The Fortunate Islands
Canary Islands & West Africa
Since Roman times, the Canaries have been known as the Fortunate Islands. Flagship Golf package applies.
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Destination |
| March 2011 | |||
| Sun 06 | Late PM | Southampton | |
| Wed 09 | Early AM | Early PM | Leixoes (for Oporto) |
| Fri 11 | Early PM | Late PM | Arrecife, Lanzarote |
| Sat 12 | Early AM | Late Night | Sta Cruz de Tenerife |
| Sun 13 | Early AM | Late Night | San Sebastian, La Gomera |
| Mon 14 | Early AM | Early PM | Santa Cruz, La Palma |
| Tue 15 | Early AM | Late PM | Funchal, Madeira |
| Thu 17 | Early PM | Late PM | Vigo |
| Sun 20 | Early AM | Southampton | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Limited | £4,379 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Limited | £3,649 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Limited | £3,209 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Limited | £3,139 |
| J | Superior Single Cabin | Limited | £2,989 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,849 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Good | £2,789 |
| L | Single Outside Cabin | Limited | £2,479 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Good | £2,479 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Limited | £2,269 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Good | £2,039 |
| M | Single Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,959 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Limited | £1,959 |
| N | Inside Single Cabin | Limited | £1,869 |
| A | Superior Outside Cabin | Good | £1,809 |
| BD | Superior Adapted Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,689 |
| B | Superior Outside Cabin | Good | £1,689 |
| C | Superior Outside Cabin | Good | £1,639 |
| D | Outside Cabin | Good | £1,459 |
| E | Outside Cabin | Good | £1,409 |
| F | Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,299 |
| H | Inside Cabin | Good | £1,199 |
| I | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,099 |
- Port Wine & Douro River Cruise
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
The attraction of Oporto, Portugal’s second largest city, lies in its workday atmosphere.
- Quinta Da Aveleda - Green Wine
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
Take a tour around Quint Da Aveleda, a farm located in the region known as Vinho Verde (green wine).
- Oporto City Tour
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
The Oporto that we shall see today dates mainly from the 18th century, when trade was booming and merchants financed fine houses for themselves. We will have the chance to see some of the city’s finest buildings on this tour.
- TOUR E - ANCIENT BRAGA
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
Today Braga is known for its historic buildings, monuments, gardens and fountains.
- Oporto On Your Own
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal
LEIXOES, PORTUGAL
For those who have visited Oporto before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect.
- Jameos Del Agua & The North
- Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and life on the island.
- The Fire Mountains
- Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain
LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we head south-west, passing the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza, before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains. The camels will take us for an approximate 30-minute ride (optional) along the coloured hills of the volcanic mountains.
- Pyramids of Guimar
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From Santa Cruz, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
- Las Canadas & Teide
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide. Two photo stops will be made before we arrive at El Portillo, where we can enjoy a short coffee break.
- Tenerife Gardens
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we drive by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Agurre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital. As we continue westwards, we pass Tacoronte, one of the best growing areas on the island.
- Loro Parque
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the harbour of Santa Cruz, we pass by the university town of La Laguna and cross one of the finest wine-growing areas on the island to reach Tacoronte and then El Sauzal on the western coast.
- Gomera Landscape & Jardin Tecina
- San Sebastian, La Gomera, Spain
LA GOMERA, CANARY ISLANDS
This tour offers fantastic views of the Gomera Landscape, especially from the Jardin Tecina Hotel situated in the hillside above the cliffs.
- Scenic Tour
- San Sebastian, La Gomera, Spain
LA GOMERA, CANARY ISLANDS
Enjoy a scenic tour of this beautiful island.
- Caldera De Taburiente
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
LA PALMA, CANARY ISLANDS
This tour provides us with an introduction to this beautiful island, with visits to the insular Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves and the famous National Park of Caldera de Taburiente.
- Easy La Palma
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
LA PALMA, CANARY ISLANDS
This tour is designed for those of us who would like a panoramic view of La Palma, with limited walking involved.
- La Palma - North of the Island
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
LA PALMA, CANARY ISLANDS
Our tour will take us to the oldest part of the island and its lush vegetation. From Santa Cruz de La Palma, we will go to the viewpoint Mirador de San Bartolo de La Galga, situated right on the edge of two deep-cut gorges.
- La Palma - South of the Island
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
LA PALMA, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing the quayside, we will cross over Santa Cruz de La Palma via Maritime Avenue, with its typically Canarian architecture. From here we will go to Las Nieves to visit the insular Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, which gives shelter to various Flemish sculptures.
- Porto Moniz
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
After crossing Paul da Serra, we reach Porto Moniz – the most northwesterly point of the island and possibly the most spectacular – which is well known for its volcanic swimming pools.
- Pico Do Aeeiro & Camacha
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
After viewing the 1917 Peace Monument, we then travel to Pico do Areeiro, the second highest peak on the island, at 1,810 metres (5,940 feet), with impressive gorges, deep valleys, grandiose mountains and imposing cliffs.
- Cabo Girao
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Our next point of call is Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world.
- Jeep Safari of Central Madeira
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
We will travel to Estreito de Camara de Lobos, Jardim da Serra which has a magnificent view of the Nun’s Valley and the famous resting place of Boca dos Namoradas – The Lovers Nest.
- Do Casteljo Walking Tour
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
We will walk through the cultivated terraces along a flower lined levada which winds its way along the escarpment.
- Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Our next visit is to Eira do Serrado, where the viewpoint 1,094 metres (3,500 feet) high overlooks the valley of Curral das Freiras (the Nun’s Valley) – a settlement that grew after the 16th century, when Madeira was attacked by French pirates.
- Funchal, Monte & Botanical Gardens
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Enjoy one of the most beautiful collections of native plants from Macronesia, as well as other varieties from Cape Verde, the Azores and the Canary Islands.
- Nun's Valley and Palheiro Gardens
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Departing from the pier we shall travel to the belvedere of Eira do Serrado, where we will be invited to gaze upon the Curral das Freiras Valley (Nun’s Valley). It is located within a deep valley which has one of the island’s most spectacular landscapes, where dizzying views will take our breath away.
- Galicia & Wine
- Vigo, Spain
- VIGO, SPAIN
Leaving the ship, we head northwards, driving along the scenic coastal road and passing Pontevedra en route to La Toja, an island connected to the mainland by a century bridge.
- Pontevedra & Cambarro
- Vigo, Spain
- VIGO, SPAIN
Departing the quayside, we drive in a northerly direction to Pontevedra. En route, our guide will explain the history of this important part of the Galician region.
- Sightseeing & Bayona
- Vigo, Spain
- VIGO, SPAIN
En route to Bayona – a picturesque village at the mouth of the Muino River – we will see some of the beautiful Galician coastline.
- Santiago de Compostela
- Vigo, Spain
VIGO, SPAIN
A visit to the outside of the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year.
Boudicca
Cruise aboard Boudicca, a truly world class ship
Holding 856 passengers, Boudicca has attracted a band of loyal followers, being spacious yet on a human scale. There is an appropriate British historical theme with each public room, lounge and restaurant designed to ensure the mood is in keeping with her sister ship Black Watch.
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- Departs: 06 March 2011
- From: Southampton
- Prices from £1,099
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