Cruise West and South Africa

An unforgettable journey through millenary cultures, engaging rhythms and breathtaking landscapes

Leave behind the most beaten paths and get ready for an adventure that touches the chords of the soul. A cruise in West Africa is much more than just a vacation: it is a deep immersion in a mosaic of extraordinary cultures, ancestral traditions and a powerful and wild nature. From the sandy coasts of Senegal to the colorful markets of the Gambia, to the volcanic islands of Cape Verde, every day will be a surprising discovery.

Sail along the Atlantic exploring historic cities, authentic villages and natural parks where wildlife reigns supreme. Let yourself be infected by the energy of the local rhythms, savor new and intense flavors, and meet welcoming populations, custodians of millenary stories. This is not a common cruise, it is an invitation to explore the vibrant and authentic essence of West Africa.

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia

from $811
price per person Taxes included

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MSC Armonia | Mar 21, 2027

Duration: 5 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Cape Town

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. navigation,

3. Walvis Bay,

4. Walvis Bay,

5. navigation,

6. Cape Town

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Ghana, Cote dIvoire, Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, Portugal

External from $8,726
price per person Taxes included

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Oceania Regatta | May 31, 2026

Duration: 24 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Lisbon

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. navigation,

3. Luderitz,

4. Walvis Bay,

5. navigation,

6. navigation,

7. navigation,

8. Sao Tome,

9. navigation,

10. Cotonou,

11. Takoradi,

12. Abidjan,

13. navigation,

14. navigation,

15. navigation,

16. Banjul,

17. Dakar,

18. navigation,

19. Mindelo,

20. navigation,

21. navigation,

22. Arrecife,

23. Agadir,

24. navigation,

25. Lisbon

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Ecuador, Ghana, Cote dIvoire, Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, Portugal

from $9,125
price per person Taxes included

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Oceania Sirena | Feb 7, 2027

Duration: 24 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Lisbon

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. navigation,

3. Luderitz,

4. Walvis Bay,

5. navigation,

6. navigation,

7. navigation,

8. Sao Tome,

9. navigation,

10. Bartolome Island,

11. Takoradi,

12. Abidjan,

13. navigation,

14. navigation,

15. navigation,

16. Banjul,

17. Dakar,

18. navigation,

19. Mindelo,

20. navigation,

21. navigation,

22. Arrecife,

23. Agadir,

24. navigation,

25. Lisbon

West and South Africa: Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Cote dIvoire, Ghana, Ecuador, Sao Tome and Principe, Namibia, South Africa

from $9,222
price per person Taxes included

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Oceania Sirena | Jan 14, 2027

Duration: 24 nights

Departure from: Lisbon Landing: Cape Town

Itinerary:

1. Lisbon,

2. navigation,

3. Funchal,

4. Santa Cruz De La Palma,

5. Santa Cruz de Tenerife,

6. navigation,

7. navigation,

8. Mindelo,

9. navigation,

10. Dakar,

11. Banjul,

12. navigation,

13. navigation,

14. Abidjan,

15. Takoradi,

16. Bartolome Island,

17. navigation,

18. Sao Tome,

19. navigation,

20. navigation,

21. navigation,

22. Walvis Bay,

23. navigation,

24. Cape Town,

25. Cape Town

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia, United Kingdom, Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France, Netherlands

External from $10,302
price per person Taxes included

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Volendam | Mar 22, 2027

Duration: 35 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Rotterdam

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. Cape Town,

3. navigation,

4. Luderitz,

5. Walvis Bay,

6. navigation,

7. navigation,

8. navigation,

9. St Helena,

10. St Helena,

11. navigation,

12. navigation,

13. navigation,

14. navigation,

15. Banjul,

16. Dakar,

17. navigation,

18. Praia,

19. Mindelo,

20. navigation,

21. navigation,

22. Santa Cruz de Tenerife,

23. Las Palmas,

24. Arrecife,

25. navigation,

26. Casablanca,

27. navigation,

28. Lisbon,

29. Oporto,

30. navigation,

31. Bilbao,

32. Bordeaux,

33. Bordeaux,

34. navigation,

35. Cherbourg,

36. Rotterdam

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Ecuador, Ghana, Cote dIvoire, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Portugal

Suite from $10,580
price per person Taxes included

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Seven Seas Navigator | Nov 20, 2027

Duration: 20 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Lisbon

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. navigation,

3. Walvis Bay,

4. navigation,

5. navigation,

6. navigation,

7. Sao Tome,

8. navigation,

9. Bartolome Island,

10. Takoradi,

11. Abidjan,

12. navigation,

13. navigation,

14. Dakar,

15. navigation,

16. Mindelo,

17. navigation,

18. navigation,

19. Santa Cruz de Tenerife,

20. navigation,

21. Lisbon

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Ghana, Cote dIvoire, Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco

Suite from $16,967
price per person Taxes included

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Seven Seas Navigator | Jun 11, 2026

