Canary Islands Discovery – Lisbon & Madeira

About this cruise

A 12-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Southampton on October 3, 2026 and visits Lisbon, Funchal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife and Vigo. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 6 port calls start. Warm weather in any month, with volcanoes as the backdrop. Not bad. Keep an eye out for Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Where Teide watches over the harbour. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Virtuosa takes the food seriously, with 7 restaurants to choose from. 1 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 12 nights well spent.