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Adventure In The Bissagos Islands

Ship: Le Lyrial   
Departure: Monday, April 7, 2025
Nights: 8 nights
Departs: Dakar
Returns: Dakar
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Duration
8
Nights
Days at Sea
6
Sea Days
Ports
3
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Adventure In The Bissagos Islands

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, April 7, 2025 Dakar, Senegal Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Dakar, Senegal

    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

    2 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Maio, Cabo Verde 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Maio, Cabo Verde

    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

    3 Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau

    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

    3 Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Kere Beach, Bijagos
    4 Thursday, April 10, 2025 Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau

    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

    5 Friday, April 11, 2025 Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau

    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

    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
    View of Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau

    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

    9 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Dakar, Senegal 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Dakar, Senegal

    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

  • Ship

    Le Lyrial Overview

    Le Lyrial

    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.

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    Cabin Types

    SA, GPV, GDS

    Average Cabin Size – 51.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 11.0 m2

    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

    Deluxe Suite

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    Cabin Types

    PS6, PS5, PV, DS6

    Average Cabin Size – 33.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.0 m2

    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

    Balcony

    Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 18.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    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

    Inside

    Inside

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    Cabin Types

    SP3

    Average Cabin Size – 21.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    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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  • Adventure In The Bissagos Islands

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Lyrial Departure: Monday, April 7, 2025 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Dakar Returns: Dakar

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