13 Days Luxury West Africa Cruise - Tema to Dakar

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£12075 GBP pp

* Current p/p indicative rate.

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Highlights

  • Discover the rich cultures of six West African countries, from vibrant markets and colonial towns to traditional coastal communities.
  • Spend four unforgettable days exploring the UNESCO-listed Bijagós Archipelago, home to pristine islands, sea turtles and abundant birdlife.
  • Cruise through remote mangrove waterways in search of saltwater hippos, unique wildlife and spectacular tropical landscapes.

Highlights

  • Discover the rich cultures of six West African countries, from vibrant markets and colonial towns to traditional coastal communities.
  • Spend four unforgettable days exploring the UNESCO-listed Bijagós Archipelago, home to pristine islands, sea turtles and abundant birdlife.
  • Cruise through remote mangrove waterways in search of saltwater hippos, unique wildlife and spectacular tropical landscapes.
Capacity: 200, Types: Luxury Small Ship CruiseLuxury Expedition
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Cruise the mangrove channels and spot saltwater hippos in one of the Atlantic’s most extraordinary archipelagos. This voyage along West Africa centers on a four-day immersion in the Bijagós Archipelago. Visit Gulf of Guinea cities with busy markets, colonial-era buildings, and wild beaches, entering the UNESCO biosphere reserve of 88 islands — famed for migratory birds, sea turtles, and Bijagó culture.

  • Discover the rich cultures of six West African countries, from vibrant markets and colonial towns to traditional coastal communities.
  • Spend four unforgettable days exploring the UNESCO-listed Bijagós Archipelago, home to pristine islands, sea turtles and abundant birdlife.
  • Cruise through remote mangrove waterways in search of saltwater hippos, unique wildlife and spectacular tropical landscapes.

Availability is always subject to confirmation. Please check with us before booking flights

31 March, 2028 to 12 April, 2028 on Silver Endeavour
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Veranda
£12075 GBP pp
Classic Veranda
Located lower bow, the Classic Veranda Suite offers all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard — both inside and out. A generous expanse of interior comforts — elegant décor, stunning marble bathroom and ample seating area (with sofa bed that is able to accommodate a third berth), offers everything you need for a comfortable cruise. But perhaps this suite’s finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda, making every sunset feel as if it is yours alone. One bedroom: 33.1 sq.m. including veranda Wheelchair accessible suite has a bathroom with vanity and shower. Please note that the 3rd guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
Superior Veranda
£12575 GBP pp
Superior Veranda
The Superior Veranda Suite is found on the upper decks. From the sumptuous views from the teak veranda to the spacious sitting room (with sofa bed able to accommodate a third berth) and large marble bathroom, everything about the Superior Veranda has been designed for your comfort. A comfortable living space, attention to detail and a generous expanse of amenities makes this stunning suite a cosy home while on the seas. One bedroom: 33.1 sq.m. including veranda Wheelchair accessible suite has a bathroom with vanity and shower. Please note that the 3rd guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
Deluxe Veranda
£13005 GBP pp
Deluxe Veranda
Deluxe Veranda Suites keep the iconic suite configuration - one of the most successful in the industry - while enhancing your creature comforts and destination immersion. Located on the privileged upper mid levels, Deluxe Veranda Suites have spacious interiors with a bedroom area that includes a large writing desk and comfortable living room with a convertible sofa (able to accommodate a third berth). Even better, the balcony is larger and more beautiful than ever, offering ample space to relax and enjoy sweeping views, wherever you are. One bedroom: 33.1 sq.m. including veranda Wheelchair accessible suite has a bathroom with vanity and shower. Please note that the 3rd guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
Premium Veranda
£13155 GBP pp
Premium Veranda
Our best-selling Premium Veranda Suite is more beautiful and luxurious than ever on board Silver Endeavour. This suite offers a large bedroom space with dreamy bedding, a stunning marbled bathroom with a large vanity and sumptuous walk-in shower. Comfortable furnishings and elegant decor make staying in (almost) as good as going out! Spacious and well-situated, enjoy ultra-luxury amenities from the 24-hour butler service to the well-stocked mini-bar (and yes, they’re all included!). The sofa-bed can easily accommodate a third guest. One bedroom: 33.1 sq.m. including veranda Wheelchair accessible suite has a bathroom with vanity and shower. Please note that the 3rd guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
Silver
£18705 GBP pp
Silver
No Silversea ship would be complete without our guests’ favourite Silver Suite. Located on deck eight, the Silver Suite promises stunning views of the destination thanks to its floor-to-ceiling window and large balcony. The spacious living area allows for comfortable relaxing while the dining area makes cosy nights in veritable experiences in themselves. Additionally, Silver Suites feature generous walk-in wardrobes as well as a bathroom with a large walk-in shower, vanity and separate lavatory. One bedroom: 49.7 sq.m. including veranda Please note that the 3rd guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
Grand 1 Bedroom
£37375 GBP pp
Grand 1 Bedroom
The Grand Suite is one of the most luxurious and spacious suites on board Silver Endeavour. It guarantees sweeping views of your destination thanks to its large balcony. A spacious interior includes a large living room, separate dining area and large bedroom with a big walk-in wardrobe. A luxurious bathroom with double vanity, whirlpool bath and walk-in shower completes. In addition, the Grand Suite also includes a small, second bedroom able to accommodate a third berth. One bedroom: 155 sq.m. including veranda Two bedroom: 188.1 sq.m. including veranda Third guest can be accommodated in an additional single bed bedroom.
Owner 1 Bedroom
£41125 GBP pp
Owner 1 Bedroom
Supremely spacious and superbly located, the Owner’s Suite is the most luxurious suite on board. Located in the premium bow position on deck seven, the Owner’s Suite offers amazing destination immersion, thanks its enormous surrounding balcony and incredible views from all indoor areas. The large living room, separate dining area and well-stocked bar are perfect for sharing a moment with like-minded travellers, while the luxurious and well-appointed bedrooms ensure supreme comfort any time of the day or night. One bedroom: 173.5 sq.m. including veranda Main bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe with personal safe and a bathroom with double vanity, walk-in shower and whirlpool bath. Second bedroom has a separate wardrobe and a bathroom with walk-in shower.
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Day 1 - Tema (Accra)

