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| 1 | Monday, April 7, 2025 | 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 | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | Maio, Cabo Verde | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Maio is the easternmost of the Sotavento islands of the island country Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean 600 km W of Africa. Maio is located south of the island of Boa Vista and east of Santiago. Measuring 15 km by 22 km, its population is around 10,000, and the island’s tourism is slowly being developed. Read more about Maio, Cabo Verde |
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| 3 | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 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 | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Kere Beach, Bijagos | ||
| 4 | Thursday, April 10, 2025 | Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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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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| 5 | Friday, April 11, 2025 | Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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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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| 5 | Friday, April 11, 2025 | Uno, Bijagos | ||
| 6 | Saturday, April 12, 2025 | Joao Vieira Island, Bijagos | ||
| 6 | Saturday, April 12, 2025 | Cavalos, Bijagos | ||
| 7 | Sunday, April 13, 2025 | Bolama | ||
| 7 | Sunday, April 13, 2025 | Canhabaque, Bijagos | ||
| 8 | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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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 | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Dakar, Senegal | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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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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Le Lyrial refers to the Lyra constellation in the northern hemisphere. Le Lyrial offers itineraries that are impressive. She joins Compagnie du Ponant as a premium vessel in 2015, showing magnificent lines, elegance and furnishings that reflect modern French marine architecture. She is 5-star, “your own private yacht.” With 264 guests and 140 crew service is personal.
SA, GPV, GDS
Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Bathtub or shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Large bathtub bull; Sofa bull; Table with 4 chairs bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table
PS6, PS5, PV, DS6
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Sofa bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service
SP3
Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room servicebull; Internet access wifi
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Lyrial Departure: Monday, April 7, 2025 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Dakar Returns: Dakar
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