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8Jan%u00a019. Portsmouth. Depart%u00a01700.Jan%u00a023. Funchal, Madeira. Arrive%u00a00800.Depart%u00a01700. Madeira is a verdant, mountainous island formed from a volcanic eruption and known for its namesake wine. Often described as the %u2018floating garden in the Atlantic%u2019, the island is home to the world%u2019s largest laurel forest and Botanical%u00a0Gardens.Jan%u00a024. Santa Cruz, La Palma.Arrive%u00a00900. Depart%u00a01700. La Palma is the greenest of the Canaries and large tracts of its laurel forests have been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The capital, Santa Cruz, is set in a sweeping natural amphitheatre and was a hub for New World explorers and merchant traders during the Age of Exploration. Its history is reflected in the 16th-century Castilian architecture and the old quarter with its wooden balconies and cobbled lanes is set around the Renaissance Plaza%u00a0Espana.Jan%u00a027. Porto Grande, S%u00e3o Vicente, Cape%u00a0Verde. Arrive%u00a00800. Depart%u00a01800. From Porto Grande, discover the cultural capital of Mindelo which has a distinct Latin vibe from its days under Portuguese colonial rule. This is evident in the 100-year-old Torres de Belem, a replica of Lisbon%u2019s famous 16th-century%u00a0monument.Jan%u00a028. Porto da Praia, Santiago, Cape%u00a0Verde. Arrive%u00a00800. Depart%u00a01800.The Cape Verde archipelago is set off the African coast. The%u00a0main island in this volcanic chain, Santiago was used as a stopping-off place by two great navigators: Vasco da%u00a0Gama in 1497 and Christopher Columbus in 1498. Praia, the current capital, is set on a plateau above the port. The island is also home to Catfish Bay, a natural lagoon with blue waters and white%u00a0sand.Jan%u00a031. Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.Arrive%u00a00800. Depart%u00a01800. Nearly half of Gran Canaria has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island is fringed with beautiful coves and sandy beaches to the south and wild mountains to the north. The subtropical capital of Las Palmas is set beside two broad bays and features cafe-lined squares and charming courtyards. The oldest sights can be seen in a trio of historic neighbourhoods: San Antonio, Triana and Vegueta. Discover over 500 years of history in the landmark Santa Ana Cathedral which encompasses Gothic, Renaissance and neoclassical%u00a0styles.Feb%u00a01. Arrecife, Lanzarote. Arrive%u00a00800.Depart%u00a01600. Named in Spanish after the reef that edges its shoreline, peaceful Arrecife has been the island%u2019s capital since it took the title from nearby Teguise in 1852. This relatively sleepy port%u2019s origins can be seen in the whitewashed fishermen cottages and 17th-century church set around the coastal lagoon of El Charco de San Gines. From Arrecife, you can discover the crater-studded landscapes of Timanfaya National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere%u00a0Reserve.Feb%u00a03. Lisbon, Portugal. Arrive%u00a00900.Depart%u00a01700. The sprawling city of Lisbon is spread across seven hills. It boasts two UNESCO-listed sites: Jeronimos Monastery, where Vasco da Gama is entombed and B%u00e9lem Tower, built in his%u00a0honour.Feb%u00a06. Portsmouth. Arrive%u00a00700.Canaries and Culture of Cape VerdeContrast the unique scenery of Madeira, the Cape Verde islands and the Canaries. Plus, call at Portugal%u2019s historic capital city Lisbon.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: January 19, 2026CRUISE CODE: SD176ArrecifeLANZAROTEFunchalMADEIRASanta CruzLA PALMAPorto GrandeCAPE VERDELas Palmas GRAN CANARIAPorto da PraiaCAPE VERDEfrom Portsmouthto Portsmouthvia Lisbon5, 240 nautical milesAn aerial view of SantiagoSAVE up to 35% off the full fare^18 nights from %u00a34,819Including travel insurance and cancellation cover or a reduction of %u00a387 if not required %u2013 see pages 18-19 for details.All prices from DOUBLE/TWIN Balcony Cabin SINGLE Balcony CabinJan 19, 2026. SD176 Standard Deluxe Suite Standard Superior Deluxe SuiteFull fare %u00a37,414 %u00a311,320 %u00a315,027 %u00a310,083 %u00a311,195 %u00a317,850 %u00a321,188Current fare %u00a34,819 %u00a37,358 %u00a39,767 %u00a37,058 %u00a37,836 %u00a311,602 %u00a313,772 Cruise code: SD176. Fares are per person and the lowest available in the category shown and are subject to availability and change. ^Fares above include applicable percentage discount off the full fare %u2013 see pages 18-19 for details.