West Africa cruises

From the Skeleton Coast to the arid grasslands of the Sahel, West Africa is an ever-changing landscape home to a kaleidoscope of cultures. Here you might encounter the Touareg nomads of the Sahara, the bushmen of the Kalahari, or a high priestess of voodoo in Ghana or Benin. It’s a difficult place to travel overland, which means that a cruise is a great way to visit destinations that would normally be far from the beaten track.

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Our top picks

Church of San Juan Bautista in Arucas, Gran Canaria

18-Night Western Africa Voyage

Azamara

20 Nov - 8 Dec 2024 (18 Nights)

From £1,819 pp

Barcelona to Tema

Crystal

1 Dec - 14 Dec 2024 (13 Nights)

Barcelona to Praia

Crystal

1 Dec - 9 Dec 2024 (8 Nights)

Namibian Nights & Bayside Beauty

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

4 Dec - 22 Dec 2024 (18 Nights)

From £8,339 pp

Tema to Capetown

Crystal

14 Dec - 23 Dec 2024 (9 Nights)

Celebration In South Africa

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

20 Dec 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 (17 Nights)

From £8,339 pp

Bonde tram in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

Atlantic Ocean Delight

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

5 Jan - 19 Jan 2025 (14 Nights)

From £4,809 pp

Cape Town to Cape Town

Silversea

23 Jan - 7 Feb 2025 (15 Nights)

From £9,600 pp

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Our tips

Ways to make it better

Sightseeing in Senegal

Outside Dakar lies the beautiful Pink Lake – Lake Retba. Its high salt content attracts a bacteria which creates the colour.

Where to stay in Dakar

The comfortable Radisson Blu is probably the best choice.

Don't miss

Jamestown is the oldest part of Accra and remains a bustling fishing centre. Be there in the early morning to see the small boats bring in the day’s catch.

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