Azores Cruises
The Azores are nine volcanic islands sitting in the middle of the Atlantic, roughly 1,500 kilometres west of Lisbon, remote enough to feel genuinely apart from the rest of Europe, and different enough from each other to reward more than one visit. An Azores cruise is one of the few ways to see more than one island without the complexity of island-hopping by ferry or small plane.
Fred. Olsen sails to the Azores from UK ports as part of our wider Atlantic Islands programme, with Ponta Delgada on São Miguel the most common port of call. The island's two crater lakes at Sete Cidades, the bubbling hot springs at Furnas and the network of walking trails across the interior give you more than a day could reasonably cover. Faial and its harbour town of Horta, known for the colourful murals left by transatlantic sailors, and Terceira, home to the UNESCO-listed old town of Angra do Heroísmo, may also feature depending on your itinerary. [ReadMoreMob][ReadMoreDesk]
The islands take their environmental responsibilities seriously. A network of natural parks and marine reserves covers much of the archipelago, and the waters around the Azores are among the best in the world for whale watching, sperm whales are present year-round, and blue whales pass through in spring. It's the kind of place that tends to stay with people long after they've returned home.
Fred. Olsen's smaller ships are particularly well suited to cruises to the Azores. The island ports are compact and the approach by sea, watching the volcanic peaks rise from the water, sets the tone for everything that follows ashore.
Azores Countries
Cruises to Azores
Caribbean Christmas Island Hopping T2735
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Island hop through the Caribbean’s laid‑back charm and culture
- Enjoy Christmas Day on board with all the trimmings
- Watch Funchal's New Year fireworks from the decks of Bolette
From the Mediterranean to the Canaries for Christmas & New Year L273638
- Celebrate Christmas Day on board as Balmoral sails to warmer shores
- Enjoy coastal views and island colours from the Med to the Canaries
- Watch Las Palmas’ New Year fireworks display from Balmoral’s decks
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Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year L273738
- Enjoy traditional Christmas Day festivites on board Balmoral
- Ring in the New Year watching Las Palmas' spectacular fireworks
- Relax into palm‑lined walks, beaches and Canaries winter sunshine
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Canary Islands Christmas & New Year L2738
- Celebrate Christmas Day at sea with all the festivities
- Admire the New Year's Eve fireworks in Gran Canaria from Balmoral
- Explore Funchal and the Canary Islands at a relaxed pace
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Canaries Christmas & Mediterranean Cities L273801
- Celebrate Christmas and New Year amid sunshine and discovery
- Welcome in the New Year in Gran Canaria beneath spectacular fireworks
- Discover Istanbul's palaces and bazaars, and Egypt's ancient wonders
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Mediterranean, Canaries Christmas & the Solar Eclipse L273802
- 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
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Canary Islands Christmas & Funchal Fireworks S2724
- Spend Christmas Day at sea enjoying festive traditions
- Enjoy the New Year's Eve fireworks from the comfort of Borealis
- Explore the Canaries in the year-round sunshine
Mediterranean, Canaries & the Solar Eclipse L280102
- Explore Mediterranean treasures, from Istanbul to Egypt's pyramids
- Discover six Atlantic islands, including unspoilt El Hierro and Madeira
- Witness a rare total solar eclipse from aboard Balmoral
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Canary Islands, Madeira & the Solar Eclipse L2802
- Discover the lesser visited island of El Hierro
- Enjoy the winter sun in the Canaries, and discover Madeira
- Experience the unique phenomenon of an annular solar eclipse at sea
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Colour & Culture of Morocco T2802
- Explore souks and medinas, experiencing rich colours, flavours and scents
- Discover Morocco with a tour to Marrakech or blue-washed Chefchaouen
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Discover Seville’s Moorish heritage or Cadiz’s tapas and flamenco
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