Canary Islands & Madeira Cruise

• Day One – Depart London Tilbury

  Depart: 1600hrs

  Board Magellan in Tilbury, today, settle in to your cabin and relax as your cruise begins.

• Day Two – Rotterdam, Netherlands

  Arrive: 0900hrs

  Depart: 1500hrs

  The Dutch maritime city of Rotterdam is Magellan's first port. Step ashore to see the stunning architecture of the Erasmus Bridge and the remarkable Markthal food market. Browse the World-class museums, explore the lovingly preserved Old Harbour and stroll past nearby Delfshaven's step-gabled houses and ancient wharves.

• Days Three to Five – At sea

  Spend three days relaxing on board.

• Day Six – Gibraltar

  Arrive: 1200hrs

  Depart: 1900hrs

  Today Magellan arrives in Gibraltar to spend the most British of the festive holidays in the Mediterranean's most British location. Take the cable-car to the summit of the Rock, to take in the tremendous views (across to Morocco's Atlas Mountains on the clearest days) and to meet the famous Barbary Apes.

• Day Seven – At sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Day Eight – Lanzarote, Spain

  Arrive: 0930hrs

  Depart: 2200hrs

  Your first Canary Islands call is Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote. The black sand beaches of this sun-baked and colourful holiday isle fringe warm waters, and our visit here offers the chance to head to Timanfaya National Park's "fire mountains" and take a camel ride to the edge of a volcano.

• Day Nine – Gran Canaria. Spain

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Depart: 2400hrs

  Today Magellan arrives in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria’s principal port. Wander the palm-fringed squares and cobbled streets of Vegueta, the port's old town, immerse yourself in the bustle of modern Puerto de la Luz or take an excursion to explore the rugged landscape of Pico de las Nieves or the pristine sand dunes of Maspalomas.

• Day 10 –Tenerife, Spain

  Arrive: 0700hrs

  Depart: 1500hrs

  Optional excursions will let you discover this unforgettable island, which that boasts the chance to experience "the whole world in one day" - from swimming in warm waters to throwing snowballs on the slopes of Spain's highest peak, Mt Teide. Discover the glitz of the Santa Cruz's shopping malls, the stunning gardens, the banana plantations and the forests of giant pines and eucalyptus trees.

• Day 11 – Madeira, Portugal

  Arrive: 0900hrs

  Depart: 2000hrs

  Madeira is one of the world's most beautiful islands: a sub-tropical paradise home to some of the most colourful and exotic flora on Earth. Explore the island capital, Funchal, or dare the exhilaration of a wickerwork 'toboggan' ride from Monte to Livramento.

• Day 12 – At sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Day 13 – Lisbon, Portugal

  Arrive: 0700hrs

  Depart: 1300hrs

  The Portuguese capital, Lisbon, is Magellan's last port. Wander up through the cobbled streets of the Alfama towards Sao Jorge Castle, relax by the fountain in Rossi Square or follow the shoreline along to where the ornate battlements of the Belem Tower guard the mouth of the River Tagus.

• Days 14-15 – At sea

  Spend two days relaxing on board.

• Day 16 – Arrive back at London Tilbury

  Arrive: 0900hrs

  Say goodbye to Magellan, her crew and your fellow passengers as she arrives in Tilbury, today, and you disembark at the end of a wonderful cruise.

Days marked above with an anchor include ports where you will be transferred to shore by landing boat. These ports may be inaccessible for customers with mobility difficulties as a result. Any days not listed will be spent at sea.

• Passport requirements
  British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.
• Foreign Office travel advice
  Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice  to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.