Volcanic Slopes – Lanzarote, Fuerteventura & Madeira

About this cruise

You board in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on December 21, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Arrecife, Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Funchal, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. Black-sand beaches on one island, dense laurel forests on another. The Canaries are surprisingly varied. Keep an eye out for Puerto del Rosario: Fuerteventura's sun-baked capital of dunes. Around 11 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. 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. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. That's 7 nights well spent.