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Mediterranean, Canaries Christmas & the Solar Eclipse
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Mediterranean, Canaries Christmas & the Solar Eclipse Balmoral · departs Wed 22 Dec 2027 · 46 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 46 nights · Fly-cruise · 22 Dec 2027

46-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Málaga, departing Wed 22 Dec 2027 and calling at Gibraltar, Funchal, Santa Cruz de La Palma and 10 more ports. From £4,399 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Wed 22 Dec 2027
Returns
Sun 6 Feb 2028
Duration
46 nights
Departs
Málaga (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£4,399 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Discover Atlantic islands, Mediterranean wonders and a rare total solar eclipse on a festive Christmas and New Year cruise aboard Balmoral.

Highlights

  • Celebrate the festive season amid Atlantic sunshine islands
  • Witness a rare annular solar eclipse from Balmoral's decks
  • Discover legendary landmarks, from the Parthenon to the Pyramids

Itinerary

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

  • 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

  • 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

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