1 - 3 persons
Owner's Suite with balcony
47m2 - Suite
The Many Faces of Cape Verde with the Le Ponant
8-day cruise holiday from Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cabo Verde
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*) Price indication based on Cruise only price for 2 guests and 1 cabin.
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Program and itinerary of this cruise
Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht, like the finest travel address on the waters of the world. On the Cape Verde Islands, formed from volcanic lava and sculpted by the power of the Atlantic’s waves, you will experience the raw beauty of incomparable nature. There are of course the strains of morna coming from Mindelo. There is the history of a former Portuguese colony that still bears traces of its past and has a geographic situation that has meant many influences for this string of islands. Above all, though, Cape Verde represents an indefinable feeling of freedom. Carried by the wind, Le Ponant will take you into a unexpected world where the elements will imbue you with new emotions. 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. Aboard Le Ponant, you will enjoy the privilege of an intimate atmosphere in the hushed comfort of the ship. As your cruise unfolds, you will discover the historic city of São Filipe inexorably turned to the sea, on the island of Fogo, and 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 sky and the sea, unspoiled nature and the Cape Verdean soul will sweep you away aboard Le Ponant. Everywhere you look, you will see surprising and larger-than-life landscapes. The highest island in the archipelago, Fogo, is like a painting featuring a palette of colours, at times emerald, at times grey, revealing old lava flows amidst lush vegetation. In São Nicolau, the steep hillsides soon rise on the horizon, while the deep valleys will welcome you to discover the dragon trees, these ancient trees with a majestic silhouette. Boa Vista offers another face of Cape Verde, with its dunes of fine sand stretching as far as the eye can see, revealing the cerulean blue of the Atlantic. And volcanos are everywhere here, watching over the landscape, their sharp contours unveiling the power of wild nature. The changing winds will set the pace of your odyssey, freedom will surge up on the horizon, in the soft calm offered by the interior of PONANT’s emblematic yacht. If you look to the sky, you will perhaps glimpse some of the many bird species that can be found in this piece of land lost in the Atlantic Ocean. You are sure to be surprised by the variety of activities during your trip, from hiking the paths of the archipelago to lazing on the bridge of the ship or on a Cape Verdean beach, to cultural discoveries and the exploration of a fascinating heritage.
Day 1 - Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Day 2 - Tarrafal, São Nicolau Island
Day 3 - Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Day 4 - Sal Rei, Boa Vista Island
Day 5 - Praia, Santiago Island
Day 6 - Cidade do Maio, Maio Island
Day 7 - Sao Filipe, Fogo Island
Day 8 - Mindelo, São Vicente Island
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On cruise holiday with the Le Ponant
This legendary yacht offers a uniquely exclusive voyage experience. An invitation to sail, revitalise oneself, share, contemplate and respect the world around us. An ode to freedom and the treasures of nature.
- 1991
- Launched
- 32
- Passengers
- 16
- Cabins
- 4
- Decks
- 12
- Width
- 88
- Length
- 33
- Crew
- 14
- Speed
Cabins
1 - 3 persons
Alizé Privilège Suite with balcony
30m2 - Suite
1 - 2 persons
Mistral Junior Suite
21m2 - Suite
1 - 5 persons
Grand Privilège Alizé Suite with balcony
49m2 - Suite
1 - 2 persons
Mistral Prestige Suite
27m2 - Suite
1 - 2 persons
Alizés Prestige Stateroom with balcony
16m2 - Balcony
1 - 2 persons
Mistral Prestige Stateroom
16m2 - Outside
1 - 2 persons
Mistral Stateroom
14m2 - Outside
1 - 2 persons
Alizé Stateroom with balcony
19m2 - Balcony
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*) Price indication based on Cruise only price for 2 guests and 1 cabin. Pricing may vary. Always request a quote for the lowest price!