--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 199774d4-2659-440b-b49c-2b7e66eaab7d slug: 2309836 voyage_code: PO311026 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Ponant departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde disembarkation_port: Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:17:35Z --- # The many faces of Cape Verde > Ponant · Le Ponant · Oct 31 – Nov 7   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Ponant | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde | | **Disembarkation Port** | Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | PO311026 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon. ### Day 2: Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon. ### Day 3: Sao Nicolou (Cap Vert) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM São Nicolau is one of the Barlavento islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and Sal. Its population is 12,424, with an area of 343 km². The main towns are Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau. ### Day 4: Boa Vista (Cape Verde) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The third largest island in the Cape Verde archipelago, Boa Vista offers visitors stunning white-sand beaches and emerald water. Dubbed “the sand dune island”, it is particularly well-known for its wild, desert landscapes that are windswept all year round. The sand dunes, oases and arid plains are generally explored aboard a 4WD vehicle to discover the lunar aspect of this small tract of land that is barely 30 kilometres in length. The ideal playground for surfers, Boa Vista is also popular with... ### Day 5: Praia, Santiago Cape Verde **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Praia is the capital city of Cape Verde, which is off the coast of West Africa. The city is on the southern coast of Santiago Island. The old town center, called the “Plateau” by locals, is on a raised area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Around the bay, beaches include Quebra Canela and Praínha, both near the Praínha neighborhood. Shops and restaurants cluster in the Achada de Santo António quarter. ### Day 6: Maio (Cap Vert) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Maio is a small island in Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago nation off the coast of West Africa. It's known for the sandy beaches around its main town of Vila do Maio and north, near the village of Morrinho. Santana Bay attracts nesting sea turtles. In a forested area of the west coast, Calheta is a fishing village with many colorful houses. The nearby village of Morro is popular for its handicrafts. ### Day 7: Fogo (Cap Vert) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lying west of Praia, the volcanic island of Fogo is Cape Verde's highest landmark. The foothills of Pico de Fogo are ideal for hiking, with an immense caldera surrounding the active crater. Trails start at the little town of Chã das Caldeiras and you can see recent lava flows and older ones sprouting with new growth. Along the rocky coastline you'll come across picturesque Mosteiros and the historic town of São Filipe, where elegant colonial houses overlook the Atlantic. ### Day 8: Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Ship Information ### Le Ponant Experience the privilege of a relaxing cruise aboard Le Ponant, crafted to respect the tradition of famous sailing yachts. Following in the nautical tradition of three-masted sailing ship, Le Ponant will take you on a voyage of discovery. The ship capacity limited to 64 passengers provides intimacy and convivial atmosphere to the cruise. The refined life on board, the welcoming charm of your cabin, the lounges and the restaurants setting are as many invitations to relax. Under full sail, gliding over the sea with the wind, you will fall under Le Ponant’s spell. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 64 | | Crew | 32 | | Gross Tonnage | 1,443.0 | | Length | 290.0 ft | ## Onboard Amenities ### Fitness - **The wellness space**: Spa / massages (18.5 m²): one cabin offering massages and Biologique Recherche treatments Gym (16 m²) ### Entertainment - **The Marina - Alizés Deck**: Two standard kayaks and two glass-bottomed kayaks Four stand up paddleboards Snorkelling equipment Fishing equipment Scuba diving equipment (for a gro... - **Exterior bar - Sun Deck**: The striking lines, the quality of the materials, the sophistication of the way they’re combined: the common areas, designed by French design studio J... ### Food and Drink - **The panoramic restaurant**: The gastronomic symphony on board Le Ponant celebrates the enjoyment of food and the riches of nature, and sublimely showcases products from the lands... - **The lounge and Bar Emeraude**: Interior surface : 92 m² Seats 35 guests Exterior surface : 85 m² Seats 24 guests - **The Le Diamant panoramic restaurant - Zéphyr Deck**: Seats 34 guests 61 m² Fine gastronomic cuisine made using exceptionally high quality organic and local products Veuve Clicquot champagne Wines from Fr... ## Ports of Call ### Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It's known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon. ### Sao Nicolou (Cap Vert) *Coordinates: 16.6107, -24.2628* São Nicolau is one of the Barlavento islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and Sal. Its population is 12,424, with an area of 343 km². The main towns are Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau. ### Boa Vista (Cape Verde) *Coordinates: 16.1373, -22.8582* The third largest island in the Cape Verde archipelago, Boa Vista offers visitors stunning white-sand beaches and emerald water. Dubbed “the sand dune island”, it is particularly well-known for its wild, desert landscapes that are windswept all year round. The sand dunes, oases and arid plains are generally explored aboard a 4WD vehicle to discover the lunar aspect of this small tract of land that... ### Praia, Santiago Cape Verde *Coordinates: 14.9411, -23.4847* Praia is the capital city of Cape Verde, which is off the coast of West Africa. The city is on the southern coast of Santiago Island. The old town center, called the “Plateau” by locals, is on a raised area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Around the bay, beaches include Quebra Canela and Praínha, both near the Praínha neighborhood. Shops and restaurants cluster in the Achada de Santo António quart... ### Maio (Cap Vert) *Coordinates: 15.2003, -23.168* Maio is a small island in Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago nation off the coast of West Africa. It's known for the sandy beaches around its main town of Vila do Maio and north, near the village of Morrinho. Santana Bay attracts nesting sea turtles. In a forested area of the west coast, Calheta is a fishing village with many colorful houses. The nearby village of Morro is popular for its handicra... ### Fogo (Cap Vert) Lying west of Praia, the volcanic island of Fogo is Cape Verde's highest landmark. The foothills of Pico de Fogo are ideal for hiking, with an immense caldera surrounding the active crater. Trails start at the little town of Chã das Caldeiras and you can see recent lava flows and older ones sprouting with new growth. Along the rocky coastline you'll come across picturesque Mosteiros and the histor... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309836 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309836 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309836.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2309836/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-ponant/other/75296.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 05:17:35 UTC