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Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks Balmoral · departs Tue 22 Dec 2026 · 15 nights from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 15 nights · from Southampton · 22 Dec 2026

15 nights on Balmoral from Southampton, departing Tue 22 Dec 2026 and calling at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Las Palmas and 2 more ports. From £4,399 per person (Superior Ocean View), price checked 8 Nov 2026.

Sails
Tue 22 Dec 2026 · in 44 days
Returns
Wed 6 Jan 2027
Duration
15 nights
Departs
Southampton
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£4,399 per person

Cabin: Superior Ocean View

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Price checked 8 Nov 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:Cruise to the Canaries with Fred. Olsen and enjoy the winter sun, Christmas Day at sea and fireworks in Funchal at New Year. Book your Fred. Olsen cruise today.

Highlights

  • Enjoy Christmas Day at sea, and fireworks in Funchal at New Year
  • Experience the winter sun in the sun-kissed Canary Islands
  • Explore Lisbon by tram and sample freshly baked pastéis de nata

Itinerary

  1. 1 Southampton · England
  2. 2 Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Spain
  3. 3 Santa Cruz de La Palma · Spain
  4. 4 Las Palmas · Spain
  5. 5 Funchal · Portugal
  6. 6 Lisbon · Portugal
  7. 7 Southampton · 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

  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Spain

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife welcomes cruise ships year-round. Explore museums, botanical gardens and parks within walking distance of the port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Santa Cruz de La Palma · Spain

    Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, featuring historic landmarks and observation decks within walking distance of the port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Las Palmas · Spain

    Las Palmas is Spain's ninth-largest city and capital of the Canary Islands. Explore parks, castles and cathedrals within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • 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

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