Canary Islands Cruise
About the Trip
April 18–May 1, 2025 | 14 Days
Enjoy a front-row seat to view the awe-inspiring stars above Teide National Park. Your first stop is the charming village of Vilaflor, considered the highest in the Canary Islands. As you continue your drive through the Canary pine forest you’ll soak up the stunning scenery until you reach your destination: the 7 Cañadas restaurant. Here you’ll savour a themed dinner and toast with sparkling cava while watching a magical sunset. After dark, you’ll be joined by an expert Starlight guide who will explain the wonders of the Canary Islands’ night sky. Using state-of-theart telescopes, you’ll enjoy ideal stargazing conditions thanks to the site’s low light pollution. You’ll head back to the coast with the magic of the stars etched in your memory.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours/cruises.
- $25 CAD Beverage card†
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Sunset & Telescope Stargazing Experience
Enjoy a front-row seat to view the awe-inspiring stars above Teide National Park. Your first stop is the charming village of Vilaflor, considered the highest in the Canary Islands. As you continue your drive through the Canary pine forest you’ll soak up the stunning scenery until you reach your destination: the 7 Cañadas restaurant. Here you’ll savour a themed dinner and toast with sparkling cava while watching a magical sunset. After dark, you’ll be joined by an expert Starlight guide who will explain the wonders of the Canary Islands’ night sky. Using state-of-the-art telescopes, you’ll enjoy ideal stargazing conditions thanks to the site’s low light pollution. You’ll head back to the coast with the magic of the stars etched in your memory.
Package Includes:
- Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and return from Lisbon to Toronto or Winnipeg
- Pre-cruise tour:
- 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- 10-night Canary Islands cruise aboard the Marina
- Onboard meals and entertainment as per cruise itinerary
- Onboard prepaid gratuities
- Destination transfers
- Oceania Cruises’ Promotion: simply MORE™
- Free $800 USD shore excursion credit per stateroo
- Free simply MORE™ House Beverage Package (lunch & dinner only)
- 2 free Gourmet Specialty Dining for Concierge Veranda
- 1 free Gourmet Specialty Dining for Veranda Stateroom & Deluxe Oceanview
- Free Unlimited Wi-Fi
Canary Islands Cruise - Archipelagos to Alcazars
Activity Level: Moderate. Explore the magic of the Canary Islands, Portugal and southern Spain on this exciting 14-day tour including stargazing in Tiede National Park.
Day 1
Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Day 2
Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Upon arrival transfer to your hotel, enjoy remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 3
Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Spend your morning exploring at your leisure. This afternoon, you’ll depart on your Extraordinary Experience to the most breathtaking viewpoint in Tiede National Park for an evening at 7 Cañadas restaurant that includes dinner with a sunset view. Your meal will be followed by an unforgettable guided stargazing session with professional telescopes and led by an expert Starlight guide. (B/D)
Day 4
Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Transfer to the cruise terminal and board the Marina for a 10-night Archipelagos to Alcazars cruise. (B)
Day 5
Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain
Day 6
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal
Day 7
At sea
Day 8
Casablanca, Morocco
Day 9
Gibraltar, United Kingdom
Day 10
Almeria, Spain
Day 11
Malaga, Spain
Day 12
Seville (Cadiz), Spain
Day 13
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 14
Lisbon Portugal – Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner
Terms & Conditions
*$7,739 is a Deluxe Oceanview cabin based on Cat. C, $9,089 is a Concierge Veranda cabin based on Cat. A3. **$8,119 is a Deluxe Oceanview cabin based on Cat. C, $9,469 is a Concierge Veranda cabin based on Cat. A3. Ship’s Registry: Marshall Islands. All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Beverage card is one per person, in Canadian funds and has no cash value.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊CAA Travel Insurance is underwritten by Orion Travel Insurance Company, a CAA Company. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2024. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Day 2
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel, remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 3
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Spend your morning exploring at your leisure. This afternoon, you’ll depart on your Extraordinary Experience to the most breathtaking viewpoint in Tiede National Park for an evening at 7 Cañadas restaurant that includes dinner with a sunset view. Your meal will be followed by an unforgettable guided stargazing session with professional telescopes and led by an expert Starlight guide. (B/D)
Day 4
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Transfer to the cruise terminal and board the Marina for a 10-night Archipelagos to Alcazars cruise. (B)
Day 5
Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain
Day 6
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal
Day 7
At sea
Day 8
Casablanca, Morocco
Day 9
Gibraltar, United Kingdom
Day 10
Almeria, Spain
Day 11
Malaga, Spain
Day 12
Seville (Cadiz), Spain
Day 13
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 14
Lisbon Portugal
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner