Cruises

Mediterranean African Shores

Duration12 days

LocationBarcelona to Cape Town

Group4 persons

Rating

A 12-day voyage that links Europe and Africa by sea. Sail from Barcelona through the Strait of Gibraltar, call at Casablanca and Dakar, cross the equator and arrive in Cape Town for three days of Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and the winelands.

Casablanca: the Hassan II Mosque and Habous Market
Dakar: Goree Island and the African Renaissance Monument
Equator-crossing celebration on board
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins and Stellenbosch wine tasting

A long, scenic crossing for travellers who enjoy sea days and big arrivals. Day Safaris Adventures can arrange flights and pre- or post-cruise stays.

What's included

Airport/port transfers on arrival and departure
Cabin accommodation for the full cruise
Day-by-day cruise itinerary with port calls
Main dining room meals and buffet
Onboard entertainment and activities
Port charges and government taxes

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
Drinks packages and specialty restaurants
International flights to and from your home country
Onboard gratuities / service charges
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Shore excursions (bookable as optional extras)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

12-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Embarkation Barcelona - Spain Departure

Arrive at Barcelona Cruise Port, board your ship and settle into your cabin. Take a tour of the ship's restaurants and decks before sailing at 6:00 PM with views of the Barcelona waterfront.

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Embarkation,
Ship
Tour

Day2

At Sea - Mediterranean to Atlantic

Sail through the Strait of Gibraltar, with the Rock to one side and the mountains of Morocco on the other, and enter the Atlantic. Enjoy the ship's pools, spa, restaurants and evening entertainment.

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Ship
Activities

Day3

Casablanca, Morocco - Hassan II Mosque

Arrive at Casablanca Port. Shore excursion to Hassan II Mosque (largest mosque in Africa). Visit Rick's Cafe and Habous Market.

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Mosque
Tour,
Market
Visit,
Movie
Location

Day4

At Sea - Sail to West Africa

A sea day as you sail south along the African coast and cross the Tropic of Cancer. Join the themed parties, deck games and entertainment on board.

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Onboard
Activities

Day5

Dakar, Senegal - Goree Island

Arrive at Dakar Port. Shore excursion to Goree Island (Door of No Return) and African Renaissance Monument.

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Island
Tour,
Monument
Visit

Day6

At Sea - Crossing Equator

Cross the Equator with the traditional King Neptune ceremony on deck. The rest of the day is yours for the pool, spa and evening shows.

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Equator
Crossing
Celebration

Day7

At Sea - Sail to South Africa

A second sea day on the way south. Take part in the wine tastings and culinary workshops held by the ship's chefs, or relax in the spa.

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Workshops,
Tastings

Day8

At Sea - Final Sea Day

The final day at sea before South Africa. Attend the briefing on Cape Town's excursions and enjoy the last evening of onboard entertainment as Africa's southern tip comes closer.

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Safari
Briefing

Day9

Cape Town, South Africa - Table Mountain

Arrive at Cape Town Port. Shore excursion to Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, and Robben Island (optional).

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Mountain
Cable
Car,
Waterfront

Day10

Cape Town - Cape Peninsula

Full day shore excursion to Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach penguins, and Chapman's Peak Drive.

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Cape
Point,
Penguin
Viewing

Day11

Cape Town - Winelands

Excursion to Stellenbosch wine region. Wine tastings at 3 estates.

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Wine
Tasting

Day12

Disembarkation Cape Town

Disembark in Cape Town after breakfast. Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight, or extend your stay with a few more days in the Cape.

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