14 nights · Barbados · Departs Bridgetown (Barbados) · Visiting Mindelo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Funchal, Porto Santo Island Madeira, Lisbon · Aboard Silversea Cruises on the Silver Spirit
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| Cruise line | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Silver Spirit |
| Duration | 14 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $8,800 per person |
| Year built | 2009 |
| Guests | 648 |
| Cabins | 270 |
| Crew | 412 |
| Length | 211 m |
| Beam | 27 m |
| Cruising speed | 20.0 kn |
Bridgetown rewards travelers who leave the ship and walk into Barbados’ compact capital. Its UNESCO-listed Historic Bridgetown and Garrison trace the island’s colonial history; Broad Street offers a lively glimpse of daily life. Pause beside the Careenage, where boats thread the old harbour, then browse shops for local rum and Bajan crafts. Carlisle Bay’s pale sand and clear water lie just beyond the city.
Mindelo brings Cape Verde’s Atlantic character into sharp focus: a working harbour, Portuguese-era façades and a distinctive Creole culture. The waterfront faces sheltered Porto Grande, while cafés and music venues give the town a sociable rhythm. Explore Praça Nova and the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design, where local craft traditions are on display. For a wider view, drive up Monte Verde, São Vicente’s highest point, on a clear day.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria pairs a working Atlantic port with one of Spain’s finest urban beaches. Explore Vegueta’s cobbled lanes, cathedral and Casa de Colón, a museum linked to Columbus’s voyages. The seafront promenade invites an easy stroll beside Las Canteras’ broad sands and sheltered waters. Local seafood and Canarian wines reward a longer pause before you return to the ship.
Santa Cruz de la Palma is a small island capital with an outsized sense of history. Founded in 1493, it grew into an important Atlantic port, and its old quarter still bears that maritime confidence. Walk Calle Real for handsome colonial façades, then look for carved wooden balconies along Avenida Marítima. Beyond town, La Palma’s steep green interior leads to the dramatic Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
Funchal sits in a broad, sunlit amphitheatre above Madeira’s deep Atlantic harbour. Its compact centre rewards exploration, from the Old Town’s painted doors to the cathedral’s carved cedar ceiling. Ride the cable car uphill to Monte for sweeping views, then descend through gardens or by traditional wicker toboggan. Madeira’s wines and market produce offer a taste of the island before your ship sails.
Porto Santo rewards travellers who prefer substance to spectacle. Set in Madeira’s Atlantic archipelago, this small island is known for a remarkable nine-kilometre sweep of golden sand. Vila Baleira, its compact main town, offers cafés, a harbour and the house associated with Christopher Columbus. Beyond the beach, volcanic hills and dry, open landscapes invite unhurried walks and island-wide views. Come for clean horizons, long swims and a gentler pace than Madeira’s livelier resorts.
Lisbon is a city best approached with time and comfortable shoes. Its seven hills rise above the Tagus, linking tiled lanes, grand squares and viewpoints with wide river views. In Alfama, narrow streets preserve the feel of old Lisbon. In Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower recall Portugal’s age of discovery. Pause for coffee and a warm pastel de nata between sights.
Published August 23, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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