Senegal Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
15 ships from 9 cruise lines
Senegal cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 31 upcoming sailings on 15 ships from 9 cruise lines visiting Senegal, calling at 1 place. Cruises can start in Dakar and end in Dakar. Of 31 upcoming sailings, 7 start in Senegal and 8 end there. More Africa cruises.
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See every Senegal cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Senegal
Senegal is a cultural heavyweight of West Africa: cosmopolitan Dakar, the memorial island of Gorée, the colonial river city of Saint-Louis, and the mangrove waterways of the Sine-Saloum and Casamance. For the right cruiser, it offers an authentic, thought-provoking alternative to more familiar Atlantic itineraries. The key is choosing a small-ship or expedition-style voyage and building in time to travel at a deliberate pace.
Typical routes
- West Africa Expedition — small-ship voyages that explore the Sine-Saloum, Casamance, and Senegal River by tender or zodiac.
- World Cruise & Transatlantic — premium ships that use Dakar as a gateway to Gorée, Lac Rose, and city culture.
Ports overview
Senegal's cruising is defined by Dakar, the region's largest port, plus a growing number of expedition calls in the Sine-Saloum Delta and Casamance River. Large world-cruise ships spend a day in Dakar, while small ships can devote several days to river and mangrove exploring.
Cruise season
November to May is the dry, cooler season; December through April is prime. Avoid the wet season from July to October when heat and humidity are high and some tracks become difficult.
Find your Senegal sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Senegal, earliest departure first.
47 Days One-Way from Hong Kong to Southampton
Visits Senegal. Also visits Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore
Queen Victoria
39 Days One-Way from Singapore to Southampton
Visits Senegal. Also visits Singapore, Mauritius, France
Queen Victoria
24 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Dakar
Ends in Senegal. Also visits Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil
Silver Endeavour
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23 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Hamburg
Visits Senegal. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, Spain
Queen Victoria
21 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Southampton
Visits Senegal. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, Spain
Queen Victoria
19 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Dakar
Ends in Senegal. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, Angola
Silver Dawn
15 Days One-Way from Dakar to Lisbon
Starts in Senegal. Also visits Cape Verde, Spain, Portugal
Silver Endeavour
13 Days One-Way from Dakar to Lisbon
Starts in Senegal. Also visits Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco
Silver Dawn
14 Days One-Way from Funchal to Dakar
Ends in Senegal. Also visits Portugal, Morocco, Spain
Hanseatic Nature
25 Days One-Way from Dakar to Cape Town
Starts in Senegal. Also visits Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo
Hanseatic Nature
21 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Lisbon
Visits Senegal. Also visits South Africa, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe
Seven Seas Navigator
62 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Tokyo
Visits Senegal. Also visits Spain, Morocco, Portugal
Viking Neptune
Where Senegal cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Dakar (31) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Dakar (31)
Ships by type: 13 ocean 4 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Senegal cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Senegal cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Senegal?
1 Senegal place are visited by 15 ships from 9 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Senegal cruise?
November to May is the dry, cooler season; December through April is prime. Avoid the wet season from July to October when heat and humidity are high and some tracks become difficult.
Sources and further reading
Background on Senegal draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Senegal
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Senegal
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Island of Gorée
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Saint-Louis Island
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
- U.S. Department of State: Senegal Travel Advisory
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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