Tema, Ghana's main commercial port and gateway to Accra, connects the capital to a coastline still visited by gannets, kingfishers, and boobies in waters relatively undisturbed by coastal development. The Accra train link, the historic streets of James Town, and the National Museum make the 30-kilometre journey to the capital one of West Africa's more rewarding port-to-city excursions.

Day 2 - Cotonou

Tucked between Nigeria and Togo, Cotonou is Benin's busy trading port and effective capital, sitting between the Atlantic coast and Lake Nokoue. Named a market town for its coastal placement and trades in palm oil and textiles, it is a colourful port alive with commerce. Although Porto-Novo is the official capital, Cotonou is the undisputed centre of the country's trading industry.

Day 3 - Lomé

Lome is the capital of Togo and a city of over 40 different tribes, making it one of the most culturally diverse cities on the West African coast. The daily market offers tribal crafts, fresh fruit, fabrics, and voodoo spirit dolls. Voodoo ceremonies, which merge African and Christian beliefs, are still widely practised across the country.

Day 4 - Takoradi

Takoradi is the gateway to Ghana's UNESCO World Heritage slave castles of Elmina and Cape Coast — monuments to the transatlantic slave trade of haunting and essential historical significance. The city's beaches, fresh seafood market, and the commercial energy of Market Circle offer a genuine encounter with contemporary Ghana alongside one of West Africa's most important historical destinations.

Day 5 - Day at sea

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and pursue personal interests, whether visiting the gym, the spa, or simply watching for whales from deck. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.

Day 6 - Day at sea

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and pursue personal interests, whether visiting the gym, the spa, or simply watching for whales from deck. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.

Day 7 - Tokeh

Tokeh Beach, 20 miles from Freetown, is considered one of West Africa's largest and most beautiful beaches. A long crescent of undeveloped sand backed by forest and mountains, it lies on a coastline far less visited than that of its African neighbours. The beach's development by a French company in the 1960s created a small resort community that retains a genuinely unhurried character.

