Canary Islands Celebration

14 nights from £3,399pp departing Sunday 22nd Dec 2024

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					Arrive	Depart
	22nd22	DecDec	202424	Southampton, England, embark on the Queen Anne
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
	23rd23	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	24th24	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	25th25	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	26th26	DecDec	202424	Lanzarote, Spain	Early Morning	Evening
	27th27	DecDec	202424	Fuerteventura, Spain	Early Morning	Early Evening
The second-largest of the Canaries after Tenerife, Fuerteventura is geologically the oldest of all the islands in the archipelago. It has the longest coastline and is blessed with gentle valleys and sweeping plains. Near the capital, Puerto del Rosario, there are lovely beaches, and other beaches in the north and south of the island can be compared with the best in the world. Among the features of the island are its windmills, dotted around the landscape - evidence of the island's traditional agriculture. Puerto del Rosario, the capital, is on the east coast and was originally a watering-hole used by local farmers for their goats. In the early 19th century, Maria Estrada opened a tavern here, which paved the way for the development of the port. It has been the island’s capital since 1860. Among its attractions are the old harbour area, with its narrow alleyways lined with picturesque Canarian-style houses, and the Church of Nuestra Senora del Rosario.
	28th28	DecDec	202424	Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain	Morning	Early Evening
Also known as ‘La Isla Bonita’ (the beautiful island), La Palma is typified by lush forests of pine, laurel and fern which contrast with the rugged splendour of the gigantic Taburiente crater. The island is dotted with attractive villages, which are a delight to discover, and the capital Santa Cruz also makes for an interesting day of exploration. Perched on the edge of the volcanic crater of La Caldereta, Santa Cruz comfortably blends modern architecture with old colonial buildings. Perhaps visit the fascinating Natural History Museum, stroll around the historic quarters and the Plaza de Espana or travel a few miles outside the city to the exquisite Church of Our Lady. If you enjoy shopping, you can find reasonably priced silver jewellery, leather goods and beautifully embroidered clothes, tablecloths and napkins, a speciality of the Canary Islands.
	29th29	DecDec	202424	Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain	Early Morning	Evening
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a beautiful and scenic island which enjoys year-round sunshine and is dominated by Mount Teide. The mountain range runs through the centre of the island, with fertile valleys on the northern side. In the central part of the range is the gigantic natural crater of the Cañadas del Teide, about 14 miles in diameter. Santa Cruz, the island’s pretty capital, was originally a small fishing village but has now grown into a modern city, and also contains 16th-century civic buildings and ornate private mansions. Near the pier is the Santa Cruz Palmetum, a Botanical Garden covering an area of 29 acres, specialising in palms.
	30th30	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	31st31	DecDec	202424	Funchal, Madeira, Portugal	Early Morning
Formed by a volcanic eruption, Madeira lies in the Gulf Stream, about 500 miles due west of Casablanca. Discovered by Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419, this beautiful island became part of Portugal’s vast empire and was named for the dense forest which cloaked it - 'Madeira' means 'wood' in Portuguese. Sugar plantations first brought wealth here, and when King Charles II of England granted an exclusive franchise to sell wine to England and its colonies, many British emigrants were drawn to the capital, Funchal. Today’s travellers come to Madeira for the varied and luxuriant scenery, from mountain slopes covered with vines to picturesque villages and a profusion of wild flowers. The natural beauty of the island has earned it many pseudonyms such as ‘The Floating Garden of the Atlantic’, 'The Island of Eternal Springtime' and ‘God’s Botanical Gardens’ and our selection of excursions aim to show you why.
	1st01	JanJan	202525	Funchal, Madeira, Portugal		Early Morning
Formed by a volcanic eruption, Madeira lies in the Gulf Stream, about 500 miles due west of Casablanca. Discovered by Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419, this beautiful island became part of Portugal’s vast empire and was named for the dense forest which cloaked it - 'Madeira' means 'wood' in Portuguese. Sugar plantations first brought wealth here, and when King Charles II of England granted an exclusive franchise to sell wine to England and its colonies, many British emigrants were drawn to the capital, Funchal. Today’s travellers come to Madeira for the varied and luxuriant scenery, from mountain slopes covered with vines to picturesque villages and a profusion of wild flowers. The natural beauty of the island has earned it many pseudonyms such as ‘The Floating Garden of the Atlantic’, 'The Island of Eternal Springtime' and ‘God’s Botanical Gardens’ and our selection of excursions aim to show you why.
	2nd02	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	3rd03	JanJan	202525	La Coruña, Spain	Morning	Afternoon
La Coruña, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name "Galicia" is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who occupied the region around the 6th-century BC and erected fortifications. La Coruña was already considered an important port under the Romans. They were followed by an invasion of Suevians, Visigoths and, much later in 730, the Moors. It was after Galicia was incorporated into the Kingdom of Asturias that the epic saga of the Pilgrimage to Santiago (St. James) began. From the 15th century, overseas trade developed rapidly; in 1720, La Coruña was granted the privilege of trading with America - a right previously only held by Cadiz and Seville. This was the great era when adventurous men voyaged to the colonies and returned with vast riches. Today, the city's significant expansion is evident in three distinct quarters: the town centre located along the isthmus; the business and commercial centre with wide avenues and shopping streets; and the "Ensanche" to the south, occupied by warehouses and factories. Many of the buildings in the old section feature the characteristic glazed façades that have earned La Coruña the name "City of Crystal." Plaza Maria Pita, the beautiful main square, is named after the local heroine who saved the town in 1589 when she seized the English standard from the beacon and gave the alarm, warning her fellow townsmen of the English attack.
	4th04	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	5th05	JanJan	202525	Southampton, England, disembark the Queen Anne
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

