Cruise itinerary
10-Night Africa Cruise from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
10 nights · Africa · 10 ports of call
10-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and calling at San Sebastian de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Lanzarote, At Sea, Casablanca and Tangier and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Returns
- Málaga
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Depart 19:00
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
San Sebastian de la Gomera
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 19:30
- Day3
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
- Day4
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Casablanca
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day7
Tangier
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
A Moroccan port at the mouth of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe lies in view across the water. Its walled medina and kasbah climb above the harbour, long a meeting point of African, Arab and European worlds.
- The Medina
- Kasbah
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Day8
Gibraltar
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 23:59
A British territory at the southern tip of Spain, dominated by its towering limestone Rock. Cable cars climb to the summit, home to Europe's only wild monkeys, with sweeping views across the strait toward the coast of Africa.
- The Rock
- Barbary macaques
- St. Michael's Cave
- Day9
Marbella
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day10
Málaga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
- Day11
Málaga
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
Upcoming departures
- 25 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Africa Cruise from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Africa cruise calls at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Lanzarote, At Sea, Casablanca, Tangier, Gibraltar, Marbella and Málaga.
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 Málaga.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.