Get all your information on Olivia's Canary Islands Luxury Cruise.
About Our Destination
Being LGBTQ+ in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are very LGBTQ+ friendly!
Climate
The average maximum daytime temperature in the Canary Islands is a warm high of 73°F and low of 64°F with little if any rain (1.71 in average). It has been as high as 88°F and as low as 55°F. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather.
Currency
The official currency of the Canary Islands is the Euro. Most of the tourist venues will accept Euros, as well as major credit cards. We recommend that you use an ATM to get the best exchange rate for Euros, or purchase them before arriving. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese and English.
Activity Level
Activity Level
This trip requires a moderate level of mobility including walking on rocky, sandy, or uneven terrain, gentle hiking uphill, and getting in and out of tenders (smaller boats) on steep stairwells from the ship and beaches on shore. Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this ship as there are no elevators on board, and each deck is accessible by stairs only. If you have limited mobility that requires assistance to move about the ship or go on any of the excursions you decide to take, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Before Your Trip
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Celebrations — Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons, and more
If you will have a birthday or celebration during your vacation and have not already informed your Olivia Travel Consultant, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
You can register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Connect with Other Guests — Join the Facebook Group
If you'd like to chat with people who are going on the trip, join 2025 Canary Islands Luxury Cruise Facebook Group.
Passport and Visa
You will need a passport that is valid for six months past the date of the trip. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with both your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries we will be visiting to make sure that you do not need an entry visa or other additional documentation. U.S. citizens DO NOT need to get a visa ahead of time.
U.S. citizens do NOT need to get a visa ahead of time. If you are not from the U.S., please check with your consulate for proper Visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: The European Union is introducing the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) sometime in mid-2025. ETIAS is designed as an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling from 60 countries, including the United States and Canada. This system is being implemented to enhance security and streamline the entry process for travelers visiting the European Union.
Starting mid-2025, if you are planning to visit one of the 30 EU countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, you will be required to complete a digital application through the official ETIAS website or mobile application. This requirement will apply to travelers who do not currently need a visa for entry into these countries. While this might be an additional step in your travel preparations, it is designed to improve your overall experience by reducing waiting times and enhancing security measures. You can fill out your applications HERE once the ETIAS site goes live. Please be aware that most ETIAS applications will incur a processing fee of 7 Euros. It is free for people over the age of 70. These ETIAS are good for up to 3 years with unlimited entries.
Specific Needs—Dietary, Medical, and Mobility
If you have any medical, mobility needs, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant, please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
For a travel insurance quote, more information, or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a travel consultant.
Vacation Stretchers
Olivia will offer an optional 1-night Pre-Cruise and a 1-night Post-Cruise Hotel package in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Details will be announced approximately 9-11 months prior to the cruise.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Just click on “Traveler’s Health” followed by “Vaccinations.”
2025 CANARY ISLANDS LUXURY CRUISE |
START DATE | END DATE | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date | 12/10/2024 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 12/11/2024 | 12/10/2025 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
Travel & Arrival
Air Travel
Airports
You will need to fly into and out of either Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for this vacation. Tenerife has 2 airport codes:
Windstar will offer transfers to purchase for both airports on the day of embarkation and disembarkation, so guests can choose either airport. But TFN (North) is a little more convenient due to its location.
When searching for flights, Airlines may not recognize these airport codes (TFN or TFS). If they don’t, type in airport code “TCI”. This is a generic airport code for both airports in Tenerife. When finalizing your plans make sure you note which airport you are flying into or out of.
We encourage all passengers to arrive a day early to avoid the stress of unexpected flight or luggage delays.
Airfare Discounts
Save up to 15% on your airfare through our partner airlines. Please visit our airfare discount page for the most up-to-date information.
Flight Arrival and Departure Times
ARRIVAL: Please arrive to Tenerife North Airport (TFN) no later than 3 pm, or the alternate airport Tenerife South Airport (TFS) no later than 2 pm, on December 10, 2025 and make your way to the ship. All-aboard is 4:30 pm and we sail at 5 pm. All passengers MUST be on board no later than this time for sailing. We always recommend arriving on earlier flights or coming in a day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Embarkation and check-in on board will be available beginning at 1 pm.
