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The Many Faces of Cape Verde Cruise

The Many Faces of Cape Verde Cruise

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Description

Formed by volcanic lava and sculpted by the force of the Atlantic waves, the Cape Verde islands reveal the raw beauty of an incomparable natural environment. There are, of course, the tranquil beaches and the strains of morna coming from Mindelo. There is the history of a former Portuguese colony that still bears traces of its past, and a geographical location that has attracted many influences to this string of islands. But above all, Cape Verde represents an indefinable sense of freedom. Carried by the wind, aboard Le Ponant, discover an unexpected world where the elements evoke incredible emotions.
Whether you are a lover of the sea or a curious traveller, experience once again the indescribable joy of navigating under sail surrounded by the elements. Take your place aboard Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht, a majestic three-master with elegant lines and an interior designed by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio to be a warm and intimate setting with a highly distinctive character. As if on your very own yacht, savour the freedom of living in the moment on this cruise to discover the many faces of Cape Verde.

Trip Name
The Many Faces of Cape Verde Cruise
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Three-Master Sailing Ship Length: 288 feet Passenger Capacity: 32 Built/refurbished: 1991/2021 This sleek, expertly designed 88-metre-long and 56-metre-high three-master is one of the most majestic yachts in the world. In an age when everything is becoming computer controlled, it shines the spotlight back on the more manual, skilful art of sailing, combined with comfort, elegance, exclusivity and sustainability. The striking lines, the quality of the materials, the sophistication of the way they’re combined: the common areas, designed by French design studio Jean-Philippe Nuel, exude a sense of timelessness and offer a genuine connection with the exterior scenery and landscapes. Their design offers a blend of purity, excellence and a sense of easy living through the prominent use of stylish plain tones: off-white, taupe and caviar grey. No flourishes or embellishments here, but instead a unity between the common areas and the staterooms. Exterior bar - Sun Deck Sun Lounge area - Exterior bar The Le Diamant panoramic restaurant - Zéphyr Deck Seats 34 guests - 61 m² - Buffet breakfast and dinner - Fine gastronomic cuisine made using exceptionally high quality organic and local products - Veuve Clicquot champagne - Wines from French artisan wine producers and the regions visited. The Marina - Alizés Deck Two standard kayaks and two glass-bottomed kayaks - Four stand up paddleboards - Snorkelling equipment - Fishing equipment - Scuba diving equipment (for a group of four people) - Saltwater swimming pool - Small equipment for children (noodles, rings, armbands and safety equipment) - Bicycles The lounge and Bar Emeraude - Alizés Deck Interior surface : 92 m² - Seats 35 guests - Exterior surface : 85 m² - Seats 24 guests The wellness space - Alizés Deck Spa / massages (18.5 m²): one cabin offering massages and Biologique Recherche treatments - Gym (16 m²) with dedicated fitness instructor - Yoga sessions on the Sun Deck

