Cruise itinerary
8-Night Africa Cruise from Dakar
8 nights · Africa · 7 ports of call
8-night Africa cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Dakar and calling at At Sea, Carache, Bissagos Islands, Caravela Island, Bijagos, Bissagos Islands, Bolama and Kere Island, Bijagós.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Dakar
- Returns
- Dakar
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Le Champlain sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dakar
Depart 18:00
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Carache, Bissagos Islands
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 18:30
Caravela Island, Bijagos
Depart 12:00
- Day4
Bissagos Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day5
Bolama
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 19:00
Bissagos Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:30
- Day6
Caravela Island, Bijagos
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 20:30
At Sea
- Day7
Carache, Bissagos Islands
Depart 12:00
Kere Island, Bijagós
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day8
Dakar
At Sea
- Day9
Dakar
Arrive 07:00
Upcoming departures
- 13 Dec 2026
- 21 Dec 2026
- 29 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Africa Cruise from Dakar FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Africa cruise calls at Dakar, At Sea, Carache, Bissagos Islands, Caravela Island, Bijagos, Bissagos Islands, Bolama and Kere Island, Bijagós.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Dakar.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026 and 29 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.