Canary Islands Fly-Cruises
Discover our new holiday option on-board Azura
Reasons to visit the Canaries on a fly-cruise holiday
Maximise your time in the sun
Overnight call in Tenerife
You can get under the skin of each spot and see how they change from day to dusk. Perhaps you’ll sample the local nightlife or join a stargazing experience.
Discover our favourite Canary Islands fly-cruises
Destinations available on Canary Islands fly-cruise holidays
Madeira, Portugal
Known as ‘The Garden Isle’ for its dramatic natural beauty, Madeira is also a marine paradise, inviting you to explore. On selected cruises there’s an overnight in port, so you have longer to enjoy the delights of Madeira, letting you get off the beaten track to uncover even more of the island’s secrets.
La Palma, Canary Islands
Step onto ‘The Fair Isle’ of La Palma and you’re standing in a UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere Reserve. You’re surrounded by possibilities, and a late departure on selected cruises opens up even more choices. Let us take you into the green heart of the island to an enchanted forest or up into the hills to a volcanic crater, Caldera de Taburiente, with its magical colourful waterfall.
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Wine, cheese, bread… on the long list of Europe’s homegrown culinary treasures, coffee isn’t typically one of the first things that comes to mind. But in a lush valley on the north western side of Gran Canaria you’ll find Finca Los Castaños, the only place in Europe where coffee continues to be cultivated traditionally.
Tenerife, Canary Islands
The largest of the Canary Islands is also the most visited, thanks to its enviable climate and varied breathtaking scenery. Beyond the beautiful beaches, lush forests rub shoulders with rolling valleys, while impressive Mount Teide overlooks an eerie volcanic ‘moonscape’.
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
The second largest of the Canary Islands boasting 3,000 hours of sunshine every year and some of the best white-sand beaches in the archipelago. But venture inland and there is far more to Fuerteventura than sun and sand. The ancient capital, Betancuria, has cobbled streets, charming locals and picturesque collection of craft shops and cafés.
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
The spectacular landscape was created nearly 300 years ago – relatively recently in the world of geothermal activity – when more than 100 volcanoes erupted, gushing billions of cubic metres of lava onto the surrounding countryside and villages. The island’s dry climate has more or less preserved the landscape, and today, the park is open to visitors who want to witness its incredible geothermal powers.
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Frequently asked questions about Canary Islands Fly-Cruises
The flight from the UK to the Canary Islands is about 41/2 hours.
On a P&O Cruises Canary Islands fly-cruise holiday, you will arrive into the colourful island of Tenerife. You’ll fly into Tenerife South Airport where you’ll be met by P&O Cruises representatives. You’ll be whisked to Azura where your luggage and holiday awaits.
We are pleased to be able to offer return flights from the following UK air cities on our Canary Island fly-cruise holidays: Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Newcastle. Most airlines do not include complimentary catering on their short-haul flights. You will be able to purchase snacks and refreshments on board the aircraft.
P&O Cruises Canary Islands fly-cruise holidays visit the Canary Islands from October to March, giving you the chance to swap a grey British winter with a warm, sunny cruise holiday.
In the central Canary Islands (Tenerife and Gran Canaria), the water temperature ranges from 23°C in October, to 19°C between winter and early spring. In the western Canary Islands, such as La Palma, you’ll find the sea is slightly warmer and in the eastern Canary Islands (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura), the sea is slightly cooler.
The Canary Islands are made up of eight main islands. P&O Cruises visits Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma and Fuerteventura.
In just over 4 hours, you can find yourself soaking up sunshine and blue skies where a diverse cruise holiday awaits. The Canary Islands offer a wide range of variety, from breathtaking beaches to mountainous terrain, the chance to go hiking or wander a pretty town, indulge in Spanish cuisine or taste the fruits of a local vineyard… You can pick and choose each day from a wealth of activities on a Canary Islands fly-cruise holiday.
- Mount Teide, Tenerife
- Volcanoes, such as Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote
- The Water Kingdom at Siam Park, Tenerife
- Masca Valley, Tenerife
- Beaches, including Famara Beach (Playa de Famara), Lanzarote
To pack for a Canary Islands cruise holiday:
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Dresses
- Sunhats
- Sunglasses
- Flip-flops
- Water shoes
- Light jacket (for the winter months)
- Walking shoes
Visas aren’t required for the Canary Islands on stays shorter than 90 days. However you’ll need to ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the period of your holiday. Further official travel advice can be found on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain
The Canary Islands are in the same time zone as the UK (Western European Time).
Spanish is spoken in the Canary Islands although you will find regional dialects.
The Euro (EUR) is used in the Canary Islands.
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†Select Price fare of £999 per person is based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of Inside cabin available on cruise A229A. Prices are subject to availability and may go up or down. Bookings are made at the relevant cabin grade and a cabin number is allocated by P&O Cruises prior to departure. Dining preferences are not guaranteed on ships offering both Freedom and Club Dining. Early Saver prices apply to new bookings only. These terms and conditions vary, where relevant, the applicable booking conditions which are otherwise unchanged.
^This policy modifies the transfer policy in our Booking Conditions. This policy may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice.
Early Saver prices shown are per person based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin available within the applicable cabin type. Prices are subject to availability and may go up or down. Bookings are made at the relevant cabin grade and a cabin number is allocated by P&O Cruises prior to departure. Dining preferences are not guaranteed on ships offering both Freedom and Club Dining. Early Saver prices apply to new bookings only. UK residents only. Travel insurance mandatory. Back to back cruises not permitted. These sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for COVID-19 vaccinated guests only. Visit www.pocruises.com/cruise-with-confidence for full details. These terms and conditions vary, where relevant, the applicable booking conditions which are otherwise unchanged.
◊5% low deposit is applicable to all guests making a new booking from our new winter 2022/23 collection before 1 June 2021. [The winter 2022/23 collection relates to all applicable new cruises departing on or after 24 September 2022.] We reserve the right to withdraw the offer in whole or on individual cruises at any time.
**5% booking discount is applicable to all new guests making a new Select Price booking from our new winter 2022/23 collection before 1 June 2021. [The winter 2022/23 collection relates to all applicable new cruises departing on or after 24 September 2022.] Please note that the discount has already been applied to prices displayed on our website. This discount is additional to Select Price benefits and is not applicable on Early Savers. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer in whole or on individual cruises at any time.
***10% booking discount is applicable to guests who have previously sailed with P&O Cruises making a new Select Price booking from our new winter 2022/23 collection before 1 June 2021. [The winter 2022/23 collection relates to all applicable new cruises departing on or after 24 September 2022.] This discount is additional to Select Price benefits and is not applicable on Early Savers. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer in whole or on individual cruises at any time.