Christmas, New Year Canaries & Madeira

Ship: Marco Polo • Departs: London Tilbury • Sail Date: Monday 22nd Dec 2014 • Duration: 14 nights
Cruise Code: P501

Twin Inner from: $6179pp $1629pp

Twin Ocean View from: $8479pp $2239pp

Celebrate the Festive Season in Style

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Celebrate Christmas on board the elegant Marco Polo and see in the New Year with a fabulous firework spectacular as you sail south to warmer climes on this wonderful cruise over the festive season. Visit three of the popular Canary Islands and discover the contrasting faces of each. Add ‘the Rock’ of Gibraltar, historic Oporto and the beautiful island of Madeira into the mix and you’ve a holiday to remember!

Relax and get to know your fellow passengers and friendly crew on board Marco Polo during leisurely days at sea. Christmas Day promises to be a sparkling celebration including a traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings and a wonderful programme of activities and gala entertainment. Your first stop is Gibraltar, a little piece of Britain on the Mediterranean. Discover the volcanic island of Lanzarote, whose extraordinary lunar-like landscape is best viewed from the slopes of Fire Mountain before calling at the largest of the Canary Islands Tenerife. You may choose to visit the tropical gardens and aquarium at Loro Parque, or explore the National Park dominated by towering Mount Teide. One of the smaller Canary Islands La Palma is very much low-key, yet has an astonishing variety of landscapes including majestic mountains, deep ravines, lush valleys and one of the most impressive volcanic craters in the world. Madeira’s beauty is legendary and its charming capital Funchal simply begs exploration. Back on board for the evening you’ll welcome in 2014 in style! New Year’s Day is spent relaxing at sea before a final stop in Leixoes where you might choose to visit Oporto. The home of the famous Port wine is a fitting finale to a fabulous voyage, Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Christmas & New Year Cruise Highlights

Christmas Day aboard elegant Marco Polo promises to be truly special. Simply relax and let our friendly restaurant staff serve you Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, and enjoy a wonderful entertainments programme including a sparkling gala show.

Discover Lanzarote’s amazing volcanic scenery from the slopes of Fire Mountain in the Timanfaya National Park. The haunting lunar landscape of dark cinders, solidified lava and volcanic cones has been a dramatic backdrop for a number of famous films.

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Of the Christmas, New Year Canaries & Madeira Cruise

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
22/12/14	London Tilbury (United Kingdom)	-	1500
23/12/14	At Sea	-	-
24/12/14	At Sea	-	-
25/12/14	Christmas Day At Sea	-	-
26/12/14	Gibraltar (BCC)	0800	1700
27/12/14	At Sea	-	-
28/12/14	Arrecife, Lanzarote (Spain)	1200	2000	Click for more informationto hide
	A city with maritime roots, Arrecife first appeared on maps in the 15th century as a small fishing harbour. It has since 1852 been the capital of Lanzarote, the northernmost and fourth largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. Lanzarote, which lies just four degrees north of the Tropic of Cancer and enjoys a sub-tropical climate, is volcanic in origin. Arrecife’s Calle Leon y Castila has a wealth of shops and is an opportunity for duty free shopping.
29/12/14	Santa Cruz deTenerife, Tenerife (Spain)	0800	2200	Click for more informationto hide
	The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is dominated by Mount Teide in the central mountain range and several spectacular valleys covered with lush landscape, banana plantations and pinewoods. Santa Cruz, the island's capital, offers a number of museums, and churches to explore together with tempting shops and restaurants. The exotic gardens of Garcia Sanabria Park are worth a visit as is Loro Parque, with its tropical gardens, collection of parrots, and an aquarium with sharks, sealions and penguins.
30/12/14	Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Spain)	0700	1400
31/12/14	Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)	0900	0100	Click for more informationto hide
	Set in a magnificent natural amphitheatre overlooking a wide bay, Funchal is the delightful capital of the beautiful and dramatic island of Madeira. The harbour is right in the centre of town and as you approach the sight of whitewashed buildings with red tiled roofs tumbling down the verdant mountain is spectacular. A modern cable car soars above the bustling city to Monte, which is the start of Madeira’s famous wicker toboggan ride. Wicker baskets, embroidery and the famous Madeira wine are popular souvenirs from the striking island often described as the ‘floating garden of the Atlantic’.
01/01/15	At Sea	-	-
02/01/15	Lisbon (Portugal)	1200	1800	Click for more informationto hide
	Lying on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the River Tagus, Lisbon is the westernmost capital in Europe. It was from here that the great caravels set sail on their voyages of exploration and numerous monuments are a reminder Lisbon’s glorious maritime heyday. In 1775 a devastating earthquake all but levelled the city to the ground, and although relatively modern, the Portuguese capital has a quirky charm and much character. The steep, cobbled streets of the ancient Moorish Alfama district lead to wonderful viewpoints looking over the city. Further along the coast the elegant resorts of Cascais and Estoril stud Portugal’s own Riviera.
03/01/15	At Sea	-	-
04/01/15	At Sea	-	-
05/01/15	London Tilbury (United Kingdom)	1200	-

Note: In the event of adverse weather/sea conditions that prevent the ship from calling at one of the scheduled ports, alternative arrangements will be made where possible.

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* Technical call (independent passengers may not go ashore)

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Cat.	Description	Full Fare	Saver Fare	Saving	Availability
1	Standard Twin Inner	$6179	$1629	$4550	Limited	Book Now
2	Standard Plus Twin Inner	$6829	$1799	$5030	Last few	Book Now
3	Superior Twin Inner	$7639	$2019	$5620	Limited	Book Now
4	Premium Twin Inner	$8479	$2239	$6240	Limited	Book Now
5	Single Inner	$12659	$3369	$9290	Last few	Book Now
6	Standard Twin Ocean View	$8479	$2239	$6240	Last few	Book Now
7	Standard Twin Ocean View	$8689	$2289	$6400	Limited	Book Now
8	Standard Plus Twin Ocean View	$9109	$2399	$6710	Good	Book Now
9	Superior Twin Ocean View	$10149	$2679	$7470	Limited	Book Now
10	Single Ocean View	$16399	$4359	$12040	Sold out	Wait List
11	Superior Plus Twin Ocean View	$10969	$2889	$8080	Good	Book Now
12	Premium Twin Ocean View	$11839	$3119	$8720	Good	Book Now
DL	De Luxe Ocean View	$14309	$3769	$10540	Sold out	Wait List
JS	Junior Suite Ocean View	$16819	$4429	$12390	Sold out	Wait List
DS	De Luxe Suite Ocean View	$18909	$4979	$13930	Sold out	Wait List