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 March 7, 2027 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. People come back from this cruise talking about Arrecife: Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet 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 March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.