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Magic Of The Canaries
Canary Islands & West Africa Cruise
Explore Lisbon’s Moorish, medieval Alfama District by tram as it winds it way through a labyrinth of narrow streets to the 12th century Castelo de São Jorge.
Flagship Golf Cruise. ArtsClub theme of Gardens.
| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2008 | |||
| Sun 30 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Dover |
| December 2008 | |||
| Wed 03 | 08:00 | 20:00 | Lisbon |
| Fri 05 | 10:30 | 18:00 | Arrecife, Lanzarote |
| Sat 06 to Sun 07 | 08:00 | 02:00 | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria |
| Sun 07 to Mon 08 | 08:00 | 02:00 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Mon 08 | 08:00 | 14:00 | San Sebastian la Gomera |
| Tue 09 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Funchal |
| Sat 13 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £7,336 | £3,326 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £6,296 | £2,858 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £5,611 | £2,550 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | £4,741 | £2,158 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | £4,741 | £2,158 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | £3,926 | £1,792 |
| A | Superior Outside | £3,661 | £1,672 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | £3,491 | £1,596 |
| B | Superior Outside | £3,371 | £1,542 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £3,371 | £1,542 |
| C | Outside Cabin | £3,281 | £1,501 |
| D | Outside | £2,961 | £1,357 |
| E | Outside | £2,846 | £1,306 |
| F | Outside | £2,731 | £1,254 |
| G | Superior Inside | £2,586 | £1,189 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | £2,586 | £1,189 |
| H | Inside | £2,381 | £1,096 |
| I | Inside | £2,231 | £1,029 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | £6,291 | £2,856 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | £5,791 | £2,631 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | £5,426 | £2,467 |
| L | Outside Single | £4,926 | £2,242 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | £4,031 | £1,839 |
| N | Inside Single | £3,881 | £1,771 |
| OW | Owner\'s Suite | £8,736 | £3,956 |
| GBC | Gtd O/S Balcony Cbn | £200,065 | £110,065 |
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Eira Do Serrado & Tea at Villa Cipriani (Tour B)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
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.
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The Grand Island Tour (Tour A)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA - AVAILABLE ON TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES ONLY
This grand tour covers most parts of the lovely island of Madeira and it is the only tour to visit the rugged and beautiful north coast.Passing through the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos on the south coast, we stop at Cabo Giraõ – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world
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Lisbon Seen From The River (Tour E)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We start this tour with a panoramic drive so we can get a general overview of Lisbon City centre.We will make a brief stop at the top of King Edward VII Park from where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and harbour.
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Porto Moniz (Tour I)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving our ship behind us we will begin our drive towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast where we will make our first short photo stop to take a lookout from the viewpoint.
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Walking Tour of Vale Paraiso (Tour G)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
This tour will allow us to discover the natural beauty of the island. We begin from Vale Paraiso, where we will walk along the Levada – a traditional man-made irrigation system ideal for walkers.
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Funchal, Monte & Botanical Gardens (Tour E)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Departing from the pier, we take a brief sightseeing tour of the city of Funchal by coach. Stopping at the old town, we then take a 15 minute cable car ride up to Monte. Here we will walk to a small square and the church.
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Cabo Girao (Tour C)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier we travel towards Pico dos Barcelos, from where we can see distant Funchal and its surrounding villages scattered over the green slopes.Continuing on, our next point of call is Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world.
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Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea (Tour B)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing drive before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos, to admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
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Eira Do Serrado & Afternoon Tea
Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing drive before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos, to admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
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The Orotava Valley & Pueblochico (Tour G)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing from Santa Cruz harbour we will make our first stop at “Humboldt viewpoint” for a photo opportunity. Here we will have a pleasant view (weather permitting) over all the green banana plantations of La Orotava and Puerto de La Cruz, the main tourist resorts in the north of the Island.
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La Laguna & Tacoronte Vineyards (Tour C)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving the harbour, we take the motorway straight to the city of La Laguna. Centuries ago, La Laguna was the capital of the island. Its founders placed the city under the protection of Saint Christopher, from whom it gets its real name: San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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Jameos Del Agua & The North (Tour B)
LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and the life on the island.
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The Fire Mountains (Tour A)
LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
As we leave our ship we will head southwest and pass by 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.
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El Cedro Wald (Tour C)
LA GOMERA, CANARY ISLANDS
This walking tour begins from the port of San Sebastian, joining our coach we shall drive in the direction of El Cedro village. Upon our arrival we will enjoy the most verdant and varied hiking route of La Gomera.
