Adventure in the Bissagos Islands
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Dakar
Senegal
Wander through the colorful colonial architecture of Gorée Island and trace Africa's poignant history at its centuries-old slave trade sites.
Arrive
2026-11-11 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-11 18:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Carache, Bissagos Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Paddle through mangrove forests teeming with wildlife and discover pristine beaches where sea turtles nest undisturbed.
Arrive
2026-11-13 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-13 12:00:00
Day 3
Kere Island, Bijagós
Guinea-Bissau
Paddle through pristine mangrove forests and encounter endangered sea turtles nesting on untouched Atlantic beaches.
Arrive
2026-11-13 13:00:00
Depart
2026-11-13 18:00:00
Day 4
Orango, Bissagos Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Glide through mangrove channels teeming with exotic wildlife and discover pristine beaches untouched by mass tourism in this remote island paradise.
Arrive
2026-11-14 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-14 12:00:00
Day 4
Bissagos Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Explore pristine, untouched islands teeming with exotic wildlife and pristine beaches that feel frozen in time.
Arrive
2026-11-14 15:00:00
Depart
2026-11-14 19:00:00
Day 5
Orango, Bissagos Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Glide through mangrove channels teeming with exotic wildlife and discover pristine beaches untouched by mass tourism in this remote island paradise.
Arrive
2026-11-15 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-15 12:30:00
Day 6
Bissagos Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Explore pristine, untouched islands teeming with exotic wildlife and pristine beaches that feel frozen in time.
Arrive
2026-11-16 12:30:00
Depart
2026-11-16 18:00:00
Day 6
João Vieira, Bijagós Archipelago
Guinea-Bissau
Encounter untouched white-sand beaches and pristine marine biodiversity while island-hopping through Africa's most remote and biodiverse archipelago.
Arrive
2026-11-16 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-16 11:30:00
Day 7
Bolama
Guinea-Bissau
Wander through crumbling Portuguese colonial architecture and lush gardens on this enchanting island frozen in time.
Arrive
2026-11-17 06:00:00
Depart
2026-11-17 11:00:00
Day 7
Bissagos Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Explore pristine, untouched islands teeming with exotic wildlife and pristine beaches that feel frozen in time.
Arrive
2026-11-17 14:00:00
Depart
2026-11-17 18:00:00
Day 8
Caravela Island, Bijagos
Guinea-Bissau
Paddle through mangrove forests to encounter endangered manatees and pristine beaches untouched by mass tourism.
Arrive
2026-11-18 09:00:00
Depart
2026-11-18 13:00:00
Day 9
Dakar
Senegal
Wander through the colorful colonial architecture of Gorée Island and trace Africa's poignant history at its centuries-old slave trade sites.
Arrive
2026-11-19 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>In the secret lands of the Atlantic, off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, where the infinite blue of the ocean meets the lush green of the islands, a rare jewel hides: the Bijagos. Designated as both a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this preserved archipelago of 88 islands, mostly inhabited uninhabited and sacred, offers a unique immersion in pristine nature. Between pristine beaches, mangroves, and tropical forests, let yourself be captivated by this living spectacle. On Caravela, Carache or Canhabaque, encounters with the Bijago people reveal a matriarchal culture where nature is sacred. Every bird call, every reflection on the water becomes an ode to the beauty and harmony of these exceptional lands.</p>
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8 nights on
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