Madeira & Canary Islands Cruise 🚢 | Best Things to Do in Port + Excursion Tips!

Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Cruise | Marella Explorer 2 | Port Tips & Excursion Costs

Join us on a 7-day Canary Islands & Madeira cruise aboard Marella Explorer 2 with Marella Cruises! 🚢 We explore Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madeira, La Palma, and Tenerife, showing you:
✅ Excursion prices in each port
✅ How to explore ports on a budget
✅ The best things to do within walking distance of the ship
✅ Essential travel tips to help you plan your cruise more easily

💰 Save money on excursions! We show you free or budget-friendly things to do in each port, perfect for independent travellers who prefer to walk and explore instead of booking costly tours.

🌴 PORT-BY-PORT GUIDE
📍 Madeira (Funchal) – Skip the tourist traps! We explore the fort, town, and park instead of the typical cable car and basket ride.
📍 Tenerife (Santa Cruz) – Get insider tips from a fantastic Tourist Information Guide!
📍 Lanzarote (Arrecife) – Discover a beautiful, quiet beach just a short walk from the port.
📍 Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) – Walk through the charming old town or find out which bus to take if you prefer not to walk.
📍 La Palma – A hidden gem with stunning scenery!

🚢 CRUISE SHIP SPOTTING!
While in port, we spotted P&O Arcadia, P&O Azura, AIDA, MSC Opera, and Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.

❄️ Why Cruise the Canary Islands in Winter?
The Canary Islands & Madeira are perfect for winter sun! ☀️ Many cruise lines visit this region, including P&O Cruises, Ambassador, MSC, AIDA, Virgin Voyages, and more. With mild temperatures and scenic landscapes, it's an ideal winter getaway.

✈️ About Marella Cruises & Marella Explorer 2
Marella Explorer 2 is an all-inclusive cruise ship from Marella Cruises, offering fantastic itineraries. Other ships in the fleet include Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Discovery, and Marella Voyager. With flights available from many UK regional airports, it's easy to embark on your next cruise adventure!

💬 Have you cruised the Canary Islands or Madeira? Let us know your favorite port in the comments!

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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Maderia (Funchal)
4:44 La Palma (Santa Cruz)
10:17 Tenerife (Santa Cruz)
14:25 Lanzarote (Arrecife)
16:51 Gran Canaria (Las Palmas)

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