Lanzarote Cruises
Cruise to Lanzarote in 2025
The lunar-like landscape of Lanzarote tells the story of this island’s volcanic past. Red earth and arid mountains contrast white-washed houses as you cruise into the main port in Lanzarote, found in peaceful Arrecife, Lanzarote’s capital.
From fascinating museums to Fire Mountain in Timanfaya National Park, there are plenty of experiences to enjoy in the fourth-largest Canary Island.
Why should you cruise to Lanzarote?
Winter sun
Whether you would prefer to stay in Arrecife or venture into Lanzarote’s crater-studded landscape, there is so much to discover on the island under warm winter sun, with slightly higher temperatures than the other Canary Islands.
History and architecture
Arrecife has been Lanzarote’s capital since 1852. Here you can explore lanes lined with fishermen’s cottages, cafés and shops, or head into the town centre, where you will find the San Ginés Lagoon, dotted with fishing boats.
Cuisine
Lanzarote offers a mix of traditional Canarian flavors with a modern twist in its restaurants, making it a great destination for food lovers interested in authentic regional cuisine. The island’s cuisine is known for its simplicity and reliance on local produce, fresh seafood, and unique flavors influenced by its volcanic soil.
Timanfaya National Park
You could also head to the vast lava fields of Timanfaya National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which as if you have been transported to another world. You could join an exhilarating trek to El Cuervo Volcano, or enjoy a unique barbeque lunch, cooked with the heat of the volcano.
Top Lanzarote excursions
Explore more by joining us on one of the excursions we have prepared for you.
Fire Mountain and Timanfaya National Park
Discover the volcanic origins of the Canary Islands at Timanfaya, also known as Fire Mountain. Once at the national park, begin a tour of the craters and lava beds in this lunar-like terrain. After exploring here, see other fascinating sights such as the ‘boiling waters’ of Los Hervideros and the salt pit crater at Janubio.
Sea trekking on the ocean floor
A cross between snorkelling and scuba diving, on this sea trek you’ll wear a special high-tech helmet with an air supply from the surface. An instructor will guide you as you walk along the ocean floor, where seabream, damselfish, brightly-coloured wrasse, spider crabs and wide-eyed flounders will swim around you.
El Cuervo Volcanic Trek
Trek into the famous Cuervo Volcano, also known as The Ravens Boiler. Begin your tour by travelling through Puerto del Carmen to the outskirts of Timanfaya National Park, where your trek begins. Now an extinct wonder, follow the inside perimeter of this volcano and take in more lunar landscapes as you enter and leave, admiring rocky winding paths and surrounding volcanoes in the distance.
After the trek, the tour continues to the village of Yaiza where you will enjoy a tea or coffee.
Jameos del Agua Cave & Northern Lanzarote
This excursion highlights César Manrique's masterpieces in Lanzarote: Jameos del Agua, an underground water garden with a unique natural lake, and Mirador del Rio, a stunning viewpoint offering panoramic views of the island and Chinijo Archipelago. The tour also includes a visit to an Aloe Vera Farm in Orzola before returning to Arrecife.
Lanzarote cruising tips
The currency used in Lanzarote is the euro and we recommend bringing enough cash to purchase souvenirs and snacks during your independent exploration ashore.
Lanzarote’s national language is Spanish, although English and German are widely spoken across the island.
The best time to visit Lanzarote is winter, when the temperature is mild and the towns are quieter. This gives you the best opportunity to immerse yourself in true Canarian culture and explore in comfort. But our ocean ships visit during October and March too, if you would prefer a warmer getaway.
Lanzarote’s main cruise port is found in Arrecife, on the north-east coast of the island. The centre of town can be reached from the port along a pretty path following the marina.
The climate is mild in Lanzarote with winter temperatures averaging around 20° and autumn and earlier spring temperatures sitting between 23° and 26°, so we recommend packing light pieces that can be layered. Please bring appropriate walking shoes if joining hiking excursions and swimwear if you would like to take part in the optional sea trek.
Learn more about your cruise to Lanzarote
Discover what else Lanzarote has to offer on our blog and we hope that you will join us soon for a boutique cruise to the Canary Islands.
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