Cruise itinerary
14-Night Africa Cruise from Dover
14 nights · Africa · 8 ports of call
14-night Africa cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Dover and calling at Rotterdam, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Arrecife, Lanzarote and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Africa · Canary Islands · Northwest Africa
- Departs
- Dover
- Returns
- Dover
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dover
Depart 18:00
A historic Channel port in southeast England, set beneath its famous white chalk cliffs. A medieval castle crowns the heights above the harbour, guarding the narrowest crossing to France for many centuries.
- White Cliffs
- Dover Castle
- English Channel
- Day2
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day8
Tenerife
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
The largest of Spain's Canary Islands, off the coast of northwest Africa, crowned by Mount Teide, the country's highest peak. Black-sand beaches, the colonial streets of La Laguna and the laurel forests of Anaga draw visitors year-round.
- Mount Teide
- La Laguna
- Anaga forests
- Day9
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day10
Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Lisbon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Dover
Arrive 07:00
A historic Channel port in southeast England, set beneath its famous white chalk cliffs. A medieval castle crowns the heights above the harbour, guarding the narrowest crossing to France for many centuries.
- White Cliffs
- Dover Castle
- English Channel
Upcoming departures
- 2 Oct 2026
- 3 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Africa Cruise from Dover FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Africa cruise calls at Dover, Rotterdam, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Dover.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Oct 2026 and 3 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.