Winter Warmth in the Canaries & Cape Verde

18 nights from £1,299pp departing Sunday 24th Nov 2024

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	24th24	NovNov	202424	Liverpool, England, embark on the Bolette		Late PM
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history.
	25th25	NovNov	202424	At Sea
	26th26	NovNov	202424	At Sea
	27th27	NovNov	202424	At Sea
	28th28	NovNov	202424	At Sea
	29th29	NovNov	202424	Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain	Early AM	Late PM
A volcanic island designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Lanzarote’s dramatic landscapes were shaped by an explosive past. Today, its pretty beaches and virtual absence of rain together with duty-free shopping make the island an extremely desirable destination. The main port and capital, Arrecife, is a pleasant town with a modern seafront and colourful gardens. Outside the capital there is plenty to explore, from the dazzling white salt flats of Janubio and the rugged terrain of Fire Mountain to the eerie caves of Los Verdes and an array of unspoilt fishing villages scattered around the coast. The island is home to a great selection of restaurants and local specialities including garbanzos compuestos – a chickpea stew; papas arrugadas – potatoes with carrots, peas, ham and green pepper; and of course, plenty of fresh seafood. Please note that those planning to participate in one of the shore excursions from this port may need to take an early lunch on board ship to suit the excursion schedules.
	30th30	NovNov	202424	At Sea
	1st01	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	2nd02	DecDec	202424	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.
	3rd03	DecDec	202424	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.
	4th04	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	5th05	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	6th06	DecDec	202424	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.
	7th07	DecDec	202424	Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain	Early AM	Late PM
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.
	8th08	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	9th09	DecDec	202424	At Sea	Early AM	Early AM
	9th09	DecDec	202424	Lisbon, Portugal	Early AM	Early 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.
	10th10	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	11th11	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	12th12	DecDec	202424	Liverpool, England, disembark the Bolette	Early AM
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history.

Bolette

Launch Year

2000

Refit Year

2016

Tonnage

62,735

Capacity

1,338

Cabins

690

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	18 nights aboard the Bolette
	Evening entertainment
	Tea & coffee facilities in cabin
	Welcome and farewell cocktail parties
	Drinks packages available
	Complimentary tea & coffee during the day and early evening.
	Daily on-board activities
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£1,299pp
G	Superior Interior	£1,599pp
H	Interior Cabin	£1,299pp
I	Interior Cabin	£1,299pp
N	Single Interior	£2,899pp
M	Single Superior	£3,199pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,899pp
CO	Sup Ocean Fully Obst	£2,199pp
B	Superior Ocean View	£2,399pp
BD	Wheelchair Adapted
C	Superior Ocean View	£2,299pp
D	Ocean View Cabin	£1,999pp
E	Ocean View Cabin	£1,899pp
F	Ocean View Cabin
FD	Wheelchair Adapted
K	Single Ocean View

Balcony staterooms from		£2,899pp
TC	Terrace Cabin	£2,899pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,999pp
OW	Olsen Suite
PS	Premier Suite	£5,499pp
PSD	Wheelchair Adapted
BJ	Balcony Junior Suite	£3,999pp
BJD	Wheelchair Adapted
BS	Balcony Suite	£4,099pp
JB	Single Balcony Suite	£5,799pp