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PRICE: from £1529.00
Cruise Departs From: Southampton England
Date: 22 Nov 2012.
For: 14 Nights
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Itinerary. The Balmoral sails from SOuthampton, Cruising, Cruising, Cruising, Cruising, Funchal Madeira, Santa Cruz La Palma, Santa Cruz Tenerife, Las Palmas Gran Canaria, Cruising, Cruising, Lisbon Portugal ( Moored off shore to see the superb Fireworks on New Years Eve), Cruising, Leixoes Portugal, Cruising, Cruising, Southampton. Whether new to cruising, or a regular, you're sure to appreciate the Fred. Olsen difference. The more intimate scale of our ships, our experienced crews, the welcoming atmosphere and excellent value combine to make cruising with us quite special.Youll find our ships are a home-from-home, small enough to be easy to find your way around, large enough to offer all the facilities you could want on your holiday.From sunbathing on deck to admiring the views from the Observatory lounge with the gentle sounds of the pianist, from working out in the gym, to enjoying a wonderful five-course dinner in the restaurant. The bustling capital city of Santa Cruz is located on the eastern tip of Tenerife and is home to one of the most historically important harbours in the Atlantic Ocean. The city rapidly developed in the 19th century, as fleets bound for the Americas would regularly stop here, helping to firmly fix this destination on the world map. Today, it is a vibrant and cosmopolitan hive of activity, full of interesting places to visit, attractive architecture, great shopping and an abundance of excellent restaurants. The harbour is a gateway into mainland Spain and a stop off point for cruise liners travelling to the Caribbean. One great way to explore the city is by taking an open-top bus tour where you can jump on and off, taking in important landmarks en route. Culture is alive and well in Santa Cruz and among the riches on offer are the Auditorio de Tenerife (Auditorium of Tenerife), the Parliament buildings of the Canary Islands, several La Laguna University faculties, not to mention the exciting shopping area in Plaza de España (Square of Spain) on the seafront which leads up to Plaza de la Candelaria (Square of Candelaria), where you can buy international brands at tax free prices. In addition, the tourist board is located in the city and here you can collect maps, street plans and other information. |