Cruise itinerary
9-Night Africa Cruise from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
9 nights · Africa · 9 ports of call
9-night Africa cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and calling at Puerto de la Estaca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira and At Sea and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Returns
- Casablanca
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Depart 18:00
The largest city of the Canary Islands, on Gran Canaria off the African coast. A long city beach curves beside the port, and the historic Vegueta quarter holds the cathedral and the house where Columbus is said to have stayed.
- Las Canteras Beach
- Vegueta quarter
- Columbus House
- Day2
Puerto de la Estaca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:30
- Day3
Los Cristianos, Tenerife
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:30
- Day4
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
- Day5
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of the Canary island of La Palma, built around a sheltered harbour on the Atlantic. Its old town keeps colourful balconied houses and cobbled streets, while the island beyond rises to volcanic ridges and the observatories of the Roque de los Muchachos.
- Old town balconies
- Plaza de España
- Volcanic ridges
- Day6
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 23:59
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day7
Funchal, Madeira
Depart 18:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Safi
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day10
Casablanca
Arrive 07:00
Morocco's largest city and main port on the Atlantic coast, a mix of art-deco boulevards and Moorish design. The vast Hassan II Mosque rises beside the ocean, and the imperial city of Marrakech lies inland by road or rail.
- Hassan II Mosque
- Old Medina
- Gateway to Marrakech
Upcoming departures
- 16 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Africa Cruise from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Africa cruise calls at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Puerto de la Estaca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Funchal, Madeira, At Sea, Safi and Casablanca.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and ends in Casablanca.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.