Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Harmony V. Board in Palmeira, Sal, and sail overnight to Boa Vista, known for its pristine beaches and local crafts. Visit Santiago’s UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha, then explore Fogo’s towering volcano and lava landscapes. Experience Cape Verde’s cultural hub in Mindelo before sailing to Santo Antao, the greenest island, featuring lush valleys, sugarcane plantations, and volcanic formations. Optional excursions provide deeper insights into local traditions, landscapes, and history. Conclude the journey in Sal, disembarking after a final night at sea.
Highlights
Taste grogue in Santo Antao’s lush Paul Valley plantations
Visit Mindelo, a moon-shaped port, ringed by barren mountains
Visit Santiago’s UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha and historic fort
Discover Boa Vista’s pristine beaches and colorful artisan villages
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Arrive early morning in Sal Rei, Boa Vista, home to the archipelago’s finest beaches and diverse landscapes. Relax on the beach or join an optional full-day tour exploring local villages, ceramic artisans, and agriculture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning on board to sail to Santiago. Overnight at sea.
Early morning arrival at Praia, Santiago, the largest of the archipelago islands. After a morning at leisure and lunch on board, the optional afternoon excursion will bring you to Cidade Velha, the first colonial city built in the tropics and classified by UNESCO. The fort and the nearby settlements were once a thriving slave trade center. Late in the evening, sail north towards Fogo, the island of fire. Overnight at sea.
Early morning arrival, Fogo, with its dominating sight of the Fogo Volcano, rises 3,000 meters over the sea level. Your optional full-day excursion will bring you to the top of the volcano, right at the crater edge. Walk through a landscape of lava. Lunch will be at the crater's village. You can also visit the city of San Felipe, which has a characteristic colonial charm. Late in the evening, sail to Sao Vicente. Overnight at sea.
Once a vibrant commercial island, it has evolved into a cultural center, and Mindelo is one of the most well-preserved colonial cities in Cape Verde. Your optional walking excursion will allow you to visit galleries and discover busy restaurants and musical events that give Mindelo its label of the Cultural Center of Cape Verde. Unsurprisingly, the National Museum of Handicrafts is located in Mindelo, overnight in port.
Day 6: Mindelo, San Vincente | Porto Novo | Santo Antao
Early in the morning, depart for a short sail towards the island of Santo Antao, the greenest of all Cape Verde Islands with landscapes of verdant plantations of sugarcane alternate old craters. Your optional full-day excursion will include the luxuriant Valley Paul, where sugarcane is still exploited, and you can taste the "grogue," the national drink of the Archipelago. You can also reach the Valley of Ribeira das Patas and discover rock formations coming from lava formations—dinner on board and overnight in port.
This morning, enjoy an optional half-day excursion to discover the southwestern part of the island, a safari through volcanic landscapes, porcelain fields, and isolated villages with dropwise agriculture and different kinds of plantations. This is a beautiful experience through villages like Lagedos with ecological tourism to explore the dry volcanic face of this extraordinary island. Return on board to depart towards Sal. Overnight at sea.
Day 8: Palmeira, Sal Island | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive early this morning at Palmeira port, Sal. Disembarkation is at 9 am after breakfast.
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$3,090
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Category C (Double)
Main deck. One double bed, windows, en suite bathroom with shower, flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
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Category B
Main deck. One double bed or two twin beds, windows, en suite bathroom with shower, flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
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Category A
Upper deck. One double bed or two twin beds, windows, en suite bathroom with shower, flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
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Category P
Upper deck. One double bed or two twin beds, sofa, windows, en suite bathroom with shower, flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Notes
- Please note that fares do not include port charges and possible fuel surcharges. Contact us for details.
- Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount in Category A. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount in Category A.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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