Cruise itinerary
7-Night Africa Cruise from Mindelo, São Vicente Island
7 nights · Africa · 6 ports of call
7-night Africa cruise aboard Le Ponant, departing Mindelo, São Vicente Island and calling at Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island, Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island, Praia, Santiago Island, Cidade do Maio, Maio Island and Sao Filipe, Fogo Island.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Ponant
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Mindelo, São Vicente Island
- Returns
- Mindelo, São Vicente Island
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Depart 20:00
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
- Day2
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Depart 21:00
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
- Day3
Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day4
Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 18:15
- Day5
Praia, Santiago Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day6
Cidade do Maio, Maio Island
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day7
Sao Filipe, Fogo Island
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 15:30
- Day8
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 07:30
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
Upcoming departures
- 31 Oct 2026
- 7 Nov 2026
- 14 Nov 2026
- 21 Nov 2026
- 26 Oct 2027
- 2 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Africa Cruise from Mindelo, São Vicente Island FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Africa cruise calls at Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island, Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island, Praia, Santiago Island, Cidade do Maio, Maio Island and Sao Filipe, Fogo Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Mindelo, São Vicente Island.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Le Ponant.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026 and 21 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.