Canaries and Carnivals with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

Name: Canaries and Carnivals with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing
Start: 2025-02-27T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-13T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Portsmouth International Port

Thursday 27th February 2025 to Thursday 13th March 2025

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Departing from Portsmouth International Port
Wharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU

This carefully orchestrated cruise aligns with two of Spain’s most beloved annual celebrations—the lively Cádiz Carnival, renowned for its joyful festivities of humour and song, and the Tenerife Carnival, ranking second in size only to the famed Rio Carnival.

Additionally, your itinerary is thoughtfully curated to showcase the region’s numerous UNESCO-recognised natural and cultural treasures, such as the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna on Tenerife and the Biosphere Reserve of La Palma.

Amidst these cultural delights, you’ll find ample opportunities to bask in winter warmth on the Canary Islands’ sun-kissed beaches, including the golden dunes of Maspalomas in Gran Canaria. Meanwhile, Tenerife and Madeira unveil captivating volcanic landscapes and fragrant gardens, respectively.

In addition, astronomers from Go Stargazing will help you explore the fabulous night time skies that can be experienced whilst out at sea.

Sail away from light pollution

The map plots the course of this cruise. As you travel away from light pollution, a breathtaking canvas of stars unfolds above. The sky becomes a sanctuary of twinkling constellations, captivating stargazers with its celestial wonders. Guided by a Go Stargazing astronomer, you'll learn to navigate the skies and immerse yourself in their beauty.

Cruise organiser

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is organising this cruise

Please contact Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly for more details regarding this cruise.

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Cruise booking

For full details on how to attend this cruise, including how to book, please see the cruise's official website.

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Cruise darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this cruise. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.

Thu 27th Feb

New Moon

2 % illuminated

Dark from 18:53 to 05:38

Dark for 10h 44m

Fri 28th Feb

New Moon

0 % illuminated

Dark from 18:54 to 05:36

Dark for 10h 41m

Sat 1st Mar

New Moon

1 % illuminated

Dark from 20:02 to 05:34

Dark for 9h 32m

Sun 2nd Mar

Waxing Crescent

5 % illuminated

Dark from 21:31 to 05:32

Dark for 8h 1m

Mon 3rd Mar

Waxing Crescent

12 % illuminated

Dark from 23:01 to 05:30

Dark for 6h 29m

Tue 4th Mar

Waxing Crescent

21 % illuminated

Dark from 00:32 to 05:28

Dark for 4h 56m

Wed 5th Mar

First Quarter

31 % illuminated

Dark from 01:59 to 05:26

Dark for 3h 27m

Thu 6th Mar

First Quarter

42 % illuminated

Dark from 03:16 to 05:24

Dark for 2h 8m

Fri 7th Mar

First Quarter

53 % illuminated

Dark from 04:15 to 05:21

Dark for 1h 6m

Sat 8th Mar

First Quarter

64 % illuminated

Dark from 04:58 to 05:19

Dark for 0h 21m

Sun 9th Mar

Waxing Gibbous

74 % illuminated

NO DARKNESS

Mon 10th Mar

Waxing Gibbous

83 % illuminated

NO DARKNESS

Tue 11th Mar

Waxing Gibbous

90 % illuminated

NO DARKNESS

Wed 12th Mar

Waxing Gibbous

95 % illuminated

NO DARKNESS

Thu 13th Mar

Full Moon

98 % illuminated

NO DARKNESS

Sail on Borealis

Borealis, the sister ship to Fred. Olsen's flagship Bolette, became part of their fleet in 2020. Being their fastest ship, she's ideal for longer global voyages, incorporating breathtaking scenic discoveries into each itinerary. Borealis was beautifully redecorated and refurbished to meet the Olsen family's high standards, offering an array of lounges, bars, elegant restaurants, spacious deck areas, and 702 stunning cabins and suites.

On-board Astronomer

Dr Jenifer Millard will join this cruise as your expert astronomer and stargazing guide.

Dr. Jenifer Millard, known as Dr. Jen, developed a fascination with the night sky at a young age. While most children played with toy cars, she saw them as objects to tinker with. As a child, she looked at the Moon through an old telescope and fell in love with the mysteries of the universe. This curiosity led her to pursue a Ph.D. in Astrophysics at Cardiff University, where she studied "The Stuff Between the Stars."

During her doctoral studies, Dr. Jen realised that her true passion lay in sharing her love of space with others. She now holds various roles that allow her to engage with the public and educate them about astronomy. As the Managing Editor of the "Sky Guide" App at Fifth Star Labs, she helps people explore the wonders of the night sky. She is also the writer and host of the popular "Awesome Astronomy" podcast and a science presenter for BBC1 Wales' "Weatherman Walking" series.

In addition to her media work, Dr. Jen actively participates in practical astronomy. She co-organises Astrocamp, a bi-annual star party where amateur astronomers gather to observe the cosmos and participate in various activities. She is the Honorary President of the Barry Astronomical Society and has been recognised as one of Cardiff University's 30ish Award Winners for 2022, acknowledging her contributions to the alumni community.

When she's not immersed in the world of space, Dr. Jen enjoys relaxing with movies, exploring different parts of the UK, and being bossed around by her cat!

Departing from Portsmouth International PortWharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU

Cruise organiser

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is organising this cruise

Cruise booking

Cruise darkness

Thu 27th Feb

Fri 28th Feb

Sat 1st Mar

Sun 2nd Mar

Mon 3rd Mar

Tue 4th Mar

Wed 5th Mar

Thu 6th Mar

Fri 7th Mar

Sat 8th Mar

Sun 9th Mar

Mon 10th Mar

Tue 11th Mar

Wed 12th Mar

Thu 13th Mar

Departing from Portsmouth International Port
Wharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU