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Le Lyrial, 14 Night Cape Verde and Canary Islands ex Dakar, Senegal to Lisbon, Portugal
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Lyrial
Destination EU West & Atlantic Islands
Nights 14
Departure Date 15 Apr 2025
Description Sailing between Spain, Cape Verde and Portugal, PONANT offers you an itinerary at the crossroads of cultures and traditions. You will set sail aboard Le Lyrial for an 15-day cruise leaving from Dakar, the bustling capital of Senegal.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, you will wander the virgin expanses of the island of Santo Antão from Mindelo, explore the Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from La Gomera, or visit the sumptuous botanical gardens of Funchal as you discover the city. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

Your discovery of Cape Verde will start with a port of call in Santiago, in Praia, the Cape Verde capital, where you will have the opportunity to visit the historic centre of Ribeira Grande, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Further to the north, you will reach São Vicente and visit Mindelo, the cultural capital of Cape Verde, the birthplace of the famous singer of morna, Cesaria Évora.

Le Lyrial will then set sail towards the mythical Canary Islands. Santa Cruz de La Palma will invite you to spend a moment suspended in time. Here, the accent is on authenticity and tranquillity as you succumb to the charms of its unspoilt nature and its unusual architectural heritage featuring traditional Canarian houses with brightly-coloured wooden balconies, sumptuous palaces, and religious buildings.

You will sail eastward to reach the vibrant seaside town of Los Cristianos. Succumb to the charms of its atmosphere unlike any other, its mythical Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain, and its long stretches of fine sand lapped by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.

Your ship will then drop anchor at La Gomera. This tiny island with lush vegetation is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its biosphere reserve. This island is also renowned for its whistling language, Silbo, that the inhabitants use to communicate from one valley to another.

Finally, the legendary island of Madeira will reveal itself to you, with its picture-postcard scenery featuring volcanic lands and lush vegetation. The lively streets of Funchal, its old district, as well as its magnificent botanical garden located on the heights of the town will not fail to delight you.

Your journey around the Atlantic will conclude with a visit to Lisbon. This city with its nostalgic charm has a unique personality, a blend of tramways, museums and listed buildings.
Sailing Dates
  • 15 Apr 2025
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
Superior Stateroom AU $10,510 AU $5,770 AU $19,980
Deluxe Stateroom AU $11,340 AU $14,430
Prestige Deck 4 AU $11,930 AU $15,200
Prestige Deck 5 AU $12,280 AU $15,660
Prestige Deck 6 AU $12,750 AU $16,260
Deluxe Suite AU $17,120 AU $30,780
Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU $18,400 AU $9,720 AU $23,610
Privilège Suite AU $19,000 AU $10,020 AU $24,390
Grand Deluxe Suite AU $19,940 AU $10,490 AU $25,610
Grand Privilege Suite AU $22,430 AU $11,730 AU $28,840
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 15/04 Dakar, Senegal 6:00 PM
2 16/04 At sea    
3 17/04 Praia, Cape Verde 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
4 18/04 Mindelo (Porto Grande) Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands 6:00 AM 6:30 PM
5 19/04 At sea    
6 20/04 At sea    
7 21/04 Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands 3:00 PM
8 22/04 Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands 6:00 PM
9 23/04 Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Spain 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
10 24/04 San Sebastian, La Gomera, Canary Islands 7:00 AM 5:30 PM
11 25/04 Funchal (Madeira), Portugal 6:00 PM
12 26/04 Funchal (Madeira), Portugal 2:00 PM
13 27/04 At sea    
14 28/04 Lisbon, Portugal 12:00 PM
15 29/04 Lisbon, Portugal
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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