Journey, Western Africa Journey ex Cape Town to Lisbon
Cruise Line Azamara
Ship Azamara Journey
Destination Africa - South & Central
Nights 21
Departure Date 04 Mar 2023
Description 21 Night Cruise sailing from Cape Town to Lisbon aboard Azamara Journey.

The adventures begin in captivating Cape Town, as we set sail for Namibia’s Walvis Bay. An overnight stay here gives you plenty of time to dive into its German colonial past and venture inland for a bucket-list worthy African safari. Enjoy two blissful days at sea while we make our way to Luanda, Angola’s shining capital. Discover an exciting mix of UNESCO World Heritage sites, meandering oceanside promenades, and ornate churches.

With an additional three days at sea, you can experience all that your boutique hotel at sea has to offer. Treat yourself at Sanctum Spa, dine at one of our specialty restaurants, or take in a spectacular show. Then awaken in Takoradi—Ghana’s beautiful laid-back beachside resort town with an exciting urban street-food scene.

Next, it’s on to the Ivory Coast and “the Paris of West Africa”, Abidjan, with its beguiling mix of striking architecture, open-air markets, and distinct neighborhoods. We continue to make our way up the West African coast to Banjul, The Gambia, where you can head to Albert Market for an authentic taste of local life.

After two more relaxing days at sea, we arrive in the Canary Islands. With a late-night stay on Gran Canaria—where a third of the island is under protection as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—you have lots of time to explore its many landscapes, climates, and attractions. On Tenerife, soak in the sun at one of its many pristine beaches or head to Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Following a stop in Madeira—home to picturesque villages, idyllic landscapes, and Madeira wine—the voyage ends in Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in the world.

Highlights of this cruise:

Cape Town
Journey to South Africa's Mother City and experience the vast beauty of a land shaped by two oceans. Stunning mountainscapes and miles of coast provide limitless outdoor adventure, while world-renowned restaurants, a booming LGBTQ community, and the outlying Cape Winelands make Cape Town a contemporary, cosmopolitan city with a global feel.

Luanda
Along a half a moon-shaped bay on Africa’s rugged western shores, you’ll discover Luanda, Angola’s shining capital. Blending a colonial past with modern construction, Luanda is home to towering memorials, UNESCO World Heritage sites, meandering oceanside promenades, and ornate churches.

Takoradi
Ghana’s third-largest city, Takoradi seamlessly blends laid-back beach vibes with exciting urban energy. Market Circle is the hub of activity, and home to delicious street food. Beautiful seaside resorts are close to port, and the surrounding area offers an in-depth perspective on the region’s slave trading past.

Banjul
It’s referred to as Africa’s Smiling Coast. Not only because it’s home to the mouth of the Gambia River, it’s also because the locals are famously friendly and eager to share their colorful culture with visitors. Head to Albert Market for an authentic look, touch, and taste of local life, and head to a nature reserve where you’ll find the closest tropical forest to Europe.

Funchal
Madeira has its share of captivating squares, picturesque villages, idyllic landscapes, and stunning views. It also offers some unexpected pleasures, like it's wildly different parks and gardens. Take a cable car up to Monte so that you may descend by toboggan sledge. Originally a form of fast transport for Monte residents, the trip involves sliding at high speed over narrow, winding streets.

Lisbon
One of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon is rich in architecture and criss-crossed by monument-studded grand boulevards. Must-sees include the church of Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora, which dates back to the 12th century; Musee Calouste Gulbenkian, one of Europe’s leading fine arts museums; and Torre de Belém, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous monuments in Portugal.
Sailing Dates
  • 04 Mar 2023
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Quad Per Person Single Per Person
12 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $10,580 AU $7,683 AU $6,235 AU $20,709
11 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $10,720 AU $7,777 AU $6,305 AU $20,989
10 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $10,870 AU $7,877 AU $6,380 AU $21,289
09 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $11,010 AU $7,970 AU $6,450 AU $21,569
08 - Club Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed) AU $12,010 AU $8,637 AU $6,950 AU $23,569
06 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $12,150 AU $8,730 AU $7,020 AU $23,849
05 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $12,290 AU $8,823 AU $7,090 AU $24,129
04 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $12,430 AU $8,917 AU $7,160 AU $24,409
V3 - Club Veranda AU $13,570 AU $9,677 AU $7,730 AU $26,689
V2 - Club Veranda AU $13,720 AU $9,777 AU $7,805 AU $26,989
V1 - Club Veranda AU $13,860 AU $9,870 AU $7,875 AU $27,269
P3 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $14,290 AU $10,157 AU $8,090 AU $28,129
P2 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $14,430 AU $10,250 AU $8,160 AU $28,409
P1 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $14,848 AU $10,531 AU $8,373 AU $29,245
N2 - Club Continent Suite AU $17,410 AU $12,237 AU $9,650 AU $34,369
N1 - Club Continent Suite AU $17,700 AU $12,433 AU $9,800 AU $34,949
SP - Club Spa Suite AU $26,500 AU $18,300 AU $14,200 AU $52,542
CO - Club Ocean Suite AU $28,680 AU $19,750 AU $15,285 AU $56,909
CW - Club World Owners Suite AU $30,043 AU $20,660 AU $15,968 AU $59,635
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 04/03 Cape Town, South Africa 05:00 PM
2 05/03 At sea    
3 06/03 Walvis Bay, Namibia 03:00 PM overnight
4 07/03 Walvis Bay, Namibia 06:00 PM
5 08/03 At sea    
6 09/03 At sea    
7 10/03 Luanda, Angola 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
8 11/03 At sea    
9 12/03 At sea    
10 13/03 At sea    
11 14/03 Takoradi, Ghana 08:00 AM 06:30 PM
12 15/03 Abidjan, Ivory Coast 07:00 AM 02:00 PM
13 16/03 At sea    
14 17/03 At sea    
15 18/03 Banjul, Gambia 10:00 AM 06:00 PM
16 19/03 At sea    
17 20/03 At sea    
18 21/03 Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Canary Islands 08:00 AM 10:00 PM
19 22/03 Tenerife, Canary Islands 07:30 AM 02:00 PM
20 23/03 Funchal (Madeira), Portugal 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
21 24/03 At sea    
22 25/03 Lisbon, Portugal 06:00 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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