Volcanic Archipelago – Málaga, Madeira & Canaries
About this cruise
The kind of trip where you lose track of what day it is, and nobody cares. 12 nights from Barcelona on November 14, 2026, visiting Málaga, Cádiz and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with additional stops along the Canary Islands. You finish in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 7 stops with a breather between each one. Sun all year round, volcanic landscapes, and more variety between islands than you'd expect. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Smeralda: 5,224 guests, 20 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. 12 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.