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Christmas Expedition Cruise to Cape Verde & the Bissagos Islands
Christmas Expedition Cruise to Cape Verde & the Bissagos Islands
14-day Christmas expedition cruise from Dakar and Banjul to Cape Verde and the Bissagos Islands
Festive adventure
Your special Christmas adventure begins in the colorful streets of Dakar. You’ll travel to two island archipelagos filled with historic sites, contrasting cultures and stunning landscapes. Our final stop before returning to Dakar is Banjul, Africa's smallest capital city.
Island life
Explore the amazing volcanic landscapes of Cape Verde as we cruise to Santiago, Fogo, Santo Antão and Boa Vista. Watch for hundreds of different bird species as well as rare saltwater hippos, manatees and more in the Bissagos UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. We’ll also meet the Bijagós people, who retain their nature-based spiritual beliefs and traditional culture.
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Day 1
Dakar, Senegal
Welcome to Africa
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Day 2
Dakar, Senegal
Visiting Île de Gorée
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Day 3
At Sea
Bound for Cape Verde
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Day 4
Praia, Cape Verde
Diverse Santiago
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Day 5
Fogo, Cape Verde
Volcanic Fogo
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Day 6
Porto Novo, Cape Verde
Rugged Santo Antão
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Day 7
Boa Vista, Cape Verde
A piece of the Sahara
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Day 8
At Sea
Bound for Guinea-Bissau
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Day 9-12
Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau
Christmas in the Bissagos
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Day 13
Banjul, The Gambia
The Gambia's tiny capital
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Day 14
Dakar, Senegal
Return to Dakar
Departures
2024
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What’s included
Pre-Programme in Dakar before the expedition cruise
- Overnight at hotel in Dakar, including lunch and breakfast
- Full day tour to Île de Gorée, including lunch
- Transfer to the ship
Post-Programme in Dakar after the expedition cruise
- Dakar City Tour, day room at hotel in Dakar, including lunch
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurant Aune Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
†Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Citizen Science Programme where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
- Use of ship's hot tubs, panoramic sauna and gym
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- Please make sure you meet all vaccination requirements (global health insurance recommended)
- No gratuities expected
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
MS Spitsbergen
Year built | 2009 |
Year of refurbishment | 2016 |
Shipyard | Estaleiro Navais de Viana do Castelo (POR) |
Passenger capacity | 220 |
Beds | 243 |
Car capacity | 0 |
Gross tonnage | 7,344 |
Length | 100.54 m |
Beam | 18 m |
Speed | 14.5 knots |
MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway: the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of traveling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the ‘Sports Route’.
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before your travel
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