Sunlit Terra Cotta – Funchal, Tangier & Barcelona

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 11 nights from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on March 29, 2027, visiting Arrecife, Funchal and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You wind up in Genoa, so it's worth planning a night or two there. In between port days, the 3 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. Crossing 5 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal, Morocco, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria stands out. It's Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Smeralda carries up to 5,224 guests over 20 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. 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. All in all, it's a solid trip.