Cruise itinerary
21-Night Africa Cruise from Cape Town
21 nights · Africa · 12 ports of call
21-night Africa cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner, departing Cape Town and calling at Sailing the Atlantic Ocean, Walvis Bay, Luanda, Principe, Gulf of Guinea and Abidjan and 5 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
- Day2
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- 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
- Day4
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day5
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day6
Luanda
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day7
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day8
Principe
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day9
Gulf of Guinea
- Day10
Abidjan
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day12
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day13
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day14
Banjul
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day15
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day16
Porto Grande
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day18
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- 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
- Day21
Sailing the Atlantic Ocean
- Day22
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00 · 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
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, Sailing the Atlantic Ocean, Walvis Bay, Luanda, Principe, Gulf of Guinea, Abidjan, Banjul, Porto Grande, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira and Lisbon.
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 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.