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The floating village of Ganvie
from $12,700
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Cultures & Traditions of Central Africa

Luanda - Tema - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Luanda Heritage
  • Visit Ganvie Stilt Village
  • Discover Sao Tome Culture
  • Experience Gabon Coastline
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Luanda / Tema
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Variable
Travel 15 days from Luanda to Accra aboard SH Diana. Visit Angola, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Togo, and Ghana. See historic forts, markets, coastal towns, and rainforest regions. Experience local culture, wildlife areas, and coastal landscapes across West Africa.
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Take a leisurely stroll through beautiful Bridgetown
from $13,655
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Dream Of A Lifetime. Atlantic Crossing

Las Palmas to Bridgetown - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud II
  • Experience Transatlantic Crossing
  • Sail under full sails
  • Visit Santa Ana Cathedral
  • Explore Bridgetown, Barbados
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Las Palmas / Bridgetown
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Take part in an 18-day transatlantic cruise aboard Sea Cloud II from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Bridgetown, Barbados. Relax under full sails, explore Gran Canaria’s landscapes, and discover Bridgetown’s UNESCO World Heritage colonial architecture and beaches.
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Visit Las Palmas’ Santa Ana Cathedral, a central landmark in the city
from $13,695
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Dream Of A Lifetime. Atlantic Crossing

Las Palmas to Philipsburg - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
  • Experience Transatlantic Crossing
  • See the Gran Canaria landscapes
  • Explore Las Palmas old town
  • Climb rigging and set sails
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Las Palmas / Philipsburg
Activity Level
Variable
Experience 17 days aboard Sea Cloud Spirit on a transatlantic crossing from Las Palmas to Philipsburg. Relax on deck, enjoy wellness programs, and explore Gran Canaria’s landscapes before arriving in the Caribbean.
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Enjoy traditional music and dances on board
from $13,975
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Atlantic Crossroads: Cruise from Senegal to Ghana

Dakar to Tema - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Dakar & Gorée Island
  • Discover Banjul's heritage
  • Discover Bijagos wildlife
  • Tour Freetown’s Landmarks
  • Visit Monrovia’s Landmarks
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Dakar / Tema
Activities
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration
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Variable
Sail aboard SH Diana on a 15-day Africa, Atlantic Crossroads cruise from Dakar to Tema. You explore West Africa’s coastal cities, the Bijagos Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic landmarks, cultural performances, and diverse wildlife along the Atlantic coast.
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The tranquil tropical views of Madagascar
from $9,140
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Madagascar & South Africa

Durban to Nosy Be - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Durban cultural city
  • Experience snorkeling at Nosy Hara
  • See Nosy Komba lemurs
  • Experience Zulu heritage excursions
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Durban / Nosy Be
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Durban to Nosy Be aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Richards Bay’s wildlife reserves, Toliara’s botanical treasures, Morondava’s baobabs, Majunga’s Cirque Rouge, Nosy Komba’s lemurs, Nosy Hara’s marine life, and Nosy Be’s forests and beaches.
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Lemurs of Madagascar
from $9,000
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Jewels of Madagascar

Richards Bay to Nosy Be - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Ifaty spiny forest discovery
  • Visit Nosy Ve bird sanctuary
  • Explore Sacred Lake near Majunga
  • Encounter Nosy Komba black lemurs
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Richard's Bay / Mauritius
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Madagascar on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit Toliara, Nosy Ve, Sarodrano, Morondava, Majunga, Nosy Komba, Nosy Hara, and Nosy Be. Spot lemurs, snorkel coral reefs, observe rare birdlife, and discover iconic baobab landscapes. This voyage combines wildlife, culture, and remote coastal destinations across Madagascar.
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Table Mountain and Cape Town Harbour, South Africa
from $7,960
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Namibian and South African Coastlines

Walvis Bay to Richards Bay - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Addo Elephant Park safari
  • Hermanus coastal port call
  • Chapman's Peak scenic drive
  • Table Mountain experience tour
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Walvis Bay / Richard's Bay
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay on a 12-day cruise. Explore Namibia’s coastal desert, visit Kolmanskop ghost town, and spot seals and dolphins at Pelican Point. Discover Cape Town’s landmarks. Travel along South Africa’s coast through Hermanus, Mossel Bay, and Port Elizabeth, and enjoy a safari in Addo Elephant Park.
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Tropical beach on Mahe in the Seychelles Islands.
from $10,010
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Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Victoria, Mahe to Nosy Be - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Nosy Tanikely snorkeling
  • Nosy Komba lemurs
  • Farquhar sand dunes
  • Snorkel Remire coral reefs
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Victoria / Nosy Be
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Variable
Sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville through the Seychelles and Madagascar. Explore Mahé, La Digue, Curieuse, Farquhar Atoll, Diego Suarez, and Nosy Be. Snorkel coral reefs, hike volcanic landscapes, and encounter giant tortoises, seabirds, and lemurs.
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Elephants cooling down with a mud bath, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
from $7,890
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban to Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Xhosa heritage village visit
  • Visit Cape Town and Table Mountain
  • Spot Walvis Bay flamingo colony
  • See Luderitz colonial architecture
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Durban / Walvis Bay
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Variable
Sail on a 11-day South Africa and Namibia cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore South Africa’s Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, plus Namibia’s Luderitz. Enjoy cultural sites, wildlife, desert landscapes, ocean views.
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Explore the beautiful Canary Islands
from $6,190
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Volcanic Landscapes from Cape Verde to Canary Islands

Dakar - Canary Islands - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Walk historic Cidade Velha
  • Explore La Palma forests
  • Discover El Hierro viewpoints
  • Visit Timanfaya volcanic landscapes
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Dakar / Las Palmas
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Variable
Sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Dakar to Gran Canaria, visiting Cape Verde and the Canary Islands. Explore historic towns, UNESCO sites, volcanic landscapes, botanical gardens, forests, viewpoints, beaches, and local cultural landmarks while enjoying time at sea.
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Relax in the colorful Canary Islands
from $3,200
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Cruise through the Canary Island Archipelago, eternal Springtime

Tenerife to Lanzarote - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans
  • Visit Mount Teide and Tenerife
  • Uncover La Palma's beauty
  • Experience La Gomera's charm
  • Uncover Fuerteventura’s secrets
  • Enjoy Timanfaya tastings and views
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Arrecife
Activities
Wine Tasting, Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the breathtaking Canary Islands, from Tenerife’s Teide National Park to Lanzarote’s Timanfaya and volcanic vineyards. Experience historic towns, unique traditions, and local delicacies on this 8-day cruise aboard MV La Belle des Océans.
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Sunset over a deserted beach on Orango Island, Guinea-Bissau
from $5,850
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Adventure in the Bissagos Islands

Dakar Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Dakar and Goree Island
  • Explore Orango National Park
  • Observe wildlife in UNESCO reserves
  • Visit Bolama colonial streets
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Dakar / Dakar
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Guinea-Bissau’s remote Bissagos Islands on a 9-day expedition cruise from Dakar aboard Le Champlain. Zodiac landings reveal Orango, Uno, Carache, João Vieira, Bolama, and Caravela, focusing on wildlife, village life, and protected marine environments.
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