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Mediterranean, Canaries & the Solar Eclipse
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Mediterranean, Canaries & the Solar Eclipse Balmoral · departs Mon 3 Jan 2028 · 34 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 34 nights · Fly-cruise · 3 Jan 2028

34-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Málaga, departing Mon 3 Jan 2028 and calling at Cartagena, Siracusa, Alexandria and 13 more ports. From £2,999 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Mon 3 Jan 2028
Returns
Sun 6 Feb 2028
Duration
34 nights
Departs
Málaga (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,999 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Explore seven countries and six Atlantic islands, with ancient landmarks, scenic cruising and a rare total solar eclipse at sea. Book online today.

Highlights

  • Explore Mediterranean treasures, from Istanbul to Egypt's pyramids
  • Discover six Atlantic islands, including unspoilt El Hierro and Madeira
  • Witness a rare total solar eclipse from aboard Balmoral

Itinerary

  1. 1 Málaga · Spain
  2. 2 Cartagena · Spain
  3. 3 Siracusa · Italy
  4. 4 Alexandria · Egypt
  5. 5 Limassol · Cyprus
  6. 6 Rhodes · Greece
  7. 7 Istanbul · Turkey
  8. 8 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  9. 9 Valletta · Malta
  10. 10 Málaga · Spain
  11. 11 Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands
  12. 12 Las Palmas · Canary Islands
  13. 13 San Sebastian de la Gomera · Canary Islands
  14. 14 La Estaca · Canary Islands
  15. 15 Santa Cruz de La Palma · Canary Islands
  16. 16 Funchal · Portugal
  17. 17 Lisbon · Portugal
  18. 18 Portsmouth · United Kingdom

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

  • Alexandria · Egypt

    Alexandria, Egypt's principal seaport and second largest city, blends ancient history with Mediterranean charm. Home to iconic landmarks like Montaza Palace and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.

    7 things to do on a port day

  • Limassol · Cyprus

    Limassol is Cyprus's most populated municipality with 108,105 residents. Explore medieval castles, gardens and coastal attractions on this Eastern Mediterranean port call.

    5 things to do on a port day

  • Rhodes · Greece

    Rhodes is the largest Dodecanese island and ninth largest in the Mediterranean. Explore medieval cities, ancient ruins and museums rich in history.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Istanbul · Turkey

    Istanbul straddles two continents on the Bosphorus, with eight major attractions within 2 km of the cruise port, including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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