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Gomera Landscape & Jardin Tecina (Tour B)
LA GOMERA, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving San Sebastian we take the north road towards the National Park of Garajonay. A stop will be made at a viewpoint overlooking the very typical village of Hermigua.
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La Gomera Scenic Tour (Tour A)
LA GOMERA, CANARY ISLANDS
San Sebastian, the capital and harbour of the island, is a pretty, picturesque village with about 6,000 inhabitants.
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Las Palmas & Bandama (Tour H)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving the port behind us we will take a ride to the enchanting Parque Doramas, with typical Canarian flora and dragon trees. We will visit the Pueblo Canario, a model of a traditional Canarian village situated inside the park and designed by the famous artist Nestor de la Torre.
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Easy Gran Canaria (Tour G)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
Our tour begins with a drive through the north coast of Gran Canaria, passing the typical coastal village of San Felipe, before reaching into the ‘Valle de Agaete’. With a wide variety of tropical plants such as papaya, mangos, oranges and lemons, this valley is the greenest on the island.
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Canary Islands South Island Tour (Tour E)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
The Canary Islands are Europe’s winter place in the sun, and this tour offers us the opportunity to experience first hand some of the most popular resort areas on the south side of the island.
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Maspalomas Beach Transfer (Tour D)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
The Maspalomas beach stretches 2,710 metres along the southern most point of Gran Canaria. The oasis-like combination of palm trees, lagoon and wind sculptured sand dunes beside the ocean creates the perfect place to relax and swim.
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Casa Romantica (Tour B)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
We will depart the pier in Las Palmas for ‘Altavista’, where we will stop for an amazing panoramic view (weather permitting) of the city and its harbour. We then proceed to the north coast of Gran Canaria. Driving through San Felipe, a typical coastal village, we reach the small harbour of Agaete.
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Arucas & Teror (Tour A)
GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving our ship, we drive through pretty countryside until we arrive in the country town of Teror, famous for its fine examples of carved wooden balconies. In the centre lies the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine, the Patron Saint of Gran Canaria.
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Lisbon From The River (Tour E)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
The most exciting part of our tour – a 1½ hour sail along the estuary of the river Tagus to discover the beauty and charm of Lisbon when seen from the river -
Lisbon City Tour (Tour A)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
A hilly city with cobblestones; Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. Our tour takes in many famous city sights, among them an ornate bullring where fights are held but the bulls are not killed.
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Picturesque Sintra & Cascais (Tour B)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park we arrive at Sintra, a popular Old World village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon. We will see the outside of the Royal Palace with its two kitchen chimneys, like those of our oast houses.
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Lovely Obidos - A Queen's Gift (Tour C)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Following a scenic 75 minute drive through the beautiful Portuguese countryside, we will arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time….
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Lisbon Panorama (Tour D)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We depart the pier for a drive to the Belem area, to see the Presidential Palace, the Monastery of Jeronimos, the Tower of Belem and the Monument to the Discoveries. Then it is on to the Restelo area – the most exclusive residential district of Lisbon and location of many foreign embassies.
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Madeira by Air (Tour D)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Experience the thrill of flightseeing by helicopter. We can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Madeira has to offer, including Monte, Curral das Freiras, Ribeira Brava, Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos and not forgetting Funchal.
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Madeira Island Discovery (Tour F)
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Leaving the Pier we head towards Câmara de Lobos, a small fishing village on the south coast. We stop at Cabo Girão – the highest sea-cliff in Europe and the second highest in the world. Then it is on to Ribeira Brava, where we start to cross the island.
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Las Canadas & Teide (Tour A)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing from the port, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperanza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
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Pyramids of Guimar (Tour B)
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 Esperanza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the Esperanza Forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide, before taking the Los Loros route to Guimar.
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Loro Parque (Tour D)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From 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.
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Tenerife Gardens (Tour E)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
We will depart from our ship and take a short drive travelling by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Aguerre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital.
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Easy Tenerife (Tour F)
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, we will continue the trip through the Esperanza forest with its cool forests of eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpse of Mount Teide. We will then enter the National Park of Las Canadas.
Balmoral
With the introduction of the company’s fifth vessel, the newly extended and refurbished Balmoral - named in honour of the Scottish Royal estate - Fred. Olsen is taking cruising to a new level.
Although slightly larger than our existing ships, Balmoral is still compact enough to offer that intimate, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark. The combination of Balmoral's elegant comfortable cabins, world class cuisine and diverse on board activities has been designed to appeal particularly to the rapidly expanding British cruise market.- Anchor Port
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Cruise Details
- ID: BL028
- Departs: 30 November 2008
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 55%
- Prices from £1,029
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