MSC Cruises presents its winter cruises to the Canary Islands. During the winter months, the Canary Islands offer an alternative to traditional sun-and-beach tourism, thanks to a combination of cuisine, nature, and culture that allows visitors to discover the archipelago from different perspectives.
According to the 4th Survey of Today’s Traveler: Preferences and Their Relationship to Cruises, 34% of Spaniards prefer to travel during the off-season, mainly for financial reasons and because it allows them to enjoy their destinations in a more relaxed atmosphere. In the case of the Canary Islands, 50% of those seeking to escape the cold during the winter cite the climate as one of the main attractions, while 46% value the ability to visit several islands without changing accommodations or having to move their luggage.
Cuisine offers a window into the islands’ identity through their local products and traditions. Among MSC Cruises’ excursions are options that combine cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and local cuisine.
In Lanzarote, for example, some tours include a visit to Timanfaya National Park and El Golfo, along with a stop at a local winery to learn about the island’s wine-making process and enjoy a tasting.
Another option combines a visit to Teguise and the Monument to the Peasant with a tasting of volcanic wines and local goat cheese.
Volcanoes, lava fields, craters, geysers, and moon-like landscapes make the Canary Islands a particularly attractive destination for travelers interested in nature.
In Lanzarote, passengers can explore Timanfaya National Park and take in its volcanic landscapes. Other excursions allow visitors to discover the northern part of the island, the Mirador del Río, and the Jameos del Agua. There are also options for those seeking a more active experience, such as hiking trails through Timanfaya among craters, fields of petrified lava, and volcanic cones.
The December long weekend, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Three Kings' Day also offer an opportunity to travel as a family and turn exploring the islands into a shared experience.
The cruise format allows travelers to combine different destinations while staying in the same accommodations and without having to transfer luggage between islands. Stopovers provide opportunities to explore new places, while on board, passengers have access to dining, entertainment, and relaxation areas.
For the December long weekend, the MSC Fantasia is offering a seven-day itinerary departing on December 7 from Civitavecchia, with stops in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de La Palma, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
As a result, the Canary Islands are a winter destination that allows travelers to combine different experiences in a single trip—from gastronomy and volcanic landscapes to exploring various islands—without having to change accommodations.
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