Transatlantic Shore Excursions
If you’re like many cruise travellers, a trip across the Atlantic can well be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and make sure to plan transatlantic shore excursions to ensure that you have the most memory possible at each port of call.
Transatlantic shore excursions can take you on scenic explorations of the island from cultural and historical viewpoints when your cruise trip takes you to Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. For a guided tour of the museum’s collections, visit the Museum of Man & Nature in the capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Travel to the Esperanza Forest and the ancient Piramides of Guimar, designed to be in line with celestial patterns by an ancient civilization.
On the Canary Island of Lanzarote, enjoy the natural world on transatlantic cruise excursions that show you the land of dormant and active volcanoes in the Timanfaya National Park; hear about the Yaiza priest who survived the Timanfaya Volcano volcanic eruption; learn about the Salt Flats and their key role in the economy of the region; ride a camel and see unusual rock formations that were formed when hot lava came into contact with cool ocean water.
Usable transatlantic shore excursions range from a trip to the holy site of Fatima not far from Lisbon to a tour of the ancient Lisbon coastal towns of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Cascais, a picturesque fishing village, as you sail the Iberian Peninsula. See the charming city and countryside on the island of Madeira, take in the spectacular view from the volcanic cliffs of Cabo Girao, Europe’s highest sea cliff, and enjoy a taste of local wines and cheeses.