West Africa & Canary Islands Combination Cruise: Walvis Bay, Tenerife & Lisbon

Day 1 - Cape Town

Arrive: Tue 20 February 2029 / Depart: Tue 20 February 2029 at 20:00

Tucked beneath the storied Cape of Good Hope, South Africa’s capital is awash in contrasts. Mountains meet oceans. Warm trade winds intermingle with icy waters. A decidedly European climate in Africa’s most southernmost city. A world-focus during the 20th century, South Africa’s struggles with colonialism and apartheid have defined Cape Town. A global, multicultural metropolis with a thriving LGBTQ community, today the port city has emerged as a beacon of change. Get a local perspective as you learn about Cape Town’s segregation-era at the District Six Museum. See its past history of artistic censorship at the South African National Gallery. Understand the remaining effects of Apartheid with a township tour.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Luderitz

Arrive: Thu 22 February 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 22 February 2029 at 18:00

Between the windswept shores of the South Atlantic and the vast Namib Desert, discover a quaint fishing village with a distinct German vibe and a rich history rooted in the diamond rush. Aside from the sandy streets and surrounding desert, much of Luderitz wouldn’t seem out of place in Munich or Berlin. Colourful colonial architecture remains from the scramble for Africa and the diamond rush in the early 1900s, when the town was German-controlled. The Deutsche Afrika Bank, Old Post Office, and Lutheran church overlooking the town and harbor are a few of many impressive buildings that echo this bygone era.

Day 4 - Walvis Bay

Arrive: Fri 23 February 2029 at 13:00

Under crystal clear skies and surrounded by huge, golden dunes, discover an adventurous culture in Walvis Bay. Perched across from Pelican Point, the city is sheltered from the rugged surf that stretches north up Namibia’s rocky, fog-bound Skeleton Coast. Venture inland to the rolling sands of the vast Namib Desert for an exotic African safari to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, and more, or kayak in the calm waters of the city’s huge natural lagoon.

Day 5 - Walvis Bay

Depart: Sat 24 February 2029 at 17:00

Under crystal clear skies and surrounded by huge, golden dunes, discover an adventurous culture in Walvis Bay. Perched across from Pelican Point, the city is sheltered from the rugged surf that stretches north up Namibia’s rocky, fog-bound Skeleton Coast. Venture inland to the rolling sands of the vast Namib Desert for an exotic African safari to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, and more, or kayak in the calm waters of the city’s huge natural lagoon.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Luanda

Arrive: Tue 27 February 2029 at 08:30 / Depart: Tue 27 February 2029 at 16:00

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Sao Tome

Arrive: Thu 01 March 2029 at 13:00 / Depart: Thu 01 March 2029 at 20:00

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Lome

Arrive: Sat 03 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 03 March 2029 at 17:00

Day 13 - Takoradi

Arrive: Sun 04 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 04 March 2029 at 19:00

Day 14 - Abidjan

Arrive: Mon 05 March 2029 at 07:30 / Depart: Mon 05 March 2029 at 14:00

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Praia, Cape Verde

Arrive: Fri 09 March 2029 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 09 March 2029 at 17:00

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Gran Canaria

Arrive: Mon 12 March 2029 at 06:30 / Depart: Mon 12 March 2029 at 18:00

Located in the Atlantic Ocean about 800 miles off the coast of Europe, Gran Canaria is like a little slice of Spanish paradise. In fact, even though it’s just 29 miles across, with its variety of landscapes, climates, and attractions, Gran Canaria is sometimes referred to as a “Miniature Continent”, and a third of the island under protection as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The south features sunny resort communities, the bird sanctuary of Palmisos Park, and Maspalomas (renowned for its beaches, sand dunes, and lighthouse), while the east has the fishing village of Puerto de Mogan, otherwise known as “Little Venice” due to its many canals.

