West Africa Small Ship Cruises

Join this 15-day journey along West Africa’s coast, visiting vibrant cities and remote islands. Explore Daka's rich culture and bustling markets. Discover Banjul's colonial architecture before heading to the Bijagos Archipelago for a glimpse into local traditions and untouched nature. End your adventure in Ghana’s fast-paced capital.

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.

Join this 15-day West African cruise from Tema to Dakar aboard SH Diana. Immerse yourself in local culture, markets, and cuisine. Visit Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover Takoradi's markets and venture into the lush Kakum National Park, then cruise to Monrovia to explore its bustling markets and rich history.

Set sail on this 8-day cruise from Palmeira aboard Harmony V. Explore Cape Verde's diverse landscapes and rich blend of African-Portuguese heritage.

Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Dakar to Lisbon aboard SH Diana. Explore Dakar’s lively Medina, Cape Verde’s golden beaches, Santa Cruz de la Palma’s colonial streets, and Funchal’s gardens. Enjoy relaxing sea days, onboard lectures, and time in Lisbon, where historic quarters, Gothic sites, and pastel de nata await before the journey’s end.

Set sail on an exciting 11-day cruise from St. Helena to the Cape Verde Islands aboard the MV Plancius. Discover the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, an underwater mountain range spanning 10,000 miles. Explore the historic Cidade Velha in Praia, built to defend against English attackers. This cruise can only be booked as part of a combination cruise.

Join this 15-day West African cruise from Ghana to Angola aboard SH Diana, visiting destinations like Lome, Cotonou, Sao Tome, and Gabon. Highlights include Ghana’s forts, Lome’s voodoo market, Cotonou’s stilt village, and Gabon’s rainforests, with opportunities to relax on Macaco Beach and explore Luanda’s modern transformation.

Set sail on this 9-day cruise from Dakar to Casablanca aboard SH Diana, exploring the vibrant cultures of Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco. Explore Arrecife’s volcanic landscapes on Lanzarote Island. In Agadir, Stroll along sunlit beaches in Agadir. Visit Safi, renowned for its pottery and historic sites.

Board MV Hondius on this 11-day cruise from St. Helena to the Cape Verde Islands. Witness the northbound spring migration of birds like Arctic Terns & Long-tailed Skuas in crossing the Equator. Sail the Mid-Atlantic ridge, and spot endemic birds on Boatswain Bird Island. This cruise can only be booked as part of a combination cruise.

Embark on this 15-day cruise in Central Africa from Luanda to Tema aboard SH Diana. Discover historic landmarks like the Iron Palace and São Miguel Fortress. Enjoy the natural wonders of Gabon and São Tomé’s rainforests. Explore lively cities like Cotonou, Benin, Lome, and Togo, rich with vibrant markets, voodoo traditions, and colonial history.

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard SH Diana starting in Lisbon and ending in Dakar. Explore Funchal, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Dakhla, Nouadhibou, and Nouakchott. Engage in guided excursions, cultural visits, wine tastings, markets, nature sites, and coastal viewpoints while traveling across the Atlantic and Western Sahara.