Cruise itinerary
10-Night Africa Cruise from Málaga
10 nights · Africa · 9 ports of call
10-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Málaga and calling at Seville, Tangier, Casablanca, At Sea, Funchal, Madeira and Santa Cruz de La Palma and 2 more.
- Free advisor
- No booking fees
- 10,000+ sailings
At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Málaga
- Returns
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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 Dumont-d'Urville sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Málaga
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Seville
Andalusia's historic capital, reached by river barge up the Guadalquivir in southern Spain. The vast Gothic cathedral, the Moorish Alcázar palace and the dancing of flamenco define a city once enriched by trade with the New World.
- Seville Cathedral
- Royal Alcázar
- Flamenco
- Day3
Seville
Depart 18:00
Andalusia's historic capital, reached by river barge up the Guadalquivir in southern Spain. The vast Gothic cathedral, the Moorish Alcázar palace and the dancing of flamenco define a city once enriched by trade with the New World.
- Seville Cathedral
- Royal Alcázar
- Flamenco
- Day4
Tangier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day5
Casablanca
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day8
Funchal, Madeira
Depart 14:00
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
- Day9
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day10
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 19:00
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
- 15 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Africa Cruise from Málaga FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Africa cruise calls at Málaga, Seville, Tangier, Casablanca, At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Arrecife, Lanzarote and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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 Málaga 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 15 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.