Queen Anne

Launch Year

2024

Tonnage

113,000

Capacity

2,560

Cabins

1,331

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	14 nights aboard the Queen Anne
	Choose FREE on-board spend, coach transfers or car parking (Cunard Fares only)
	Complimentary daily afternoon tea
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Upgrade to the Grills Experience
	Tea, coffee, fruit juice is available 24 hours
	24-hour room service
	Port Taxes and Fees
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CC		£3,399pp
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Interior staterooms
IF	Standard Inside (Fwd, Decks 4,10,11)
IE	Standard Inside (Aft/Fwd, Decks 4,5,6,7,8,9)
ID	Standard Inside (Aft, Decks 5,6,7,8)
IC	Standard Inside (Fwd, Decks 1,4,10,11)
IB	Standard Inside (Mid, Decks 1,9)
IA	Standard Inside (Mid, Decks 5,6,7)

Oceanview staterooms
EF	Oceanview (Fwd, Deck 4,10,11)
EE	Oceanview (Aft/Fwd, Deck 1,9)
EC	Oceanview (Mid, Deck 1,9)
EB	Oceanview (Mid, Deck 1)
EA	Deluxe Oceanview (Mid, Deck 1)

Balcony staterooms from		£3,899pp
BF	Balcony (Fwd, Decks 4,10,11)	£3,899pp
BE	Balcony (Aft/Fwd, Decks 4,5,6,7,8,9)	£4,649pp
BD	Balcony (Aft, Decks 5,6,7,8)	£4,739pp
BC	Balcony (Mid, Decks 4,8,10,11)	£4,859pp
BB	Balcony (Mid, Decks 5,6,7,8,9)	£4,969pp
A1	Club Balcony (Mid/Fwd, Decks 5,6,7)
A2	Club Balcony (Mid, Decks 5,6,7)

Suite staterooms from		£11,949pp
Q6	Queen Suite (Fwd, Decks 7,9,10,11)
Q5	Queen Suite (Aft, Decks 4,5,6,7,8)
Q4	Penthouse (Mid, Deck 7)	£11,949pp
Q3	Penthouse (Fwd/Aft, Decks 4,5,6,7)
Q2	Master Suite (Mid, Decks 5,7)
Q1	Grand Suite (Mid, Deck 6)
P2	Princess Suite (Mid, Decks 4,8)
P1	Princess Suite (Mid, Decks 5,6,7)

Interior staterooms
IF	Standard Inside (Fwd, Decks 4,10,11)
IC	Standard Inside (Fwd, Decks 1,4,10,11)

Oceanview staterooms
EF	Oceanview (Fwd, Deck 4,10,11)
EC	Oceanview (Mid, Deck 1,9)

Balcony staterooms from		£3,899pp
BF	Balcony (Fwd, Decks 4,10,11)	£3,899pp

Interior staterooms
IF	Standard Inside (Fwd, Decks 4,10,11)
IE	Standard Inside (Aft/Fwd, Decks 4,5,6,7,8,9)
ID	Standard Inside (Aft, Decks 5,6,7,8)
IC	Standard Inside (Fwd, Decks 1,4,10,11)
IB	Standard Inside (Mid, Decks 1,9)
IA	Standard Inside (Mid, Decks 5,6,7)

Oceanview staterooms
EF	Oceanview (Fwd, Deck 4,10,11)
EE	Oceanview (Aft/Fwd, Deck 1,9)
EC	Oceanview (Mid, Deck 1,9)
EB	Oceanview (Mid, Deck 1)
EA	Deluxe Oceanview (Mid, Deck 1)

Balcony staterooms from		£4,609pp
BF	Balcony (Fwd, Decks 4,10,11)	£4,609pp
BE	Balcony (Aft/Fwd, Decks 4,5,6,7,8,9)	£4,649pp
BD	Balcony (Aft, Decks 5,6,7,8)	£4,739pp
BC	Balcony (Mid, Decks 4,8,10,11)	£4,859pp
BB	Balcony (Mid, Decks 5,6,7,8,9)	£4,969pp
A1	Club Balcony (Mid/Fwd, Decks 5,6,7)
A2	Club Balcony (Mid, Decks 5,6,7)

Suite staterooms from		£11,949pp
Q6	Queen Suite (Fwd, Decks 7,9,10,11)
Q5	Queen Suite (Aft, Decks 4,5,6,7,8)
Q4	Penthouse (Mid, Deck 7)	£11,949pp
Q3	Penthouse (Fwd/Aft, Decks 4,5,6,7)
Q2	Master Suite (Mid, Decks 5,7)
Q1	Grand Suite (Mid, Deck 6)
P2	Princess Suite (Mid, Decks 4,8)
P1	Princess Suite (Mid, Decks 5,6,7)