Sherman's Travel

Located off the northwestern coast of Africa, the Canary Islands have been attracting visitors for years, with its near-perfect climate and alluring beaches. Luxury cruise line Fred Olsen specializes in voyages to this Spanish-owned island chain and right now the company is drastically reducing rates on a number of its cruises. This 12-night voyage aboard the Boudicca is our top pick with rates starting from just $95/night.

This musically-themed cruise embarks from Portsmouth, England on December 6 and spends 3 leisurely days at sea sailing to Funchal, Portugal, the historic capital of the island of Madeira. The ship then calls on La Gomera where towering cliffs and sprawling valleys await adventurous travelers. Next up is Santa Cruz on Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, offering volcanic-sand beaches and snow-capped mountains. The Boudicca then sails on to Las Palmas on Grand Canary Island where passengers can stroll along the charming streets or botanical gardens before visiting Lisbon, Portugal. Here, visitors can explore the city’s many castles and cathedrals prior to a relaxing return voyage to Portsmouth. Oceanview cabins are originally priced from $3,568, but are now selling for just $1,141 – that’s nearly 68 percent off!

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