8 nights, 9 ports with theLe LyrialPonant#17083002
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Ponant
Le Lyrial
West Africa
Dakar
Dakar, Senegal
8 nights
07/04/2025
17083002
Itinerary & Map
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Dakar, SenegalEmbarkment
18:00
depart 18:00
Dakar is the capital of Senegal as well as the largest city of the country. It expertly combines the modern big city with a traditional African way of life. Markets, museums, art galleries and film festivals all add to the charm of this vibrant port city. Cruisers will want to make the most of their time in Dakar. The twin hills Deux Mamelles, the African Renaissance Monument, and the Dakar Grand Mosque are just some of the must-see landmarks in the city. Also make sure you enjoy some of the delicious African cuisine.
2
Maio, Cape Verde
Maio is the easternmost of the Sotavento islands of Cape Verde. The small island is famous for its squeaky clean beaches and a relaxed, almost dazed way of life. Maio is dotted with small picturesque fishing villages, like Calheta to the north. These are definitely worth a visit. However, the main purpose of a visit here, should be to relax and unwind on one of the many beautiful unspolit beaches.
3
Carache Island, Bijagos
Carache is a small island in the Bissagos Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau off the coast of West Africa. Its area is just 80km² and there are around 500-600 people living in the two largest villages - Binte and Ampintcha. The locals grow cashews and palm tress, raise pigs, hens and cows and generally, survive on agriculture. Thankfully, the whole archipelago is protected from any natural outside influences, meaning that the earth is quite fertile and the landscape is beautifully preserved.
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Kere, Bissagos Islands
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4
Orango Island, BijagosOvernight
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5
Orango Island, Bijagos
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5
Uno Island, Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau
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6
Joao Vieira Island, Bissagos Islands
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6
Cavalos Island, Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau
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7
Canhabaque, Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau
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7
Bolama, Bissagos Islands
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8
Caravela Island, Bijagos
Caravela Island is one of the Bijagos islands, which are situated off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, Western Africa. Distinguished as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the 88 Bijagos islands are a stunning example of pure, unadulterated nature. They are graced with white sand beaches, mangrove, palm trees and baobabs. Caravela is home to the Bidyogo people, whose way of life has not changed over thousands of years. As they have little communication with the mainland, their ancestral culture has been protected from outside influence. With long stretches of beaches and such an interesting culture, Carvela island is great for a relaxing getaway.
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Dakar, SenegalDisembarkment
07:00
arrive 07:00
Dakar is the capital of Senegal as well as the largest city of the country. It expertly combines the modern big city with a traditional African way of life. Markets, museums, art galleries and film festivals all add to the charm of this vibrant port city. Cruisers will want to make the most of their time in Dakar. The twin hills Deux Mamelles, the African Renaissance Monument, and the Dakar Grand Mosque are just some of the must-see landmarks in the city. Also make sure you enjoy some of the delicious African cuisine.
Ponant# 17083002
West Africa from Dakar with the Le Lyrial
8 nights, 9 ports with the Le Lyrial
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Services Included:
A cruise from/to Dakar, Senegal on board the Le Lyrial
All main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
Port charges and taxes
Accommodation in booked cabin
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