Treasures of Canaries & Western Europe Cruise

Day 1 - Tilbury

Arrive: Mon 12 January 2026 / Depart: Mon 12 January 2026 at 16:00

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Day 2 - Honfleur

Arrive: Tue 13 January 2026 at 09:30 / Depart: Tue 13 January 2026 at 20:00

Honfleur is a city in the department of Calvados, in northern France's Normandy region. It's on the estuary where the Seine river meets the English Channel. The Vieux-Bassin (old harbor), lined with 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, has been a subject for artists including Claude Monet and native son Eugène Boudin. Nearby is 15th-century St. Catherine's Church, a vaulted timber structure erected by shipbuilders.

Day 3 - At sea

Day 4 - At sea

Day 5 - Leixoes, Portugal

Arrive: Fri 16 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 16 January 2026 at 14:00

Day 6 - Lisbon

Arrive: Sat 17 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 17 January 2026 at 19:00

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril

Day 7 - At sea

Day 8 - Funchal

Arrive: Mon 19 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 19 January 2026 at 17:00

Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works.

Day 9 - La Palma

Arrive: Tue 20 January 2026 at 12:01 / Depart: Tue 20 January 2026 at 19:00

Day 10 - Tenerife

Arrive: Wed 21 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 21 January 2026 at 18:00

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España.

Day 11 - Gran Canaria

Arrive: Thu 22 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 22 January 2026 at 18:00

Las Palmas is a capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain's Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. A major cruise-ship port, the city is known for duty-free shopping and for its sandy beaches. At Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach and shelters swimmers. The annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, music and dancing.

Day 12 - Lanzarote

Arrive: Fri 23 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 23 January 2026 at 18:00

Arrecife is a port city on the east coast of Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. In the old quarter, the 17th-century San Ginés Church has a bell tower and a Mudéjar-style ceiling. The Agustín De La Hoz mansion now houses a cultural center. Playa del Reducto beach has golden sand and calm waters. The International Museum of Contemporary Art displays abstract works in San José Castle, an 18th-century fortress.

Day 13 - Fuerteventura

Arrive: Sat 24 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 24 January 2026 at 13:00

Day 14 - At sea

Day 15 - Cadiz

Arrive: Mon 26 January 2026 at 13:00 / Depart: Mon 26 January 2026 at 20:00

Cádiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. On the waterfront is the domed, 18th-century Cádiz Cathedral, featuring baroque and neoclassical elements.

Day 16 - Malaga

Arrive: Tue 27 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 27 January 2026 at 18:00

Day 17 - Gibraltar

Arrive: Wed 28 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 28 January 2026 at 18:00

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII.

Day 18 - At sea

Day 19 - Vigo

Arrive: Fri 30 January 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 30 January 2026 at 18:00

Vigo is a city on Spain’s northwest coast. The mouth of the nearby Vigo Estuary is sheltered by the Cíes Islands, which form part of the Atlantic Islands National Park. The Cíes are known for their rich birdlife and crescent-shaped Rodas Beach. The city’s old quarter is home to the neoclassical Church of Santa María. The Castro de Vigo archaeological site has reconstructed ancient dwellings.

Day 20 - At sea

Day 21 - Brest

Arrive: Sun 01 February 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 01 February 2026 at 18:00

Day 22 - Plymouth, UK

Arrive: Mon 02 February 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 02 February 2026 at 18:00

Day 23 - At sea

Day 24 - Tilbury

Arrive: Wed 04 February 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 04 February 2026

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.