Formerly Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam, this elegant, classic cruiseliner brings you 21st century cruising pleasure. It has all the modern facilities you could wish for - from a two storey show lounge to the fantastic health club overlooking the ocean. Hungry? You'll find everything from 24-hour dining to a sophisticated à la carte restaurant for that romantic occasion.

Our Voyage begins in Tenerife, home to the jewel in the Canarian crown, the Pico del Teide – Spain’s highest mountain. The only place you won’t be aware of Teide will be in Sanza Cruz’s busy shopping district. We sail onto Lanzarote. Lanzarote’s attractive appearance is largely due to the influence of Cesar Manrique, a famous local artist who demanded that buildings be kept low rise and local houses white-washed and their shutter painted a jaunty green.

Next on our agenda is a visit to Morocco. Separated from Europe by the Straits of Gibraltar, it has a strong French influence, combined with the exotic allure of North Africa. Leaving Morocco we spend a leisurely day at sea as we cruise to Madeira. The Scenery here is so stunning, and has so many flowers any vineyards that it is often called the ‘Floating Garden’. We swap one island for another as we sail to the small island of La Palma.

In Santa Cruz de La Palma, the capital city, a stone replica of Columbus’ ship, the Santa Maria, stands anchored opposite the seafront and prettily painted wooden houses, adorned with balustraded balconies line the main street.
We set sail for Gran Canaria, where you'll be able to relax on the famous rolling sand dunes of Maspalomas or explore the wonderful shopping in the island's beautiful capital Las Palmas. Our Cruise concludes the following day in Tenerife