The Cape Verde Archipelago
Variety Cruises
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EUR
€2,450
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Days
8
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Nights
7
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| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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EUR
€2,450
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Days
8
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Nights
7
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Introduction
Sailing with Variety Cruises, you can explore the archipelago of Cape Verde with its intoxicating mixture of African and Portuguese heritage and its welcoming locals.
Once a former colony and slave trade outpost, the Cape Verde Islands of today offer a spellbinding blend of African and Portuguese influences in their architecture, food, customs and traditions. Being blessed with a pleasant year-round climate, the archipelago offers a diverse range of landscapes from verdant mountain ranges, lush hills and jungles, to volcanic landscapes or wide deserted beaches.
Highlights include: Praia, Santiago, the largest of the islands of the archipelago, the dominating Fogo Volcano which rises 3,000 metres over the sea level, Mindelo, one of the most well preserved colonial cities in Cape Verde, sail to the island of Santo Antao, the greenest of all Cape Verde Islands, and enjoy a safari on Santo Antao where the landscapes are arid and mountainous.
Your ships:
During the day, life on board centres around the lounge and bar. The interior lounge has relaxing couches and comfortable lounge chairs where you can have a drink and gaze out of the large windows into the breath-taking sceneries you are cruising to, relax and read a book, watch television on the satellite TV or a documentary on the next place you are visiting. The Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. Dining is either inside in the classy interior dining room with its large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call, or al fresco in the outdoor dining area. Both areas are able to accommodate all guests at one single seating, providing a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavour. All cabins have en suite bathrooms with shower, and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini-safe, mini-fridge and hairdryer.
Harmony G: The sleek Harmony G motor yacht accommodates up to 44 guests. Category C cabins are on the lower deck with either a double or 2 lower beds; Category B cabins are on the main deck with 2 lower beds; Category A cabins are on the main deck with 2 lower beds; and Category P cabins are on the upper deck with 1 double or 2 lower beds. Stylish public areas include an indoor/outdoor lounge with its American Bar, a spacious sun deck, a main deck dining room, along with an outdoor dining area on the upper deck for al fresco dining.
Harmony V: The Harmony V mega yacht accommodates up to 49 guests. Category C cabins are on the main deck with 1 double bed; Category B cabins are on the main deck with 2 lower beds or 1 double bed; Category A cabins are on the upper deck with 1 double bed or 2 lower beds; and Category P cabins are on the upper deck with 1 double or 2 lower beds. Stylish public areas include the spacious interior lounge with its American Bar, an classy indoor dining area, and an outdoors dining area on the Sun Deck.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Palmeira, Sal
Embark the Harmony G, dinner on board and sail towards Boa Vista.
Day 2 : Boa Vista
Early morning arrival at Sal Rei, Boa Vista. Boavista offers the most beautiful beaches of the archipelago, and amazing landscapes, both on its coasts and in the heart of the island. Relax on the beach or enjoy an all-day optional excursion to discover the most authentic aspects of the island: its villages with colorful facades, its artisans of ceramics, and its agriculture. Lunch at a local restaurant, before we return on board to sail towards Santiago island.
Day 3 : Santiago
Early morning arrival at Praia, Santiago, the largest of the islands of the archipelago. After a morning at leisure and lunch on board, the optional afternoon excursion will bring us 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 centre. Late in the evening we will sail north towards Fogo, the island of fire.
Day 4 : Fogo
Early morning arrival Fogo, with its dominating sight of the Fogo Volcano which rises 3,000 meters over the sea level. Our optional full day excursion will bring us at the top of the volcano, right at the crater edge. You will walk through a landscape of lava. Lunch will be at the crater’s village. We will also visit the city San Felipe with a characteristic colonial charm. Late in the evening we will sail to Sao Vicente.
Day 5 : Sao Vincente
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. Our optional walking excursion will allow you to visit galleries and discover busy restaurants, musical events that give Mindelo its label of the Cultural Center of the Cape Verde. It is no surprise that the National Museum of Handicrafts is located in Mindelo. Overnight in port.
Day 6 : 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. Our optional full day excursion will include the luxuriant Valley Paul where sugarcane is still exploited and where you will taste the “grogue” the national drink of the Archipelago. You will also reach the Valley of Ribeira das Patas and discover rock formations coming from lava formations. Dinner on board and overnight in port.
Day 7 : Santo Antao
This morning, enjoy an optional half day excursion to discover the south-western part of the island a safari through volcanic landscapes, porcelain field, and isolated villages with dropwise agriculture and different kind of plantations. This is a beautiful experience through villages like Lagedos with an ecological tourism to explore the dry volcanic face of this extraordinary island. Return on board to depart towards Sal.
Day 8 : Palmeira, Sal
Early morning arrival at Palmeira Port and disembark after breakfast.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), EUR
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
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| 2024 | |||
| Nov – Dec, Harmony G | |||
| Category C, Lower Deck |
€2,450 |
€3,250 |
– |
| Category B, Main Deck |
€3,150 |
€4,725 |
– |
| Category A, Main Deck |
€3,550 |
€5,325 |
– |
| Category P, Upper Deck |
€4,290 |
€6,435 |
– |
| Port Charges |
€400 |
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| 2025 | |||
| Harmony G/Harmony V | |||
| Category C, Lower Deck from |
€2,550 |
€3,825 |
– |
| Category B, Main Deck from |
€3,250 |
€4,875 |
– |
| Category A, Main Deck from |
€3,670 |
€5,505 |
– |
| Category P, Upper Deck from |
€4,430 |
€6,645 |
– |
| Port Charges |
€410 |
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| 2026 | |||
| Feb, Mar, Harmony V | |||
| Category C, Lower Deck |
€2,550 |
€3,825 |
– |
| Category B, Main Deck |
€3,250 |
€4,875 |
– |
| Category A, Main Deck |
€3,670 |
€5,505 |
– |
| Category P, Upper Deck |
€4,430 |
€6,645 |
– |
| Port Charges |
€410 |
Special Offer
Book early to save 10%!
Book by 18 Oct 2024 to save 10% on sailings from November 2024 to March 2025.
Port charges and shore excursions are excluded from these savings. Offer is strictly subject to availability, and as it is capacity controlled, may be withdrawn at any time. Offer may not be combined with any other offer and is subject to terms and conditions.
Book early and save up to 20%
Offer is valid on sailings from November 2025 to March 2026:
– Book by 31 Oct 2024 and save 20% OR
– Book between 1 Nov 2024 and 10 Apr 2025 to save 10%
Port charges and shore excursions are excluded from these savings. Offer is strictly subject to availability, and as it is capacity controlled, may be withdrawn at any time. Offer may not be combined with any other offer and is subject to terms and conditions
Departs
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| 16, 30 Nov | 5 Mar | 25 Feb |
| 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec | 22, 29 Nov | 18 Mar |
| 6, 13 Dec |
Included
- Cruise journey
- 7 nights’ accommodation onboard in your selected category
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Welcome cocktail, brewed coffee, tea, and water
- English-speaking cruise escort
- Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability)
Not Included
- Gratuities; recommended €13 to €15 per person per day
- Beverages not mentioned above
- Shore excursions
- Port changes (paid at time of booking)
- Wi-Fi available for an additional charge
Important Notes
Please enquire about pricing for children (5 to 17 years) and/or triple share
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
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