Day 8 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 9 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 10 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 11 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 12 - Dakar

Capital of Senegal and former colonial trading post, Dakar sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the most westerly point of continental Africa. The House of Slaves on UNESCO-listed Goree Island and the Theodore Monod Museum offer deep dives into Senegal's history, while Lake Retba, a vivid pink salty lake, stands among the city's striking natural sites. Sandaga Market delivers an immersive experience of color, sound, and local flavor.

Day 13 - Dakar

Capital of Senegal and former colonial trading post, Dakar sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the most westerly point of continental Africa. The House of Slaves on UNESCO-listed Goree Island and the Theodore Monod Museum offer deep dives into Senegal's history, while Lake Retba, a vivid pink salty lake, stands among the city's striking natural sites. Sandaga Market delivers an immersive experience of color, sound, and local flavor.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change. 

Day 1 - Tema (Accra)

Tema, Ghana's main commercial port and gateway to Accra, connects the capital to a coastline still visited by gannets, kingfishers, and boobies in waters relatively undisturbed by coastal development. The Accra train link, the historic streets of James Town, and the National Museum make the 30-kilometre journey to the capital one of West Africa's more rewarding port-to-city excursions.

Day 2 - Cotonou

Tucked between Nigeria and Togo, Cotonou is Benin's busy trading port and effective capital, sitting between the Atlantic coast and Lake Nokoue. Named a market town for its coastal placement and trades in palm oil and textiles, it is a colourful port alive with commerce. Although Porto-Novo is the official capital, Cotonou is the undisputed centre of the country's trading industry.

Day 3 - Lomé

Lome is the capital of Togo and a city of over 40 different tribes, making it one of the most culturally diverse cities on the West African coast. The daily market offers tribal crafts, fresh fruit, fabrics, and voodoo spirit dolls. Voodoo ceremonies, which merge African and Christian beliefs, are still widely practised across the country.

Day 4 - Takoradi

Takoradi is the gateway to Ghana's UNESCO World Heritage slave castles of Elmina and Cape Coast — monuments to the transatlantic slave trade of haunting and essential historical significance. The city's beaches, fresh seafood market, and the commercial energy of Market Circle offer a genuine encounter with contemporary Ghana alongside one of West Africa's most important historical destinations.

Day 5 - Day at sea

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and pursue personal interests, whether visiting the gym, the spa, or simply watching for whales from deck. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.

Day 6 - Day at sea

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and pursue personal interests, whether visiting the gym, the spa, or simply watching for whales from deck. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.

Day 7 - Tokeh

Tokeh Beach, 20 miles from Freetown, is considered one of West Africa's largest and most beautiful beaches. A long crescent of undeveloped sand backed by forest and mountains, it lies on a coastline far less visited than that of its African neighbours. The beach's development by a French company in the 1960s created a small resort community that retains a genuinely unhurried character.

Day 8 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 9 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 10 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 11 - Bijagos Archipelago

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1996, the Bijagos Archipelago off Guinea Bissau comprises 88 islands where ancient ritual and colourful initiation ceremonies have survived thanks to geographic isolation. Many islands are declared sacred and uninhabited, protecting West Africa's largest saltwater hippo colony in Orango National Park and over 25,000 nests of endangered sea turtles. The significant role of priestesses and matriarchal elements in society add rare cultural depth.

Day 12 - Dakar

Capital of Senegal and former colonial trading post, Dakar sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the most westerly point of continental Africa. The House of Slaves on UNESCO-listed Goree Island and the Theodore Monod Museum offer deep dives into Senegal's history, while Lake Retba, a vivid pink salty lake, stands among the city's striking natural sites. Sandaga Market delivers an immersive experience of color, sound, and local flavor.

Day 13 - Dakar

Capital of Senegal and former colonial trading post, Dakar sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the most westerly point of continental Africa. The House of Slaves on UNESCO-listed Goree Island and the Theodore Monod Museum offer deep dives into Senegal's history, while Lake Retba, a vivid pink salty lake, stands among the city's striking natural sites. Sandaga Market delivers an immersive experience of color, sound, and local flavor.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change. 

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