Exploring Cape Verde & the Canaries
Visits to five beautiful islands off Africa’s Atlantic coast are the highlights of this 18-night cruise; each of these wonderful destinations offer an array of diverse sights and unforgettable experiences. Gorgeous gardens, stunning beaches, volcanic landscapes and much more await your discovery while enjoying spring’s soothing warmth.
In Madeira Black Watch will dock in Funchal, from where you could tour to the remarkable Cabo Girão to experience the sheer scale of the world’s second highest sea cliff and enjoy unspoilt ocean views from the ‘Skywalk’. Perhaps you’ll opt to go in search of Madeira’s enchanting botanical gardens, such as Monte Palace Tropical Garden, instead; or even savour some sweet Madeiran wine. Two distinctive destinations in Cape Verde are sure to delight. On the volcanic island of São Vicente, you’ll visit Mindelo for an authentic Cape Verdean experience. Explore this charming city for colonial architecture such as the Portuguese-style Nossa Senhora de Luz, colourful markets, Morna music and Grouge – Cape Verde’s national drink. There’s a host of typically Cape Verdean highlights to unearth on Santiago Island too. Visiting Praia, you could delve into centuries of fascinating history at the Archaeology Museum, stop by the busy Municipal Market, and catch a performance of traditional Funana dance. UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha, the first city built by Europeans in West Africa, can be explored on tour, too. [ReadMore]
Your island discovery ends in the Canaries, visiting two of the archipelago’s most beautiful and popular destinations. The delights of Tenerife are yours to discover from Santa Cruz, the Canarian capital. Among Tenerife’s many attractions are the mysterious Pyramids of Güímar and the sun-soaked beaches of Playa de Las Americas, a haven for relaxation. Mount Teide is a ‘must-visit’; Spain’s highest peak can be seen in all its majestic glory during your day here. Then, from Arrecife, you can explore the awe-inspiring lunar-like landscapes of Lanzarote. Choose to venture into the breathtaking Timanfaya National Park to trek vast lava fields and see the famous Fire Mountains up-close. Alternatively, many sites developed by César Manrique, including the gorgeous saltwater lagoon of Jameos Del Agua Cave, are within reach. In addition to your island-based adventures, you’ll also enjoy calls at two rewarding mainland cities. In Spain, a stop at La Coruna offers you the chance to tour to the spectacular, UNESCO-listed Santiago de Compostela cathedral; while in Portugal, a day in Lisbon can be spent admiring the architectural treasures of the capital, such as Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery.
Single supplement offers are available on selected grades on this sailing, please call for details.
Itinerary

Date
Arrive
Depart
Destination
Thu 14 Mar
Late PM
Southampton, United Kingdom
Sat 16 Mar
Early AM
Late Night
La Coruña, Spain
The city of La Coruña is the capital of the province and a busy seaport situated in the Galicia region of northwest Spain. Most famous for its Roman lighthouse, the diverse architectural styles of La Coruña make the city an absolute delight for sightseeing. La Coruña boasts an...
Read moreTue 19 Mar
Early AM
Late PM
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Funchal, the capital of Portugal's Madeiran archipelago, has a timeless old-world charm. Enhanced by a subtropical climate that fills this 'floating garden' with the year-round colours and perfumes of flowers and fruit, Funchal was a favourite of Sir Winston Churchill. His praise of the ci...
Read moreFri 22 Mar
Early PM
Late Night
Mindelo, Cape Verde
The port city of Mindelo on the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verdes, retains many features of its colonial past, and is known for its music, carnival atmosphere and blend of Portuguese traditions and Brazilian style. Situated in Porto Grande Bay, Mindelo is surrounded by low...
Read moreSat 23 Mar
Early AM
Late PM
Praia, Cape Verde
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, the amazing volcanic archipelago of ten islands and five islets remotely located some 400 miles off the coast of West Africa. This unique, unspoilt destination was a Portuguese territory until independence in 1975, and Praia sits on the southern tip of Santiago Is...
Read moreTue 26 Mar
Early AM
Late PM
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Sophisticated Santa Cruz - Tenerife's capital - is built around boulevards and wide avenues that link elegant squares and parks. Well-preserved buildings feature in the old town, including the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception and the 18th century Palacio de Carta, which has impressive Ba...
Read moreWed 27 Mar
Early AM
Early PM
Arrecife, Spain
The bustling port of Arrecife on Lanzarote’s east coast is home to the biggest fishing fleet in the Canaries. Back in the 16th and 17th centuries the city was regularly attacked by pirates. To defend against these raiders, the court of Spain ordered two castles to be built. The first...
Read moreFri 29 Mar
Early AM
Late PM
Lisbon, Portugal
Stretched across its seven trademark hills overlooking the River Tagus estuary, Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city of Lisbon, is a cinematic collection of cobbled alleyways, pastel-coloured buildings, ancient ruins and white-domed cathedrals. Decimated by an earthquake in 1755, modern...
Read moreMon 01 Apr
Early AM
Southampton, United Kingdom
Pricing & rooms
* Prices are updated daily, based on the lowest Cruise Only fare available for each grade based on two people sharing. | Updated: Prices correct as of 00:00 23/02/2019. Please call on 0800 035 5130 for live availability & prices.
Suite
From £3,049 per person
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BS - Balcony Suite
This suite is approximately 210 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9 and Bridge Deck 8.
This suite has a bedroom with sitting area, two large picture windows, balcony and bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug.
Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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DS - Superior Junior Suite
This suite is approximately 260 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7 and Main Deck 5.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, a picture window, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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JS - Junior Suite
This suite is approximately 240 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7 and Main Deck 5.
This suite has a seating area, picture window and bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and have a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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MS - Marquee Suite
This suite is approximately 440 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, floor to ceiling windows, a balcony and bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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OW - Owner's Suite
Exclusive suite - please call for more details.
Please call for latest prices
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PS - Premier Suite
This suite is approximately 550 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, floor to ceiling windows and a balcony, bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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SS - Superior Suite
This suite is approximately 300 square feet in size and can be found on Marquee Deck 9 and Bridge Deck 8.
These suites have a bedroom with sitting area, balcony, bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
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TS - Terrace Balcony Suite
This suite is approximately 260 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7.
These suites have a bedroom and sitting area, a terrace balcony, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
This room grade benefits from the Suite Dreams package - please see Suite Dreams Terms and Conditions.
Balcony
From £2,949 per person
BC - Balcony Room
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 8.
It has a balcony and bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
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TC - Terrace Balcony Room
This balcony room is approximately 200 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck 7.
They have a terrace balcony and a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
360° ViewOcean
From £1,899 per person
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B - Superior Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5.
It has a picture window, bathroom with a bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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C - Superior Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5.
It has a picture window, bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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D - Ocean View
This room grade is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic Deck 4.
They have portholes and bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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E - Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic Deck 4 and Marina Deck 3.
It has portholes, a bathroom with bath and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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F - Ocean View
This room is approximately 160 square feet in size and can be found on Marina Deck 3.
It has 2 portholes and a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Interior
Please Call
Single
From £2,999
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J - Single Superior Ocean View
This room is approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Bridge Deck 8.
It has a balcony and bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug.
Please note that lifeboats and life rafts may affect views from all deck 8 & 9 balconies.
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JB - Single Balcony Suite
This room is approximately 150 square feet and can be found on Marquee Deck 9 and Bridge Deck 8.
This room has a balcony and bathroom with bathtub and/or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug and a European 2 pin plug. Smoking is permitted on room balconies.
Please call for latest prices
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K - Single Ocean View
These rooms are approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5 and Atlantic Deck 4.
They have 2 portholes and a bathroom with bathtub and/ or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
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L - Single Ocean View
This room grade is approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Marina Deck 3 and Atlantic Deck 4.
It has 2 portholes and a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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M - Single Interior Room
This room grade is approximately 140 square feet in size and can be found on Main Deck 5.
It has a bathroom with a shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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N - Single Interior Room
These rooms are approximately 140 square feet in size and can be found on Atlantic Deck 4.
They have a bathroom with shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer & tea & coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
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TK - Single Terrace Balcony
This cabin is approximately 150 square feet in size and can be found on Lido Deck.
These cabins have a terrace balcony, and a bathroom with bathtub and/ or shower.
Facilities include climate control, Interactive Smart TV, desk, phone, mini-fridge, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.
All cabins are non-smoking, have room service available until 11.00pm, and require a 3 pin UK plug, a European 2 pin plug (220 volts) & USB charging point.
Please call for latest prices
360° ViewAbout Your Ship
Black Watch is the ultimate home-from-home at sea: spacious with a friendly, familiar feel and providing a traditional cruise experience. Refurbished at the end of 2016, the 804-guest Black Watch features stylish new décor, fittings and furniture, plus the new Black Watch Room restaurant.
What's more, new soft furnishing, smart TVs and mini-bars enhance the accommodation on board, while the cinema has been upgraded too. Despite all these new features, Black Watch still retains her sleek, intimate style and has a welcoming ambience - just like the rest of the Fred. Olsen fleet.
The Fred. Olsen Difference
Real ships
We don’t have boastful megaships. We take immense pride in our fleet of smaller-scaled vessels that retain the style, ambience and understated quality of a country house hotel. We ensure they remain contemporary too: from winter 2016 to spring 2018 the whole fleet underwent dry dock refits to further enhance the facilities for guests. With the fifth generation Fred. Olsen as Chairman and 170 years of seafaring heritage behind us, we believe we’ve found the perfect formula for you to get the best out of your holiday with us.
Smaller but spacious
A smaller ship doesn’t mean less space; far from it. Each room is comfortably sized, with all that you’ll need to enjoy your holiday. In fact, our rooms are comparable to those on some of the mammoth cruise ships. While our vessels are on a more accessible scale, you can have just as much private space. With fewer people on board it’s easy to find a quiet spot to relax in peace with a drink or a good book. There’s room to stretch out by the pool and you can get ashore more quickly too. And when you’re ashore, you’re seeing the best of each port of call with hundreds – not thousands – of others, giving you a much more authentic experience.
Service with a smile
Each member of the Fred. Olsen team has been carefully selected for their warm and welcoming personalities. The quality of our people, supported by training and development, ensures they will give you a great holiday: in guest feedback our staff are always the most highly-rated aspect of the whole experience.
FAQs
What's Included?
Included in your cruise
Comfortable, stylish rooms and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your room and the drop-off/pick-up point
Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet
Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours. *Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea not included.
Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra unless selected in our Free Drinks and Tips offer on selected cruises.
All Inclusive upgrade can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.
Great value offers on selected fares and room grades available on this cruise. Prices shown may vary – please contact our Reservations Team for further details.