Day 22 - La Palma

Arrive: Tue 13 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 13 March 2029 at 22:00

The aptly nicknamed “pretty island”, La Palma is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. Walk along the rim of the crater at Volcán San Antonio then set out to one of the viewpoints at the Caldera de Taburiente, an enormous crater-like depression at the center of Caldera del Taburiente National Park. At the highest point of La Palma sits El Roque de los Muchachos, an important observatory as the clear and cloudless skies above the island make it one of the best places in the world to see the stars.

Day 23 - El Hierro

Arrive: Wed 14 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 14 March 2029 at 20:00

Day 24 - La Gomera

Arrive: Thu 15 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 15 March 2029 at 22:00

One of the lesser known of Spain's Canary Islands, La Gomera is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, and is relatively untouched by tourism. Those who do visit are drawn to La Gomera’s indescribable beauty, steady pace and lush landscape. The highest peak, Garajonay, sits at the island’s center, and is surrounded by ravines, valleys and the dense, misty "El Cedro" cloud forest. It is also home of Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Venture by boat to admire Los Organos and its basalt rock formations in the shape of organ pipes. Step back in time at the preserved medieval Tower of The Peraza in San Sebastian or the neo-Gothic Church of San Marcos in Agulo, so simply enjoy wine and tapas against a volcanic backdrop. Be enthralled by the sounds of Silbo Gomero, the indigenous, whistled language used to communicate over long distances.

Day 25 - Tenerife

Arrive: Fri 16 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 16 March 2029 at 18:00

A notoriously festive destination, Tenerife is the biggest, most well-known of Spain's Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. The volcanic island is characterized by rugged, steep coastline and miles of beaches, popular for kite surfing and swimming. Teide-Pico Viejo, Spain’s tallest peak, towers over the island, and its national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 26 - Lanzarote, Spain

Arrive: Sat 17 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 17 March 2029 at 20:00

Lanzarote’s most famous feature is its otherworldly landscape, born of hundreds of fire-breathing peaks. The last eruption was in 1824, and though the region is now classed as dormant, you can still feel the heat under the surface at Timanfaya National Park. Considering that the island is a desert with only 5-6 inches (125-150 mm) of rain a year, the ingenious farmers of Lanzarote have worked agricultural miracles, especially in the wine region of Geria, where vines are planted and flourish in a layer of black volcanic sand, which holds on tight to every last drop of moisture. It is an amazing sight to see, and produces a nectar that is a delight to sip.

Day 27 - At Sea

Day 28 - Casablanca

Arrive: Mon 19 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 19 March 2029 at 18:00

Modern-day Casablanca retains some of the atmosphere and history of times gone by yet is a thoroughly modern city. Frenetic yet welcoming, Casablanca remains a lively destination. Especially in Djemaa el-Fna, the huge square in the medina is teeming with open-air food stalls, jugglers, storytellers and snake charmers. The architecture of its French-colonial past can be seen in the graceful white buildings, with their soft lines and attention to detail.

Day 29 - Tangier, Morocco

Arrive: Tue 20 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 20 March 2029 at 14:00

Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate.

Day 30 - Lisbon

Arrive: Wed 21 March 2029 at 13:00

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its magnificent harbor made it a logical trading port as far back as the Phoenicians, as well as a departure point for 15th century voyages sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator, patron of Portuguese explorers. The city is rich in architecture, from Romanesque and Gothic to Post Modern, and criss-crossed by monument-studded grand boulevards. Today it is seeking a place on the world stage by hosting, in addition to its own active cultural calendar, film festivals, art, fashion, and design shows, book fairs, marathons, and rock concerts.

Day 31 - Lisbon

Depart: Thu 22 March 2029

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its magnificent harbor made it a logical trading port as far back as the Phoenicians, as well as a departure point for 15th century voyages sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator, patron of Portuguese explorers. The city is rich in architecture, from Romanesque and Gothic to Post Modern, and criss-crossed by monument-studded grand boulevards. Today it is seeking a place on the world stage by hosting, in addition to its own active cultural calendar, film festivals, art, fashion, and design shows, book fairs, marathons, and rock concerts.