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Innovation meets exploration. Are you ready to see the world in widescreen? Iona was designed to invite the outdoors in. With her luminous glass-roofed SkyDome, on-board gin distillery and whole world of dining and extraordinary entertainment, Iona has a host of surprises in store. Experience New Year in the Canary Islands aboard P&O's Iona during a remarkable 14-night journey. This Southampton roundtrip covers Lisbon, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Maderia.
- Iona - P&O's greenest ship
- 14 nights
- 28th December 2024 - Saturday 11th January 2025
- From £1,049 per person
Price correct at time of publication 18/09/2024
Ports of Call: Southampton, UK – Lisbon, Portugal – Arrecife de Lanzarote, Spain – Fuerteventura, Spain – Gran Canaria , Spain – Tenerife, Spain – Madeira, Portugal– Southampton, UK – Plus seven days At Sea.
Itineraries
Day 1
Southampton, UK
The Southampton cruise port offers a city centre full of charm and a mix of old city walls plus a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored when in a cruise from Southampton. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.
Days 2-3
At Sea
Day 4
Lisbon, Portugal
Some of the best views of the Portuguese capital come as your ship cruises along the Tagus River. You pass the Belem Tower and the impressive Monument to the Discoveries with its statue of Henry the Navigator before arriving at the Lisbon cruise port. Although small for a European capital, this city does sprawl a little so you would do best to concentrate on three districts - Baixa, Bairro Alto and Alfama, each with its own distinctive style, making Lisbon cruises a must see. Baixa has busy streets of inviting shops, cafes and restaurants while Alfama is the atmospheric old town with narrow cobblestone streets, medieval and Moorish-style buildings, wrought-iron balconies with trailing flowers and a mix of small shops and bars. Bairro Alto is another historic district with narrow streets and is a steep climb from Baixa so look out for the 100-year-old lift (Elevador do Carmo) near Rossio Square. With such a variety of destinations to explore, cruises to Lisbon bring to your holiday a balance of both modern and historical grounds.
Days 5-6
At Sea
Day 7
Arrecife de Lanzarote, Spain
Lanzarote is a treat for all the senses. From artistic wonders to natural beauties, the Lanzarote brims with culture, adventure and glorious sunshine. Enjoy a number of the most beautiful destinations…Fancy tucking into some mezze at a waterfront café? Or sunbathing on Lanzarote’s best beaches? The sky’s the limit on a Lanzarote cruise holiday. There are countless cultural experiences to be had. Lanzarote offers something for everyone, including a range of beach colours courtesy of its volcanic geology.
Day 8
Fuerteventura, Spain
Kristiansand is Norways most sunniest southerly city and cruise port. Beaches, superb scenery, rich history and a range of attractions, all make this city a popular and also with the Norwegians. Cruises to Kristiansand bring visitors into a renaissance city founded in 1641, with the history laid out in one of Norways largest open-air museums - Vest Agder. It is also apparent in the 17th century Christiansholm Fortress and the rows of attractive old wooden houses in the city centre. After visiting Kristiansand, your cruise tour will take you just outside the city to explore the 960-year-old Oddernes Church and the Kristiansand Cannon Museum, with the world's second largest gun. Other tours take in a recreated Bronze Age settlement with its own fertility maze and the Setesdalsbanen Vintage Steam Railway.
Day 7
At Sea
Day 9
Gran Canaria, Spain
The tranquil harbour, verdant palm groves and excellent climate of Gran Canaria's lively capital Las Palmas delighted Christopher Columbus when he discovered it on his famous voyage of 1492. Those same attractions now draw modern travellers keen to explore the atmospheric cobbled streets and leafy courtyards of its old quarter, Vegueta. Cruises to Gran Canaria also bring you close to Playa del Ingles, the liveliest and best-known beach in the Canaries. You can explore the stunning desert scenery of Maspalomas, or tour further afield to explore peaceful old towns like Arucas - famed for its lush banana plantations - and Teror, with its fine collection of traditional houses with intricately carved wooden balconies. Other highlights of our Gran Canaria cruises include lovely Palmitos Nature Park - set in a canyon inland from Maspalomas and famous for its vivid tropical plants, birds and fish - and Bandama, an extinct volcano set 1,900 feet above sea level, which offers panoramic views over the island.
Day 10
Tenerife, Spain
Visiting the largest of the Canary Islands, our Tenerife cruises bring you close to one of the world's most dramatic and varied landscapes, ranging from verdant valleys and lush plantations to glorious beaches, vast pinewoods and the volcanic `moonscape' of Mount Teide National Park. The Tenerife cruise port - Santa Cruz, has grown from a fishing village to a splendid city with classy bars and restaurants, varied shops, fine architecture and interesting museums. With our cruises to Tenerife the action begins right outside the port gates, where you will find a caf-lined boulevard leading to the Plaza de Espana, at the heart of the port's main shopping area. Look out for bargain electrical goods and cut-price CDs, Tenerife's speciality. Prefer museums and galleries? Try the Museo de Bellas Artes, which contains works by Bruegel, or discover the island's history, topography, flora and fauna at the Museo de la Naturaleza y El Hombre.
Day 11
Madeira, Portugal
You’ll soon see ashore on a Madeira cruise holiday why this destination is known as the Garden Island: it has such a lush covering of colourful, sub-tropical plants, trees and flowers, the sweet fragrance fills the air. Waterfalls in the forest and Funchal’s flower markets are just a couple of visual delights that feature in Madeira. From Funchal, you can choose to visit the Botanical Garden and the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos where Churchill went to paint. There’s also Camacha, the wicker centre, and Reid’s Palace Hotel for traditional afternoon tea - just a few of many wonderful ways to spend your time on Madeira during your Portugal cruise.
Days 12-14
At Sea
Day 15
Southampton
The Southampton cruise port offers a city centre full of charm and a mix of old city walls plus a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored when in a cruise from Southampton. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.
- Cruise only
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Full-board dining from 8 venues
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Water, fresh pressed coffee & tea
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4 swimming pools, including Infinity pool
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Multiplex cinema & open-air cinema
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Children’s club and night nursery
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On-board entertainment including shows, live music, comedy and more
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Sports arena & jogging track
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Gym & range of fitness classes
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Tips included
- Flights
From £1,049 per person (inside cabin)