Canary Islands Cruise — Costa Smeralda, 8 Nights

About Canary Islands Cruise — Costa Smeralda, 8 Nights

An 8 Nights 9 Days Canary Islands cruise aboard the Costa Smeralda. Fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and board the ship at the port of Gran Canaria. The ship calls at the ports of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Tangier, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa in that order; the itinerary also includes 2 days at sea. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Madrid; Day 2 Gran Canaria; Day 3 Tenerife; Day 4 At sea; Day 5 Tangier; Day 6 At sea; Day 7 Barcelona; Day 8 Marseille; Day 9 Genoa – Istanbul. Cabin options: Classic Inside Cabin, Classic Outside Cabin, Classic Balcony Cabin. A cabin supplement is added depending on the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 3 April 2027. Prices start at €1.399 per person. Included in the price: Economy-class scheduled flights with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD) // Milan (MXP) to Istanbul (IST); economy-class connecting flight with Air Europa from Madrid (MAD) to Gran Canaria (LPA); 1 night in a hotel in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, with Bed & Breakfast; 7 nights' Full Board accommodation in your selected cabin category; airport-port-airport transfers; Turkish-speaking guide service (min. 20 people).

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Madrid

Flight from Istanbul to Madrid on Turkish Airlines flight TK1857; check-in at the hotel upon arrival. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 — Gran Canaria

After breakfast, transfer to the Port of Gran Canaria, boarding the ship, and settling into cabins. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3 — Tenerife

Stop at the port of Tenerife. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those who wish. Overnight on board.

Day 4 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 5 — Tangier

The ship docks at Tangier port at 10:00. In the optional "Tangier Discovery Tour" program, the Caves of Hercules can be visited; free time for non-participants. Overnight on board.

Day 6 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 7 — Barcelona

The ship docks at the port of Barcelona at 14:00. Spend the day exploring and enjoying free time around the Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, the Christopher Columbus Monument, and Plaça de Catalunya. The ship departs the port at 20:00; overnight on board.

Day 8 — Marseille

The ship docks at the port of Marseille at 09:00. Sightseeing and free time during the day around Palais Longchamp. The ship departs at 18:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 9 — Genoa – Istanbul

The ship arrives at Genoa port at 09:00; disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Canary Islands cruise with Costa Smeralda take?

The tour is 8 nights 9 days; including 2 days at sea.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Tangier, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa.

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard Costa Smeralda.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Flight from Istanbul to Gran Canaria port with Turkish Airlines to embark on the cruise; return is also by air.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: April 3, 2027. Prices start from €1,399 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Inside Cabin Classic (base price), Outside Cabin Classic (+€200), Balcony Cabin Classic (+€400). Difference is per person.

What is included in the price?

Economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines on a scheduled service from Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD) // Milan (MXP) to Istanbul (IST); economy-class connecting flight with Air Europa on a scheduled service from Madrid (MAD) to Gran Canaria (LPA); 1 night’s Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a hotel on the island of Gran Canaria; 7 nights’ Full Board accommodation in a cabin in your chosen category; airport–port–airport transfers; Turkish-speaking guide service (min. 20 people); entertainment, activities and shows arranged every day and evening; breakfast, lunch and dinner on board; the Captain’s welcome party and gala dinner; airport and port taxes.

What is not included in the price?

Medical services; Ship crew service fee (15 years and over 88 EUR pp; children aged 4–14 44 EUR); Optional shore excursions; Beauty center and SPA area; All drinks on board; Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.); Schengen visa fee (double-entry); International departure tax; Domestic connecting flights.

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.