Le Laperouse
Le Lapérouse set sail under the French flag in June 2018. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.
To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.
Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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1 | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Dakar, Senegal | Embark | 6:00 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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2 | Friday, January 9, 2026 | At Sea | ||
3 | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau |
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3 | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Kere Beach, Bijagos | ||
4 | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau |
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4 | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Uno, Bijagos | ||
5 | Monday, January 12, 2026 | Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau |
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6 | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Joao Vieira Island, Bijagos | ||
6 | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Cavalos, Bijagos | ||
7 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Bolama | ||
7 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Canhabaque, Bijagos | ||
8 | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau |
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9 | Friday, January 16, 2026 | Dakar, Senegal | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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 |
SA, PV6, PV5
Area : 45 msup2;. 30 msup2; private balcony. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bedor twin beds ShowerMinibarFlat screensatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandsafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 msup2;. Private balcony: 8msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. 4msup2; private balconyIndividually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi2 cabins of 275 msup2; with a private balcony of 6 msup2; for people with reduced mobility.
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Laperouse Departure: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Dakar Returns: Dakar
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