Seven Seas Explorer • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
21-night West Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay, Luanda & Abidjan
May 6, 2029 → May 27, 2029 • Cape Town → Lisboa
From $13,944
$664/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
Banjul
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Cruises visiting Banjul
Quietest
Jun-Nov
Busiest
Jun-Nov
Upcoming
10+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Nov (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 7+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Banjul.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Banjul
These sailings rank first because they visit Banjul while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Seven Seas Mariner • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
21-night West Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay, Luanda & Sao Tome Island
Apr 28, 2028 → May 19, 2028 • Cape Town → Lisboa
From $13,503
$643/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
MS Europa 2 • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
20-night West Africa One-Way via Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Dakar & Walvis Bay
Oct 29, 2026 → Nov 18, 2026 • Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Cape Town
From $23,199
$1,160/night
Priced high
↑58% above typical
Oceania Sirena • Oceania Cruises
24-night West Africa Repositioning via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Sao Tome Island
Feb 7, 2027 → Mar 3, 2027 • Cape Town → Lisboa
From $8,699
$362/night
Priced high
↑15% above typical
Volendam • Holland America
35-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Banjul
Mar 22, 2027 → Apr 26, 2027 • Cape Town → Rotterdam
From $8,439
$241/night
Typical price
Seven Seas Navigator • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
24-night West Africa Repositioning via Walvis Bay, Sao Tome Island & Cotonou
Jun 11, 2026 → Jul 5, 2026 • Cape Town → Barcelona
From $15,231
$635/night
Typical price
↓4% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Banjul, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Banjul that day.
Banjul is busiest from Jun-Nov, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Nov are significantly quieter.
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$1,160/night
↑58% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
1 ship visit Banjul on this date, carrying about ~500 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~500 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $1,160/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Banjul on this date.
MS Europa 2 • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
20-night West Africa One-Way via Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Dakar & Walvis Bay
Oct 29, 2026 → Nov 18, 2026 • Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Cape Town
From $23,199
$1,160/night
Priced high
↑58% above typical
Best time to visit Banjul on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Banjul still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$488
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,160
1 visits
Traffic
↑58% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
January
Cheapest
Median price/night
$373
1 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$839
2 visits
Traffic
↑13% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$673
2 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Banjul
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Banjul, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Banjul (Best Balance)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: Mar 22
From $8,439
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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West Africa Repositioning via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Sao Tome Island (Best Balance)
West Africa • Next: Feb 7
From $8,699
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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West Africa One-Way via Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Dakar & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
West Africa • Next: Oct 29
From $23,199
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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West Africa Repositioning via Walvis Bay, Sao Tome Island & Cotonou (Best Balance)
West Africa • Next: Jun 11
From $15,231
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
West Africa One-Way via Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Luanda (Best Balance)
West Africa • Next: Apr 11
From $21,000
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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West Africa One-Way via Funchal, Madeira, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
West Africa • Next: Feb 12
From $32,867
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Banjul on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Banjul depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Banjul
See the next scheduled ship visits into Banjul.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Oceania Regatta | Oceania Cruises |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Seven Seas Navigator | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Europa 2 | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Seven Seas Navigator | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Volendam | Holland America |
| Apr 29, 2027 | Silver Dawn | Silversea Cruises |
| May 11, 2028 | Seven Seas Mariner | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| May 19, 2029 | Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Banjul
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Banjul.
What is the best time to visit Banjul on a cruise?
January currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Banjul, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Banjul busiest for cruise traffic?
June currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Banjul. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Banjul?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Banjul include Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Banjul (Best Balance), West Africa Repositioning via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Sao Tome Island (Best Balance), and West Africa One-Way via Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Dakar & Walvis Bay (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Banjul?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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