Voyage Overview
Embarkation
Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
Disembarkation
Bridgetown (Barbados)
Destination Highlight
Also known as Grand Canary, Las Palmas in the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. During Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage of discovery, he was forced to pull his ships into Grand Canary to make repairs to the “Pinta”. During three subsequent voyages, he stopped again in the Canary Islands on his voyage of discovery. During the late fifteenth century, the city of Las Palmas was established by the Spanish in the heart of a lush palm grove. It is today the largest city in the archipelago as well as one of Spain’s leading ports.
About the Ship
The SEA CLOUD II has its very own personality and combines the amenities of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.