Cruise itinerary
13-Night Africa Cruise from Lisbon
13 nights · Africa · 12 ports of call
13-night Africa cruise aboard Le Lapérouse, departing Lisbon and calling at Portimão, Cádiz, Marbella, Málaga, Tangier and Casablanca and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Lapérouse
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 23:59
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day2
Lisbon
Depart 17:30
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day3
Portimão
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:30
A port town on the Algarve coast of southern Portugal, set at the mouth of the Arade River. It is known for grilled sardines and the golden cliffs and caves of nearby Praia da Rocha, one of the region's longest beaches.
- Praia da Rocha
- Grilled sardines
- Arade River
- Day4
Cádiz
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day5
Marbella
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Málaga
Depart 18:30
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
- Day7
Tangier
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 17:00
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
Casablanca
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 13:00 · 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
- Day11
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
- Day12
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day13
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day14
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
- 12 Oct 2026
- 30 Oct 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Africa Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Africa cruise calls at Lisbon, Portimão, Cádiz, Marbella, Málaga, Tangier, Casablanca, At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Lisbon and ends in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Le Lapérouse.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.