Lanzarote, Spain - Canary Island & Atlantic Isle Cruises

The heart of Lanzarote is an awesome red and black volcano, ‘Fire Mountain’, whose presence dominates the island.

The ‘sleeping’ Mountain of Fire once destroyed the livelihoods of the locals, but it is now one of Lanzarote’s most stunning attractions. Demonstrations by uniformed staff will show you the violent forces beneath the earth’s crust, proving that the volcano is not extinct, but only dormant. Your eye-catching drive will take you through the haunting scenery of dark, barren lava cinders topped by brooding red-black volcano cones. Witness at close-hand, a lunar landscape whose images nourish the imagination.

Vineyards dot the landscape with the vines, protected by semi-circular stonewalls, making them look more like art than agriculture. A stop will be made at a ‘bodega’ for you to taste one of the local wines of Lanzarote. (Please note that there is no seating inside and seating outside is limited.)

Note: Guests are advised to take a wrap or jacket with them, as it may be windy up on Fire Mountain. Please note that Fire Mountain National Park is a popular tourist attraction, which could result in delays on entrance. Comfortable, flat, closed toe, walking shoes are recommended. This tour travels along some winding mountain roads. The ground at Fire Mountain is sloping in parts.

The unusual vineyards of Lanzarote create a unique landscape – join this tour to discover more about the island’s wines.

Despite its arid terrain, Lanzarote has created a noble heritage of wine making characterised by its distinctive vineyards. During his exhibition ‘Architects of Agriculture’, Cesar Manrique described the particular landscape of the vineyards as “impressive, unique and unmistakable”. La Geria is the main agricultural area and has become what is called ‘land art’ having been declared a protected natural area.

At the 19th century built Bodega La Geria, you will have the opportunity to sample three different wines developed from the Muscat and Malvasia grapes. At the Bodega Lanzarote, you can enjoy a further three tastings, all the while making your own taste comparison.

The final stop will be at Bodega El Grifo, the oldest winery in the Canaries and one of the oldest in Spain. Here you can also visit the museum, completely devoted to the world of wine. Your experience will be enhanced with the guidance of a sommelier for a tasting of the three different wines on offer here.

Note: Children may not participate. This tour involves around two hours of walking over some uneven ground including steps. There is no inside seating at the Bodegas, however there are benches which may be used. Euros are accepted for purchases.

Discover Puerto del Carmen, one of the most popular resorts on the island, an ideal option for those who prefer to explore independently.

This simple transfer will take you to the south coast of Lanzarote, to the longest established resort of Puerto del Carmen.

Upon arrival, the time is yours to spend as you please. Relax on the beach or enjoy the cafés, bars and restaurants. If you prefer some retail therapy, you will find a variety of shops selling items such as clothes, shoes, electrical items and souvenirs.

After your stay, you will meet back with your escort at the agreed time and place for the return transfer to the ship.

Note: The level of walking on this tour is at guests’ discretion. This tour is non-guided and does not include luncheon, refreshments or entrance fees. You are advised to carry local currency. An English speaking escort will accompany the transfer. Should you wish to hire sun beds or umbrellas, the approximate cost of these are five Euros each. Please take note of the return meeting point and time as coaches cannot be held for latecomers. There may be independent suppliers on the beach at Puerto del Carmen that offer watersports. These are provided by parties unconnected to Cunard. Before you book this excursion, you must refer to the ‘Beach / Water Related’ paragraph under the Guide to Symbols in this brochure.

Relax on a leisurely catamaran cruise to Papagayo Bay, with the opportunity to enjoy some snorkelling and swimming.

Setting off from the port, you will take a short drive to the Puerto Calero Marina where you’re your catamaran awaits. Once on board, you will cruise along the beautiful coastline of Lanzarote, heading towards the sheltered bay of Papagayo.

As your captain drops anchor offshore, there will be an opportunity to don your snorkel gear and take to the water to explore the underwater world, or enjoy a refreshing swim. If you prefer, simply relax on board and soak up the sun.

Afterwards, a tasty buffet luncheon will be served, before it is time to cruise back to Puerto Calero.

During your tour soft drinks, beer and wine will be available.

Note: Children under eight years of age may not participate. The catamaran will anchor
offshore only and not on to the beach. Snorkel equipment is included. Participants must be competent swimmers. Water or non slip flat shoes are recommended, however guests will be required to remove all shoes when boarding the catamaran. In order to enter the water guests are required to negotiate a small ladder. Please remember your swimwear, sunscreen and a towel. Depending on sea swells or weather conditions, an alternative anchorage may be used. There is a short walk from the coach drop off point to the marina. Please refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages prior to any swimming activities. Before booking this excursion you must refer to the ‘Activity Excursion’ and ‘Beach / Water Related’ paragraphs under the Guide to Symbols in this brochure.

