Cruise itinerary
8-Night Africa Cruise from Málaga
8 nights · Africa · 8 ports of call
8-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Málaga and calling at Tangier, Casablanca, At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Arrecife, Lanzarote and Santa Cruz de La Palma and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Málaga
- Returns
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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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
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
- Day3
Casablanca
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:30
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
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 12:30 · 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
- Day6
Funchal, Madeira
Depart 12:00
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
- Day7
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 13:30 · 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
- Day8
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 14:00 · 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
- Day9
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
- 7 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Africa Cruise from Málaga FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Africa cruise calls at Málaga, Tangier, Casablanca, At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de La Palma 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?
8 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.