Lisbon to Cape Town Cruise

Day 1 - Lisbon

Arrive: Wed 26 November 2025 / Depart: Wed 26 November 2025 at 19:00

Discover the world’s last colonial empire, turned bustling cosmopolitan city. Lisbon has dozens of Moorish castles, pastel buildings, and white sand beaches to explore. This Atlantic-coast city perfectly encapsulates Mediterranean charm with its wine, food, and architecture.

Day 2 - Portimao

Arrive: Thu 27 November 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 27 November 2025 at 17:00

Portimão is a port city in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. It’s known for its old quarter, busy marina and proximity to many beaches. Museu de Portimão is housed in a restored 19th-century cannery, with displays on local history. The Gothic-style Nossa Senhora da Conceição church has azulejo tiles. To the south are Rocha Beach, backed by ochre cliffs, and the medieval Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Funchal

Arrive: Sat 29 November 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 29 November 2025 at 16:00

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 - Lanzarote

Arrive: Sun 30 November 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 30 November 2025 at 19:00

Named for the many volcanic rock reefs and islets along the coast that form the city’s magnificent seafront promenade, Arrecife originated in the 15th century as a small fishing and is today an urban metropolis. The primary pedestrian shopping street, Calle León y Castillo, hosts a wide range of shops and cafés, while the city’s hub is concentrated around El Charco de San Gines, a lagoon surrounded by fishermen’s houses.

Day 6 - Tenerife

Arrive: Mon 01 December 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 01 December 2025 at 19:00

The largest and most populated island of the seven which make up the Canary Archipelago, Tenerife lies northwest of the African continent. Its shape is triangular and was formed as a result of the massive volcanic eruptions, which once dominated the area. The island's original economy was based on agriculture, including the harvesting of bananas, potatoes and tomatoes. However, new industrial products and activities, such as oil, tobacco and paper mills, have slowly emerged. Nonetheless, tourism remains the main industry of Tenerife.

Day 7 - Gran Canaria

Arrive: Tue 02 December 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 02 December 2025 at 18:00

Visitors seeking shelter from the cold winter have long known about the sun-drenched Canary Islands. About 60 miles from the North African coast, Gran Canaria enjoys a mild, spring-like climate year round. Of the seven islands in the small chain, Gran Canaria is the most popular and boasts Las Palmas as its capital. This bustling Spanish city was founded in 1478 and some of the original buildings still stand. Golden beaches offer a serene contrast to the lush and rugged interior terrain. For a real treat, admire the fine beaches from the top of Bandama, one of Gran Canaria's extinct volcanoes.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Praia, Cape Verde Islands

Day 11 - Porto Grande (Mindelo), Cape Verde

Arrive: Sat 06 December 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 06 December 2025 at 18:00

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Tema

Arrive: Thu 11 December 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 11 December 2025

The largest seaport in Ghana, Tema boasts an inner and outer fishing harbor, the former known as the Canoe Basin and built to encourage the local fishing practice; the latter designed for the commercial fishing industry. But some of the most fascinating sites are located further along the coastline, where you’ll find UNESCO-listed forts and castles remaining from the Portuguese trade between the 15th and 18th centuries.

Day 17 - Cotonou

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Sao Tome

Arrive: Sun 14 December 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 14 December 2025 at 18:00

This largest city of this two-island nation is one of the world’s smallest capital cities. A verdant, varied landscape is shrouded in canopies of green – resulting from the advancing jungle that surrounds the island's iconic needle-shaped Pico Cão Grande, a volcanic pillar jutting 2,175 feet above sea level. It’s a place of 16th century fortresses, a reviving cocoa (and artisan chocolate) trade, vibrant reef diving in turquoise waters beyond the white sand beaches.

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Luanda

Arrive: Tue 16 December 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 16 December 2025 at 18:00

Originally the heart of Portuguese Angola in the 17th century, Luanda has been an influential port city throughout its history. As such, it has long been a relatively developed and bustling hub of commerce and later, tourism, now beckoning travelers to explore a different side of Africa. The Fortaleza de São Miguel, built in 1576, offers views northward of the city’s waterfront, while Kissama National Park about an hour south of Luanda provides close-by wildlife viewing opportunities.

Day 22 - At Sea

Day 23 - Namibe

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - Walvis Bay

Arrive: Sat 20 December 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 20 December 2025 at 18:00

At the juxtaposition of ocean and desert, Walvis Bay was claimed for the British crown in 1878 by Commander Richard C. Dryer. Fast forward to March 1994 when Walvis Bay and its offshore islands were incorporated into the Republic of Namibia following extensive negotiations with the Republic of South Africa. Highlights include the Rhenish Mission Church, which was built in Hamburg in 1880 before being dismantled and shipped to these shores.

Day 26 - At Sea

Day 27 - At Sea

Day 28 - Cape Town

Arrive: Tue 23 December 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 23 December 2025

Marvel at the magnificent presence of South Africa’s “Mother City,” where the iconic Table Mountain invites discovery and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden enchants. Take in the extraordinary scenery of the Cape Peninsula, explore history at Robben Island, visit up-and-coming art galleries, and savor the celebrated vintages of Stellenbosch.