Madeira & the Canary Islands
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- Day 1 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Day 2 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Day 3 Porto Santo, Madeira
- Day 4 Coastal Cruising
- Day 5 Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- Day 6 Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
- Day 7 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Day 8 Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma, Canary Islands
- Day 9 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Island
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |
| Marie-Galante Staterooms | Antigua staterooms | |
- Prices based on double occupancy. Triple and Quadruple available on request, as well as reduced rates for children rooming with parents. Limited availability.
-Fares may be subject to Fuel adjustments
-Prices to do not include option shore excursions.
Please note:
Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Day 1 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Arrive in Funchal in time for embarkation this afternoon. Overnight in port.
Day 2 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Beautiful pictures of a city in terraces around a wonderful natural amphitheater, Funchal dominates the sea of all its height. All Portugal is here: you can admire its atypical identity through the beauty of its architecture, its paved streets, its cathedral "Sé do Funchal", its numerous churches and its ancient fortress.
Day 3 Porto Santo, Madeira
Porto Santo is one of the most beautiful islands of Europe, famous for its peace and its unequalled tranquility. Located at 50 km from the North-East of the island of Madeira, it was baptized "the golden island" because of its long beaches of sand and the ochre tint of its ground.
Day 4 Coastal Cruising
Cruise along the Salvagem Islands.
Day 5 Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Established on a coast sprinkled with cliffs, Arrecife has a pleasant beach and a lagoon full of charm, Charca of San Ginés, where the fishermen anchor their boats. The city also proposes places fed by history and culture, such as the castle San Gabriel, former fort of defense of the city.
Day 6 Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Surrounded by turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the capital of Fuerteventura island is located in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. The harbor city, Puerto Del Rosario will charm you with its storekeepers, its white houses and picturesque sea front.
Day 7 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Santa Cruz DeTenerife is a very beautiful harbour city located in the island of Tenerife, the biggest western island of Canary Islands. This privileged site offers wonderful beaches, such as Las Teresitas.
Day 8 Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma, Canary Islands
In Santa Cruz you will travel through historical and cultural treasured testimonies. This former merchant navy city is nowadays a peaceful city which hides a beautiful maritime walk lined with elegant facades with wooden balconies.
Day 9 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Island
Disembark this morning for your continued journey home.
Itinerary Notes
Fares include:• Port and safety charges
• Open bar
• Gratuities
• Your cruise including all meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation
• Welcome aboard and captain’s cocktail parties, gala dinner
• Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals
• 24 hour room service (selected menu)
• Evening entertainments and events, and/or organized shows
• Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
• English-speaking guest-speaker (when applicable)
Fares do not include:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Transfers, day rooms and other services at arrival & departure, before embarkation and after disembarkation
• Optional shore excursions (sold on board)
• Insurances
• Personal expenses
• Other drinks not included in open bar
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Antarctic & Arctic Cruises | |
| 91 days or more | $450 |
| 90-61 days | 30% cruise cost |
| 60-46 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 45-31 days | 80% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
| All other Cruises | |
| 45 days or more | $450 |
| 44-31 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Le Ponant





- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 64
- Luxury Expedition Ship
Experience the privilege of a relaxing cruise aboard Le Ponant, crafted to respect the tradition of famous sailing yachts. Following in the nautical tradition of three-masted sailing ship, Le Ponant will take you on a voyage of discovery. The ship capacity limited to 64 passengers provides intimacy and convivial atmosphere to the cruise. The refined life on board, the welcoming charm of your cabin, the lounges and the restaurants setting are as many invitations to relax.
Under full sail, gliding over the sea with the wind, you will fall under Le Ponant’s spell.
Restaurant and Bars:
Discreet yet attentive service, French Cuisine and reception in the 2 restaurants respect our best traditions. The Diamant Restaurant and the Panoramic Restaurant offer a high quality cuisine and can host 67 guests. Both are widely open to the sea. Of course tribute is paid to the great French gastronomic tradition, accompanied by a selection of red, white and rosé wines free of charge during meals. A fine wine list is also available to you. At lunchtime a delicious buffet is served on the terrace, while evening menus are more elaborate in the refined paneled décor of the Karukéra Restaurant where you dine at the table of your choice. Later in the bar, a pianist entertains guests.
Life Onboard:
Tasteful sophistication favouring life in the open air is our philosophy.Le Ponant has plenty of space including a large comfortable lounge, two restaurants one with a terrace, and a vast sun deck from which to admire the 1500 m˛ of sail. There is also a platform just above sea level from which you can gaze at the marine life below or enjoy the water sports. The public rooms are flexible and able to receive all the passengers at once for conferences, presentations, or work sessions. Enjoy meeting people in the Emeraude Lounge, relaxing in the Saphir Lounge, having a walk on the Sun Deck.
| Cabins | |
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![]() | Marie-Galante Staterooms Single or Double beds, 113 sq.ft to 145 sq.ft, Porthole window, Minibar, Flat screen satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table, Hairdryer and Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, Wifi. |
![]() | Antigua staterooms King-size bed, oceanview window, 134 sq.ft to 165 sq.ft, Minibar, Flat screen satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Safe, French bath products, Dressing table, Hairdryer and Bath robes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, Wifi. |

















