SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER A morning in Santa Cruz de la Palma

When Seven Seas Voyager® spends a day in Santa Cruz de La Palma, you have the perfect chance to explore one of the most charming towns in the Canary Islands entirely on foot. Santa Cruz is compact, colourful and wonderfully authentic—ideal for a relaxed self-guided walking tour the moment you step off the ship. Start by wandering along the seafront and into the historic centre, where the pastel-coloured houses with their iconic wooden balconies line the streets like something from a storybook. Just a few minutes’ walk away, you’ll find the impressive Castillo de Santa Catalina, the old fortress built to defend the island from pirates. It’s a quick but atmospheric stop, with great views and a real sense of history. From there, head to the Naval Museum to see the full-scale replica of the Santa María, the ship of Christopher Columbus. It sits proudly at the end of a square and is impossible to miss—a quirky, fun highlight that gives you a glimpse into the island’s seafaring past. As you continue exploring the old town’s narrow streets, treat yourself to the island’s famous papas arrugadas served with red and green mojo sauces, and pair it with a glass of local vermut. It’s the perfect way to pause, taste La Palma’s flavours and soak up the laid-back atmosphere. Santa Cruz is small, friendly and incredibly scenic—a perfect day of gentle walking, history and simple island pleasures.