West Africa Cruises

West Africa cruises include 15 itineraries, 11 upcoming sailings, and 10 ports. Explore the route patterns, ships, and departure options that define this region.

15
Itineraries
11
Upcoming sailings
10
Ports
6
Cruise lines

Best value departures

Departures in West Africa that are currently pricing well below their typical tracked rate.

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Explore West Africa cruise routes

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Popular West Africa cruise itineraries

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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 Repositioning via Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)

West Africa • Next: Jan 14

From $8,949

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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West Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay, Sao Tome Island & Lome (Best Balance)

West Africa • Next: Nov 20

From $10,229

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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West Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay, Luanda & Sao Tome Island (Best Balance)

West Africa • Next: Apr 28

From $13,503

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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West Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay, Luanda & Abidjan (Best Balance)

West Africa • Next: May 6

From $13,944

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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West Africa Repositioning via Funchal, Madeira & Walvis Bay (Rare Variant)

West Africa • Next: Oct 21

From $14,800

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

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West Africa One-Way via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Luanda (Best Balance)

West Africa • Next: Mar 29

From $20,498

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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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 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 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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Price intelligence

Get a quick feel for how pricing behaves across West Africa.

Median future price
$14,800
Cheapest currently available
$8,699
Tracked priced sailings
11

Median price by departure month

June 2026
$15,231
October 2026
$19,000
January 2027
$8,949
February 2027
$20,783
April 2027
$21,000
November 2027
$10,229
March 2028
$20,498
April 2028
$13,503

Cheapest embarkation ports for West Africa cruises

Cape Town
7 priced sailings
From
$8,699
Lisboa
3 priced sailings
From
$8,949

Upcoming sailings

Exact departures coming up soon in West Africa.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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

Silversea Cruises

Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises

20-night West Africa Repositioning via Funchal, Madeira & Walvis Bay

Oct 21, 2026 → Nov 10, 2026 • Lisboa → Cape Town

$2,629 below typical

From $14,800

$740/night

Good value

↓15% below typical

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

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

Lowest in 180 days $8,531 above typical

From $23,199

$1,160/night

Priced high

↑58% above typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Sirena • Oceania Cruises

24-night West Africa Repositioning via Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma & Walvis Bay

Jan 14, 2027 → Feb 7, 2027 • Lisboa → Cape Town

$1,408 above typical

From $8,949

$373/night

Priced high

↑19% above typical

Oceania Cruises

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

Lowest in 90 days $1,158 above typical

From $8,699

$362/night

Priced high

↑15% above typical

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Navigator • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

25-night West Africa One-Way via Funchal, Madeira, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria & Walvis Bay

Feb 12, 2027 → Mar 9, 2027 • Lisboa → Cape Town

$3,733 above typical

From $32,867

$1,315/night

Priced high

↑13% above typical

Silversea Cruises

Silver Dawn • Silversea Cruises

19-night West Africa One-Way via Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Luanda

Apr 11, 2027 → Apr 30, 2027 • Cape Town → Dakar

$2,317 above typical

From $21,000

$1,105/night

Priced high

↑12% above typical

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Navigator • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

20-night West Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay, Sao Tome Island & Lome

Nov 20, 2027 → Dec 10, 2027 • Cape Town → Lisboa

From $10,229

$511/night

Typical price

↓3% below typical

Seabourn

Seabourn Quest • Seabourn

30-night West Africa One-Way via Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Luanda

Mar 29, 2028 → Apr 28, 2028 • Cape Town → Lisboa

$1,214 above typical

From $20,498

$683/night

Typical price

↑6% above typical

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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

$1,685 below typical

From $13,503

$643/night

Good value

↓11% below typical

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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

$3,612 below typical

From $13,944

$664/night

Great deal

↓21% below typical

Cruise lines in West Africa

The operators with the broadest footprint here.

About West Africa cruises

A quick guide to what cruising this region typically looks like.

West Africa is one of the core cruise regions on Jibhop, with 15 itineraries, 11 upcoming sailings, and calls across 10 ports. That makes it a strong region for comparing route shapes, ships, and departure options rather than just browsing raw inventory.

The most common cruise lengths in West Africa tend to be 20 nights, 24 nights, and 21 nights, which gives you a good sense of how this region is usually packaged by cruise lines.

Based on currently tracked pricing, one of the more affordable departure periods appears to be January 2027. That does not mean every sailing in that month is cheap, but it is a useful signal when you are comparing options across the calendar.

The best way to browse this page is usually to start with the popular itineraries section, then use the map and the ports list to narrow your thinking. Once you know which route pattern you like, the individual sailing pages are where exact departure dates and prices become most useful.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about cruising in West Africa.

What kinds of cruises are available in West Africa?

West Africa currently has 15 itineraries and 11 upcoming sailings on Jibhop, spanning a range of route shapes, ship types, and cruise lines.

How much do West Africa cruises cost?

Based on currently tracked pricing, the median future sailing price in West Africa is about $14,800. Exact pricing varies by ship, itinerary, season, and cabin type.

When is the cheapest time to cruise West Africa?

Based on currently tracked pricing, January 2027 appears to be one of the more affordable departure periods. That is a directional signal rather than a guarantee, since individual sailings can still vary a lot.

Should I browse itineraries or sailings first?

Usually it is better to start with itineraries so you can understand the route patterns that define West Africa. Once you know which route you like, compare exact sailings for dates, ships, and pricing.