The Atlantic Islands comprise of the Canaries, Azores, Madeira and the Cape Verde Islands. There are so many stunning natural elements including volcanic beaches, volcanoes, rugged scenery and even desert – all just off the west coast of Africa. The Canaries have always been a popular tourist destination and the same goes with cruisers, particularly in winter, offering a warm African climate with a European ambience. Our Canaries cruises will take you around these magnificent islands allowing you to sample the beaches, the volcanoes and the culture of the Canary Islands.

Canaries and Madeira

There are seven Canary Islands in total scattered 70 miles off the west coast of Morocco. Gran Canaria is one of the busiest and most popular resorts. It features impressive architecture and a mini Sahara style desert. Tenerife has mountainous rainforests and stunning volcanic beaches. Lanzarote has a moon-like landscape located in the Fire Mountain Volcanic Park and features extensive sandy beaches. 

The unspoilt volcanic islands of La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera lie further out in the Atlantic. 250 miles to the north is the green and mountainous Madeira. The capital Funchal is a mecca of entertainment with its maze of winding cobbled streets and traditional sled rides down the steep streets. 

Cruises to the Canaries and Madeira leave from both the UK and the Mediterranean specifically from ports such as Genoa either as return voyages of 7 to 14 days or as a sector of a Transatlantic voyage. There are also cruises around the islands leaving from Tenerife or Gran Canaria.