Canary Island Explorer – Funchal & Las Palmas

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on December 13, 2026 visits Puerto del Rosario, Funchal, Arrecife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de la Palma. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Sun all year round, volcanic landscapes, and more variety between islands than you'd expect. Don't rush through Funchal, which is known as An island garden floating in the Atlantic. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Fantasia takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.