Itinerary: Cruise from Dover – Rotterdam – Funchal (Madeira) – Santa Cruz de La Palma (La Palma) – Santa Cruz (Tenerife) – Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) – Arrecife (Lanzarote) – Lisbon – Return to Dover.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Dover
- Rotterdam: Rotterdam has a striking skyline and a broad riverfront. Visit the Cube Houses and Markthal, then ride a waterbus for harbour views. Museums lie on straightforward tram hops. It is a modern city that is simple to navigate.
- Funchal (Madeira): Funchal is a garden city with cable-car rides to Monte. Stroll the tropical paths and browse the market. A short levada walk makes a gentle hour. Hills and harbour work well together.
- Santa Cruz de La Palma (La Palma): Wooden balconies line a compact old town. Caldera de Taburiente brings big mountain scenery. Cafés dot the main street for an easy pause. The island keeps a quiet charm.
- Santa Cruz (Tenerife): The port is linked by tram to La Laguna’s old quarter. Teide National Park is a clear day trip. Plazas and museums sit near the front. City time or volcanic landscapes both work well.
- Las Palmas (Gran Canaria): Las Palmas combines the old-town quarter of Vegueta with a long city beach—the cathedral and museum cluster in the centre. The Las Canteras promenade is perfect for a relaxed afternoon. Culture and coast share the day.
- Arrecife (Lanzarote): Arrecife is known for island art and lava landscapes. Short rides reach Jameos del Agua and the caves. Marina paths sit beside small beaches. It is an easy-going stop with clear options.
- Lisbon: Lisbon’s hills offer viewpoints over the river. See Belém’s monastery and tower, then ride Tram 28 through the old quarters. Riverside paths calm the pace. Significant sights come without long transfers.
Return to Dover