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Islands of Cape Verde Archipelago

Roundtrip Palmeira, Sal - Example 8 Day Cruise aboard Harmony G
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Harmony G. Board in Palmeira, Sal, and sail overnight to Boa Vista, known for its pristine beaches and local crafts. Visit Santiago’s UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha, then explore Fogo’s towering volcano and lava landscapes. Experience Cape Verde’s cultural hub in Mindelo before sailing to Santo Antao, the greenest island, featuring lush valleys, sugarcane plantations, and volcanic formations. Optional excursions provide deeper insights into local traditions, landscapes, and history. Conclude the journey in Sal, disembarking after a final night at sea.
Beaches of Cape Verde IslandsColorful fishing boats of Ponta do Sol, Santa Antao's charming coastal townBreathtaking coastlinePaul Valley in Santo Antao, lush and green, surrounded by sugarcane fieldsEntrance of Pico do FogoSunset in PraiaFishermen in the Cape Verde IslandsColorful African pirogue canoes on the beachStunning Santa Monica beach on Boa Vista
Highlights
  • Explore Boa Vista’s pristine beaches and colorful artisan villages
  • Visit Santiago’s UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha and historic fort
  • Discover Mindelo’s vibrant music scene and colonial architecture
  • Taste grogue in Santo Antao’s lush Paul Valley plantations
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Day 1: Palmeira, Sal | Embark

Board at 4 pm in Palmeira, Sal. Enjoy dinner on board before departing at midnight for Boavista. Overnight at sea.

Day 2: Sal Rei, Boa Vista

Arrive early morning in Sal Rei, Boa Vista, home to the archipelago’s finest beaches and diverse landscapes. Relax on the beach or join an optional full-day tour exploring local villages, ceramic artisans, and agriculture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning on board to sail to Santiago. Overnight at sea.

Day 3: Praia, Santiago Island

Arrival at Praia, Santiago, the largest of the islands of the archipelago. After a leisurely morning and lunch on board, the optional afternoon excursion will bring you to Cidade Velha, the first colonial city built in the tropics and classified by UNESCO. The fort and the nearby settlements were once a thriving transatlantic trade center. Late in the evening, sail north towards Fogo, the island of fire. Overnight at sea.

Day 4: Sao Felipe, Fogo Island

Arrive early this morning to Fogo, with its dominating sight of the Fogo Volcano which rises 3,000 meters over the sea level. An optional full-day excursion brings you to the top of the volcano, right at the crater edge. Walk through a landscape of lava. Lunch will be at the crater's village. Visit the city of San Felipe with characteristic colonial charm. Late in the evening, sail to Sao Vicente. Overnight at sea.

Day 5: Mindelo, San Vincente Island

Once a vibrant commercial island, it has evolved into a cultural center and Mindelo is one of the most well preserved colonial cities in Cape Verde. The optional walking excursion will allow you to visit galleries and discover busy restaurants, musical events that give Mindelo its label of the Cultural Center of Cape Verde. It is no surprise that the National Museum of Handicrafts is located in Mindelo. Overnight in port.

Day 6: Mindelo, San Vincente | Porto Novo | Santo Antao

Early in the morning depart for a short sail towards the island of Santo Antao, the greenest of all Cape Verde Islands with landscapes of verdant plantations of sugarcane alternate old craters. Your optional full-day excursion will include the luxuriant Valley Paul where sugarcane is still exploited and where you can taste the "grogue" the national drink of the Archipelago. Also, reach the Valley of Ribeira das Patas and discover rock formations coming from lava formations. Dinner on board and overnight in port.

Day 7: Porto Novo | Santo Antao

This morning, enjoy an optional half-day excursion to discover the southwestern part of the island, a safari through volcanic landscapes, porcelain fields, and isolated villages with dropwise agriculture and different kinds of plantations. This is a beautiful experience through villages like Lagedos with ecological tourism to explore the dry volcanic face of this extraordinary island. Return on board to depart towards Sal. Overnight at sea.

Day 8: Palmeira, Sal Island | Disembark

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Arrive early this morning at Palmeira port, Sal. Disembarkation is at 9 am after breakfast.

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Harmony G

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Large windows in the Category B cabin
Luxurious Category P cabin

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Category C
Category C
Lower deck cabins with one double bed or two twin beds. Cabins have bathrooms with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, and adapters (220V). (10-11 sq.m. / 108-119 sq.ft.)
Category B
Category B (Twin)
Main deck cabins with two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V). (10.50-11 sq.m. / 113.5-119 sq.ft.)
Category A
Category A (Twin)
Main deck cabins with two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V). (10.50-11 sq.m. / 113.5-119 sq.ft.)
Category P
Category P
Upper deck cabins with one double bed or two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V). (15-18 sq.m. / 162-195 sq.ft.)

Notes

- Please note that fares do not include port charges and possible fuel surcharges. Contact us for details.
- Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. 
Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day
  • Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability)
  • English-Speaking Cruise Escort.
  • Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening , fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Port Fees
  • Wifi
  • Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements (except those mentioned in inclusions)
  • Beverages other than the ones mentioned in inclusions

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