Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the ship at 6:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. After that, there's a welcome cocktail where you'll meet the crew, followed by dinner and evening activities. The ship stays docked overnight, so you have time to explore the vessel and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Dinner (Refined French cuisine dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail with crew
- Dinner on board
- Evening activities on board
- Day 2
Tenerife
Tenerife is yours to explore today with a couple of solid options. You can head to Mount Teide National Park and reach Spain's highest point at 12,198 ft, or if you prefer something more relaxed, Puerto de la Cruz offers a charming old town, the Mirador de Humboldt viewpoint, and the Orchid Garden Sitio Litre. Later in the day, grab a sunset cocktail on deck before dinner as the ship sets sail overnight toward La Palma.
- Meals
- Dinner (Refined French cuisine dinner)
Included Activities
- Sunset cocktail on Sun Deck
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Teide National Park - visit dormant volcano at altitude between 5,413 ft. and 12,198 ft (1,650 and 3,718 m), view crater from summit, multiple scenic stops on descent
- Optional visit to Puerto de la Cruz - explore seaside resort and picturesque old town with waterfront strolls and charming streets
- Visit to Mirador de Humboldt - lookout point with sweeping views of Orotava Valley and banana plantations
- Visit to Orchid Garden Sitio Litre - most extensive orchid collection on the island
Landmarks/POIs Mount Teide Teide National Park Puerto de la Cruz Mirador de Humboldt Orchid Garden Sitio Litre - Day 3
La Palma
The morning at sea gives you a chance to relax or catch an optional lecture if that interests you. In the afternoon, La Palma has some rewarding exploration opportunities. You can visit the whitewashed Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, drive through the Caldera de Taburiente with mountain scenery, stop at a traditional 17th-century farm for refreshments, and finish at the Mirador de la Concepcion for views of the coast and neighboring islands. The ship cruises overnight to La Gomera.
Included Activities
- Morning lecture (optional)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Caldera de Taburiente - visit heart of island with spectacular mountain views
- Visit to Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves - whitewashed sanctuary with venerated Virgin of the Snows statue
- Travel along mountain roads through extraordinary scenery to Caldera de Taburiente
- Refreshment stop at traditional 17th-century farm surrounded by gardens and breathtaking views
- Stop at Mirador de la Concepcion overlook - impressive views of coast and northern island
Landmarks/POIs Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves Caldera de Taburiente Mirador de la Concepcion - Day 4
La Gomera
Your morning at sea offers several ways to spend time. Relax poolside, visit the wellness salon, use the fitness center, or sit in on a history lecture. Later in the afternoon, La Gomera invites exploration through Garajonay National Park with its dense bay-tree forests. The villages of Hermigua, Las Rosas, and Agulo are charming places to wander, and you'll have typical island tea time, see a Silbo Gomero whistled language demonstration, and spot the Roque Agando rock formation. Dinner and evening entertainment happen on board as the ship heads to Gran Canaria.
