The Canary Islands are Europe's warmest winter cruise destination, where volcanic landscapes, black and golden sand beaches and spring-like weather await even in December. Discover Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Palma, with many itineraries adding Madeira or Morocco to the same trip.
Why choose the Canary Islands?
When the rest of Europe is cold and grey, the islands of eternal spring offer 20–25°C sunshine, dramatic volcanic scenery and a relaxed pace — the ideal escape from winter.
Available cruises
Costa Smeralda7 days Canaries
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Spain
13 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
Costa Smeralda7 days Canaries
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Spain
14 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2026
Costa Smeralda7 days Canaries
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), Spain
10 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
MSC Fantasia6 days Canaries
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Spain
7 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026
Costa Smeralda7 days Canaries
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Spain
7 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2026
Costa Smeralda7 days Canaries
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Spain
11 Jan 2027 - 18 Jan 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
The main season runs from November to March, when MSC Cruises and other lines base their ships in the islands. Daytime temperatures stay around 20–25°C even in midwinter.
Most cruises sail round the islands from Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, both of which have direct flights from many European cities.
Typical ports include: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) and Santa Cruz de La Palma. Many itineraries also call at Funchal (Madeira), and some at Agadir or Casablanca in Morocco.
Most Canary Islands cruises are 7 nights, which is enough time to visit five or six islands and ports.