Cruise to a Warmer Winter in the Canaries

Say goodbye to the British winter and welcome in spring in sunny style with a 15-day cruise aboard the P&O Iona. Beginning with the lush Atlantic island of Madeira, the Iona then enjoys a three-day run in the Canary Islands, visiting Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. A Limitless-exclusive excursion in Lisbon is followed by stops in Vigo and A Coruña for a tantalising taste of Galicia.

But it’s not all about the destinations. Our Winter Warmth cruises feature itineraries that balance fascinating port stops with restful days at sea, giving plenty of opportunity to explore Iona, relax and unwind. And, with no flights, hotel transfers or holiday planning to worry about, you’re free to spend your two weeks on holiday however you please.

Experience the Iona with a small Limitless Group

One of P&O's largest ships, the Iona combines world-class facilities and spectacular public spaces with British comforts, giving it a casual and homely feel despite its size. From delicious restaurants and accessible pools to spectacular entertainment venues, like the glass-roofed SkyDome, the Iona puts everything you need within easy reach and is a fantastic destination in its own right.

And what better way to enjoy your floating hotel than with the support of our professional team and a small Limitless Group? With friendly faces close by and a dedicated Tour Manager on hand to help with holiday planning, you always have the support, comfort and companionship you need to make the most of your cruise.

Cruise with confidence

At Limitless, we provide expert end-to-end support, making it easy to plan, book and enjoy a stress-free holiday. Your personal Limitless Travel Advisor will help you find the right cruise and arrange any additional care or support you require.

You will travel with a small group of fellow Limitless Travellers, accompanied by professional Limitless carers and an experienced Tour Manager. Whether you want company over breakfast, someone to join for an evening show or a little extra support during your holiday, there will always be a friendly face nearby. It means you can relax, enjoy this special time away and cruise with complete confidence.

Learn about our Winter Warmth cruises, read our FAQs or call 0800 711 7112 for more information.

What's Included?

  • Accessible Door-to-Door Transfer - to and from the port (first 125 miles).

  • 14 Nights - aboard P&O Iona.

  • 7 Port Visits - Madeira, Vigo, A Coruña, Lisbon & three Canary Islands.

  • 2 Private Excursions - Funchal cable car & Lisbon wine-tasting.

  • 4 Destination Experiences - in Tenerife, Lanzarote, Vigo & A Coruña.

  • Vetted Destinations - attractions assessed for accessibility.

  • Accessible Cabin - with adapted facilities.

  • Full-Board - breakfast, lunch, and dinner in select venues.

  • Professional Care Support - from Limitless carers. 

  • Tailored Care Plans - for travellers with additional needs.

  • Tour Manager - your ever-present point of contact on the ship.

  • Check-In & Boarding Assistance - a stress-free start to your cruise.

  • Personal Travel Advisor - always speak to the same travel expert.

  • Booking Assistance - your advisor handles the entire booking process.

Limitless Travel cannot be held accountable for unforeseen port changes. See FAQs for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1 Southampton, UK
Customer Boarding a cruise ship on a Scooter
Home Pick-Up & Boarding

Your cruise begins! Whether you’ve made use of the complimentary parking or an accessible Limitless transfer, our team will meet you at the cruise terminal to help you board. We’ll unload your luggage, help you check in and support you through the terminal, ensuring everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive. You can learn more about our check-in and boarding support in our FAQs.

By the time you reach your accessible cabin, your luggage will be on its way to you and you’ll be introduced to your cabin steward. The Limitless Team can help you unpack, settle in and make a cup of tea, so you're ready to enjoy the Iona's departure from Southampton.

Day 2 At Sea
Limitless Staff on a Cruise ship
Big-Ship Facilities. Small-Group Experience.

Your first day at sea gives you time to settle into life aboard Iona and discover everything the ship has to offer.

The Limitless Team will organise opportunities for the group to spend time together throughout the day. You might share breakfast overlooking the ocean, meet for coffee, test your quizzing skills, watch a performance or explore a new part of the ship together.

How involved you are is entirely up to you. You can spend the whole day with the group, dip in and out of activities, join everyone for breakfast or dinner, or enjoy the ship completely independently.

Whatever you choose, your Tour Manager and care team will be nearby whenever you need assistance, company or help making arrangements. Iona may be big, but travelling with a friendly Limitless Group makes the experience feel reassuringly personal.

Day 3 At Sea
Accessible Swimming and Relaxation at Sea

With a second full day at sea, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and discover more of Iona’s facilities. On one of our sea days, we’ll organise for the group to enjoy the ship’s accessible swimming pools together. Selected pools aboard Iona have pool hoists, enabling travellers who cannot use the steps to transfer into the water.

