Christmas Sunshine in Spain, Portugal & the Canaries Cruise

Day 1 - Tilbury

Arrive: Fri 22 December 2028 / Depart: Fri 22 December 2028 at 17:00

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 - At sea

Day 3 - At sea

Day 4 - Vigo

Arrive: Mon 25 December 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 25 December 2028 at 17:00

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 5 - At sea

Day 6 - At sea

Day 7 - Lanzarote

Arrive: Thu 28 December 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 28 December 2028 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 8 - Gran Canaria

Arrive: Fri 29 December 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 29 December 2028 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 9 - Tenerife

Arrive: Sat 30 December 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 30 December 2028 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 10 - Funchal

Arrive: Sun 31 December 2028 at 20:00 / Depart: Sun 31 December 2028 at 01:00

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 11 - At sea

Day 12 - Lisbon

Arrive: Tue 02 January 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 02 January 2029 at 18:00

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 13 - Leixoes, Portugal

Arrive: Wed 03 January 2029 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 03 January 2029 at 18:00

Day 14 - At sea

Day 15 - At sea

Day 16 - Tilbury

Arrive: Sat 06 January 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 06 January 2029

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.