- Meals
- Dinner (Refined French cuisine dinner)
Included Activities
- Morning at sea with poolside relaxation option
- Wellness salon access
- Fitness center access
- Optional history lecture
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to La Gomera - visit Garajonay National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with thick bay-tree forests and constant fog haze
- Tour through quaint villages of Hermigua, Las Rosas, and Agulo (Agulo nicknamed 'The Bonbon of La Gomera')
- Typical island tea time
- Silbo Gomero demonstration - whistled language used by islanders
- View Roque Agando rock formation - symbol of the island
Landmarks/POIs Garajonay National Park Hermigua Las Rosas Agulo Roque Agando - Day 5
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria's diverse landscapes are on your plate today. A morning excursion to Las Palmas lets you visit the colonial Casa de Colon and the volcanic Bandama Caldera at 1,867 feet. Then in the afternoon, head to Teror to see its basilica with the island's patron saint statue, and continue to Arucas for the black cathedral and the Garden of La Marquesa de Arucas with 400 tropical and subtropical plants. This evening wraps up your cruise with a sunset cocktail on deck and a festive gala dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Festive gala dinner - Refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Sunset cocktail on Sun Deck
- Festive gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Las Palmas and Bandama Caldera - begin in old-time Vegueta district
- Visit Casa de Colon - colonial-style mansion with exhibits about Canary Islands history and New World connections
- Visit Bandama Caldera - volcanic crater at 1,867 feet above sea level (569 m)
- Optional excursion to Teror and Garden of La Marquesa de Arucas
- Visit basilica in Teror - houses statue of Virgen del Pino, patron saint of Gran Canaria
- Visit Arucas - one of most beautiful cities in Gran Canaria
- See the imposing black cathedral in Arucas
- Visit Garden of La Marquesa de Arucas - home to 400 species of tropical and subtropical plants
Landmarks/POIs Vegueta Casa de Colon Bandama Caldera Teror Basilica of Virgen del Pino Arucas Arucas Cathedral Garden of La Marquesa de Arucas - Day 6
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura, the oldest Canary Island, shows off its lunar volcanic landscape today. You'll visit Finca Torres to learn about the famous goat cheese production and taste the award-winning product, then check out an aloe vera cosmetics producer in Tiscamanita. Betancuria, the island's first settlement and former capital from the early 15th century, rounds out the exploration. From there, the ship cruises to Lanzarote with an optional lecture available on board.
Included Activities
- Optional lecture (afternoon at sea)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion 'The Secrets of Fuerteventura' - visit Finca Torres in northern part of island
- Learn how local goat cheese is made
- Tasting of internationally renowned Fuerteventura goat cheese - award winner of 'Golden Cheese Award' for five consecutive years
- Visit to Tiscamanita village - tour cosmetics producer using aloe vera
- Learn about aloe vera cultivation - one of most prominent crops on island
- Visit Betancuria - island's first colony and former capital founded by French explorer Jean de Béthencourt in early 15th century
Landmarks/POIs Finca Torres Tiscamanita Betancuria - Day 7
Lanzarote
Lanzarote's volcanic landscape is striking, and there's plenty to see. Timanfaya National Park covers 75% of the island with craters and lava from eruptions 270 years ago. You can experience geothermic demonstrations at Islote de Hilario, walk through the salt flats at Salinas de Janubio, and tour Geria's stone vineyards while tasting Malvasia wine and cheese. Later, check out César Manrique's artistic work at Jameos del Agua, visit Mirador del Rio with its moon-like views, and tour the César Manrique House Museum. Tonight features traditional entertainment to celebrate your Canary Islands experience.
Included Activities
- Evening of traditional entertainment - costumed dancers and musicians performing island dances and music
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Timanfaya National Park - experience 75% of island covered in craters and lava flows from 270-year-old volcanic eruptions
- Travel to Fire Mountains in Timanfaya National Park
- Geothermic demonstrations at Islote de Hilario
- Visit Salinas de Janubio - salt flats created in natural lagoon
- Tour stone and rock vineyards in Geria - thousands of semicircles built by winegrowers protecting individual grapevines
- Wine and cheese tasting at one of oldest bodegas on island - taste crisp golden Malvasia wine and goat cheese
- Optional afternoon excursion to learn about César Manrique - painter, architect, builder, sculptor, ecologist and activist
- Visit Jameos del Agua - art, culture, and tourism center showcasing Manrique's talents
- Visit Mirador del Rio - outstanding views of moon-like landscape and glimpse of volcanic island La Graciosa
- Visit César Manrique House Museum - lower floor built around five natural volcanic bubbles with former studio converted to painting exhibition
Landmarks/POIs Timanfaya National Park Islote de Hilario Salinas de Janubio Geria Jameos del Agua Mirador del Rio La Graciosa César Manrique House Museum - Day 8
Disembarkation
Have breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Your cruise comes to an end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
