Canaries & African Atlantic

Winter Sun in the Canary Islands

A winter loop of the Canary Islands with a taste of North Africa is the ultimate European escape for dependable December warmth, usually averaging a comfortable 20°C–22°C.

Maximum Comfort, Minimum Effort

Costa Smeralda is the choice for ‘Maximum Comfort, Minimum Effort’ vacation value.

You get a modern, glittering mega-ship with a private balcony to enjoy the ocean breeze, sailing a highly reliable winter sun circuit, along with a dip into the bustling souks, spice markets and Arabic/Berber architecture of Morocco.

The Trade-Off

OK, the onboard dining options are fairly basic, the constant prompts to purchase upgrade options can be irritating, and the overall vibe leans toward high-volume, European energy, but the private balcony cabin on a modern, 2019-built mega-ship for this price is a massive win.