Celebrity Cruises offers an amazing 14 night cruise to the Canaries and Azores Islands. The cruise begins in Southampton England, aboard the beautiful Celebrity Eclipse. The Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship, has an Occupancy for 2,850 people with a length of 1,041 ft. The ship boasts a unique “Lawn Club”, which is located on the highest desk and features a freshly manicured lawn. Sit and enjoy the view while you enjoy the grass between your toes!
The cruise departs Southampton, England at 4:30PM and travels to the first port of call on Day 4.
Day 1 – Southampton, England
Southampton is a bustling port city bursting with history as well as shopping opportunities, great restaurants and superb pubs. Nearby you’ll find the quaint town of Windsor, where you can visit the many boutiques of High Street or enjoy a tour of historic Windsor Castle.
Day 4 – Ponta Delgada, Azores
Formed from the peaks of a vast underwater volcanic mountain range, Ponta Delgada is considered by many to be the most important city in the Azores. Volcanic craters, gardens and lakes abound in this beautiful city on the island of São Miguel. Experience a culinary delight in the sugar beet, Ponta Delgada’s most famous export.
Day 6 – Madeira, Portugal
Funchal, the largest city on Madeira island, is known as the “Floating Garden” because of its remarkable variety of vegetation, fruit, and flowers. Everywhere you look you’ll find sprawling scenic splendor, from the deeply gouged cliffs to the lush, verdant valleys reminiscent of parts of Hawaii.
Day 7 – Tenerife, Canary Islands
The largest Canary Island is dominated by 12,198-footMount Teide. The cuisine features locally grown fruits (banana, mango, and papaya) and fresh fish. Clean, sandy beaches offer chances for windsurfing, surfing, snorkeling and diving. You’ll find everything from lush vegetation to water parks and interesting shopping.
Day 8 – Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
The extreme and varied micro-climates and vegetation you experience are what have earned this lovely island, “The Small Continent.” Here you will find mountains, desert land and tropical forests in amazingly close proximity; it’s not at all rare to see mountain peaks of snow as you’re basking in the sun on a beautiful beach.
Day 9 – Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Fuerteventura is a paradise for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and water sport enthusiasts. Located just off the coast of Africa, its consistently beautiful weather has earned it the nickname “Island of Eternal Spring.” The east part of the island is covered in sand, a continuation of the Sahara Desert. Busy Corralejo, located on the north coast, is filled with bars, restaurants and shops and a town beach. Or, take a nature hike or tour volcanoes and craters at the Natural Park of Timafanya.
Day 12 – Lisbon, Portugal
See why this city stands out above all others as you stroll along elaborate mosaic sidewalks and pass by the Monument to the Discoveries. A quick trolley ride transports you to the cobblestone district of Baixa. Or be lured away and pampered in the resort cities of Cascais and Estoril.
On Day 15 your will return to the port of Southampton, where you can reflect on experiencing the Canary and The Azore group of islands.
Cruise Port Summary
Departing from Southampton, England; Ponta Delgada, Azores; Madeira (Funchal), Portugal; Tenerife, Canary Islands; Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Fuerteventura, Canary; Lanzarote, Canary Islands; Lisbon, Portugal; Southampton, England