Fred Olsen Cruises is offering a 14-night Volcanos & Whales Of The Remote Azores voyage from Liverpool's Cruise Port, departing May 14 2027. The trip takes in lush scenery, volcanic wonders, and ocean wildlife, with prices starting at £1,999 per person for an interior cabin.
Itinerary and ports of call
The cruise docks in Praia da Vitória, Ponta Delgada, Funchal, and Matosinhos, with two overnight stays. The first overnight is in Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel, known for its mountains, sandy beaches, and the twin crater lakes of the extinct Sete Cidades Volcano. Travellers can explore Lagoa do Fogo, one of the highest crater lakes on the island, relax in the natural hot springs of Furnas Valley, or try Cozido das Furnas, a stew cooked underground by volcanic heat. Whale-watching tours are also available.
The second overnight port is Funchal on Madeira, where subtropical flowers and plants cover the city, alongside gardens, walking trails, forests, and streams.
Onboard the Borealis and pricing
The cruise is aboard the Borealis, described as the little sister to the Bolette, with spacious public areas, open deck spaces, and a range of restaurants. There are 702 cabins in total. Prices start at £1,999 per person for an interior cabin, with ocean, terrace, and suite options reaching up to £4,489 per person. Single travellers can call for more options.
The package includes full board dining with five-course à la carte dinners and daily casual dining, evening shows, live music, onboard activities, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and fitness centre access, plus a free shuttle service for ports more than one mile from the ship.
Alternative French cruise option
Ambassador Cruise Line is offering the Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur trip, also sailing in May next year. The 12-night voyage starts from £1,399 per person, with up to £200 onboard credit and solo options. The Ambition ship crosses the Irish Sea into Belfast before heading to Brest, Bordeaux, Cherbourg, and Honfleur. Honfleur features cobbled streets and art galleries showing works by painters like Eugene Bourdin.
