Cruise itinerary
10-Night Africa Cruise from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
10 nights · Africa · 9 ports of call
10-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and calling at Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, At Sea and Mindelo, São Vicente Island and 2 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
- Dakar
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Depart 20:00
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 del Rosario, Fuerteventura
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day3
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Depart 18:30
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
- Day4
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:30
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
San Sebastian de la Gomera
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day9
Praia, Santiago Island
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Dakar
Arrive 07:00
Upcoming departures
- 15 Nov 2026
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, Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, At Sea, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Praia, Santiago Island and Dakar.
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and ends in Dakar.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.