Experience the world beneath the sea as you embark on a submarine dive.

The opportunity to submerge into the sea on board a submarine is a memorable and unique experience.

The clear waters and bountiful marine life surrounding the island of Lanzarote will enhance your experience aboard. The specially designed submarine is fitted with individual TV monitors and display panels and will unveil the underwater world outside. This ‘aquarium in reverse’ will provide you with a view of a world with marine life in its natural environment.

The attractive marina of Puerto Calero is home to some impressive sailing and motor yachts and a popular destination for round-the-world regattas. You will have a short time here before returning to Arrecife.

Note: This tour is unguided and will operate subject to weather conditions. The dive lasts approximately 45 minutes and the submarine is fully air-conditioned. It is necessary to climb down six steps into the submarine using a ladder. An escort will accompany you on the transfers to and from Puerto Calero. We regret that children under the age of two are not permitted to participate. Please note that a safety briefing will take place prior to embarking onto the submarine.

Visit the old capital Teguise, capture the lovely views at Haria and discover the Aloe Vera Farm and Manrique’s Cactus Garden.

As you travel northwards, enjoy a visit to the old capital of Teguise, declared a site of historic and architectural importance. You will also make a stop at the Haria viewpoint, which offers breathtaking views of the northern headland and neighbouring islands.

Your journey will continue to the Aloe Vera Farm tucked away in the village of Orzola. Aloe vera is a typical plant of warmer regions and one that grows exceptionally well on the island of Lanzarote. The plant is used for a multitude of purposes from preventing wound infection to being a valuable ingredient of skincare, it can even be taken orally. During your visit you will have the opportunity to try some aloe juice or liqueur.

Afterwards, you will head to Manrique’s Jardin de Cactus, filled with over 1,500 cacti from more than 100 different species found in Lanzarote, America and Madagascar. The Garden is a stone-built enclosure and provides a stunning background for these unusual plants. It is also in this area that the cochineal beetle has been cultivated. The beetle lives on cacti and its larvae are used to produce the valuable red colourant, cochineal, formerly found in drinks such as Campari.

During your visit, enjoy some time to wander around the garden and relax with a refreshment at the on-site café, before the return drive to the port.

Note: This tour involves around 1½ hours of walking over some cobblestoned, uneven and gravel ground, including steps. Comfortable, flat shoes are recommended.

Gain an insight into the lives of the Nobel Prize winner José Saramago and renowned artist César Manrique.

Novelist José Saramago was Portugal’s most notable literary figure, however it was the Canary Island of Lanzarote where he chose to settle and where he spent his final days. José Saramago won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1998, and it was in Lanzarote where he found inspiration for many of his books.

A visit to the home and private library of José Saramago will show you some of the inspirations and thoughts behind each of his literacy pieces. The home is still occupied today by his widow Pilar Saramago.

César Manrique was by far the most prominent artist, sculpture and architect in Lanzarote. He created several attractions and had a great influence in protecting the nature, culture and building structures of the island.

A visit will be made to the César Manrique Foundation, the first home of Manrique. Built on the site of the lava eruptions it has uniquely created rooms and also houses some of the artists’ original sketches.

Note: This tour involves around two hours of walking which includes some cobblestones, uneven surfaces and steps. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The venues visited are not exclusive to Cunard.

Experience the devilish terrain of Lanzarote’s main attraction, Timanfaya, and take a camel ride next to a volcano.

Unique to Lanzarote, the dromedary camel will transport you in a wicker basket-chair situated either side of the camel's hump. The 30-minute camel ride will take you in a camel-train over the volcanic dunes, which lie at the entrance to the Timanfaya National Park.

The lava fields are seen on both sides of the road as you approach Fire Mountain and the scenery becomes more reminiscent of the surface of the moon with lava formations and volcanic craters. Demonstrations by uniformed staff will show you the violent forces beneath the earth’s crust, proving that the volcano is not extinct, but only dormant.

At the wine growing area of La Geria, a stop will be made at a ‘bodega’ to allow you to taste one of the local wines. (Please note that there is no seating inside and seating outside is limited).

Note: Guests are advised to take a wrap or jacket as it may be windy up on Fire Mountain. Please note that the National Park is a popular tourist attraction and delays may be encountered on entrance. Sensible, closed toe, walking shoes are recommended. This tour travels along some winding mountain roads. The ground at Fire Mountain is sloping in parts. Participants in the wine tasting must be 18 years of age or over.

Venture north to discover the splendid towns, coastline views and uncover Lanzarote's secret - the caves of Jameos del Agua.

