Cruise itinerary
21-Night Africa Cruise from Cape Town
21 nights · Africa · 10 ports of call
21-night Africa cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner, departing Cape Town and calling at Walvis Bay, Luanda, Santo Antonio, Abidjan, Banjul and Mindelo, São Vicente Island and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Cape Town
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Cape Town
Depart 16:00
South Africa's coastal city beneath the flat summit of Table Mountain, where the Atlantic meets the approaches to the Cape of Good Hope. The harbourfront, Robben Island and the Cape winelands lie within easy reach of the cruise terminal.
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape winelands
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Walvis Bay
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Luanda
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Santo Antonio
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Abidjan
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Banjul
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day20
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 28 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Africa Cruise from Cape Town FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Africa cruise calls at Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Luanda, Santo Antonio, Abidjan, Banjul, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
12 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Cape Town and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Seven Seas Mariner.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Apr 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.