West Africa cruises

From the Skeleton Coast to the arid grasslands of the Sahel, West Africa is an ever-changing landscape home to a kaleidoscope of cultures. Here you might encounter the Touareg nomads of the Sahara, the bushmen of the Kalahari, or a high priestess of voodoo in Ghana or Benin. It’s a difficult place to travel overland, which means that a cruise is a great way to visit destinations that would normally be far from the beaten track.

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Our top picks

Lisbon to Dakar

Silversea

27 Sep - 14 Oct 2022 (17 Nights)

From £11,000 pp

Funchal to Dakar

Silversea

5 Oct - 14 Oct 2022 (9 Nights)

From £5,700 pp

Dakar to Rio de Janeiro

Silversea

14 Oct - 29 Oct 2022 (15 Nights)

From £7,700 pp

Lisbon to Bridgetown

Silversea

30 Oct - 13 Nov 2022 (14 Nights)

From £5,600 pp

Funchal to Bridgetown

Silversea

1 Nov - 13 Nov 2022 (12 Nights)

From £4,900 pp

Gingerbread house in Park Guell, Barcelona

Southern Atlantic Crossing

Viking Ocean Cruises

10 Nov - 1 Dec 2022 (21 Nights)

21-night Western Africa Voyage

Azamara

29 Nov - 20 Dec 2022 (21 Nights)

From £2,894 pp

16-night Portuguese Pursuit Voyage

Azamara

30 Nov - 16 Dec 2022 (16 Nights)

From £1,158 pp

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Our tips

Ways to make it better

Sightseeing in Senegal

Outside Dakar lies the beautiful Pink Lake – Lake Retba. Its high salt content attracts a bacteria which creates the colour.

Where to stay in Dakar

The comfortable Radisson Blu is probably the best choice.

Don't miss

Jamestown is the oldest part of Accra and remains a bustling fishing centre. Be there in the early morning to see the small boats bring in the day’s catch.

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