Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel- A view from Faial
- Porto Santo
- The island of Terceira
Islands of the Azores and Madeira
Spirit of Adventure departing Portsmouth
from
£5,524 per person
14 nights
15th May 2026
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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Cruise to Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores
Scattered in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores is made up of nine islands, and this all-inclusive cruise in 2026 visits three of them: Terceira, Faial and Sao Miguel, the largest island. Look forward to exploring volcanic landscapes incorporating craters, geothermal lakes, bubbling fumeroles and hot springs. The waters surrounding the islands are a haven for wildlife including whales and dolphins.
Continue to contrast the ‘floating garden in the Atlantic’ Madeira with its tiny sister island, Porto Santo, where the former home of Christopher Columbus is now a museum.
The return journey includes a visit to the Portuguese mainland and Leixoes, gateway to Oporto. Here the old town is brimming with historic buildings, such as the 12th-century cathedral and neoclassical Stock Exchange.
Included excursion in every port
Looking out for whales with ORCA
You’ll be joined by wildlife experts from ORCA, the foremost European whale and dolphin conservation charity, who are devoted to studying marine wildlife and protecting it for future generations. Look forward to the chance to spot whales, dolphins, seabirds and an array of other wildlife out on deck throughout your voyage, the perfect vantage point to view and learn more about wildlife in their natural habitat.
Itinerary
Embark Spirit of Adventure.
Depart 1700.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Nestled on the eastern shores of the volcanic island of Terceira, the port town of Praia da Vitoria has a modern marina, long sandy beach and pleasant main square. Nearby, the island’s geologic history can be seen at the Serra do Cume crater and the extinct volcano of Monte Brasil.
Included excursion
Explore the surrounding scenery on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Visit the Algar do Carvão caves.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Set on Faial, one of the nine far-flung islands of the Azores, Horta is a popular port of call for pleasure yachts sailing across the Atlantic. Exposed tips of underwater volcanoes, the islands of the Azores are known for their natural beauty and whale and dolphin watching opportunities, as the waters that surround them are home to an array of species including blue and humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins.
Included excursion
An included excursion offers an introduction to the local area.
Optional excursion
Join a trip to the Capelinhos volcano and the dramatic caldeira.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Ponta Delgada is the capital of the largest of the nine islands, Sao Miguel. Aptly known as ‘Green Island’, Sao Miguel is characterized by its volcanic landscapes – to the east lies geothermal Furnas Lake with its bubbling fumeroles and hot springs, while in the northwest the green and blue crater lakes of Sete Cidades are situated.
Included excursion
Admire the coastal scenery and views of the crater lake on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Take in views of Fire Lake, which is set in a volcanic crater before visiting a pineapple plantation to sample the locally produced pineapple liqueur.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Madeira is a verdant, mountainous island formed from a volcanic eruption and known for its namesake wine. Often described as the ‘floating garden in the Atlantic’, the island is home to the world’s largest laurel forest and Botanical Gardens where exotic indigenous plants grow.
Included excursion
See more of Funchal on a choice of included excursion.
Optional excursions
Admire panoramic views across Funchal as you ascend to the suburb of Monte by cable car, before visiting the Botanical Gardens, step out onto the glass-bottomed skywalk at Cabo Girao, over Europe’s highest sea cliff, or join a RIB ride in search of whales and dolphins.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Madeira’s tiny sister isle, Porto Santo, is just seven-and-a-half miles long by four miles wide. The island is sparsely populated, and surprisingly different in its terrain, with one side defined by volcanic folds and the other by golden beaches. In the capital, Vila Baleira, the Christopher Columbus Museum has a maritime history exhibition in the Italian explorer’s former home.
Included excursion
See some of the highlights on an included excursion.
Optional excursions
Join an exciting jeep adventure.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
From Leixoes, visit the ancient city of Oporto. It is set beside the Douro River which has served as the lifeblood of the city for centuries. On one bank lies Villa Nova de Gaia’s port wine lodges, which produce the city’s famous fortified wine, while on the other is the UNESCO-listed Ribeira old town. Cobbled streets climb the steep hillside which is crammed with historic buildings, including the 12th-century cathedral, neoclassical Stock Exchange and Manueline-style Church of Santa Clara. The wooden Rabelo cargo boats, which once ferried barrels of port now carry sightseers along the river – the Ponte Dom Luis I bridge offers a good vantage point from which to appreciate the entire riverscape.
Included excursion
See some of the highlights of Oporto’s surroundings on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Head to Oporto and take a sightseeing cruise on the Douro River.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Arrive 0700.
Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.
from
£5,524 per person
14 nights
15th May 2026
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Spirit of Adventure
2020
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
All inclusive
Enjoy an unlimited selection of drinks in all the on-board bars and lounges.
The Living Room
Relax in one of the many sociable spaces on the ship.
Spa
Look forward to included access to a range of wellbeing services.
Entertainment
Enjoy a colourful show in The Playhouse theatre.
Enjoy fine cuisine
Make the most of free-to-dine speciality restaurants.
The Dining Room
The main restaurant brings you the finest in British and international cuisine.
The Verandah
Dine with stunning alfresco views.
On board activities
Try shuffleboard and deck quoits, or play virtual golf at sea.
from
£5,524 per person
14 nights
15th May 2026
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.