Atlantic Crossing – Azores & Madeira

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 13 nights from Tampa on April 5, 2026, visiting Great Stirrup Cay, Horta, Ponta Delgada, Funchal and Lisbon. You finish in Lisbon. With 8 sea days, there's room for lazy mornings, long lunches, and not much else. Mid-Atlantic islands with their own microclimate, their own wine, and their own pace. Underrated. Horta alone is worth the trip, Where transatlantic sailors leave their mark. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Norwegian Dawn takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Worth booking. That's the short version.