Cruise itinerary
12-Night Africa Cruise from Walvis Bay
12 nights · Africa · 3 ports of call
12-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Walvis Bay and calling at At Sea and Dakar.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Walvis Bay
- 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 Dumont-d'Urville sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Walvis Bay
Depart 18:00
A deep-water port on Namibia's Atlantic coast, set between the dunes of the Namib Desert and a lagoon rich in flamingos and pelicans. A former German colonial town, it is the gateway to Sandwich Harbour and the towering dunes around Swakopmund.
- lagoon flamingos
- Dune 7
- Sandwich Harbour
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Dakar
Arrive 07:00
Upcoming departures
- 3 Mar 2027
- 12 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Africa Cruise from Walvis Bay FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Africa cruise calls at Walvis Bay, At Sea and Dakar.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Walvis Bay and ends in Dakar.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Mar 2027 and 12 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.