The many faces of Cape Verde

📅 Tuesday, November 2, 2027 🏁 Tuesday, November 9, 2027 🌙 7 Nights Mindelo, São Vicente Island 🚢 Le Ponant
Balcony $10,650 per person
Suite $15,470 per person
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Mindelo, São Vicente Island Cape Verde Watch bioluminescent plankton light up the night ocean while relaxing on pristine beaches surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs.
Arrive 2027-11-02 00:00:00 Depart 2027-11-02 23:59:00
Day 2
Mindelo, São Vicente Island Cape Verde Watch bioluminescent plankton light up the night ocean while relaxing on pristine beaches surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs.
Arrive 2027-11-03 00:00:00 Depart 2027-11-03 21:00:00
Day 3
Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island Cape Verde Swim in pristine turquoise waters and hike volcanic landscapes to discover Cape Verde's most untouched island paradise.
Arrive 2027-11-04 08:00:00 Depart 2027-11-04 21:00:00
Day 4
Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island Cape Verde Wade through turquoise lagoons to spot endangered sea turtles nesting on pristine beaches.
Arrive 2027-11-05 10:30:00 Depart 2027-11-05 18:15:00
Day 5
Praia, Santiago Island Cape Verde Wander through colorful colonial streets and taste authentic cachupa while watching Atlantic waves crash against historic Cidade Velha.
Arrive 2027-11-06 07:00:00 Depart 2027-11-06 23:59:00
Day 6
Cidade do Maio, Maio Island Cape Verde Discover pristine white-sand beaches and encounter loggerhead sea turtles nesting in their natural habitat.
Arrive 2027-11-07 12:00:00 Depart 2027-11-07 19:00:00
Day 7
Sao Filipe, Fogo Island Cape Verde Hike an otherworldly volcanic crater surrounded by jet-black lava fields and discover one of Africa's most dramatic island landscapes.
Arrive 2027-11-08 07:30:00 Depart 2027-11-08 15:00:00
Day 8
Mindelo, São Vicente Island Cape Verde Watch bioluminescent plankton light up the night ocean while relaxing on pristine beaches surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs.
Arrive 2027-11-09 07:30:00

About This Cruise

<p>Formed by volcanic lava and sculpted by the force of the Atlantic waves, the Cape Verde islands reveal the raw beauty of an incomparable natural environment. There are, of course, the tranquil beaches and the strains of morna coming from Mindelo. There is the history of a former Portuguese colony that still bears traces of its past, and a geographical location that has attracted many influences to this string of islands. But above all, Cape Verde represents an indefinable sense of freedom. Carried by the wind, aboard Le Ponant, discover an unexpected world where the elements evoke incredible emotions.<p></p> <p></p>Whether you are a lover of the sea or a curious traveller, experience once again the indescribable joy of navigating under sail surrounded by the elements. Take your place aboard Le Ponant, the first Relais &amp; Châteaux sailing yacht, a majestic three-master with elegant lines and an interior designed by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio to be a warm and intimate setting with a highly distinctive character. As if on your very own yacht, savour the freedom of living in the moment on this cruise to discover the many faces of Cape Verde.</p>
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From $5,820 per person 7 nights on Le Ponant with PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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