Duration: 24 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Barcelona

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. navigation,

3. navigation,

4. Walvis Bay,

5. navigation,

6. navigation,

7. navigation,

8. Sao Tome,

9. navigation,

10. Cotonou,

11. Takoradi,

12. Abidjan,

13. navigation,

14. navigation,

15. Banjul,

16. Dakar,

17. navigation,

18. Mindelo,

19. navigation,

20. navigation,

21. Arrecife,

22. Agadir,

23. navigation,

24. navigation,

25. Barcelona

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Ghana, Cote dIvoire, Gambia, Senegal

Suite from $17,938
price per person Taxes included

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Silver Dawn | Apr 11, 2027

Duration: 19 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Dakar

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. Cape Town,

3. navigation,

4. Luderitz,

5. Walvis Bay,

6. Walvis Bay,

7. navigation,

8. navigation,

9. Luanda,

10. navigation,

11. navigation,

12. navigation,

13. Tema,

14. Takoradi,

15. Abidjan,

16. navigation,

17. navigation,

18. navigation,

19. Banjul,

20. Dakar

South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Ghana, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, Portugal

Suite from $21,210
price per person Taxes included

Seabourn Quest | Mar 29, 2028

Duration: 30 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Lisbon

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. navigation,

3. Luderitz,

4. Walvis Bay,

5. Walvis Bay,

6. navigation,

7. navigation,

8. Luanda,

9. navigation,

10. navigation,

11. Sao Tome,

12. navigation,

13. Cotonou,

14. Tema,

15. Takoradi,

16. navigation,

17. navigation,

18. navigation,

19. Dakar,

20. navigation,

21. Mindelo,

22. navigation,

23. navigation,

24. Las Palmas,

25. Arrecife,

26. navigation,

27. Casablanca,

28. Tanger,

29. Cadiz,

30. navigation,

31. Lisbon

West and South Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Ghana, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France, United Kingdom

Suite from $24,845
price per person Taxes included

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Seabourn Quest | Mar 29, 2028

Duration: 38 nights

Departure from: Cape Town Landing: Southampton

Itinerary:

1. Cape Town,

2. navigation,

3. Luderitz,

4. Walvis Bay,

5. Walvis Bay,

6. navigation,

7. navigation,

8. Luanda,

9. navigation,

10. navigation,

11. Sao Tome,

12. navigation,

13. Cotonou,

14. Tema,

15. Takoradi,

16. navigation,

17. navigation,

18. navigation,

19. Dakar,

20. navigation,

21. Mindelo,

22. navigation,

23. navigation,

24. Las Palmas,

25. Arrecife,

26. navigation,

27. Casablanca,

28. Tanger,

29. Cadiz,

30. navigation,

31. Lisbon,

32. Leixoes,

33. La Coruna,

34. navigation,

35. St Malo,

36. Cherbourg,

37. Rouen,

38. navigation,

39. Rouen,

40. Southampton

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Have you already decided when will be your next cruise with destination West and South Africa? Whatever month you choose will be the perfect opportunity to set off to discover the local wonders

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Cruises in West Africa: an authentic experience between nature, culture and adventure

Cruises in West Africa offer an experience outside the usual tourist circuits, taking you to countries rich in culture, breathtaking landscapes and millennia-old traditions. From the coasts of Senegal and Cape Verde to Ghana and Sierra Leone, each stage reveals a different face of the continent. Visit local markets, fishing villages and colonial cities such as Dakar and Banjul, and immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of the local populations.

A unique mix of landscapes and biodiversity

West Africa is a mosaic of natural environments: pristine beaches, tropical forests and savannas will accompany you throughout the journey. Excursions in natural parks, safaris or walks in coastal reserves will allow you to admire an extraordinary wildlife, including monkeys, hippos and exotic birds. All with the comfort of a cruise that takes you from one world to another.

Ideal climate for cruises all year round

The tropical climate of West Africa makes this region perfect to be visited in every season. Temperatures are mild even in winter, and the Atlantic coasts offer a pleasant breeze. It is the ideal destination for those who want to escape the European cold and experience an alternative experience in complete relaxation. Many itineraries depart between October and April, the best time to enjoy sunny days and clear skies.

Cruises selected by international companies

Cruises in West Africa are offered by companies such as MSC Cruises, Silversea, Ponant and other lines specializing in exclusive destinations. The ships are equipped to offer maximum comfort, with high-level catering, cultural activities and relaxation on board. An opportunity to experience an authentic journey, safe and well organized, towards places still little explored by mass tourism.

Ports of departure

Get ready to experience your sea holiday with destination West and South Africa aboard the best cruise ships operating from the main ports of the region

Featured ports
Other ports

Cape Town

Dakar

Lisbon

Tema

the ships

Get ready to experience your sea holiday aboard the best cruise ships operating from the main ports of the West and South Africa area

Featured ships
Other ships

MSC Armonia

Volendam

Silver Dawn

Oceania Regatta

Oceania Sirena

Seabourn Quest

Seven Seas Navigator

SH Diana

The countries to visit

Immerse yourself fully in the local culture and get ready to discover the wonders and gastronomy of the destination West and South Africa, one of the most loved and visited in the world.

Countries highlighted
Other nations

Ghana

Portugal

Senegal

South Africa