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From the Mediterranean to the Canaries for Christmas & New Year
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From the Mediterranean to the Canaries for Christmas & New Year Balmoral · departs Sun 5 Dec 2027 · 29 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 29 nights · Fly-cruise · 5 Dec 2027

29-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Piraeus (for Athens), departing Sun 5 Dec 2027 and calling at Valletta, Trapani, Cagliari and 12 more ports. From £2,949 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Sun 5 Dec 2027
Returns
Mon 3 Jan 2028
Duration
29 nights
Departs
Piraeus (for Athens) (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,949 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 · ATOL protected (ATOL 5016) · ABTA member W0637.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Fly cruise over Christmas and New Year to Madeira, the Canary Islands, Athens, Malta and Málaga. Festive celebrations, winter sun and island exploration.

Highlights

  • Celebrate Christmas Day on board as Balmoral sails to warmer shores
  • Enjoy coastal views and island colours from the Med to the Canaries
  • Watch Las Palmas’ New Year fireworks display from Balmoral’s decks

Itinerary

  1. 1 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  2. 2 Valletta · Malta
  3. 3 Trapani · Italy
  4. 4 Cagliari · Italy
  5. 5 Mahon · Spain
  6. 6 Málaga · Spain
  7. 7 Ceuta · Spain
  8. 8 Motril · Spain
  9. 9 Cartagena · Spain
  10. 10 Valencia · Spain
  11. 11 Cádiz · Spain
  12. 12 Málaga · Spain
  13. 13 Gibraltar · Gibraltar
  14. 14 Funchal · Portugal
  15. 15 Santa Cruz de La Palma · Canary Islands
  16. 16 Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands
  17. 17 Las Palmas · Canary Islands
  18. 18 Málaga · Spain

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

  • Athens · Greece

    Athens (Piraeus) offers ancient landmarks including the Acropolis and Parthenon, plus museums and gardens within easy reach of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Valletta · Malta

    Valletta is Europe's smallest capital city, packed with museums, historic landmarks and waterfront attractions within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cagliari · Italy

    Cagliari, Sardinia's capital, offers eight major attractions within walking distance of the port, from historic landmarks to scenic viewpoints.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • 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

  • Valencia · Spain

    Valencia is Spain's third-largest city on the Mediterranean coast, featuring historic landmarks, parks and markets within walking distance of the cruise port.

    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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