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Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year
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Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year Balmoral · departs Mon 13 Dec 2027 · 21 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 21 nights · Fly-cruise · 13 Dec 2027

21-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Málaga, departing Mon 13 Dec 2027 and calling at Ceuta, Motril, Cartagena and 7 more ports. From £2,299 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Mon 13 Dec 2027
Returns
Mon 3 Jan 2028
Duration
21 nights
Departs
Málaga (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,299 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Fly cruise over Christmas and New Year to coastal Spain, Gibraltar, Madeira and the Canary Islands. Festive celebrations at sea and winter sun ashore.

Highlights

  • Enjoy traditional Christmas Day festivites on board Balmoral
  • Ring in the New Year watching Las Palmas' spectacular fireworks
  • Relax into palm‑lined walks, beaches and Canaries winter sunshine

Itinerary

  1. 1 Málaga · Spain
  2. 2 Ceuta · Spain
  3. 3 Motril · Spain
  4. 4 Cartagena · Spain
  5. 5 Castellon de la Plana · Spain
  6. 6 Cádiz · Spain
  7. 7 Málaga · Spain
  8. 8 Gibraltar · Gibraltar
  9. 9 Funchal · Portugal
  10. 10 Santa Cruz de La Palma · Canary Islands
  11. 11 Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands
  12. 12 Las Palmas · Canary Islands
  13. 13 Málaga · Spain (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

  • Málaga · Spain

    Málaga offers spring through autumn sailings with Mediterranean warmth. Explore the Alcazaba fortress, Picasso museum and cathedral within walking distance of the port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cartagena · Spain

    Cartagena's port offers eight major attractions within walking distance, from Roman museums to the Teatro Romano. Spain's second-largest city in Murcia sits on a natural Mediterranean harbour.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cádiz · Spain

    Cádiz port offers seven major attractions within walking distance, including Torre Tavira and Parque Genovés. One of Western Europe's oldest cities, founded by the Phoenicians.

    7 things to do on a port day

  • Gibraltar · Gibraltar

    Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, dominated by the iconic Rock of Gibraltar with attractions including cable cars, caves and botanical gardens.

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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