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23Canary Island VistasEscape the colder weather of the UK and cruise to the Canary Islands. Contrast the varied landscapes from island to island, explore the charming capital cities under the warmth of the winter sun and enjoy extended time in port. Compare the lava fields of Lanzarote and black sand beaches of Tenerife, with the rugged mountains of Gran Canaria and unspoilt forests of La Palma. You also visit Portugal%u2019s capital Lisbon, with its vintage trams and UNESCO-listed monuments, and an extended stay in Funchal on the floral island of Madeira.SHIP: Spirit of AdventureINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: February 19, 2026CRUISE CODE: SU157Sailing from Portsmouth %u2022 Lisbon, Portugal %u2022 Arrecife, Lanzarote %u2022 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria %u2022 Santa Cruz, Tenerife %u2022 Santa Cruz, La Palma %u2022 Funchal, Madeira. Returning to Portsmouth.Sunset over FunchalThe Northern Lights and Arctic CircleCruise into the Arctic Circle, admire fjord and mountain scenery, visit Norway%u2019s Hanseatic port cities and perhaps glimpse the Northern Lights. The Hanseatic city of Bergen has a historic waterfront of gabled buildings, easily explored on foot. Its old town features cobbled lanes punctuated by attractive squares lined with 17th-century houses. Continuing north into the Arctic Circle, enjoy an extended stay in Narvik, nestled between mountains and fjords. Troms%u00f8 and Alta provide more exciting opportunities for winter activities, from dog-sledding and snow-shoeing, to cable car trips. In the evenings, from the comfort of Spirit of Discovery, you can head out on deck for the opportunity to observe the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights. Then, venture to the North Cape on an included excursion from Honningsv%u00e5g, before cruising to %u00c5lesund with its art nouveau architecture and myriad spires.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: February 22, 2026CRUISE CODE: SD178Sailing from Portsmouth %u2022 Bergen, Norway %u2022 Narvik, Norway %u2022 Troms%u00f8, Norway %u2022 Honningsv%u00e5g, Norway %u2022 Alta, Norway %u2022 %u00c5lesund, Norway. Returning to Portsmouth.JOINING YOU ON BOARDJoin experts from conservation charity ORCA for regular wildlife watches.The Northern Lights from the ship%u2019s deckGran Canaria Narvik%u2019s mountain scenery