Yuletide Sunshine: Canaries & Moroccan Coast Discovery Cruise

Day 1 - Tilbury

Arrive: Tue 21 December 2027 / Depart: Tue 21 December 2027 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 - Leixoes, Portugal

Arrive: Fri 24 December 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 24 December 2027 at 17:00

Day 5 - At sea

Day 6 - Casablanca

Arrive: Sun 26 December 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 26 December 2027 at 20:00

Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca.

Day 7 - At sea

Day 8 - La Palma

Arrive: Tue 28 December 2027 at 12:01 / Depart: Tue 28 December 2027 at 19:00

Day 9 - Tenerife

Arrive: Wed 29 December 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 29 December 2027 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 - Gran Canaria

Arrive: Thu 30 December 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 30 December 2027 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 11 - Lanzarote

Arrive: Fri 31 December 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 31 December 2027 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 12 - At sea

Day 13 - At sea

Day 14 - Vigo

Arrive: Mon 03 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 03 January 2028 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 15 - At sea

Day 16 - At sea

Day 17 - Tilbury

Arrive: Thu 06 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 06 January 2028

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.