Canary Islands

The new cruise port in the grand harbour of Maltese capital Valletta is an impressive introduction to this fascinating Mediterranean island. Late medieval and baroque architecture abound in this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient city walls, many churches and palaces.

Fort St Elmo, created by the Knights of St John and once the most impregnable in the world, houses in its National War Museum the famous George Cross that was awarded to Malta during World War II to mark the bravery of the besieged islanders.

Nestling on the sparkling Dalmatian coast, the medieval Croatian port of Split, faces the myriad magical islands of the Kornati archipelago which include Brac, Hvar and Vis.

This beautiful city is situated on the Dalmatian coastline of the Adriatic sea at the southern end of Croatia. Amazingly, most of the war damage has been repaired and Dubrovnik is once again the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’.

Corfu is a beguiling island of wildflowers and cypress groves, Venetian architecture and herb scented mountains. It is also an island where you’ll discover the shallow waters of the Aegean Sea as it laps long stretches of golden sand. In Corfu Town, wander the narrow alleyways of the Venetian old town, explore the two fortresses and gasp in awe at the stunning views. Take a ferry across to the islet known as Mouse Island, which according to legend, is actually a ship turned to stone!

Taranto is a coastal city in southern Italy. It lies between the Mar Grande (Big Sea) and Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) bodies of water. Bridges link the mainland to the old town, on a small island. This is home to the 15th-century Aragonese Castle, the Spartan Museum of Taranto, and San Cataldo Basilica, with a baroque facade. The MArTA Archaeological Museum has a collection of artifacts from prehistory to the Middle Ages

The new cruise port in the grand harbour of Maltese capital Valletta is an impressive introduction to this fascinating Mediterranean island. Late medieval and baroque architecture abound in this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient city walls, many churches and palaces.

Fort St Elmo, created by the Knights of St John and once the most impregnable in the world, houses in its National War Museum the famous George Cross that was awarded to Malta during World War II to mark the bravery of the besieged islanders.

Mallorca (Majorca) is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. It’s known for beach resorts, sheltered coves, limestone mountains and Roman and Moorish remains. Capital Palma has nightlife, the Moorish Almudaina royal palace and 13th-century Santa María Cathedral. Stone-built villages include Pollença, with its art galleries and music festival, and hillside Fornalutx, surrounded by citrus plantations.

Britons love cruising to ‘home from home’ Mediterranean cruise port Gibraltar – and not just because it has some excellent pubs and tax free shops (good buys include glassware, china, leather goods, alcohol, perfume, silk and cashmere garments). Gibraltar also offers wonderful views of the Bay of Gibraltar and the Moroccan mountains from the Rock Restaurant, served by cable car from the Grand Parade. Birdwatchers can spot more than 230 species and there are clearly marked nature trails you can follow to discover the country’s flora and fauna. The most famous ‘fauna’ of course, are Gibraltar’s Barbary apes – get off the cable car at the halfway station to see these, then proceed to the top and hire an audio tape charting the Rock’s fascinating history. Alternatively spend a day at the beach – Catalan Bay is the prettiest, with its colourful fishing boats and excellent seafood restaurants.

Το Λανζαρότε είναι μια απόλαυση για όλες τις αισθήσεις. Από τα καλλιτεχνικά θαύματα μέχρι τις φυσικές ομορφιές, το Λανζαρότε ξεχειλίζει από πολιτισμό, περιπέτεια και υπέροχη ηλιοφάνεια. Απολαύστε μια σειρά από τους πιο όμορφους προορισμούς… Θέλετε να φάτε μεζέ σε ένα καφέ στην προκυμαία ή να κάνετε ηλιοθεραπεία στις καλύτερες παραλίες του Λανζαρότε; Ο ουρανός είναι το όριο σε διακοπές κρουαζιέρας στο Λανζαρότε. Υπάρχουν αμέτρητες πολιτιστικές εμπειρίες.
Αξιοποιήστε στο έπακρο την κρουαζιέρα σας στο Λανζαρότε, ξεκολλήστε από την ξαπλώστρα σας για να εξερευνήσετε το εντυπωσιακό ηφαιστειακό τοπίο του νησιού που μοιάζει με φεγγάρι, το οποίο μπορείτε να δείτε καλύτερα από το βουνό της φωτιάς στο Εθνικό Πάρκο Timanfaya και είναι διάσημο για τα φανταστικά σχήματα που δημιουργούνται από τη στερεοποιημένη ηφαιστειακή λάβα. Στο πάρκο μπορείτε να κάνετε βόλτες με καμήλες, ενώ οι εκδρομές εδώ θα σας μεταφέρουν επίσης στην πλούσια αμπελουργική περιοχή της La Geria για να δοκιμάσετε τους μεθυστικούς τοπικούς οίνους. Κατευθυνθείτε βόρεια αντί για νοτιοδυτικά και θα ανακαλύψετε την υπέροχα καταπράσινη Haria – “την κοιλάδα των χιλίων φοινίκων” – και θα απολαύσετε πανοραμική θέα από το Mirador del Rio. Εξίσου συναρπαστική είναι και η επίσκεψη στη σπηλιά Jameos el Agua, μια ηφαιστειακή σπηλιά με παράξενο σχήμα που δεσπόζει σε μια λιμνοθάλασσα με αλμυρό νερό, όπου θα βρείτε μια αποικία λευκών καβουριών, μοναδική στο νησί. Με τις κρουαζιέρες μας στο Λανζαρότε η επιλογή είναι δική σας.

Looking for a holiday that combines culture and exploration with comfort and relaxation? Tenerife is a true slice of paradise. Explore its foodie treasures, tranquil sunsets burning with tones of pink, orange and yellow and put your underwater camera to good use. There are countless experiences to be had, yet also peaceful and idyllic with sparkling waters and powder-soft sand.

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. Tenerife’s 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.