de la Cruz and the Botanical Gardens

Lanzarote

Day 3 - Morning coach tour to the north of the Island and afternoon visit to Timanfaya National Park

Gran Canaria

Day 4 - Morning coach tour to the valley of Angostura and the volcanic crater of Bandama and afternoon visit to the Basilica of Teror and Gardens of Arucas

El Hiero

Day 5 - Half day tour

La Palma

Day 6 - Volcano and wine tour

La Gomera

Day 7 - Island tour including Cedar forests "el Cedro" and Garajonay National Park

Note: All optional excursions are subject to change and a minimum number of participants are required for them to operate.

CroisiEurope Early Booking Offer (brochure)

Book before 1 February to receive a 30 Euro per person drinks voucher.

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Canaries Winter Adventure Cruise

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MS Belle de l'Adriatique

The first of its kind for the CroisiEurope fleet, MS Belle de l'Adriatique is a newly built coastal cruise ship equipped with the most modern technologies. Living up to CroisiEurope's reputation for comfort, style and superb service, MS Belle de l'Adriatique is a bright and spacious ship with air-conditioning throughout, accommodating 200 guests in 100 cabins whilst providing ample public areas and a comfortable, secure environment from which to enjoy your coastal cruise.

Public Rooms & Facilities

Spacious sun deck; restaurant and dining room; lounge bar with dance floor; Pianoramabar; 2 Jacuzzis; terrace; library; gift shop; lift.

Dining

Your cruise includes full board from the evening you arrive until breakfast on the last day and there is a programme of evening entertainment throughout your cruise.

Cabins

All cabins are equipped with air-conditioning; satellite TV; radio; safety deposit box; hairdryer; shower and wc, and a porthole or two windows. Your holiday price includes a twin lower deck cabin, or you may choose to upgrade.

Options/Upgrades

Cabin Categories & Descriptions:

Twin lower deck cabin with porthole

Twin main deck cabin with porthole

Twin middle deck cabin with two windows

Twin upper deck cabin with two windows

MS Belle de l'Adriatique

MS Belle de l'Adriatique - side view

  Lower Deck twin cabin with porthole

  Main Deck twin cabin with porthole

  Reception Deck twin cabin with two windows

  Upper Deck twin cabin with two windows

Canaries Winter Adventure Cruise 7 nights

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Canaries Winter Adventure Cruise

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What's Included

  • Flights UK - Tenerife - UK
  • Accommodation as per cruise ship details
  • Meals Full board on cruise ship
  • Drinks with meals on cruise (wine, beer, fruit juice, mineral water, one cup of tea or coffee)
  • Porterage on cruise ship (for one suitcase per person)
  • Transfers between overseas airport and cruise ship
  • All local, port and airport taxes

Cruise Highlights

  • Tenerife
  • Lanzarote
  • Gran Canaria
  • El Hierro
  • La Palma
  • La Gomera

Departures from

  • Birmingham
  • London Gatwick
  • London Luton
  • Manchester

Departures between

24 Nov 2012 to 23 Mar 2013

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