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Volcanic Islands of the Azores & Madeira
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Volcanic Islands of the Azores & Madeira Balmoral · departs Sat 13 May 2028 · 14 nights from Portsmouth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 14 nights · from Portsmouth · 13 May 2028

14 nights on Balmoral from Portsmouth, departing Sat 13 May 2028 and calling at Praia da Vitória, Horta, Ponta Delgada and 3 more ports. From £1,699 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Sat 13 May 2028
Returns
Sat 27 May 2028
Duration
14 nights
Departs
Portsmouth
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£1,699 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Price checked 20 Oct 2026 against the cruise line's page. Prices and availability change daily and are confirmed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when you book. Booked direct with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · ABTA member W0637 (insolvency bond) · cruise-only: you arrange travel to the port.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Fourteen nights across three Azorean islands, only one reachable by direct UK flight. Whales, volcanic landscapes and Portuguese fado ashore.

Highlights

  • Look out for whales in the wildlife-rich waters of the Azores
  • Explore Faial in the Azores, only accessible to smaller ships
  • Discover volcanic scenery and the crater lakes of São Miguel

Itinerary

  1. 1 Portsmouth · England
  2. 2 Praia da Vitória · Portugal
  3. 3 Horta · Portugal
  4. 4 Ponta Delgada · Portugal
  5. 5 Funchal · Portugal
  6. 6 Lisbon · Portugal
  7. 7 Matosinhos · Portugal
  8. 8 Portsmouth · England (return)

Ports in sailing order as published by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; sea days and scenic cruising not shown. Itineraries can change.

Ports on this cruise

  • Funchal · Portugal

    Funchal is a year-round cruise destination in Madeira, Portugal, with botanical gardens, historic landmarks and waterfront promenades within walking distance of the port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Lisbon · Portugal

    Lisbon is Portugal's capital on the Atlantic, with iconic attractions like Praça do Comércio and Castelo de São Jorge within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Porto · Portugal

    Porto has eight major attractions within walking distance of the cruise terminal, including the iconic Luís I Bridge and historic churches. Explore Portugal's second-largest city on a stopover.

    8 things to do on a port day

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