Canarian Flavours Ocean Cruise
This Canarian flavours ocean cruise offers a wonderful opportunity to escape the winter cold for the sunny shores of the Canary Islands and Madeira. Departing from Dublin, this seven-night itinerary onboard the Marella Explorer is a comprehensive all-inclusive holiday designed for those who want a straightforward, well-organised getaway. From the moment you land in Gran Canaria, your transfers and luggage are handled, allowing you to relax and enjoy the variety of landscapes across this volcanic archipelago.
The Marella Explorer serves as your comfortable home at sea. The ship features a wide selection of ten restaurants and ten bars, ensuring there is something to suit every taste. Whether you enjoy the formal waiter service in the main dining rooms or the informal atmosphere of the buffet, the food is of a high standard. Because this is an all-inclusive cruise, your drinks and onboard gratuities are already covered in the price, which makes budgeting for your trip much easier for Irish travellers.
Your journey begins in Las Palmas before heading to Tenerife, where you can explore the wide avenues of Santa Cruz or visit historic churches. In La Gomera, the pace slows down, offering quiet beaches and dramatic forest scenery perfect for a gentle walk. A highlight for many is the stop in Funchal, Madeira. This island is world-famous for its botanical gardens and spectacular mountain views. You might choose to take the cable car to Monte or simply enjoy the local atmosphere in the port.
As the voyage continues, you will visit Lanzarote, an island known for its unique volcanic terrain. The Timanfaya National Park offers a landscape that feels like another world, shaped by lava and the ocean. Finally, Fuerteventura provides miles of white-sand beaches and a pleasant breeze before you return to Gran Canaria for your flight home. Onboard the ship, you can take advantage of the excellent facilities, including the Champneys spa, an indoor cinema, and the Broadway Show Lounge for evening entertainment. This Canarian flavours ocean cruise is about enjoying a relaxed, friendly environment where everything is organised for your comfort. With flights, meals, drinks, and entertainment all included, it represents excellent value for money.
What is included in the All-Inclusive package?
Which islands will I visit on this cruise?
What facilities are available on the Marella Explorer?
What's Included+
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return flights from Dublin to Gran Canaria
- Transfer from airport to port
- 7 nights onboard Marella Explorer based on two sharing
- Excellent dining on a full board basis while onboard
- Varied onboard entertainment
- All-Inclusive Drinks Package
- Onboard gratuities included
- Kids clubs and fun family activities
- Transfer from port to airport
- 20kg check-in bag per person
Itinerary
1Arrival in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria+
Upon arrival in Gran Canaria, you will be met and transferred to the port to board the Marella Explorer. Once settled in your cabin, you can begin exploring the ship's ten restaurants and ten bars as your Canarian flavours ocean cruise prepares to set sail.
2Santa Cruz de Tenerife+
Arrive in Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife. You can walk along the wide, tree-lined avenues known as ramblas or visit the Plaza de España. For those interested in history, the church of the Concepciòn offers a fine example of colonial Canary style, while the Parque Marìtimo features three pools dug into lava rock and thousands of palm species.
3San Sebastian, La Gomera+
La Gomera offers a peaceful retreat with sleepy villages and dramatic mountain ridges. It is a fantastic destination for walkers, particularly the El Cedro Forest which houses the nearly 400-metre tall El Chorro waterfall. The island's beaches are quiet and the atmosphere is wonderfully relaxed.
4Funchal, Madeira+
Explore the beautiful island of Madeira. In Funchal, you can visit the historic A Sé Cathedral or take a trip to the village of Monte for spectacular views of the bay. Madeira is famous for its botanical gardens and its local 'Poncha' drink. For dramatic scenery, the cliffs at Cabo Girão are amongst the highest in the world.
5Relaxing Day at Sea+
Spend a full day at sea enjoying the many facilities on the Marella Explorer. You could visit the Champneys spa for a treatment, watch a film at the indoor cinema, or simply relax by the pool with a drink from the all-inclusive package as you continue your Canarian flavours ocean cruise.
6Arrecife, Lanzarote+
Lanzarote is known for its striking volcanic landscape. You can explore the town of Arrecife with its white houses and historic forts, or take an excursion to Timanfaya National Park. The park features extraordinary rocky formations and canyons shaped by historic volcanic activity, offering a truly unique sight.
7Fuerteventura, Spain+
The second largest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is famous for its vast white-sand beaches and year-round warmth. It is a popular spot for water sports, but also offers many sheltered coves and coastal cliffs for those who prefer a quiet stroll by the Atlantic.
8Return to Gran Canaria+
Returning to Las Palmas, you will disembark the ship and be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Dublin, bringing your holiday to a close.
| Date | Acc. | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb 2027 | Inside | €1,149 | Enquire Now |
| 01 Feb 2027 | Oceanview | €1,259 | Enquire Now |
| 01 Feb 2027 | Balcony | €1,495 | Enquire Now |
- Booking deposit: enquire at time of booking
- Prices are per person based on two sharing.
- Single Supplement applies.
- A non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking.
- Balance due 16 weeks before departure.
- Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply).
- Taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change.
- Booking terms & conditions apply.
- Travel Insurance is not included.
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