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Le Laperouse, 14 Night Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Lisbon, Portugal
Cruise Le Laperouse, 14 Night Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Lisbon, Portugal
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Laperouse
Destination EU West & Atlantic Islands
Brief Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Lisbon, Portugal onboard Le Laperouse
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 12 Oct 2026
Cruise Description In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Set sail aboard Le Lapérouse on an exceptional 14-day itinerary that will take you from the Moorish worlds of Andalusia and Morocco to the Atlantic archipelagos of Madeira and the Canary Islands—worlds of great historical and cultural import and also of great natural beauty.

Begin in Lisbon, where a panoramic tour of the city's main sights includes Belém Tower, the point from which many Portuguese explorers, including Vasco da Gama, set sail—now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also visit the Gulbenkian Museum, housing one of Europe's finest private collections of art and objects from various cultures and historical periods.

Lagos, near the southwestern tip of Portugal, is your gateway to the natural beauty, history, and culture of the Algarve. Tour the Old Town, visit the stunning rock formations and caves of Ponta da Piedade, and enjoy a tasting of Algarve wines. Or travel the short distance to Sagres on Cape St. Vincent, from where Prince Henry the Navigator, directed the expeditions that led to the discovery of Madeira and the Azores and helped establish Portuguese outposts in West Africa.

Your introduction to the rich cultural landscape of Andalusia begins with a call in Cádiz, one of the country’s oldest cities and the home of the Spanish Navy during the discovery of the Americas. From Cádiz you will have an opportunity to visit the superb palace of the Alcázar in Seville, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From Marbella, you may travel to the picturesque town of Ronda, a center of bullfighting, or you may stay in Marbella to stroll the Avenida del Mar, decorated with ten sculptures by Dali.

Next you will spend a full day in and around Malaga, Spain, the gateway to Andalusia and to the legendary Costa del Sol. One highlight of your time here is sure to be your journey to Granada, including lunch and a tour of the incomparable Alhambra.

After arriving in Morocco in Tangier, visit the American Legation, the oldest U.S. diplomatic mission in the world, or travel across the Rif Mountains to the showcase of Moroccan handicrafts at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tetouan.



In Casablanca, enjoy a full day either to discover the modern architecture of this bustling metropolis, including the stunning Hassan II Mosque, or to travel to Morocco's capital, Rabat, to delve into the Moorish past represented in the emblematic Hassan Tower and the Oudayas Kasbah.

A day at sea brings you to the subtropical Portuguese island of Madeira, where you will spend an afternoon and following morning. Visit the village of Monte, formerly a resort and spa for European high society, and explore the Botanical Gardens with panoramic views of the bay. Or travel to the thriving fishing village of Câmara de Lobos to discover views that inspired Winston Churchill's painting during his stay on the island.

The next day, you reach the Canary Islands, where the remainder of the voyage is spent exploring this fascinating archipelago just off the coast of West Africa. On La Palma, choose from among a number of excursions, all of which focus on the rugged volcanic terrain of this small island—Caldera de Taburiente National Park, home to one of the largest craters in the world; Roque de los Muchachos, the highest elevation on the island and site of the world's largest single-aperture optical telescope; and Tagojaite, a volcano formed in September 2021.

The final day of your voyage is spent on the island of Tenerife, the largest of the Canaries, where you may continue exploration of the extraordinary natural beauty of the archipelago on a panoramic tour of the island's lush forest and the Las Cañadas mountain range, or you may travel to San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, capital of the Canary Islands until 1723, which has preserved much of its original architecture.

Your voyage ends in Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria.
Sailing Dates
12 Oct 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $22,630 AU $11,980 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $25,150 AU $13,240 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $26,410 AU $13,870 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $27,940 AU $14,630 ‐ ‐
DS6 AU $39,070 AU $20,200 AU $10,760 ‐
DS5 AU $39,070 AU $20,200 AU $10,760 ‐
DS4 AU $39,070 AU $20,200 AU $10,760 ‐
DS3 AU $39,070 AU $20,200 AU $10,760 ‐
PS5 AU $52,990 AU $27,160 AU $14,240 ‐
PS6 AU $55,760 AU $28,540 AU $14,930 ‐
PV6 AU $58,530 AU $29,930 AU $15,630 ‐
PV5 AU $58,530 AU $29,930 AU $15,630 ‐
GD6 AU $64,350 AU $32,840 AU $17,080 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
12 Oct 2026 Lisbon, Portugal 9:00 PM
13 Oct 2026 Lisbon, Portugal 5:30 PM
14 Oct 2026 Lagos, Portugal 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
15 Oct 2026 Cadiz, Spain 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
16 Oct 2026 Marbella, Spain 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
17 Oct 2026 Malaga, Spain 6:30 PM
18 Oct 2026 Tangier, Morocco 6:30 AM 5:00 PM
19 Oct 2026 Casablanca, Morocco 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
20 Oct 2026 At Sea    
21 Oct 2026 Funchal (Madeira), Portugal 1:00 PM
22 Oct 2026 At Sea    
23 Oct 2026 Funchal (Madeira), Portugal 2:00 PM
24 Oct 2026 Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
25 Oct 2026 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
26 Oct 2026 Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Canary Islands 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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