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 £1,799 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 10 Nov 2026.

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Sails

Sat 13 May 2028

Returns

Sat 27 May 2028

Duration

14 nights

Departs

Portsmouth

Ship

Balmoral

Cruise line

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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

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  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

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  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

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  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