Your scenic drive through the extraordinary landscape of Lanzarote takes you north to visit the Monumento al Campesino, created by Cesar Marinque, and the small Casa Museum, an old restored farmhouse that holds a collection of implements used in past times.

A stop will be made at Haria, the capital of the municipality, characterised by beautiful landscapes, crystal clear waters and stunning view of the Valley of a Thousand Palms. Mirador del Rio will offer you a spectacular viewpoint and, on a clear day, you will be able to see the island of La Graciosa.

The artist, Cesar Manrique, turned what was once a water hole in the earth’s surface into an inspiring volcanic cavern and exotic subterranean water garden, Jameos del Agua. Follow the spiral stairs into a roofless cavern overlooking an underground lake. See if you can spot the tiny, blind white crabs that live in the perfectly transparent waters. A meandering path leads back to the surface where you will be greeted by a glistening crystal-blue pool.

Note: This tour involves many steep steps and some uneven, gravel ground. Comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended and a wrap or jacket for the caves.

An opportunity to uncover the north of the island, including a visit to the Aloe Vera Farm and Marinque’s Jardin de Cactus.

As you travel northwards, enjoy a visit to the Monumento al Campesino, created by Cesar Marinque, and the small Casa Museum, an old restored farmhouse that holds a collection of implements used in past times. You will also enjoy a photograph stop at the Haria viewpoint, which offers breathtaking views of the northern headland and neighbouring islands.

Your journey will continue to the Aloe Vera Farm tucked away in the village of Orzola. Aloe vera is a typical plant of warmer regions and one that grows exceptionally well on the island of Lanzarote. The plant is used for a multitude of purposes, from preventing wound infection to being a valuable ingredient of skincare, it can even be taken orally. During your visit you will have the opportunity to try some aloe juice or liqueur.

Afterwards, you will head to Manrique’s Jardin de Cactus, filled with over 1,500 cacti from more than 100 different species found in Lanzarote, America and Madagascar. The Garden is a stone-built enclosure and provides a stunning background for these unusual plants. It is also in this area that the cochineal beetle has been cultivated. The beetle lives on cacti and its larvae are used to produce the valuable red colourant, cochineal, formerly found in drinks such as Campari.

During your visit, enjoy some time to wander around the garden and relax with a refreshment at the on-site café, before the return drive to the port.

Note: This tour involves around 1½ hours of walking over some cobblestoned, uneven and gravel ground, including steps. Comfortable, flat shoes are recommended.

This simple transfer allows you to enjoy some time at Puerto Calero Marina.

Puerto Calero is an attractive marina and is home to some impressive sailing and motor yachts. It has also become a popular destination for round-the-world regattas.

Enjoy a short drive to the south west coast of the island where, upon arrival at Puerto Calero, the time will be yours to spend as you please.

The small marina is the ideal place to enjoy a leisurely stroll and admire the fabulous boats and yachts. You may wish to purchase a drink from one of the bars or cafés that overlook the marina, and simply watch the world go by.

For those who like to shop, you will find a selection of boutiques offering designer labels including Lacoste, Boss, Ralph Laurent and Armani.

Following your visit, you will meet with your escort at the designated time and place for the return drive to the port.

Note: The level of walking on this tour is at guests’ discretion. There are steps to negotiate onto and off the coach. This tour is unguided and exclusive of any meals, refreshments or entrance fees. Euros are accepted for purchases. An English speaking escort will accompany the transfer. Please take note of the return meeting point and time as coaches cannot be held for latecomers.

Venture north to discover the splendid towns, coastline views and uncover Lanzarote's secret - the caves of Jameos del Agua.

Your scenic drive through the extraordinary landscape of Lanzarote takes you north to visit Teguise, the ancient capital. Teguise acts as a relaxing escape for many locals, and a visit makes you feel like you are stepping back in time, as you appreciate the history, traditional architecture and customs.

A stop will be made at Haria, the capital of the municipality, characterised by beautiful landscapes, crystal clear waters and stunning view of the Valley of a Thousand Palms. Mirador del Rio will offer you a spectacular viewpoint and, on a clear day, you will be able to see the island of La Graciosa.

The artist, Cesar Manrique, turned what was once a water hole in the earth’s surface into an inspiring volcanic cavern and exotic subterranean water garden, Jameos del Agua. Follow the spiral stairs into a roofless cavern overlooking an underground lake. See if you can spot the tiny, blind white crabs that live in the perfectly transparent waters. A meandering path leads back to the surface where you will be greeted by a glistening crystal-blue pool.

Note: This tour involves many steep steps and some uneven, gravel ground. Comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended and a wrap or jacket for the caves.