Canary Islands Christmas and Funchal New Year

This island-hopping cruise is set to be a rejuvenating escape during the busy festive period. Celebrate Christmas Day on board Borealis en route to Gran Canaria, where you can unwind among the golden dunes of Maspalomas or visit the UNESCO-listed Risco Caído archaeological site. Tenerife offers the chance to relax on sandy beaches, discover Mount Teide, and learn about the Olsen family’s historical links with the island and its banana trade. With its volcanic and verdant vistas, La Palma makes for rewarding exploration, as does the forested Garajonay National Park on La Gomera. Our team has timed your call into Madeira to coincide with the unrivalled annual New Year’s Eve firework display.

Celebrate Christmas Day on board Borealis while sailing to Gran Canaria, where you can relax on the golden dunes of Maspalomas

Discover Tenerife’s sandy beaches, majestic Mount Teide, and the Olsen family’s historical ties to the island and its banana trade

Explore La Palma’s volcanic landscapes and the lush, forested Garajonay National Park on La Gomera

Ring in the New Year in Madeira, timed perfectly to witness its world-renowned annual firework display

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late Night

Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. Discover the land that boasts 'the whole world in one day', maybe swimming in the warm waters or throwing snowballs on the slopes of Mt Teide. Be sure to also check out the capital's glitzy shopping malls, stunning gardens, banana plantations and forests of giant pines and eucalyptus trees.

Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Portsmouth	December 2024 - January 2025		from £2,299 pp	1 date available
Portsmouth	21 Dec 2024 Saturday 15 days 04 Jan 2025 Saturday		from £2,299

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) - EES is the new electronic entry/exit system for European countries which will replace the physical stamping of your passport. The expected date for its introduction is 10 November 2024. From this date, it means that when you go through passport control on arrival, you will need to produce your passport for checking as you do now, but also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.
Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded. For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian) border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

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