Hidden Gems of the Atlantic & Africa Cruise

Day 1 - Lisbon

Arrive: Sun 22 October 2028 / Depart: Sun 22 October 2028

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.

Day 2 - At sea

Day 3 - Porto Santo (Madeira)

Arrive: Tue 24 October 2028 / Depart: Tue 24 October 2028

Day 4 - Funchal

Arrive: Wed 25 October 2028 / Depart: Wed 25 October 2028

Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works.

Day 5 - La Palma

Arrive: Thu 26 October 2028 / Depart: Thu 26 October 2028

Day 6 - Gran Canaria

Arrive: Fri 27 October 2028 / Depart: Fri 27 October 2028

Day 7 - Tenerife

Arrive: Sat 28 October 2028 / Depart: Sat 28 October 2028

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España.

Day 8 - At sea

Day 9 - At sea

Day 10 - Mindelo, Cape Verde

Arrive: Tue 31 October 2028 / Depart: Tue 31 October 2028

Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon.

Day 11 - Praia, Cape Verde

Arrive: Wed 01 November 2028 / Depart: Wed 01 November 2028

Praia is the capital city of Cape Verde, which is off the coast of West Africa. The city is on the southern coast of Santiago Island. The old town center, called the “Plateau” by locals, is on a raised area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Around the bay, beaches include Quebra Canela and Praínha, both near the Praínha neighborhood. Shops and restaurants cluster in the Achada de Santo António quarter.

Day 12 - At sea

Day 13 - Dakar

Arrive: Fri 03 November 2028 / Depart: Fri 03 November 2028