Canary Island Cruises have been a popular cruise destination for many years and it’s easy to see why with its year-round sunshine and diverse landscapes. By far the best way to fully appreciate the spectacular scenery and vibrant resorts of the Canaries, and in particular off the beaten track destinations, is by cruise ship on mesmerising cruises to the Canaries.
RCI Independence
11 Nts
18 Nov 10
fr £799
No Need to fly + Bonus
P&O Aurora
12 Nts
19 April 10
fr £789
No Flying cruise from Southampton
Cunard QueenVictoria
11 Nts
03 May 10
fr £1059
No Flying
P&O Oriana
12 Nts
5 May 10
fr £789
No Flying cruise from Southampton
What to expect with Canary Island Cruise Holidays
The busiest time for Canary Island Cruises is during the winter months with holidaymakers vying to escape to sunnier climates but cruises to the Canary Islands operate throughout the year with no-fly sailings from UK ports as well as fly cruises. You can even combine your Canary Island cruise holidays with a Mediterranean cruise and many Canary Island Cruises incorporate a visit to Madeira where you can visit the famous botanical gardens at its capital Funchal.
Highlights of Canary Island Cruises
Four of Spain’s seven major national nature reserves are located within the Canaries – the volcanic 11,600 foot high crater of Mount Teide on Tenerife and Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park being just two of them. You will soon notice on Canary Island cruise holidays that the islands boast a diverse and stunning landscape, varying from lush vineyards and quaint white-washed buildings to dramatic petrified lava landscapes not unlike the surface of the moon.
Las Palmas, the capital of the islands, on Gran Canaria is a popular stop with a delightful city perfect for exploring on foot and the beautiful gardens of the Ciudad Jardin and the old quarter of Vegueta, where Christopher Columbus stopped off on his voyage of discovery in 1492. The largest island is Tenerife and the port of Santa Cruz has colourful markets, interesting museums and fine architecture to admire.
Other highlights not to miss on cruises to the Canaries are the submarine dive in Gran Canaria and the sand dunes of Maspalomas, trekking across Lanzarote’s volcanic Nature park and the Guanches’ caves where the islands very first inhabitants dwelled.