From Ghanas Gold Coast to Cape Town
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- Day 1 Arrive in Accra, Ghana
- Day 2 Accra, Ghana / Embark the Corinthian
- Day 3 Lome, Togo / Lake Togo
- Day 4 Cotonou, Benin / Porto-Novo, Benin
- Day 5 At Sea
- Day 6 Principe, Sao Tome and Principe
- Day 7 Sao Tome
- Day 8 At Sea
- Day 9 Pointe-Noire, Congo
- Day 10 Luanda, Angola
- Day 11 Lobito, Angola / Benguela
- Days 12-13 At Sea
- Days 14-15 Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Day 16 Luderitz / Kolmanskop
- Day 17 At Sea
- Day 18 Cape Town, South Africa /Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Day 19 Cape Town, South Africa / Disembark
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||
| Category E | Category D | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category AA | Category VS | Category PHS | |
Cabin Information:
A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories C - A at no supplement to the per person, double occupancy rates. Additional cabins are available at either 1.2 or 1.7 the double occupancy rate.
Deposit & Payment A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories C - A at no supplement to the per person, double occupancy rates. Additional cabins are available at either 1.2 or 1.7 the double occupancy rate.
Day 1 Arrive in Accra, Ghana
Arrive in Accra, the capital of Ghana, founded around 1500 as a post trading with Europeans in gold, palm oil, and other commodities. Overnight at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
Day 2 Accra, Ghana / Embark the Corinthian
Tour Accra in the morning, including the excellent crafts market and the national Museum, with its fine collections. In the afternoon, drive to nearby tema, the city’s port, to embark on Corinthian and sail.
Day 3 Lome, Togo / Lake Togo
For centuries Togo was part of several empires, later becoming part of the French and German colonial empires. Tour Lome, Togo’s friendly capital and one of West Africa’s most exciting cities, including the handicraft markets, with traditional goods from all over West Africa and noted especially for sculpture and batiks. Then drive to Agbodrafo, formerly known as Porto Seguro, set on the shores of Lake Togo, from where you will explore the lake’s traditional villages by local pirogues.
Day 4 Cotonou, Benin / Porto-Novo, Benin
The small country of Benin, home to an ancient sophisticated culture, is emerging as a popular travel destination. From the port of Cotonou, drive to the nearby capital, Porto-Novo, set on green hills surrounding a large lagoon. Formerly the center of an indigenous prosperous kingdom, it later became the capital of the French colony of Dahomey. Explore this pleasant city, including visits to the Ethnography Museum and the restored palace of King Toffa. After lunch, board local motorboats for a ride across Lake Nokoue to the picturesque fishing village of Ganvie, built on stilts.
Day 5 At Sea
Cruising towards Sao Tome and Principe.
Day 6 Principe, Sao Tome and Principe
The smaller of the two-island nation of Sao Tome and Principe, tiny Principe features an impressive landscape of soaring volcanic peaks covered with dense forest. Beautiful beaches with incredibly clear water line this tropical paradise. Wander in the charming colonial town of Santo Antonio, walk through the abandoned plantation of Porto Real, watch villagers make palm oil, or hike through the pristine rain forest.
Day 7 Sao Tome
Sao Tome was the prized island of the Portuguese, who possessed it from the 15th century until 1975. That year, Sao Tome and the nearby island of Principe gained independence and formed the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. Call at the island’s capital and main port, also called Sao Tome, a picturesque and friendly town featuring colonial architecture. Also explore the island’s lush interior, known for its rich biodiversity, and visit an active coffee plantation, where you’ll observe a lifestyle largely unchanged since the colonial era and where you’ll also sample some of their coffee.
Day 8 At Sea
Another day to enjoy your ship while cruising toward Congo.
Day 9 Pointe-Noire, Congo
Congo’s main port, Pointe-Noire is an appealing city, thanks primarily to the wealth generated by offshore oil. Drive through typical villages and scenic countryside to visit the Diosso Gorge, with its red rock cliffs draped by the green of the jungle. Also explore the nearby museum, exhibiting objects relating to Congolese history, archaeology, and culture.
Day 10 Luanda, Angola
Arrive in Luanda, Angola’s capital, founded by the Portuguese in the late 16th century. Guarding the entrance to port is the Fortaleza de Sao Miguel, a fortress built in 1576, which we will visit during our tour of the city (the fortress now houses a museum), along with other sites. Alternatively, take a full-day excursion to the Kissama National Park, a large area of coastal savannah that is home to a rich wildlife.
Day 11 Lobito, Angola / Benguela
Take an excursion to Benguela, known as Angola’s cultural capital. Founded by the Portuguese in 1617, Benguela retains much of its colonial architecture, including the church of Nossa Senhora do Populo, built in 1748, and the Palacio do Governo, facing the sea.
Days 12-13 At Sea
Cruising the shore of Africa toward Namibia.
Days 14-15 Walvis Bay, Namibia
From Walvis Bay, explore the Namib Desert Park, with its incredibly beautiful sand dunes, home to some of the oldest desert landscapes in the world. Learn about the natural life of the desert and enjoy a spectacular private dinner in the dunes. Also explore the wetlands around Walvis Bay, which comprise perhaps the most important bird sanctuary in Southern Africa. Over 150,000 birds are found here, including large numbers of flamingoes, chestnut-banded plovers, curlew sandpipers, and others.
Day 16 Luderitz / Kolmanskop
The first recorded European visitor was the great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who sought shelter here in 1487. Later Luderitz became a thriving German colony, and today, the Bavarian architecture is unmistakable. Drive through the desert to the ghost diamond mining town of Kolmanskop, whose standing buildings give an insight into the area’s diamond boom years.
Day 17 At Sea
Continuing your journey south, relax aboard the Corinthian while cruising toward South Africa.
Day 18 Cape Town, South Africa /Good Hope Nature Reserve
The striking combination of coastal and mountain geography of the famed Cape Peninsula, on which the city is built, make Cape Town one of the world’s most attractive cities. Travel through rolling hills to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the lovely Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Alternatively, explore South Africa’s celebrated wine lands, including charming Stellenbosch, with its historic buildings and oak-lined streets. Overnight aboard, conveniently docked near the center of the city.
Day 19 Cape Town, South Africa / Disembark
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flights home.
Itinerary Notes
Cruise fare includes:• 17-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 100-guest Corinthian
• Overnight at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra
• Complete program of tours and excursions
• Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
• All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
• Enrichment program of lecturers and discussions by accompanying naturalists and lecturers
• Professional tour staff
• Complete pre-departure materials
• Baggage handling and transfers aboard on the designated program arrival and departure dates
• Port and embarkation taxes
• Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
Not included in cruise fare:
• Airfare
• Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
• Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
• Meals, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages other than those specified above
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service
• Gratuities to shipboard personnel
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1700, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 91 days or more | $500 |
| 90-61 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 60-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Corinthian
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 100
- Luxury Expedition Ship
Recently re-launched after extensive refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Corinthian offers the finest in small-ship cruise travel. Taken together with her limited guest capacity, excellence of design, craftsmanship, and material, Corinthian’s spaciousness and intimate ambiance combine to make her ideal for distinctive cultural and expedition voyages.
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 spacious suites, each of which affords ocean views and is equipped with luxurious attention to detail and amenities.
Attractive Amenities & Public Facilities:
The luxuriously appointed public facilities include a restaurant accommodating guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, an expansive library with Internet access, gym, spa, beauty salon, boutique, Jacuzzi, doctor’s office, and ample deck areas for relaxing and sunbathing. An elevator serves all decks.
Decorated with rich fabrics, handsome wood, polished brass, rare antiquities and fine works of art, the yacht’s public spaces are warm and inviting. These include:
• Library with Internet access
• 2 Lounges with audiovisual facilities
• State-of-the-art gym/spa
• Beauty salon
• Boutique
• Hospital
• Elevator to all passenger decks
• Dining room
• Two sun decks
• Jacuzzi
• Swimming platform
Luxurious Accommodations:
Each of the 50 suites all of which affords ocean views, measure 215 square feet or more and is appointed with a sitting area or separate living room, twin or queen-size beds, spacious closets and climate control. Guests staying in the spacious Penthouse Suites and Veranda Suites will also enjoy a private balcony, private butler service, and other exclusive in-suite amenities. Additional amenities for all suites include:
• Satellite TV, DVD/CD player
• Telephone
• Mini-refrigerator
• Safe
• Marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries and teak floor
• Plush terry robes and slippers
• Fresh flowers and fruit basket
• 24-hour room service
Safety and Security:
Corinthian complies with the latest international and U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations and is outfitted with the most current navigational and communications technology as well as with retractable fin stabilizers for smooth sailing, an ice-strengthened hull and a fleet of Zodiacs. Corinthian is staffed by 60 European officers and crew.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Category E Deluxe suites, Ariadne & Leto Decks, windows and sitting area. 215 sq ft. Suites *342-*345,*428, *429 *Partially obstructed view |
| Category D Deluxe suites, Ariadne & Leto Decks with window and sitting area. 215 sq ft. Suites 334 - 335, 433. | |
 | Category C Deluxe suites, Athena Deck with portholes and sitting area. 275 sq ft. Suites 246 - 252 |
| Category B Deluxe suites, Ariadne Deck with windows and sitting area. 225 sq ft. Suites 336 - 341 | |
 | Category A Deluxe suites, Leto Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq ft. Suites 420 - 427, 430 - 431 |
 | Category AA Deluxe suites, Cleo Deck with forward windows and sitting area. 285 sq ft. Suites 505 - 506 |
 | Category VS Deluxe Veranda Suites, Cleo Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 245 sq ft. Suites 507 - 518 |
 | Category PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suites, Phoebe Deck with private balcony, window and sitting area. 260 sq ft. Suites 601 - 604 |
