Volcanic Heights – Funchal & Gran Canaria

About this cruise

You sail from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on December 14, 2026 and spend 7 nights visiting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Funchal. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. Black-sand beaches on one island, dense laurel forests on another. The Canaries are surprisingly varied. Most ports give you about 12 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. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.