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Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira Cruise
Celebrate Christmas on board Columbus and see in the New Year with a fabulous firework spectacular as you sail south to warmer climes on this wonderful cruise holiday over the festive season. Visit the popular Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, and discover the contrasting faces of each. Add ‘the Rock’ of Gibraltar, historic Lisbon and the beautiful island of Madeira into the mix and you’ve got a holiday to remember!
Tour Includes
- 15 nights cruising with full board
- Delicious full board cuisine
- Afternoon teas and late night snacks
- Captain’s Cocktail Party
- Self service tea and coffee (6am to 10pm)
- Big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes
- Daytime activities and leisure facilities
- Porterage of luggage, port to cabin
- Port taxes
- A more traditional and leisurely style cruising experience
- An excellent standard of friendly and attentive service
- Regional joining points by coach
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 16 day itinerary
Regional departure by coach, then onwards to London Tilbury to join your cruise ship, the CMV Columbus. We set sail at 16:00.
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With more bicycles than permanent residents, the Dutch capital is both charming and quirky. Aesthetically, little has changed in the centre since its 17th century Golden Age. Beautiful gabled houses and merchants’ mansions line serene, tree-lined canals, which are laid out in five concentric circles and crossed by numerous bridges. The Royal Palace, originally built as a Town Hall in the 17th century, stands on a large square in the centre of the city. Considered one of Europe’s major art capitals, Amsterdam is home to a number of superb galleries and museums including the famous Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum.
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Enjoy the impressive facilities onboard the Columbus over the festive period.
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Famously contested, Gibraltar is a renowned headland in the Mediterranean Sea. In ancient times known as the Pillars of Hercules with its African counterpart, Mt. Abyla, the Rock has remained under British rule for the last 300 years, despite being connected to Spain. A towering 1400 ft outcrop that separates the Mediterranean from the Atlantic, Gibraltar was named Jebel al-Tarik by the Moorish General Tarik who landed there in 711 AD. See the famous Barbary apes that occupy the island as well as St. Michael’s Cave and the Siege Tunnels or admire the view to Africa from a cable car.
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Relax and unwind as we sail towards the Canary Islands.
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The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is dominated by Mount Teide in the central mountain range and several spectacular valleys covered with lush landscape, banana plantations and pinewoods. Santa Cruz, the island's capital, offers a number of museums and churches to explore, together with tempting shops and restaurants. The exotic gardens of Garcia Sanabria Park are worth a visit, as is Loro Parque, with its tropical gardens, collection of parrots, and an aquarium with sharks, sea lions and penguins.
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A city with maritime roots, Arrecife first appeared on maps in the 15th century as a small fishing harbour. It has, since 1852, been the capital of Lanzarote, the northernmost and fourth largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. Lanzarote, which lies just four degrees north of the Tropic of Cancer and enjoys a sub-tropical climate, is volcanic in origin. Arrecife’s Calle Leon y Castila has a wealth of shops and is an opportunity for duty free shopping.
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Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the seven main Canary Islands. With its sub-tropical climate, coastal valleys, beautiful sandy beaches and mountainous peaks, Gran Canaria is a firm favourite with visitors from all over Europe. The city of Las Palmas lies in the north-east corner of the island and is dotted with tranquil parks and plazas festooned in floral displays. Head to the historic centre of Vegueta, steeped in traditional architecture and historical buildings which have been standing for over 500 years. There is also myriad fascinating museums to be explored, including the Christopher Columbus Museum and the Museo Canario, which contains the historical relics left by the former inhabitants of the island. A pleasant stroll through the narrow streets is the 2½ mile long Playa de las Canteras beach, surrounded by calm sea and a natural barrier reef which makes for perfect snorkeling opportunities.
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Land by launch or tender. Set in a magnificent natural amphitheatre overlooking a wide bay, Funchal is the delightful capital of the beautiful and dramatic island of Madeira. The harbour is right in the centre of town, and as you approach, the sight of whitewashed buildings with red tiled roofs tumbling down the verdant mountain is spectacular. A modern cable car soars above the bustling city to Monte, which is the start of Madeira’s famous wicker toboggan ride. Wicker baskets, embroidery and the famous Madeira wine, are popular souvenirs from the striking island often described as the ‘floating garden of the Atlantic’. Tonight, watch the fireworks above Funchal then join the onboard party as you sail into 2018.
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Enjoy the New Year's Day celebrations on board your ship.
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Lying on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the River Tagus, Lisbon is the westernmost capital in Europe. It was from here that the great caravels set sail on their voyages of exploration, and numerous monuments are a reminder of Lisbon’s glorious maritime heyday. In 1775, a devastating earthquake all but levelled the city to the ground, and although relatively modern, the Portuguese capital has a quirky charm and much character. The steep, cobbled streets of the ancient Moorish Alfama district lead to wonderful viewpoints looking over the city. Further along the coast, the elegant resorts of Cascais and Estoril stud Portugal’s own Riviera.
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Sail for two days toward the U.K.
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Arrive in London Tilbury and join your coach for the transfer back to your original joining point.
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Gratuities of £5 per person, per day will be added to your on-board account.
CABIN UPGRADES as at 06/12/17
| Cabin Type & Category | Twin (pp) | Single (pp) |
| Standard Twin Inner (Cat 1) | Included | n/a |
| Standard Plus Twin Inner (Cat 2) | £100 | n/a |
| Standard Plus Single Inner (Cat 2S) | n/a | £460 |
| Superior Twin Inner (Cat 3) | £200 | n/a |
| Superior Single Inner (Cat 3S) | n/a | £500 |
| Premium Twin Inner (Cat 4) | £290 | n/a |
| Standard Twin Full/Partially Obstructed Ocean View (Cat 6C) | £380 | n/a |
| Standard Twin Full/Partially Obstructed Ocean View (Cat 6B) | £350 | n/a |
| Standard Twin Port Hole Ocean View (Cat 6P) | £350 | n/a |
| Standard Twin Ocean View (Cat 6) | £400 | n/a |
| Standard Single Full/Partially Obstructed Ocean View (Cat 6BS) | n/a | £870 |
| Standard Twin Ocean View (Cat 7) | £470 | n/a |
| Standard Single Ocean View (Cat 7S) | n/a | £1000 |
| Standard Plus Twin Ocean View (Cat 8) | £550 | n/a |
| Standard Plus Single Ocean View (Cat 8S) | n/a | £1250 |
| Superior Twin Ocean View (Cat 9) | £750 | n/a |
| Superior Single Ocean View (Cat 9S) | n/a | £1380 |
| Superior Plus Twin (Cat 11) | £950 | n/a |
| Premium Twin Ocean View (Cat 12) | £1100 | n/a |
Category options are priced generally according to position, size and facilities.
CRUISE AND MARITIME IS AN ADULT ONLY CRUISE LINE - PASSENGERS MUST BE 16 YEARS OR OVER AT DATE OF TRAVEL
Please note that due to limited docking facilities, it may be necessary in some ports to land by launch or tender.
Accommodation
You will spend 15 nights cruising on board Cruise and Maritime's new flagship, Columbus.
