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Hosted group departures

Current journeys and departures

From time to time, Richard hosts selected cruises, tours and special journeys. Carry On Travelling clients join the wider departure, travelling alongside Richard, fellow clients and other guests. If you’re travelling on your own, it can be a lovely way to share the experience, meet new people and perhaps make friends along the way. Places with Richard’s hosted group are limited and can fill quickly.

MSC Fantasia — Canaries & Madeira
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MSC Fantasia — Canaries & Madeira

Hosted group departure with Richard

MSC Cruises · MSC Fantasia

8–15 January 2027
Departing Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

7 nights

Itinerary

Seven nights round trip from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, calling at La Palma, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Funchal (Madeira) and Lanzarote.

Port itinerary for MSC Fantasia — Canaries & Madeira
DatePortNotes
8 JanLas Palmas, Gran CanariaEmbarkation
9 JanLa Palma
10 JanTenerife
11 JanFuerteventura
12 JanFunchal, Madeira
13 JanAt sea
14 JanLanzarote
15 JanLas Palmas, Gran CanariaDisembarkation

Pricing options

Balcony cabin

Balcony cabin

Round trip from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

Price from

£855per person

Per person, based on two adults sharing a Balcony cabin

Board basis

Full board

Included

  • Seven nights full board in a Balcony cabin on MSC Fantasia
  • Premium drinks package
  • Gratuities

Not included

  • Flights to and from Gran Canaria
  • Travel insurance
  • Shore excursions
  • Items of a personal nature

Availability: Subject to availability at time of booking.

Need flights? Contact Richard to ask about flight options.

Inside cabin

Inside cabin

Round trip from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

Price from

£738per person

Per person, based on two adults sharing an Inside cabin

Board basis

Full board

Included

  • Seven nights full board in an Inside cabin on MSC Fantasia
  • Premium drinks package
  • Gratuities

Not included

  • Flights to and from Gran Canaria
  • Travel insurance
  • Shore excursions
  • Items of a personal nature

Availability: Subject to availability at time of booking.

Need flights? Contact Richard to ask about flight options.

Prices and availability change frequently. The prices shown were correct when last checked (6 October 2026). Contact Richard to confirm the current price and availability before making any decisions.

ATOL protected on eligible flight-inclusive packages (ATOL 12789). Cruise-only bookings are not ATOL protected.

MSC Virtuosa — Mediterranean
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MSC Virtuosa — Mediterranean

Hosted group departure with Richard

MSC Cruises · MSC Virtuosa

15–22 June 2027
Departing Barcelona

7 nights

Itinerary

Seven nights from Barcelona. Full itinerary to be confirmed — enquire with Richard for the latest details.

Port itinerary for MSC Virtuosa — Mediterranean
DatePortNotes
15 JunBarcelonaEmbarkation
22 JunBarcelonaDisembarkation

This departure is not yet open for enquiries. Details are being verified — check back soon.

MSC Euribia — Canary Islands
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MSC Euribia — Canary Islands

Hosted group departure with Richard

MSC Cruises · MSC Euribia

26 November – 3 December 2027
Departing Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

7 nights

Itinerary

Eight days / seven nights round trip from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Full itinerary to be confirmed — enquire with Richard for the latest details.

Port itinerary for MSC Euribia — Canary Islands
DatePortNotes
26 NovLas Palmas, Gran CanariaEmbarkation
3 DecLas Palmas, Gran CanariaDisembarkation

This departure is not yet open for enquiries. Details are being verified — check back soon.

How hosted departures work

01

Richard selects the departure

Richard identifies a cruise, tour or journey that he thinks is worth doing as a group — usually because the ship, route or timing is particularly good.

02

You travel with a group

Places are limited. You will be travelling alongside other Carry On Travelling clients, with Richard present throughout the trip.

03

Everything is arranged for you

Richard handles the booking, any pre- or post-trip accommodation, and is your point of contact from enquiry to return.