Cruise itinerary
8-Night Africa Cruise from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
8 nights · Africa · 8 ports of call
8-night Africa cruise aboard L'Austral, departing Santa Cruz de Tenerife and calling at Arrecife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira, At Sea and Tangier and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- L'Austral
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Returns
- Málaga
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Depart 18:00
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
- Day2
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The port and capital of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, a low-rise town of white houses on a volcanic Atlantic island. Inland lie the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park and the cave and cactus works of the artist César Manrique.
- Timanfaya National Park
- Jameos del Agua
- Charco de San Ginés
- Day3
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The largest city of the Canary Islands, on Gran Canaria off the African coast. A long city beach curves beside the port, and the historic Vegueta quarter holds the cathedral and the house where Columbus is said to have stayed.
- Las Canteras Beach
- Vegueta quarter
- Columbus House
- Day4
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:30
The capital of the Canary island of La Palma, built around a sheltered harbour on the Atlantic. Its old town keeps colourful balconied houses and cobbled streets, while the island beyond rises to volcanic ridges and the observatories of the Roque de los Muchachos.
- Old town balconies
- Plaza de España
- Volcanic ridges
- Day5
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 23:59
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day6
Funchal, Madeira
Depart 12:30
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Tangier
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
A Moroccan port at the mouth of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe lies in view across the water. Its walled medina and kasbah climb above the harbour, long a meeting point of African, Arab and European worlds.
- The Medina
- Kasbah
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Day9
Málaga
Arrive 07:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
Upcoming departures
- 8 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Africa Cruise from Santa Cruz de Tenerife FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Africa cruise calls at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira, At Sea, Tangier and Málaga.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and ends in Málaga.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard L'Austral.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.