8-Night Africa Cruise from Mindelo, São Vicente Island
8-night Africa cruise aboard Le Ponant, departing Mindelo, São Vicente Island and calling at Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island, Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island, Praia, Santiago Island, Cidade do Maio, Maio Island and Sao Filipe, Fogo Island.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Depart 20:00
Day 2
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Depart 21:00
Day 3
T
Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
Day 4
Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 18:15
Day 5
Praia, Santiago Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
Day 6
C
Cidade do Maio, Maio Island
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 7
S
Sao Filipe, Fogo Island
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 15:30
Day 8
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 07:30
when to sail
Upcoming departures
31 Oct 2026
7 Nov 2026
14 Nov 2026
21 Nov 2026
26 Oct 2027
2 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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8-Night Africa Cruise from Mindelo, São Vicente Island FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Africa cruise calls at Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island, Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island, Praia, Santiago Island, Cidade do Maio, Maio Island and Sao Filipe, Fogo Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Mindelo, São Vicente Island.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Ponant.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026 and 21 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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