Luxury Cruise Lines

…operating around the Canary Islands

Several luxury cruise lines operate itineraries around the Canary Islands, particularly during the European winter months when the islands’ mild climate makes them an attractive destination.

1. Silversea Cruises

  • Style: Ultra-luxury, all-inclusive.
  • Ships: Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, Silver Spirit.
  • Canary Islands Ports: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma.
  • Highlights: Personalized butler service, gourmet dining, small-ship intimacy.

2. Seabourn Cruise Line

  • Style: Ultra-luxury with a yacht-like atmosphere.
  • Ships: Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation.
  • Canary Islands Ports: Tenerife, La Gomera, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura.
  • Highlights: All-suite accommodations, caviar on demand, fine wines, and small-group shore excursions.

3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  • Style: All-inclusive luxury.
  • Ships: Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Voyager.
  • Canary Islands Ports: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Arrecife (Lanzarote), La Palma.
  • Highlights: Business-class air, unlimited shore excursions, gourmet cuisine.

4. Ponant

  • Style: French luxury with expedition elements.
  • Ships: Le Dumont-d’Urville, Le Bellot.
  • Canary Islands Ports: Often includes lesser-visited islands like El Hierro or La Gomera.
  • Highlights: Smaller vessels, French culinary focus, eco-conscious design.

5. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (EU Luxury Focus)

  • Style: German-speaking luxury, elegant and formal.
  • Ships: MS Europa, MS Europa 2.
  • Canary Islands Ports: Comprehensive regional coverage.
  • Highlights: High crew-to-passenger ratio, onboard cultural enrichment, and gourmet dining.

6. Azamara

  • Style: Boutique luxury.
  • Ships: Azamara Journey, Azamara Pursuit.
  • Canary Islands Ports: Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma.
  • Highlights: Longer port stays, destination immersion, smaller ships.

7. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

  • Style: Ultra-luxury yachting.
  • Ships: Evrima (in service), Ilma (2024), Luminara (2025).
  • Canary Islands Ports: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote.
  • Highlights: Yacht-style cruising, all-suite accommodations, personalized service, curated shore experiences.