The Canary Islands - V233 Queen Victoria departing 29 Nov 2022

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you’ll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?

Sail to the Canary Islands and leave winter behind. Visiting three of these island gems, you can also savour Vigo’s oysters, Madeira’s botanical wonders and Lisbon’s atmospheric old town Alfama.

Shaded squares and cobbled streets make for an excellent amble around this old fishing town. Seafood restaurants are plentiful in the harbour, make sure you leave time to sample your favourite dish!

Sail to the Canary Islands and leave winter behind. Visiting three of these island gems, you can also savour Vigo’s oysters, Madeira’s botanical wonders and Lisbon’s atmospheric old town Alfama.

Lush botanical gardens and superbly landscaped terraces adorn the hills above the capital. Settle down in a local café and soak up the scenery with a perfectly chilled glass of fortified wine – an island speciality.

La Isla Bonita’ La Palma is one of the smaller of the seven Canary Islands. Its capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is a picturesque harbour set on the eastern side of this charming volcanic formation.
The island’s landscape is one of black sand beaches, mountainous terrain and rich plant life, with the average temperature hardly changing all year round.

See where Columbus provisioned his ships before heading across the Atlantic to discover the New World.

It’s easy to understand why Lanzarote is so popular. It has so much to offer. Being a volcanic island, the scenery is lush and fertile making Fire Mountain and the curious vineyards at Le Geria ‘must do’ visits.

Sail to the Canary Islands and leave winter behind. Visiting three of these island gems, you can also savour Vigo’s oysters, Madeira’s botanical wonders and Lisbon’s atmospheric old town Alfama.

Portugal’s capital spreads its ancient sites on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Atop the highest hill, St. George’s Castle overlooks the city. Balconies ablaze with geraniums and wrought iron lamps light up the medieval Alfama quarter. Sorrowful fados ring out from cafés in the Alto. Shoppers browse in the affluent Chiado district. A short drive away, deposed royalty once lived out their days in the opulent palaces of Estoril and Sintra.

Sail to the Canary Islands and leave winter behind. Visiting three of these island gems, you can also savour Vigo’s oysters, Madeira’s botanical wonders and Lisbon’s atmospheric old town Alfama.

Sail to the Canary Islands and leave winter behind. Visiting three of these island gems, you can also savour Vigo’s oysters, Madeira’s botanical wonders and Lisbon’s atmospheric old town Alfama.

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you’ll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?