Volcanic Slopes – Lanzarote, Madeira & Funchal

About this cruise

7 nights, 4 ports, all from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on December 20, 2026. The route visits Arrecife, Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Funchal and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Black-sand beaches on one island, dense laurel forests on another. The Canaries are surprisingly varied. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Costa Smeralda holds 5,224 guests across 20 decks. It's a big ship, with plenty to keep you busy. While everyone else deals with the December cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.