Cruise itinerary
10-Night Africa Cruise from Dakar
10 nights · Africa · 8 ports of call
10-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Dakar and calling at At Sea, Praia, Santiago Island, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Arrecife, Lanzarote and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Dakar
- Returns
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dakar
Depart 18:00
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Praia, Santiago Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 23:59
The cultural heart of Cape Verde, a port town on São Vicente shaped by Portuguese and African roots. Its colourful colonial centre and music halls gave rise to morna, the islands' soulful song, and Praia da Laginha curves right beside the harbour.
- Praia da Laginha
- Morna music
- Colonial centre
- Day5
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Depart 14:00
The cultural heart of Cape Verde, a port town on São Vicente shaped by Portuguese and African roots. Its colourful colonial centre and music halls gave rise to morna, the islands' soulful song, and Praia da Laginha curves right beside the harbour.
- Praia da Laginha
- Morna music
- Colonial centre
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day10
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
The port and capital of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, a low-rise town of white houses on a volcanic Atlantic island. Inland lie the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park and the cave and cactus works of the artist César Manrique.
- Timanfaya National Park
- Jameos del Agua
- Charco de San Ginés
- Day11
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 24 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Africa Cruise from Dakar FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Africa cruise calls at Dakar, At Sea, Praia, Santiago Island, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Lanzarote and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Dakar and ends in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.