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Le Laperouse, 10 Night Volcanic landscapes from Canary Islands to Cape Verde ex Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands to Dakar, Senegal

Cruise Le Laperouse, 10 Night Volcanic landscapes from Canary Islands to Cape Verde ex Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands to Dakar, Senegal
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Laperouse
Destination EU West & Atlantic Islands
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands onboard Le Laperouse
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 29 Dec 2025
Cruise Description Between the volcanic archipelagos of Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, PONANT invites you to an unforgettable 11-day interlude, leaving from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This journey aboard Le Lapérouse will take you into the heart of uniquely and wildly beautiful landscapes, featuring majestic volcanos, lush green valleys, isolated inlets, verdant cliffs and historic cities with multiple sources of heritage.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, wander the virgin expanses of the island of Santo Antão from Mindelo, admire the natural beauty and stunning scenery of the Teide National Park from Los Cristianos, or discover the cultural heritage of Praia’s historic town centre. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

From Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the emblematic island of Gran Canaria, your ship will sail west to reach the vibrant town of Los Cristianos. Succumb to the charms of its atmosphere unlike any other, its mythical Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain, and its long stretches of fine sand lapped by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic. You will then discover Lanzarote, also called ‘island of fire’.

After a call in à Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Le Lapérouse will then drop anchor at La Gomera. This tiny island with lush vegetation is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its biosphere reserve. This island is also renowned for its whistling language, Silbo, that the inhabitants use to communicate from one valley to another.

Le Lapérouse will then sail further south, heading for Cape Verde. On the Islands, formed from volcanic lava and sculpted by the power of the Atlantic’s waves, you will experience the raw beauty of incomparable nature. Soft music rises from Mindelo, the music of Cesária Évora, “the Barefoot Diva”, who is inextricably linked to her island and her town, where she remains revered. The pastel colours of the façades and the former colonial buildings dot the Cape Verdean towns and villages that you will discover from the sea. Then, you will explore Praia, the capital of Cape Verde with its diverse influences, planted with tamarind and silk trees. Wherever you go, you will be captivated by the markets with their bright colours and fragrance-filled stalls.

The final port of call of this journey is Dakar, the Senegalese capital renowned for the appeal of its districts and its diverse natural environment.
Sailing Dates
29 Dec 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $14,600 AU $7,670
PR4 AU $15,380 AU $8,060
PR5 AU $15,850 AU $8,290
PR6 AU $16,480 AU $8,610
DS3 AU $22,320 AU $11,530 AU $6,130
DS4 AU $22,320 AU $11,530 AU $6,130
DS6 AU $22,320 AU $11,530 AU $6,130
DS5 AU $22,320 AU $11,530 AU $6,130
PS5 AU $24,060 AU $12,400 AU $6,570
PS6 AU $24,840 AU $12,790 AU $6,760
PV5 AU $25,460 AU $13,100 AU $6,920
PV6 AU $25,460 AU $13,100 AU $6,920
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
29 Dec 2025 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands 7:00 PM
30 Dec 2025 Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Spain 6:00 AM 3:30 PM
31 Dec 2025 Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
1 Jan 2026 Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Canary Islands 8:00 AM 9:30 PM
2 Jan 2026 San Sebastian, La Gomera, Canary Islands 7:00 AM 1:30 PM
3 Jan 2026 At Sea    
4 Jan 2026 At Sea    
5 Jan 2026 Mindelo (Porto Grande) Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands 6:00 AM 7:00 PM
6 Jan 2026 Praia, Cape Verde 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
7 Jan 2026 At Sea    
8 Jan 2026 Dakar, Senegal 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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