DEPARTURE: The ship will arrive Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain on December 19, 2025, and overnight, therefore flights out of Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) can be at any time on December 20. Note that the best flights/connections depart TFN on December 20 at approximately 7 am and 8:55 am, with a few that depart later but would require an overnight in Madrid.
Luggage Allowances
While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.
Transfers to the Ship
Your ship will be docked in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. More specific information on the port location will be in your final documents.
- Tenerife North (TFN)
- Tenerife North tends to be for traveling/connections within Spain and Portugal. Iberia flies here. It is about 25-30 minutes from the Ship/Hotel. (more convenient)
- Tenerife South (TFS)
- Tenerife South tends to be for international flights, originating outside of Spain or Portugal. United, for example, offers routes to TFS from Newark. It is at least 1 hour from the Ship/Hotel, but traffic can increase that time.
During your trip
Alcohol on Board
Guests are allowed to bring aboard two (2) bottles of wine or champagne per cabin. If consumed in public areas, there is a small corkage fee (approximately $15 USD + 18% gratuity). All additional alcohol (wine, beer, and/or hard alcohol) including alcohol purchased at ports of call, will be kept by ship’s staff and delivered to your cabin the last evening of the cruise.
Electricity
All staterooms are equipped with 110- and 220-volt electricity. These outlets are provided beside the dressing table mirror in your stateroom.
Excursions
In each port we visit, an array of optional excursions are available, from tobogganing, riding a camel, to wine tasting to walking on volcanic lava and much more. Excursions may be booked online beginning 30 days prior to departure. To facilitate the online booking process, you will be assigned a booking number and sent detailed information regarding shore excursions, transfers and activities—and how to book them—approximately four weeks prior to the trip.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included in the cost of the cruise. Gratuities are provided for your cabin steward, dining room steward, bus person, maître d’, and other-behind-the-scenes crew members. Tips to your local guides on excursions are not included and are recommended.
Below is a suggested guideline per person:
Local guide: half day—$5 / full day—$10
Bus driver: half day—$2-$4 / full day—$4-$6
Internet and Email
Wifi plans are available onboard for your laptop or mobile devices. Pricing will be posted on board.
Laundry Services
Laundry and pressing service is available onboard. Dry cleaning is not available. Check onboard for pricing.
Medical Services
There is an onboard infirmary. Medical services entail an additional fee.
Money: On-Board Purchases
All purchases made on the ship will be charged to your onboard account, which you create when you first check in. All charges will be billed in US dollars. Please check with the front office onboard for further details.
Phone
Each cabin has a phone which you may use to call cabin-to-cabin, and to the various onboard facilities. There is an additional fee to use this phone to call outside of the ship; cost is available on board. We recommend using WhatsApp or FaceTime to make phone calls via wifi.
Smoking Policy
All indoor areas onboard, including cabins and verandas, are non-smoking, including vaping. Outdoor public smoking areas will be posted.
Solos
Traveling solo? Be sure to attend the Solos Welcome on the first day. Here you will meet your Olivia Solos Coordinators who will share your Solos program for the week. We plan activities for our Solo travelers, including special designated Solos excursions in each port of call. In addition, we organize a special Solos dining area for all meals and reserve a section for the nightly shows. Before the trip, you can start to meet other solo travelers online by joining Olivia's 2025 Canary Islands Luxury Cruise Facebook Group.
Spa Services
The onboard spa offers facials, massages, and many other services for an additional fee.
Below is a suggested guideline per person:
Local guide: half day—$5 / full day—$10
Bus driver: half day—$2-$4 / full day—$4-$6
After Your Trip
Disembarkation
You can disembark the ship as early as 4 am. All guests will be asked to vacate their cabins by 8 am and disembark the ship by 9 am on December 20, 2025.
Transfers to the Airport
Transfers to the Airport can be purchased onboard for the flights departing on December 20, 2025.
Vacation Stretchers
Olivia will offer an optional 1-night Pre-Cruise and a 1-night Post-Cruise Hotel package in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Details will be announced approximately 9-11 months prior to the cruise.
This trip requires a moderate level of mobility including walking on rocky, sandy, or uneven terrain, gentle hiking uphill, and getting in and out of tenders (smaller boats) on steep stairwells from the ship and beaches on shore. Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this ship as there are no elevators on board, and each deck is accessible by stairs only. If you have limited mobility that requires assistance to move about the ship or go on any of the excursions you decide to take, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
