£649pp—Canaries cruise, stay & flights

Island-hop between the Canaries and Madeira in the search for sunshine this November. Spend a few nights by the coast on Gran Canaria. Then, sail for a week on a ship with 13 pools, multiple restaurants, and activities such as star gazing led by the captain. It saves £183–£394 compared to putting the trip together yourself.

What's included

• Return flights with 23kg checked baggage
• Three nights at the Sercotel Parque Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, in a Classic Room
• A 7-night full-board Canaries and Madeira cruise aboard Costa Smeralda, in an Interior Cabin
• All local tourist taxes and port fees

When
Fly from London Gatwick on 16, 23, 30 November 2026. You can travel on 5, 19 January, 2027, from £699 per person. 

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Itinerary
Start your holiday with three nights in Las Palmas, a vibrant city with a sunny languor. Enjoy al fresco meals and drinks at chatty bars, or take a quick taxi or bus ride to sunbathe on the golden sands of Las Canteras beach. Your hotel sits right next to San Telmo Park, and approximately 10 minutes' walk from the pretty old town.

Emark Costa Smeralda on day four.  Your week-long cruise calls at:

• Funchal, Madeira… wander the pretty town centre or hop on the cable car to visit the botanical garden. Late this evening, join a guided stargazing event (weather permitting) with the captain as the ship sails through one of the darkest spots in the Canary Sea.
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife… Lonely Planet describes the island as a place of "extraordinary beauty and diversity". The capital is a handsome city to keep you busy for the day. With an extended stay in port on the ship, you'll have ample time to explore further afield.
• Arrecife, Lanzarote… has a hotchpotch of charming downtown backstreets leading to an inviting promenade and a sandy beach. As you depart this evening, join an immersive 'The Lost Kingdom' event on deck. See visual set pieces and listen to deep-water soundscapes while sailing above three submerged volcanoes tied to the legend of Atlantis.
• Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura… this bustling port is the gateway to optional excursions across the island. Visit aloe vera plantations, traditional windmills, and whitewashed villages dotting the arresting desert landscape.

Your cruise returns to Gran Canaria, where you'll disembark for your flight back home.

Ship details
Costa Smeralda is a large ship that sails with over 6,500 guests at maximum capacity. It has 20 decks, and an extensive range of facilities. There's an outdoor aqua park with water slides, 13 pools and hot tubs, including a main pool with a retractable roof. The 4,500-square-metre wellness centre has a spa, a sea-view gym, and a snow room.

Entertainment centres around dynamic hub spaces like the central Colosseo, the open-air Piazza di Spagna staircase overlooking the sea wake, and the Volare Skywalk panoramic walkway elevated 65 meters high. There are 11 restaurants (speciality venues are chargeable) and 19 bars—you can pre-book a drinks package for a supplement.

Other options
Add a drinks package from £199 per person.

Transfers and baggage
Add private transfers from £69 per person. 23kg checked baggage is included.