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Home > Canaries, Cape Verde & Morocco

Canaries, Cape Verde & Morocco

Voyage to sunnier skies on this vibrant sailing.

Cruise Code: A12421

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Date:
15 November 2024
Duration:
23 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience

ORCA

Relax as you escape the start of winter and sail around sunny southern Europe taking in breathtaking landscapes and reflecting on the year gone by. From the saltwater lagoons of Lanzarote to the delicious wineries of Madeira, there are too many highlights to name!

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

With a vibrant melting pot of different cultures and a unique blend of bustling city and glorious beaches, Las Palmas will delight every mood. Come and feel the energy for yourself!

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

The Madeira archipelago’s capital city really will take your breath away with its rolling hills, dramatic mountain scenes, year-round blooming gardens and renowned wineries.

Vigo for Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Take an optional tour of the walled medieval town of Santiago de Compostela – the supposed burial site of St James. It’s a treasure house of history, with its magnificent carved stone façades, grand plazas and fascinating winding streets.

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Cabins & Fares

Included in all bookings
  • All port taxes, fees and charges -
  • Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin. -
  • Spa access -
  • Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs -
  • Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes -
  • Amazing entertainment -
  • Informative guest speakers* -
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade* -
  • Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category -
  • Flexible cancellation policies† -
  • Captain’s cocktail party* -
  • Exceptional full board cuisine -

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Speakers & Acts

Susan Deakin

Guest Speaker

Susan is a bilingual English/Spanish and an experienced Spanish Language and Drama teacher. She is also a Qigong Instructor. Her language teaching qualifications are from the Spanish Ministry of Education, she completed 3-year Foundation in Theatre studies in Spain and later in RADA. Susan runs drama workshops for adults for the local council, now online. Susan worked for many years for Weight Watchers Spain as Area Manager and Operations Director and is accustomed to giving presentations and training both in English and Spanish. Susan is also a Master Trainer in NLP/Coach and trained as a physical fitness instructor with the British School of Yoga. Susan also has qualified as a Qigong Instructor and leads group sessions mainly for the over 50's, and on Fred Olsen’s Balmoral which had a great following and feedback. She has worked in and have good knowledge of the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Barcelona and Valencia, but is happy to join cruises to most destinations. She has travelled for business and pleasure to Europe, South America and USA and is particularly interested in autumn/winter cruises from October - March, though happy to join anytime, anywhere! As a trainer, she believes workshops and lectures should be participative and motivating. Languages and Drama should be practical, fun and enriching. Her objective is to make sure participants learn and enjoy themselves, providing memorable sessions which will add to their holiday experience. Qigong sessions aim to promote positive energy, well-being and group harmony.

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ORCA

ORCA is one of the UK’s leading whale and dolphin conservation charities, dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world. Ocean Conservationists will be showcasing the incredible diversity of wildlife that can be spotted from the deck, helping everyone learn more about the marine environment around them whilst collecting vital data about whales, dolphins and porpoises to contribute to their protection. Whilst on board, the team will be delivering activities to help guests learn more about these amazing animals as well as the threats they face, including the Ambassador & ORCA pledge and the first ever cruise "Anti-whaling" campaign.

**What to expect on this sailing... **The Bay of Biscay is an incredibly productive area for various whales, dolphins and porpoises. The area is particularly important for elusive beaked whales and migrating fin whales.This is also an important area to monitor for the impacts of ship strikes - one of the biggest threats to large whales in the area. This voyage highlights the importance of the “anti-captivity pledge” and gives guests the opportunity to spot cetaceans wild and free rather than in captive facilities in the Canary Islands.

Sunshine is always a great cure for the winter blues, but whales and dolphins work even better and this itinerary combines both. Crossing the Bay of Biscay, our Ocean Conservationists will be collecting important winter data in this hotspot to help us better understand the migrations of whales and dolphins through this incredible hotspot.

After reaching the Canary Islands, we’ll have the chance to show how important it is to enjoy whales and dolphins in the wild where they belong, with Ambassador’s anti-captivity pledge being incredibly important in an area with a number of captive marine mammals. The Canaries and Madeira are also interesting locations for monitoring resident pods of dolphins, sperm whales and beaked whales.

Visiting Cape Verde in the winter will help us complement other datasets from the region, which are generally from the summer months.

We hope guests will join ORCA and Ambassador in choosing to see these animals only in the wild.

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