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| 1 | Saturday, November 29, 2025 | Porto Grande, Cabo Verde | Embark | 12:00 AM |
The almost lunar volcanic islands that form the Cape Verde archipelago lie about 500 km off the Senegal coast. Although the isles may be African geographically speaking, they have retained a strong Latin flavour. Porto Grande, the port for the capital Mindelo, is on the windward isle of Sao Vicente and is home to over 90% of the island’s inhabitants. Read more about Porto Grande, Cabo Verde |
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| 2 | Sunday, November 30, 2025 | Porto Grande, Cabo Verde | 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
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The almost lunar volcanic islands that form the Cape Verde archipelago lie about 500 km off the Senegal coast. Although the isles may be African geographically speaking, they have retained a strong Latin flavour. Porto Grande, the port for the capital Mindelo, is on the windward isle of Sao Vicente and is home to over 90% of the island’s inhabitants. Read more about Porto Grande, Cabo Verde |
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| 3 | Monday, December 1, 2025 | Sao Nicolau, Cabo Verde | 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
São Nicolau is one of ten volcanic islands of the island-nation of Cape Verde, 600 km W off the African coast. São Nicolau is one of the least visited islands of the Cape Verde archipelago, and remains for the moment almost untouched by development and tourism. It has a reputation for being one of Cape Verde’s most picturesque and beautiful islands, which offers something for everyone. Read more about Sao Nicolau, Cabo Verde |
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| 4 | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Boa Vista, Cabo Verde | 1:00 PM | 6:15 PM |
Boa Vista (“Good View”: Portuguese) is the easternmost of the ten islands in the Cape Verde archipelago. It lies 590 km WNW of Dakar, Senegal, in the mid Atlantic Ocean. The highest point is only 387m. Read more about Boa Vista, Cabo Verde |
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| 5 | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Santiago, Cabo Verde | 7:00 AM | 11:59 PM |
Santiago is the largest of the ten volcanic islands of Cape Verde archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean. It is located 570 kilometres off the coast of West Africa (and the city of Dakar in Senegal). The highest point is Pico da Antónia at 1394m. Read more about Santiago, Cabo Verde |
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| 6 | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Maio, Cabo Verde | 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
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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| 7 | Friday, December 5, 2025 | Fogo and Brava, Cabo Verde | 7:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
Brava Island is the greenest and the smallest inhabited island of the Cape Verde Islands. Fogo is the most prominent island of the group, as its volcano rises nearly 3,000 m above sea level. Periodically active, it last erupted on 2 April 1995, forming a new crater. Read more about Fogo and Brava, Cabo Verde |
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| 8 | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | Porto Grande, Cabo Verde | 7:30 AM | Disembark |
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The almost lunar volcanic islands that form the Cape Verde archipelago lie about 500 km off the Senegal coast. Although the isles may be African geographically speaking, they have retained a strong Latin flavour. Porto Grande, the port for the capital Mindelo, is on the windward isle of Sao Vicente and is home to over 90% of the island’s inhabitants. Read more about Porto Grande, Cabo Verde |
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Ponant is an archaic French naval term for "West", the opposite of Levant. Le Ponant is a three-masted motorised sailing vessel, refitted in 2011, carrying just 64 passengers – a boutique discovery yacht that will take you in luxury to beautiful ports not accessed by large cruise vessels.
SA, PV, PS, GPV, JS
Size: 47 sq mt.Individually controlled air conditioningDouble bed (180 cm x 200 cm) or twin single beds (90 cm x 200 cm), depending on the cabin; adjoining cabins available (for child-friendly cruises)Mini barFlat-screen TV, satellite channelsBosetrade; Bluetooth SpeakerDesk with writing suppliesElectronic safeSelection of Diptyque Paris bath productsDressing table and hairdryer
SBP, SB
Size: 16 sq mt.Individually controlled air conditioningDouble bed (180 cm x 200 cm) or twin single beds (90 cm x 200 cm), depending on the cabin; adjoining cabins available (for child-friendly cruises)Mini barFlat-screen TV, satellite channelsBosetrade; Bluetooth SpeakerDesk with writing suppliesElectronic safeSelection of Diptyque Paris bath productsDressing table and hairdryer
MGP, MAG, ANT, MG
Size: 16 sq mt.Individually controlled air conditioningDouble bed (180 cm x 200 cm) or twin single beds (90 cm x 200 cm), depending on the cabin; adjoining cabins available (for child-friendly cruises)Mini barFlat-screen TV, satellite channelsBosetrade; Bluetooth SpeakerDesk with writing suppliesElectronic safeSelection of Diptyque Paris bath productsDressing table and hairdryer
Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer
The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer• Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit • Paul Gauguin sailings USD100 pp onboard credit • Combinable with all other offers Not a member? Call your Clean Cruising Consultant today to join the Club on 1800 121 187
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Ponant's All-inclusive offering
Ponant's All-Inclusive offering: • Beverages including select mineral waters, cold drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea• Unlimited Wi-FiPLUS• Welcome offer up to $80 savings per stateroom for new guests• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
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Viking Expedition Explorer Sale
Book a select Viking Expedition cruise and your cruising companion flies free up to the value of $2,400*PLUS a bonus $500 shipboard credit per booking*Includes:• One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call• Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)• Enrichment lectures & destination performances• Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge• Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner• 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water• Onboard gratuities
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Ponant Departure: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Porto Grande Returns: Porto Grande
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