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West Africa: The Hidden Treasures Of Africa’s Atlantic Coast

Dining
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Wi-Fi
£10,369pp
Voyage Code: HAPAGNAT2723
moon 24 nights
anchor HANSEATIC nature
calendar 29 Oct '27

Cruise overview

From tropical greenery to vast desert sands, the African coastline overwhelms with fascinating contrasts and cultural diversity.Follow the rhythm of West Africaand delve deep into the soul of amultifaceted continent.

Dakar
Conakry
Abidjan
Takoradi
Lome
Cotonou
Sao Tome Island
Lobito
Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay
Lüderitz
Port Nolloth
Lambert's Bay
Saint Helena Bay
Cape Town
Cape Town

Itinerary

Day 1

Dakar


Dakar, set at the tip of the Cape Vert peninsula, is West Africa’s westernmost point and the capital of French-speaking Senegal. Although it was not founded until 1857, it is West Africa’s oldest European city and one of the most westernised. The opening of the Dakar-St Louis railway in 1885 put the town on the map; it subsequently became a French naval base and in 1904, the capital of Afrique Occidentale Française. It bears the legacy of Africa’s French colonial past, especially so in the downtown Plateau area, where the architecture is redolent of southern France. Every inch a modern city, Dakar is a frenetic buzz of activity, which can be startling. Perhaps sample the popular mint tea and try your hand at bartering in the colourful craft markets for traditional embroidery, woodcarvings, metalwork and costume jewellery.

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Day 2

at-sea At sea

Day 3

Conakry

Day 4

at-sea At sea

Day 5

at-sea At sea

Day 6

Abidjan

Day 7

Takoradi

Day 8

Lome

Day 9

Cotonou

Day 10

at-sea At sea

Day 11

Sao Tome Island

Day 12

at-sea At sea

Day 13

at-sea At sea

Day 14

at-sea At sea

Day 15

Lobito

Day 16

at-sea At sea

Day 17

at-sea At sea

Day 18

Walvis Bay

Day 19

Walvis Bay

Day 20

Lüderitz

Day 21

Port Nolloth

Day 22

Lambert's Bay

Day 23

Saint Helena Bay

Day 24

Cape Town

Day 25

Cape Town

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Panoramic Cabin

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  • Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
  • Rain shower
  • Free mini bar (soft drinks)
  • Coffee machine
  • Separable beds
  • Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
  • Binoculars
  • Nordic Walking poles
  • 24-hour cabin service
  • There is one cabin with fully accessible layout and equipment (cabin 404)

Amenities

  • Shower
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Coffee Machine
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Double or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Media/Entertainment Station

Ship features

Accomodation
Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health and Fitness
Kids and Teens

Accomodation

Inspired by nature

In the cabins and suites, curved lines, natural colours and premium materials come together in a harmonious room concept that promises – and delivers – pure relaxation.

Features of all cabins and suites

  • An ocean view with even more: exclusively outside cabins and suites, almost all with balconies or French balconies
  • Spaciously designed – enjoy a relaxing stay in rooms from 21 m²/226 ft² up to 71 m²/764 ft² in size
  • Exceptionally equipped – for example, with binoculars, Nordic Walking poles, air conditioning, coffee machine and mini bar (free of charge) and 24-hour cabin service
  • Separable beds
  • Rain shower and heated wall in bathroom (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
  • Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forwardview camera, navigation chart, films and much more

Dining

A new kind of freedom between adventure and pleasure

Come with us on a culinary voyage of discovery around the globe: on board, three spacious first-class restaurants create a unique and indulgent combination of expedition spirit with international gourmet cuisine. Spend your days and evenings however you wish thanks to flexible mealtimes, a free choice of seating and attentive 24-hour cabin service.

Enrichment

Your shore excursions and Zodiac rides will be accompanied by countless natural wonders that will leave you speechless, but to see the bigger picture, you need to understand the background. Our new ships take your expedition to the next level with fascinating presentations in the HanseAtrium, personal studies in the Ocean Academy and the perfect equipment for the research trip of your life.

Entertainment

A glass of wine in your hand and the magnificent jungle, the captivating wilderness of Nordic fjords or the icy panoramas of the Antarctic directly before you – the perfect end to a day of expeditions. From classic whiskys to fancy aperitif creations, the superbly equipped bars in the Observation Lounge and HanseAtrium serve your favourite drinks as you watch the sun go down. Welcome to the small club of great explorers.

Health and Fitness

A steam sauna will pamper you with gentle heat before the fresh ocean breeze revitalises your body on the adjacent external deck. Thanks to its flexible canopy, the large pool area can be enjoyed whatever the weather – let your mind drift on the spacious Sun Deck or in the warm water of the pool!

Kids and Teens

Real adventure for young explorers

Discovering extraordinary regions, intensive experiences of the world and fascinating insights from well-versed experts – the proven expedition concept from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is also used on cruises for young discoverers. Varied and entertaining, the crew and a renowned expert offer an exciting programme for those aged 10 to 17 years old, giving the entire family an expeditionary experience they will never forget.

Note: Minimum 5 young explorers, if the minimum number of young explorers is not reached, the cancellation will follow four weeks prior to departure.