Canary Islands cruises from the UK

All year round sun, brilliant white and black sand beaches, dramatic landscapes and world-class nature reserves make the volcanic Canary Islands and colourful Madeira ideal cruise destinations. Soak up magnificent scenery, sample seafood in a harbour cafe, wander through historic streets or simply relax in the sun on a Canary Islands cruise.

Gran Canaria boasts volcanic landscapes, quaint whitewashed villages, superb beaches and the contrasting greenery of Palmitos Nature Park. Tenerife is known for its lush plantations, and the volcanic 'moonscape' of Mount Tiede National Park. The island’s capital, Santa Cruz is a haven of tempting shops, and traditional churches and museums to visit.

Fuerteventura's proximity to the Sahara desert blesses it with particularly sunny weather, perfect for enjoying some of the best beaches in the Canaries.

The beaches of Lanzarote have long been a favourite of the British holidaymaker, along with the amazing solidified lava landscapes, best viewed from Fire Mountain. La Palma, one of the smallest Canary Islands, is known for its picturesque villages and magnificent volcanic crater, the Caldera de Taburiente. Once a popular port on routes to America, it has colonial buildings and Spanish architecture to explore.

The ‘garden isle’ of Madeira is awash with colour, with sub-tropical plants in the parks, botanical gardens and vibrant flower markets of Funchal, the island’s capital. The lush and mountainous islands of the Azores support a huge variety of exotic trees and flowers and are an ideal cruise destination.

  • Santa Cruz de La Palma
  • Funchal Madeira
  • Mount Teide, Tenerife

Gran Canaria

Canary Islands Cruises

Winter Warmth in the Canaries

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Winter Warmth in the Canaries on Balmoral
13 Nights
Departs 30 Nov 2023
from Southampton
  • £678pp
  • £872pp
  • £2,036pp
  • £2,424pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Lisbon

Canary Islands

P&O Cruises
Canary Islands on Aurora
16 Nights
Departs 01 Dec 2023
from Southampton
  • £901pp
  • £1,551pp

Southampton, Vigo, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon

Canary Islands

P&O Cruises
Canary Islands on Iona
14 Nights
Departs 16 Dec 2023
from Southampton
  • £1,212pp
  • £1,309pp
  • £1,600pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Cádiz, Lisbon

Canary Islands

P&O Cruises
Canary Islands on Ventura
12 Nights
Departs 17 Dec 2023
from Southampton
  • £1,066pp
  • £1,115pp
  • £1,163pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Lanzarote, Lisbon

Christmas Celebrations in the Canaries

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Christmas Celebrations in the Canaries on Borealis
14 Nights
Departs 22 Dec 2023
from Liverpool
  • £2,133pp
  • £2,715pp
  • £4,073pp
  • £5,043pp

Liverpool, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon

Canary Islands Celebration

Cunard Line
Canary Islands Celebration on Queen Victoria
17 Nights
Departs 23 Dec 2023
from Southampton
  • £3,103pp
  • £3,394pp
  • £4,025pp

Southampton, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Funchal, Madeira, Cádiz, Lisbon, Hamburg

Canary Islands Celebratio

Cunard Line
Canary Islands Celebratio on Queen Victoria
15 Nights
Departs 23 Dec 2023
from Southampton
  • £1,842pp
  • £2,473pp
  • £3,055pp

Southampton, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Funchal, Madeira, Cádiz, Lisbon

New Year Escape to the Canaries

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
New Year Escape to the Canaries on Balmoral
14 Nights
Departs 04 Jan 2024
from Southampton
  • £872pp
  • £1,163pp
  • £2,715pp
  • £2,764pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge, Lisbon

Discover the Canary Islands: January

Saga Cruises
Discover the Canary Islands: January on Spirit of Discovery
14 Nights
Departs 04 Jan 2024
from Portsmouth
  • £3,586pp
  • £7,438pp

Portsmouth, Ferrol, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira

Night Skies of the Canaries

Saga Cruises
Night Skies of the Canaries on Spirit of Adventure
15 Nights
Departs 05 Jan 2024
from Portsmouth
  • £3,564pp
  • £7,923pp

Portsmouth, La Coruña, Cádiz, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira

Canary Islands

P&O Cruises
Canary Islands on Iona
14 Nights
Departs 13 Jan 2024
from Southampton
  • £969pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Cádiz, Lisbon

Spain And Portugal

P&O Cruises
Spain And Portugal on Iona
14 Nights
Departs 27 Jan 2024
from Southampton
  • £901pp
  • £1,115pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cádiz, Lisbon

Winter Warmth in the Canaries

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Winter Warmth in the Canaries on Balmoral
13 Nights
Departs 01 Feb 2024
from Southampton
  • £1,260pp
  • £1,551pp
  • £3,103pp
  • £3,394pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Lisbon

Africa's Atlantic Coast

Saga Cruises
Africa's Atlantic Coast on Spirit of Adventure
30 Nights
Departs 03 Feb 2024
from Portsmouth
  • £7,152pp
  • £18,375pp

Portsmouth, Cádiz, Casablanca, Agadir, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Porto Grande, Praia, Santiago Island, Banjul, Dakar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira, Gibraltar, Vigo, La Coruña

Canary Islands

P&O Cruises
Canary Islands on Iona
14 Nights
Departs 17 Feb 2024
from Southampton
  • £775pp
  • £969pp
  • £1,066pp
  • £1,842pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cádiz, Lisbon

Canary Island Discovery: February

Saga Cruises
Canary Island Discovery: February on Spirit of Discovery
14 Nights
Departs 17 Feb 2024
from Portsmouth
  • £3,419pp
  • £7,612pp

Portsmouth, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Ferrol

Spain And Portugal

P&O Cruises
Spain And Portugal on Iona
14 Nights
Departs 02 Mar 2024
from Southampton
  • £775pp
  • £969pp
  • £1,066pp
  • £1,551pp

Southampton, Lisbon, Cádiz, Lanzarote, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira

Canary Islands

P&O Cruises
Canary Islands on Iona
14 Nights
Departs 16 Mar 2024
from Southampton
  • £798pp
  • £1,054pp
  • £1,153pp
  • £1,920pp

Southampton, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Cádiz, Lisbon