If you require assistance, the Limitless Team will be there to help with the pool hoist, getting changed and accessing the facilities. Our Personalised Holiday Support Team can also provide practical assistance with swimming where required, helping more travellers enjoy time in the water.

You can join the group for the full experience, stop by for a short swim or choose to spend the day elsewhere aboard the ship. Iona also boasts whirlpool spas, treatment rooms, comfortable lounges and plenty of peaceful places to relax with an ocean view.

Day 4 At Sea
P&O theatre show onboard entertainment
Entertainment aboard Iona

As Iona carries you towards your next destination, today is a chance to experience more of the ship’s world-class entertainment.

The SkyDome hosts live performances beneath its impressive glass roof, while the Headliners Theatre presents full-scale shows and productions. Across the ship, and throughout the day and evening, you’ll find live music, comedy, films, quizzes, game shows and countless other onboard activities to enjoy.

Your Tour Manager will help you explore the entertainment programme, make bookings and organise opportunities for the group to enjoy shows and events together. You can join in as much or as little as you like, with the freedom to spend the day entirely at your own pace.

Day 5 Funchal, Madeira
Funchal on the island of Madeira
Limitless Private Excursion

Few port stops offer such a beautiful approach from the water, so find a comfortable viewing spot as you sail into Funchal. Madeira’s capital is nestled between spectacular hillsides and the Atlantic Ocean, and is known for its subtropical gardens, historic streets and dramatic setting.

Today’s private group excursion includes a journey aboard the Funchal Cable Car. As you travel towards Monte, you’ll enjoy panoramic views across the city, harbour and breathtaking coastline. After returning to the city, you will have time to enjoy lunch, explore the local shops or visit the colourful Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal’s famous farmers’ market.

The Limitless Team will accompany the group and provide support throughout the experience.

Day 6 Santa Cruz, Tenerife
Customers and Limitless staff exploring the port in Tenerife Spain
Limitless Destination Experience

Welcome to Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands and home to the spectacular Mount Teide volcano and its dramatic lunar landscapes. We’ll dock in Santa Cruz, the island’s capital, where palm-lined streets, attractive architecture and warm year-round weather make it one of our guests’ favourite destinations.

Your Tour Manager will lead an optional accessible experience through the city’s relaxed plazas and historic landmarks. The route passes the Museum of Nature and Archaeology, where travellers can discover more about the island’s geological origins, natural history and indigenous Guanche inhabitants.

Alternatively, you can explore independently and visit the botanical gardens or spend time at Playa de las Teresitas, an accessible beach with golden sands and calm waters.

Day 7 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria landscape image
Gran Canaria
Explore Gran Canaria with Limitless Support

Today we arrive in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria’s lively capital, known for its welcoming plazas, palm-lined streets and attractive Atlantic coastline. We dock at the Santa Catalina cruise terminal, providing convenient access to the surrounding cafés, bars and Muelle shopping centre.

The group will also have the opportunity to discover Vegueta, the city’s historic quarter, where highlights include the impressive Catedral de Santa Ana and inviting squares where you can stop for something to eat. Alternatively, you could head to Playa de las Canteras, an accessible city beach with disabled toilets and beach wheelchairs, subject to local availability.

You can explore with your fellow travellers or enjoy the destination independently, and the Limitless Team will support you in arranging your day.

Day 8 Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Limitless Destination Experience

Lanzarote’s otherworldly volcanic landscapes have enchanted visitors for centuries. Famed for its dramatic rock formations, black-sand beaches and palm-lined promenades, the island is also home to Arrecife, a relaxed capital with a welcoming atmosphere.

On leaving the ship, your Tour Manager will lead an optional accessible experience through the city centre. You’ll explore the waterfront promenade, pass El Charco de San Ginés, Arrecife’s picturesque lagoon and fishing harbour, and see the city’s main church, Iglesia de San Ginés.

Along the way, you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy local tapas, admire the island’s distinctive architecture and browse the shops.

Day 9 At Sea
Customers and Limitless staff enjoying dinner at restaurant onboard cruise ship
Restaurants and Bars aboard Iona

A well-earned day at sea is a chance to rest, relax and sample the best of the ship’s onboard cuisine.

Iona offers an impressive choice of restaurants, cafés and bars, ranging from relaxed dining to premium speciality experiences. You could enjoy a leisurely breakfast, meet your fellow travellers for coffee or try somewhere new for lunch. Many dining venues are included within your full-board holiday, while selected speciality restaurants and entertainment-led dining experiences are available at an additional cost.

The group will come together for dinner, so you can share stories from the destinations you have visited and look forward to the days ahead.

Day 10 Lisbon, Portugal
Porto
Limitless Private Excursion

With its iconic yellow trams, colourful streets, historic squares and bustling cafés, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most atmospheric cities.

Today’s Limitless-exclusive excursion follows an accessible route from the port towards Praça do Comércio, Portugal’s magnificent waterfront square. Along the way, you’ll experience Lisbon’s history, architecture and distinctive character alongside your Tour Manager and fellow Limitless Travellers.

The experience also includes a private wine tasting accompanied by local fish cakes and Lisbon’s legendary pastéis de nata. Afterwards, you will have time to enjoy more of the surrounding area. You might browse the shops, stop for lunch, explore a nearby historical attraction or relax with a coffee and watch the world go by.

Lisbon’s hills and traditional pavements can make some areas challenging to navigate, but the Limitless Team will accompany the group and provide support throughout the experience.

Day 11 At Sea
Giant chess on board the P&O Iona cruise ship
P&O Celebration Night

During the cruise, P&O will host its Celebration Night - a fantastic opportunity to dress for the occasion and experience Iona at her most spectacular.

With this in mind, why not spend the day relaxing in preparation for the special evening ahead? As the event approaches, the Limitless Team can support you with getting ready, if this forms part of your agreed care arrangements.

In the evening, we’ll come together as a group for dinner before enjoying the excellent ship-wide Celebration Night atmosphere. It’s an opportunity to dress up, enjoy a fantastic meal and take a few group photographs.

Dressing for the occasion is encouraged, but more casual venues remain available if you would prefer a relaxed evening. P&O will confirm the exact date of the Celebration Night closer to departure.

Day 12 Vigo, Spain
Vigo in Spain landscape image
Limitless Destination Experience

Situated on Galicia’s rugged Atlantic coast, Vigo is a welcoming port city with a fascinating maritime history and a reputation for outstanding seafood. Pulpo (octopus) is a local delicacy, especially accompanied by a glass of crisp Galician albariño.

The Queen Victoria docks close to the heart of the city, where bars and cafés line the marina. Your Tour Manager will lead an optional accessible experience through the centre, introducing you to landmarks including the García Barbón Theatre, the Church of Santa María and the surrounding historic streets.

After exploring together, you will have time to experience the city at your own pace. Why not browse the shops, relax beside the marina or sample the local seafood in one of Vigo’s restaurants?

Day 13 A Coruña, Spain
A Coruña in Spain
La Coruña
Limitless Destination Experience

A Coruña brings together Galician history, coastal scenery and a largely pedestrianised city centre filled with shops, cafés and restaurants. A little way down the coast, the famous Torre de Hércules lighthouse stands proud, welcoming the ship and Limitless Travellers into port.

Your Tour Manager will lead an optional accessible experience through the heart of the city. You’ll discover María Pita Square, the Church of Santiago and the lively Calle Real while learning more about A Coruña’s culture and history.

We’ll finish by stopping at one of the city’s cafés, where the Limitless Team will treat the group to delicious churros. Afterwards, you can continue exploring independently, enjoy some local food or return to the ship for a relaxing afternoon.

Day 14 At Sea
Customers having a laugh together on board a cruise ship
Your Final Day aboard Iona

Your final day at sea is a chance to return to your favourite parts of Iona or to explore those you’re yet to discover.

Why not participate in an arts and crafts class, attend a talk, sign up for the interactive game show, browse the onboard shops or enjoy a thrilling theatrical performance? Alternatively, settle into the comfortable sofas in one of Iona's many lounges and enjoy the awe-inspiring ocean views.

Your Tour Manager will be available to help with activities and arrangements, while the Limitless Team will begin helping everyone prepare for the journey home. In the evening, we’ll come together for our final group dinner, share memories from the holiday and enjoy one last night aboard Iona.

Day 15 Southampton, UK
Cruise customers boarding the ship
Disembark & Home Drop-Off

After breakfast, the Limitless Team will help with your luggage and support you throughout disembarkation. Your accessible transfer provider will be waiting at the cruise terminal to take you home comfortably and drop you at your front door.

You’ll return feeling rested and refreshed, with countless holiday memories, and likely a good few new friends, too. We’ll say our farewells for now and look forward to welcoming you on another Limitless holiday soon.

The Ship

Iona
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P&O Iona

With its state-of-the-art design and unrivalled style, the Iona is rightly regarded as one of the world’s most advanced cruise ships.

At the heart of the ship stands the jaw-dropping SkyDome, a glass-roofed social area that boasts incredible views and connects you with the sea, sky and shoreline. By day, it’s a relaxed poolside area with casual dining and drinking options. By night, it’s a one-of-a-kind entertainment venue where you can enjoy stand-out shows beneath a star-studded sky.

  • 30 bars and restaurants

  • 10 entertainment venues

  • Four-screen cinema

  • Live music, theatre and shows

  • 360° public viewing platforms

  • Spa and wellness facilities

  • Four swimming pools with hoists

  • Shops, boutiques and an art gallery

Iona Accessibility

Accessibility on the Iona is exceptional, with step-free access, wheelchair-friendly cabins, wide corridors, and accessible entertainment spaces. Limitless Travellers in accessible cabins benefit from priority embarkation. 

Learn more about the Iona’s accessible cabins in our FAQs.

Transport

Cruise customer home pick up before boarding ship

Home Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Our accessible taxi transfers guarantee a stress-free start to your holiday. A door-to-door service, it ensures getting to and from the cruise terminal is easier than ever by using ramp-accessible vehicles with plenty of room for luggage and mobility equipment.

For journeys of 125 miles or less, this service is included in the price of your holiday. Additional fees may apply for longer transfers or those travelling from Yorkshire, North East England, or Wales.

FAQs

What’s included in an accessible P&O cabin?

Accessible cabins are available on request. However, they are limited and places sell out quickly. Accessible Outside, Balcony & Mini-Suite Cabins may also be available, though prices will vary. Every accessible cabin features:

  • Wide access doors

  • Space for mobility scooters to be stored

  • Wet room bathrooms with wide door access and grip handles

  • Air conditioning

  • TV, fridge and hairdryer

  • Tea and coffee-making facilities

    An equipment hire service is available and includes powered wheelchairs and hoists.

How does Limitless assist with check in and boarding?

Having met the Limitless Team at the port, we'll accompany you to the special assistance check-in. As it's separate from regular check-in, there are no crowds or lengthy queues.

You'll then be given a boarding time. Usually, we board as a group. However, if this isn't possible and you would like the assistance, we ensure a carer accompanies you onto the ship.

We board via the accessible gangway. This ramp connects the ship to the port. If you require support or assistance, both the Limitless Team and the ship's crew will be on hand to help. There are also manual wheelchairs available to make this transfer easier.

On some ships, the accessible gangway can be a little steep. In these instances, two crew members will provide support - one in front and one behind. You'll never be rushed and your safety and comfort are always the priorities.

Remember, you don't need to pre-book any special assistance at the port! We provide this assistance as standard with all Limitless cruises.

What is Limitless Group Support and Holiday Assistance?

Group Support & Holiday Assistance is included as standard with all Limitless holidays. It's what sets us apart from every other UK holiday provider!

This level of support is suitable for those who do not require physical support, but may need a helping hand to make the most of their holiday experience. We provide this assistance in a group setting, so you must be able to support yourself if you intend to leave the group at any point.

What does Group Support & Holiday Assistance include?

✓ Pre-holiday assistance from your Personal Travel Advisor, who will answer any questions you have and provide support with hiring any limited mobility equipment you require.

✓ During your holiday, the Limitless Team will assist you with making the holiday accessible day-to-day, including:

✓ Help with checking into your hotel

✓ Assistance with luggage

✓ Help with accessing excursions

For more details, speak with a member of the Limitless team on 0800 711 7112.

What can Limitless do if I require additional care and support?

At Limitless, we offer a range of additional care packages if your require a little more assistance. This allows us to tailor care to individual Limitless Travellers and ensure your needs are met while on holiday.

They range from our Morning, Evening & Occasional Daytime Care package for travellers who require intermittent assistance with personal care to our One-to-One Care With Hoisting package for travellers who would benefit from comprehensive, all-day care.

We always recommend getting touch with your Personal Travel Advisor to discuss care packages. They are always on hand to answer questions, provide information, and make recommendations about the package they think is most suitable for you. You can contact Limitless on 0800 711 7112.

In addition to this, our care team will also reach out to you three months before your holiday to confirm you have everything you need to travel with complete confidence.

What are anchor ports and is Limitless responsible for port changes?

At Limitless Travel, we carefully select cruise itineraries with minimal anchor ports. Anchor ports are those destinations where port logistics mean a small boat or ‘tender’ transport is required to ferry guests to shore. In the vast majority of cases, these tenders are not accessible and some Limitless Travellers will not be able to leave the ship.

Unfortunately, port changes can happen due to any number of reasons while at sea. Limitless Travel cannot be held accountable for any such port changes.

Dates and Prices

Start Date Days Price Per Person From Solo Traveller Price*
13th March 2027
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Was £6,199 Now from £5,899
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Solo traveller
Was £9,599 Now from £9,299
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* Solo spaces are limited.
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