--- title: "Azura: 11 nights from Málaga, 28 Dec 2026" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saltwind-crossing-strait-canaries~POC-AZURA-20261228-11 description: "11-night P&O Cruises cruise on Azura from Málaga on 28 Dec 2026, visiting Barcelona, Cartagena Spain, Gibraltar. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0186572f8c0ac15b.jpg --- # Saltwind Crossing – Strait & Canaries ![Route map: 11 nights one way from Málaga on Azura](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0186572f8c0ac15b.jpg) ## About this cruise An 11-night cruise from Málaga to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, sailing on the evening of 28 December. It calls at Barcelona, Cartagena Spain, Gibraltar, Arrecife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with five days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain and the United Kingdom. Typical highs for the time of year run from 15°C in Barcelona to 20°C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (59 to 68°F). The cruise ends in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 8 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Barcelona. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Azura (2010) carries up to 3,100 guests on 19 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Azura](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura.md) - **Duration:** 11 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-28 - **Return:** 2027-01-08 - **From:** [Málaga, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) - **To:** [Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) - **Price:** from €1,138 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | | 11:59 PM | Embark | 11–17°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Tue, Dec 29 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Wed, Dec 30 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | Thu, Dec 31 | | | Port day | 8–15°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | | | Port day | 11–16°C | | 7 | Sea day | | Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | | | Port day | 11–16°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) | ES | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | | | Port day | 17–19°C | | 11 | [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) | ES | Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | | | Port day | 16–20°C | | 12 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | | | Disembark | 18–20°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,709 | £1,709 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=7da07575-d650-4e19-b2e2-f26c291c07a9) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,898 | £1,898 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=54f97a9e-0b19-4d16-b8e9-008dc6640334) | | Balcony | Balcony | £2,098 | £2,098 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=eb925dfb-56d4-4096-8b4b-ef74142d7d74) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,898 | £949 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=b82194ea-f609-4e4c-bc68-afcd32746567) | | Inside | Inside | £1,978 | £989 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=ce51aa07-c0b2-4f77-af9d-3282395b4f4c) | | Balcony | Balcony | £2,098 | £1,049 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=1f90b495-9666-4faf-9412-3d3175941abc) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £2,877 | £959 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=4313def4-37c6-47fa-b2d2-0cc35248b388) | | Balcony | Balcony | £3,097 | £1,032 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=7ebea8da-6565-438e-87e8-a39c6b3fdc62) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £3,277 | £1,092 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=aa3432e8-c112-4faa-96a3-ada228121ce0) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £3,776 | £944 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=a7606368-d5c6-4df5-972a-ebf8a44614f3) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £3,896 | £974 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=e9a86f0f-0012-4042-8716-4685f68d8e1f) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,796 | £1,199 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=f646af46-e95e-4d8d-9342-65721f0df0a6) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [pocruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?via=markdown&site=GBP&guests=2) (GBP) pocruises.com only takes bookings from people who live in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. From anywhere else it shows the GBP fare but stops you at checkout. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20261228-11.md?pid=b82194ea-f609-4e4c-bc68-afcd32746567) Tips are already included in this price, and P&O Cruises adds nothing on board. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. - **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. - **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Specialty restaurants · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### GBP | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £1,978 | £1,898 | £2,098 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 3,100 - **Crew:** 1,250 - **Gross Tonnage:** 115,055 GT - **Decks:** 19 - **Length:** 290 m - **Beam:** 36m ## Port Details ### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) *Spain* > Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 11–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 8–15°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) *Spain* > Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 11–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) *United Kingdom* > A British rock at the mouth of the Mediterranean Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 11–16°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar ### [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) *Spain* > Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 17–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) *Spain* > Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island Avg dock time: 13.8h · Weather: 16–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) *Spain* > Where Teide watches over the harbour Avg dock time: 12.8h · Weather: 18–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ## Check the flight prices This cruise does not return to Málaga. It ends in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, so your flight home leaves from there. [Azura sails this route on 1 more date. Compare both dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura/11-nights-from-malaga-arrecife-barcelona-cartagena-spain.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Azura | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Canary Tides – Azores & Silver Shore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-tides-azores-silver-shore~POC-AZURA-20261211-17.md) | Dec 11 – 28, 2026 | 17 nights | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | from €1,678 pp (£1,399) | | Next sailing | [Solar Spire – Canary Whirl](https://cruisello.com/cruises/solar-spire-canary-whirl~POC-AZURA-20270108-14.md) | Jan 8 – 22, 2027 | 14 nights | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | from €958 pp (£799) | ## Explore more - [More Azura cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura.md) - [Visit P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Málaga](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=malaga) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)