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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
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7:00 PM |
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, lies in the western Iberian Peninsula aside the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. As one of the oldest cities in the world, it is rich in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares. Read more about Lisbon, Portugal
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
Agadir, Morocco |
7:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Agadir is a city in southern Morocco, surrounded by the Sahara Desert, natural parks and beaches. It is not typical of traditional Morocco as it has large buildings, wide roads, European-style cafés and modern hotels, because it was rebuilt after a major earthquake in 1960. The delightful beaches are extremely popular, while many visitors enjoy the local cuisine at restaurants that offer authentic Morrocan and French Moroccan fusion dishes. Read more about Agadir, Morocco
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Friday, November 15, 2024 |
Lanzarote, Spain |
9:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, lies about 125 km off the African coast. Due to its mild, dry climate it is regarded as a perfect year-round destination. Lack of erosion means that the volcanic landscape appears much as it did just after past eruptions. Read more about Lanzarote, Spain
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Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
8:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known as Santa Cruz) is the capital the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. The port is of great importance and is the communications hub between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with cruise ships arriving from many nations. Not surprisingly, the city has a real cosmopolitan mix due to immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Western Europe. Read more about Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Monday, November 18, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
Mindelo (Porto Grande) |
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
Dakar, Senegal |
8:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
Dakar, the western-most city on the African mainland, is a very French capital and the largest city of Senegal. A feverish city that brims with life, together with its beautiful tree-lined boulevards, results in it having the most European atmosphere of any city on the continent. To get an excellent view of the city visit Les Mamelles Lighthouse that was built in 1864 and located on a small volcanic hill. Read more about Dakar, Senegal
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Friday, November 22, 2024 |
Banjul, Gambia |
6:30 AM |
4:30 PM |
Banjul, the capital of Gambia, is a seaport town located on St Mary’s Island where the Gambia River enters the ocean. The island is connected to the mainland to the west and the rest of Greater Banjul Area via bridges. There are also ferries linking Banjul to the mainland at the other side of the river. Read more about Banjul, Gambia
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Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Monday, November 25, 2024 |
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire |
10:30 AM |
7:30 PM |
Abidjan is the biggest and most important city of Cote d’Ivoire, and has historically been the economic power base of the region. The city stands in Ebrie Lagoon, on several converging peninsulas and islands, connected by bridges, facing south to the Gulf of Guinea. It boasts a large selection of restaurants, as well as a range of fascinating places to visit. Read more about Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024 |
Takoradi, Ghana |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Takoradi is an important deepwater seaport situated on the gulf of Guinea in southern Ghana. Although older and larger, it actually combined with its sister city Sekondi in 1946, and today, known as Sekondi-Takoradi, is the capital of the Western Region of Ghana. It is also unofficially called the Oil City of Ghana, due to the massive oil discoveries in the western region of Ghana. Read more about Takoradi, Ghana
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
Lome, Togo |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Lome is the capital of Togo, West Africa. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, it is the country's administrative and industrial centre and its chief port. The dock is not within walking distance to town, so shuttle buses are provided. Read more about Lome, Togo
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Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
Cruising The Gulf Of Guinea |
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Friday, November 29, 2024 |
São Tomé , Sao Tome and Principe |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
São Tomé (Portuguese: “Saint Thomas”) is a port on the island of the same name, one of two that constitute the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Africa. In Africa’s second smallest country, this capital city is by far that nation's largest town, tranquil and pleasant with a relaxed, Portuguese-Creole atmosphere. After sundown it is dark with no street lights, so it's a good idea to try and cram as much activity into the day as possible. Read more about São Tomé , Sao Tome and Principe
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Saturday, November 30, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Monday, December 2, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Walvis Bay, Namibia, lies on the Atlantic coast where the desert dramatically meets the sea, and has long been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour protected by the Pelican Point sand spit. This is the only harbour along the 1350km Namibian coast, hence important historically to vessels rounding the Cape of Good Hope, discovered in 1485. Variously coming under British, German and South African control, The Republic of Namibia became independent in 1990, and Walvis Bay came under its control in 1994. Read more about Walvis Bay, Namibia
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
Cruising The Atlantic Ocean |
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Thursday, December 5, 2024 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
1:00 PM |
12:00 AM |
Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa
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Friday, December 6, 2024 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12:00 AM |
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Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa
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