Cruise itinerary
24-Night Africa Cruise from Lisbon
24 nights · Africa · 14 ports of call
24-night Africa cruise aboard Oceania Sirena, departing Lisbon and calling at At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Mindelo, São Vicente Island and Dakar and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Sirena
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 24 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Cape Town
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Oceania Sirena sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
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
- Day4
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day5
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Dakar
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day11
Banjul
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Abidjan
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day15
Takoradi
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day16
Lome
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Principe
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day19
At Sea
- Day20
At Sea
- Day21
At Sea
- Day22
Walvis Bay
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day23
At Sea
- Day24
Cape Town
Arrive 15:00
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
- Day25
Cape Town
Depart 17:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 14 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
24-Night Africa Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 24-night Africa cruise calls at Lisbon, At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Takoradi, Lome, Principe, Walvis Bay and Cape Town.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lisbon and ends in Cape Town.
How long is this cruise?
24 nights aboard Oceania Sirena.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.