DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
May 03, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | 3,368 |
3,580 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
May 03, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | 3,368 |
3,580 |
ITINERARY
CRUISE ID: D1025050309
DAKAR
DAY 1
Fabulous museums, a thriving art scene and elegant seaside dining
showcase Dakar's rich culture and forward outlook. The bustling
traditional Medina quarter with its mosques, tea shops and street
markets contrasts with the Senegalese capital's French-influenced
architecture and cuisine. Mbalax music dominates the vibrant nightlife.
Traditional crafts like woodcarvings and paintings sell at
Soumbédioune market, making it the perfect souvenir stop.
DAY AT SEA
DAY 2
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
DAKHLA
DAY 3-4
The city of Dakhla's position on a peninsula along Morocco's Atlantic
coast where the desert meets the sea makes it a unique gateway to
Western Sahara's landscapes. The region is a haven for birdwatching
enthusiasts, with its vibrant flamingo population attracting numerous
visitors. Kitesurfing and desert safaris are also popular activities,
offering chances to see mammals like sand cats and reptiles including
spiny-tailed lizards.
PUERTO DEL ROSARIO,
FUERTEVENTURA ISLAND
DAY 5
Fuerteventura, the oldest Canary Island, has some of the Canaries' best
beaches with miles of white and golden sand beaches, interrupted only
by cliffs and sheltered coves. With year-round sunshine and refreshing
breezes, it's a paradise for beach enthusiasts, attracting surfers,
windsurfers and kitesurfers. The Mirador Astronómico de
Sicasumbre viewpoint provides a Martian-like landscape with volcanic
and otherworldly rock formations.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
- LOCAL FLAVOURS Included 4 h 10 m
- FUERTEVENTURA JEEP ESCAPADE Optional 4 h 30 m
- KAYAK & SNORKEL Optional 4 h 30 m
- A JOURNEY THROUGH FUERTEVENTURA'S STARS Optional 4 h 30 m
SELVAGEM ISLANDS
DAY 6
The Selvagens Islands Nature Reserve (also known as the Salvage
Island), Portugal's southernmost territory, lies approximately 250 km
south of Madeira. It plays a crucial role as a bird sanctuary,
safeguarding nesting marine birdlife, such as Cory's shearwater.
Designated as a nature reserve in 1971, it is a remarkable, globally
unique example of well-preserved and pristine Macaronesian biota,
complemented by significant geological features.
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA ISLAND
DAY 7
Madeira is famous for lush gardens with subtropical plants, but
Funchal, the capital of the Garden Island, has more to offer. Rua de
Santa Maria's colourful Old Town street is brightened with 200 painted
doors. Madeira wine cellars' tasting rooms are scattered throughout the
town. Taking a cable car ride to Monte provides a scenic experience,
then from the top, carreiros, straw-boatered drivers, guide
wicker-basket sleds down the steep streets.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
- CABLE CAR & MONTE WITH WINE TASTING Included 3 h 30
m
- LEVADA WALK Optional 4 h 00 m
- LAURISSILVA BY 4X4 - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE Optional 4 h 00 m
- ENDEMIC FLORA OF MADEIRA Optional 4 h 00 m
PORTO SANTO, PORTO SANTO
ISLAND
DAY 8
Porto Santo has been dubbed ‘the golden island’ for
its 9-km-stretch of silky sands. This is also where Christopher
Columbus stayed en route to ‘discovering’ America
The 15th-century Columbus House Museum. Along the palm tree- and
bougainvillaea-lined streets of the island’s capital, Vila
Baleira, many of the island’s restaurants make the local dish
of bolo do caco (bread baked on a piece of tile), yam bread served with
garlic butter.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
- PORTO SANTO ISLAND TOUR Included 4 h 00 m
- JEEP OFF ROAD ADVENTURE Optional 3 h 30 m
- HIKE PICO DO CASTELO Optional 3 h 00 m
DAY AT SEA
DAY 9
Today as you sail, you’ll bask in the endless comforts of
your ship. From the deck, marvel at the dramatic sea views. Relax with
a nurturing facial treatment or massage in the spa or delve into the
ship’s learning resources. Or, simply take refuge in your
cabin and enjoy the opportunity to rest.
LISBON
DAY 10
Spread over seven hills with São Jorge Castle views,
bustling Lisbon is one of the world's oldest cities. Elegant Baixa,
hilltop Alfama with its yellow tram, and scenic Graça
overviewing pastel buildings, are top areas. The Jerónimos
Monastery in Belém is a World Heritage Gothic site. The
classic Portuguese pastel de nata custard tarts are a local treat.
Europe’s longest su
SH Diana (Luxury Expedition, 192-guests)
The 2023-built SH Diana will be providing elegant and spacious 5-star
accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the
vast majority with large balconies.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port
(via our included accommodation where applicable)
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a
4/5-star hotel or onboard
- All meals onboard
- Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages
available 24-hours per day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and
guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion/expedition activities per port
of call
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes