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West Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay, Luanda & Sao Tome Island

Walvis Bay · Luanda · Sao Tome Island · Abidjan · Banjul · Mindelo · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Funchal, Madeira

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Namibia, Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Côte d'Ivoire, and more.

21 nights Cape Town West Africa 8 ports 12 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

12 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Walvis Bay, Luanda, and Sao Tome Island provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

8 ports in 21 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Walvis Bay · Luanda · Sao Tome Island + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Cape Town

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Walvis Bay · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive West Africa itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Mariner

Cape Town → Walvis Bay → Funchal, Madeira → Lisboa

Apr 28 · 21 nights

About average

$15,087 balcony · $718/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $724/night, with most departures landing in the $617-$830/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$724/night

$15,196 total

Normal range

$617-$830/night

$12,965-$17,420 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$12,812 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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21 nights · 8 port calls · 12 sea days · 8 countries

8 port calls across Namibia, Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Côte d'Ivoire · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 21-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Cape Town

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Walvis Bay

    Namibia · South Africa

  3. 3

    Luanda

    Angola · West Africa

  4. 4

    Sao Tome Island

    Sao Tome and Principe · West Africa

  5. 5

    Abidjan

    Côte d'Ivoire · West Africa

  6. 6

    Banjul

    Gambia · West Africa

  7. 7

    Mindelo

    Cabo Verde · Cape Verde

  8. 8

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Spain · Canary Islands

  9. 9

    Funchal, Madeira

    Portugal · Madeira

  10. 10

    Disembark in Lisboa

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.