Strait and Canopy – Madeira, Tangier & Marseille

About this cruise

A 11-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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife on March 28, 2027 and visits Arrecife, Funchal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tangier, Barcelona and Marseille. The trip wraps in Marseille, so you won't retrace your steps. There's a nice rhythm here: explore a port, recover at sea, do it again. You never feel rushed or restless. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, Portugal, Morocco and France, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Tangier: Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 185,010 gross tons, Costa Smeralda is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. 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. If you can, add a night in Santa Cruz de Tenerife before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. That's 11 nights well spent.