The many faces of Cape Verde
Formed by volcanic lava and sculpted by the force of the Atlantic waves, the Cape Verde islands reveal the raw beauty of an incomparable natural environment. There are, of course,...
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Ports of Call & Itinerary
7-night voyage departing Mindelo, São Vicente Island.
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The many faces of Cape Verde
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Day 1
Mindelo, São Vicente Island , Cape Verde
Tuesday, 02/11/2027
Your next stop will be Cape Verde’s cultural capital, Mindelo. Get along with the locals listening to the real morna in the bars of the old town and sipping the local drink, a sugarcane spirit. This island is also known by its British and Portuguese colonial architecture and pastel-coloured houses, the municipal market and the facades of the old Governor’s Palace.
Day 2
Mindelo, São Vicente Island , Cape Verde
Wednesday, 03/11/2027
Your next stop will be Cape Verde’s cultural capital, Mindelo. Get along with the locals listening to the real morna in the bars of the old town and sipping the local drink, a sugarcane spirit. This island is also known by its British and Portuguese colonial architecture and pastel-coloured houses, the municipal market and the facades of the old Governor’s Palace.
Day 3
Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island , Cape Verde
Thursday, 04/11/2027
If you’re a mountain lover, this is your island. São Nicolau offers dramatic mountain landscapes that reach their peak at Mt Gordo. Enjoy the nature by hiking the mountain paths of Fajã or get more cultural in Ribeira Brava, which is the capital of the island and rests in a deep green valley close to the summit of Mt Gordo. If you are more of a coast lover, there’s also a great choice of things to visit, from the Blue Hole to the quiet Tarrafal beach and the charming fishing village of Preguiça.
Day 4
Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island , Cape Verde
Friday, 05/11/2027
Day 5
Praia, Santiago Island , Cape Verde
Saturday, 06/11/2027
Start your Expedition Cruise in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, located in the south of Santiago Island. You can explore its old centre overlooking the ocean and its historical buildings with transom windows. In the old quarter, you can also learn about the diversity of the archipelago’s cultural origins in the Ethnographic Museum. To finish your day, head to the harbour to visit the Diogo Gomes statue, paying homage to the man who discovered the archipelago in 1460.
Day 6
Cidade do Maio, Maio Island , Cape Verde
Sunday, 07/11/2027
The Bijagós archipelago was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1996 thanks to its abundant biodiversity, and is marine animal and plant life. It consists of 88 islands, 23 of which are inhabited. Get along with the local people of Maio and discover their ancestral traditions, secluded from Western influences.
Day 7
Sao Filipe, Fogo Island , Cape Verde
Monday, 08/11/2027
The volcanic island of Fogo is probably the highest landmark of the archipelago. Ideal for hiking, Pico de Fogo has an immense caldera surrounding the active crater and traces of recent and old lava flows all around. Again, along the coast there’s plenty of options too: from the charming Mosteiros to the stylish colonial houses of the historic town of São Filipe, there’s a choice for everyone.
Day 8
Mindelo, São Vicente Island , Cape Verde
Tuesday, 09/11/2027
Your next stop will be Cape Verde’s cultural capital, Mindelo. Get along with the locals listening to the real morna in the bars of the old town and sipping the local drink, a sugarcane spirit. This island is also known by its British and Portuguese colonial architecture and pastel-coloured houses, the municipal market and the facades of the old Governor’s Palace.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Upper decks balcony stateroom
172 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Privilege suite
522 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Grand Privilege Suite
527 sqft · Up to 5 guests
Owner's Suite
505 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft | MGP Mistral Prestige Stateroom | Enquire → | ||
| SB Alizes Stateroom | Enquire → | |||
| SBP Alizes Prestige Stateroom | Enquire → | |||
| GPV Alizes Grand Privilege Suite | Enquire → |
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
MGP Mistral Prestige Stateroom
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
SB Alizes Stateroom
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
SBP Alizes Prestige Stateroom
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
GPV Alizes Grand Privilege Suite
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