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The many faces of Cape Verde

About This Cruise

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.

Type

  • Luxury, Ocean

Ship

Le Ponant

Departure Date

7 November 2026

Cruise Line

PONANT EXPLORATIONS

Duration

7 Nights

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Itinerary

Day 1

November 7, 2026

Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde

Day 2

November 8, 2026

Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde

Day 3

November 9, 2026

Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island, Cape Verde

Day 4

November 10, 2026

Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde

Day 5

November 11, 2026

Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde

Day 6

November 12, 2026

Cidade do Maio, Maio Island, Cape Verde

Day 7

November 13, 2026

Sao Filipe, Fogo Island, Cape Verde

Day 8

November 14, 2026

Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Mindelo, São Vicente Island

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Cape Verde

Mindelo, São Vicente Island

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Cape Verde

Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island

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Cape Verde

Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island

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Cape Verde

Praia, Santiago Island

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Cape Verde

Cidade do Maio, Maio Island

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Cape Verde

Sao Filipe, Fogo Island

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Mindelo, São Vicente Island

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Overview Accommodation Dining Entertainment Health & Fitness

Overview

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.

Suite Owner's Suite with balcony Suite Grand Privilège Alizé Suite with balcony Suite Alizé Privilège Suite with balcony Suite Mistral Prestige Suite Balcony Alizés Prestige Stateroom with balcony Suite Mistral Junior Suite Balcony Alizé Stateroom with balcony Outside Mistral Prestige Stateroom Outside Mistral Stateroom
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Suite

Owner's Suite with balcony

  • Private return transfer

  • Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
  • An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
  • A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A lounge with armchair, a sofa bed (160 x 190 cm)
  • A dining area for 4 people
  • Room service for breakfast, lunch and diner
  • A bathroom with two showers
  • A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
  • A glazed panoramic swing door and three portholes
  • A private 9 m² balcony with two armchairs

Suite

Grand Privilège Alizé Suite with balcony

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
  • An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
  • Two king-size beds (180 x 200 cm) or four single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A lounge area with sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), two armchairs, and second TV
  • Two bathrooms: one with two showers and one with one shower
  • Two one-hour spa care per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
  • Two rectangular panoramic portholes and two panoramic swing French doors
  • A private 13 m² balcony with four armchairs

Suite

Alizé Privilège Suite with balcony

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
  • An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A lounge area with sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), two armchairs
  • A bathroom with two showers
  • A panoramic window and a glazed panoramic swing door
  • A private 9 m² balcony with four armchairs
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Suite

Mistral Prestige Suite

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A lounge area with sofa bed (170 x 70 cm), armchair
  • Two round portholes

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Balcony

Alizés Prestige Stateroom with balcony

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A glazed panoramic swing door

Suite

Mistral Junior Suite

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A lounge area with sofa bed (170 x 70 cm), armchair
  • Two round portholes

Balcony

Alizé Stateroom with balcony

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A glazed panoramic swing door
  • A private 4 m² balcony

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Outside

Mistral Prestige Stateroom

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • One round porthole

Outside

Mistral Stateroom

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • One round porthole

buffet Le Diamant Panoramic Restaurant
buffet

Le Diamant Panoramic Restaurant

Panoramic restaurant serving breakfast, lunch (buffet) and dinner (gastronomic menu). Refined organic cuisine made with local ingredients, and a range of fine food and drink products 

  • Seats 34 guests
  • 61 m²
  • 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.
Lounge, Bar Emeraude Lounge and Bar - Alizés Deck Sun Deck, Bar Sun Deck
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Lounge, Bar

Emeraude Lounge and Bar - Alizés Deck

Library, tearoom, bar, and live entertainment on certain evenings. Access to the outdoor terrace

  • Interior surface : 92 m²
  • Seats 35 guests
  • Exterior surface : 85 m²
  • Seats 24 guests
Sun Deck, Bar

Sun Deck

  • Sun beds
  • Exterior bar 

Spa, Yoga, Gym, Wellness The Wellness Space
Spa, Yoga, Gym, Wellness

The Wellness Space

Spa: massage cabin and Biologique Recherche care products. Fitness centre with dedicated fitness coach Yoga sessions

  • 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