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Home > Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira

Christmas & New Year Canary Islands & Madeira

A festive season with a sun-kissed twist.

Cruise Code: A12427

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Date:
20 December 2024
Duration:
16 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience

ORCA

Embrace the most magical time of year with a voyage like no other. You can relax knowing all the (jingle) bells and whistles are taken care of as you sail around sunny southern Europe taking in breathtaking landscapes and reflecting on the year gone by. From the saltwater lagoons of Lanzarote to the delicious wineries of Madeira, there are too many highlights to name!

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

At sea - Christmas Day
There’s no finer way to celebrate Christmas than with new friends on board a gleaming liner amid shining seas. Our chefs will toast the season with a magnificent traditional feast that will thrill your senses.

Vigo for Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Take an optional tour of the walled medieval town of Santiago de Compostela – the supposed burial site of St James. It’s a treasure house of history, with its magnificent carved stone façades, grand plazas and fascinating winding streets.

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
The Madeira archipelago’s capital city really will take your breath away with its rolling hills, dramatic mountain scenes, year-round blooming gardens and renowned wineries.

Puerto Del Rosario, Fuerteventura
Puerto del Rosario, situated on Fuerteventura, entices Canary Islands visitors with its distinct local culture. Head to the Centro Comercial Las Rotondas for shopping or take in some contemporary art at the Casa Mane Art Center. More adventurous activities like windsurfing are popular along the coast.

Cabins & Fares

Included in all bookings
  • All port taxes, fees and charges -
  • Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin. -
  • Spa access -
  • Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs -
  • Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes -
  • Amazing entertainment -
  • Informative guest speakers* -
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade* -
  • Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category -
  • Flexible cancellation policies† -
  • Captain’s cocktail party* -
  • Exceptional full board cuisine -

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Speakers & Acts

Maggie Sadull

Maggie Sadullah

Artist

Maggie Sadullah is an artist with a passion for light and colour. Her trips to Italy, France, Morocco and Mediterranean countries, such as Malta have been a great font of inspiration for her. Her main luggage becomes her palette. In Maggie’s still life paintings she tries to make the objects speak volumes with use of colour and hot tone endeavouring to make her subjects seemingly unmoveable, come to life. Her landscapes use a mixture of pure colour and muted colour to provide a balanced composition. Her portraiture tends to be more realistic where her aim is to capture the viewer by the intensity of her subject’s expression and gaze. She hopes through her subject’s expression and their eyes that she can capture their spirit and soul. Maggie likes her paintings to ‘sing’ and often creates this effect by glazing paint over paint. Her influences are predominantly the great Henri Matisse. She was mesmerised by his use of colour when visiting an exhibition of his at The Tate Modern. Another of Maggie’s great influences (being Scottish) are The Scottish Colourists in particular Samuel Peploe. For her the beauty of his paintings are exquisite and pure. Maggie’s main aim on board ship is to unleash the artist and creativity in her students with a gentle guiding hand and to share her passion for art. She intends to build confidence and temper her tuition for each individual, numbers permitting. She is also happy to give demonstrations and off ship she will be painting ‘plein air’ where passengers are welcome to join her.

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ORCA

ORCA is one of the UK’s leading whale and dolphin conservation charities, dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world. Ocean Conservationists will be showcasing the incredible diversity of wildlife that can be spotted from the deck, helping everyone learn more about the marine environment around them whilst collecting vital data about whales, dolphins and porpoises to contribute to their protection. Whilst on board, the team will be delivering activities to help guests learn more about these amazing animals as well as the threats they face, including the Ambassador & ORCA pledge and the first ever cruise "Anti-whaling" campaign.

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