Itinerary



Day 1 - Days 1 - 2 MINDELO
Set on the shores of the Porto Grande bay on the north-west coast of São Vicente, Mindelo is considered to be Cape Verde's cultural capital. Here in singer Cesaria Evora's homeland, you can listen to real morna in the bars of the old town, where you can also sip the local grog, a Cape Verdian sugarcane spirit. A few streets from the elegant floating resort of Pont d'água you'll see the pastel-coloured houses and colonial buildings of the historical district. Other landmarks are the facades of the old Governor's Palace and the busy municipal market.
Day 2 - Day 3 SÃO NICOLAU
Located south-west of São Vicente, the island of São Nicolau is a dramatic sight with steep, richly forested mountains that reach their peak at ﾠMt Gordo. Near the summit, the islandﾒs attractive capital, Ribeira Brava, nestles in a deep green valley. Not far off, you can hike along the mountain paths of Fajã, where youﾒll see rare and extremely old dragon trees growing naturally on the high plateaux. Coastal landmarks include the Blue Hole, ﾠpeaceful Tarrafal beach and the picturesque fishing village of Preguiça.
Day 3 - Day 4 BOA VISTA
The third largest island in the Cape Verde archipelago, Boa Vista offers visitors stunning white-sand beaches and emerald water. Dubbed “the sand dune island”, it is particularly well-known for its wild, desert landscapes that are windswept all year round. Sand dunes, oases and arid plains form the landscape of this small stretch of land that is barely 30 km (20 miles) long. Make the most of your stop here by experiencing the joy of swimming amid abundant marine life.
Day 4 - Day 5 PRAIA
The capital of Cape Verde, Praia, is located on the southern tip of Santiago island. You can dally in the districts planted with Tamarind and Albizia trees. Above the harbour, the statue of Diogo Gomes pays homage to the man who discovered Cape Verde in 1460. A few streets away, in the old centre, the Ethnographic Museum presents the diversity of the archipelago’s cultural origins. Its historical building with transom windows is one of the city’s more unusual curiosities.
Day 5 - Day 6 MAIO
Discovered in 1460 in the month of May, as its Portuguese name indicates, Maio lies east of Santiago in the Cape Verde archipelago. At the southwestern end of the island, you will discover the city of Porto Inglês, also known as Vila do Maio, where the pastel houses nestle against rounded hillsides. This port city played a pivotal role in the export of salt by the English in the 17th century. Overlooking the city, the fortress built in the 18th century as protection against pirate attacks still bears traces of its turbulent past. The long beaches of white sand that edge the island are now an invitation to enjoy the peace and serenity.
Day 6 - Day 7 FOGO
Lying west of Praia, the volcanic island of Fogo is Cape Verde's highest landmark. The foothills of Pico de Fogo are ideal for hiking, with an immense caldera surrounding the active crater. Trails start at the little town of Chã das Caldeiras and you can see recent lava flows and older ones sprouting with new growth. Along the rocky coastline you'll come across picturesque Mosteiros and the historic town of São Filipe, where elegant colonial houses overlook the Atlantic.
Day 7 - Day 8 MINDELO
Set on the shores of the Porto Grande bay on the north-west coast of São Vicente, Mindelo is considered to be Cape Verde's cultural capital. Here in singer Cesaria Evora's homeland, you can listen to real morna in the bars of the old town, where you can also sip the local grog, a Cape Verdian sugarcane spirit. A few streets from the elegant floating resort of Pont d'água you'll see the pastel-coloured houses and colonial buildings of the historical district. Other landmarks are the facades of the old Governor's Palace and the busy municipal market.
Day 8 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $13,300Mistral Stateroom
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $13,950Mistral Prestige Stateroom
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $17,940Mistral Junior Suite
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $19,260Mistral Prestige Suite
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $20,590Alizés Stateroom
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $20,850Alizés Prestige Stateroom
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $24,560Alizés Privilege Suite
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $28,800ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
01-11-202508-11-2025AUD $33,280Owner Suite
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $14,740Mistral Prestige Stateroom
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $18,970Mistral Junior Suite
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $20,360Mistral Prestige Suite
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $21,770Alizés Stateroom
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $22,040Alizés Prestige Stateroom
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $25,980Alizés Privilege Suite
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $30,470ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $33,280Owner Suite
08-11-202515-11-2025AUD $14,050Mistral Stateroom
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $13,300Mistral Stateroom
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $13,950Mistral Prestige Stateroom
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $17,940Mistral Junior Suite
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $19,260Mistral Prestige Suite
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $20,590Alizés Stateroom
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $20,850Alizés Prestige Stateroom
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $24,560Alizés Privilege Suite
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $28,800ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
15-11-202522-11-2025AUD $33,280Owner Suite
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $13,300Mistral Stateroom
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $13,950Mistral Prestige Stateroom
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $17,940Mistral Junior Suite
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $19,260Mistral Prestige Suite
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $20,590Alizés Stateroom
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $20,850Alizés Prestige Stateroom
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $24,560Alizés Privilege Suite
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $28,800ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
22-11-202529-11-2025AUD $33,800Owner Suite
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $12,550Mistral Stateroom
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $13,160Mistral Prestige Stateroom
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $16,920Mistral Junior Suite
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $18,160Mistral Prestige Suite
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $19,410Alizés Stateroom
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $19,650Alizés Prestige Stateroom
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $23,150Alizés Privilege Suite
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $27,140ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
29-11-202506-12-2025AUD $33,280Owner Suite
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $11,590MISTRAL STATEROOM
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $12,160MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $16,520MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $17,780MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $19,040ALIZÉS STATEROOM
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $19,280ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $23,740ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $26,720ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $11,590MISTRAL STATEROOM
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $12,160MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $16,520MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $17,780MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $19,040ALIZÉS STATEROOM
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $19,280ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $23,740ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $26,720ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $11,590MISTRAL STATEROOM
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $12,160MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $16,520MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $17,780MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $19,040ALIZÉS STATEROOM
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $19,280ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $23,740ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $26,720ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $11,590MISTRAL STATEROOM
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $12,160MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $16,520MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $17,780MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $19,040ALIZÉS STATEROOM
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $19,280ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $23,740ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $26,720ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE

Inclusions

    • Sail through the Cape Verde archipelago, between little-known ports of call, lively shores and special moments spent aboard Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht.
    • Discover the treasures of Cape Verde: vibrant markets, historic towns, volcanic landscapes, and dive into the diverse culture and fascinating history of this unique archipelago.
    • A few of the included excursions: Santa Antao from Mindelo, crater village from Fogo, relaxation time on Maio, etc.

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