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| 2nd02 | DecDec | 202222 | Tilbury, England, embark on the Bolette | | Late PM |
Just 22 nautical miles down river from the Tower Bridge in London, Tilbury is a popular turnaround port for cruises visiting Baltic and Northern European destinations. |
| 3rd03 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 4th04 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 5th05 | DecDec | 202222 | Lisbon, Portugal | Early AM | Late PM |
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades. |
| 6th06 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 7th07 | DecDec | 202222 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | Early AM | Late PM |
Perhaps the prettiest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an almost circular isle with the peak of Pozo de Las Nieves, its highest point, at the centre. With a wealth of natural beauty and all the exciting attractions of city life in the capital, the island offers the best of both worlds. You will no doubt wish to see the sights of the capital’s old quarter, which dates back to the 15th century and encompassses the Vegueta and Triana districts, and wherever you go you can enjoy the glorious subtropical climate, perfect for growing exotic palms and fruits. |
| 8th08 | DecDec | 202222 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | Early AM | Late PM |
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. |
| 9th09 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 10th10 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 11th11 | DecDec | 202222 | Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde | Early AM | Late PM |
Start your Expedition Cruise in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, located in the south of Santiago Island. You can explore its old centre overlooking the ocean and its historical buildings with transom windows. In the old quarter, you can also learn about the diversity of the archipelago’s cultural origins in the Ethnographic Museum. To finish your day, head to the harbour to visit the Diogo Gomes statue, paying homage to the man who discovered the archipelago in 1460. |
| 12th12 | DecDec | 202222 | Porto Novo, Santo Antão Island, Cape Verde | Early AM | Late PM |
Porto Novo, the second largest city on Santo Antão, is located in the dry southeast of the island. A dusty wind blows constantly here. You can explore the main street with its former mansions, a little church, markets that have local fish, grogue and fresh goat cheese for sale, shops and-of course-the harbour. At the back of the town is the 2,000m-high Topo de Coroa, which is a fairly easy climb and has magnificent 360-degree views. Around the town, family-owned farms grow fruit and vegetables which are sold at regular markets in the town. There are some old churches from the Portuguese era, as well as a couple of elegant squares with pleasant bars and cafés, from which to watch the world go by. |
| 13th13 | DecDec | 202222 | Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde | Early AM | Late PM |
Your next stop will be Cape Verde’s cultural capital, Mindelo. Get along with the locals listening to the real morna in the bars of the old town and sipping the local drink, a sugarcane spirit. This island is also known by its British and Portuguese colonial architecture and pastel-coloured houses, the municipal market and the facades of the old Governor’s Palace. |
| 14th14 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 15th15 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 16th16 | DecDec | 202222 | San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain | Early AM | Late PM |
| 17th17 | DecDec | 202222 | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | Early AM | Late PM |
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. |
| 18th18 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 19th19 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 20th20 | DecDec | 202222 | At Sea | | |
| 21st21 | DecDec | 202222 | Tilbury, England, disembark the Bolette | Early AM | |
Just 22 nautical miles down river from the Tower Bridge in London, Tilbury is a popular turnaround port for cruises visiting Baltic and Northern European destinations. |