| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Ponant |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 8 sailings |
| From fare | $7,180 per person |
| Year built | 1991 |
| Guests | 32 |
| Cabins | 16 |
| Crew | 32 |
| Length | 88 m |
| Beam | 11 m |
| Cruising speed | 14.0 kn |
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Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde Cruise from Mindelo — 8 Days
7 nights · Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde · Departs Mindelo · Visiting Sao Nicolau Island, Boa Vista Island, Praia, Maio Island, Fogo Island · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Ponant
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Days 1–2
Mindelo
Mindelo brings Cape Verde’s Atlantic character into sharp focus: a working harbour, Portuguese-era façades and a distinctive Creole culture. The waterfront faces sheltered Porto Grande, while cafés and music venues give the town a sociable rhythm. Explore Praça Nova and the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design, where local craft traditions are on display. For a wider view, drive up Monte Verde, São Vicente’s highest point, on a clear day.
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Day 3
Sao Nicolau Island
São Nicolau rewards travellers who seek Cape Verde beyond the familiar beach resorts. From Tarrafal’s working harbour, roads climb into a rugged interior of volcanic peaks, terraced fields and quiet villages. Ribeira Brava brings pastel façades and a glimpse of the island’s cultural life. Above it, Monte Gordo Natural Park offers cool upland walks, endemic plants and wide views. Come for a quieter Cape Verde, where the landscape sets the pace.
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Day 4
Boa Vista Island
Boa Vista is Cape Verde’s easternmost island, where Atlantic beaches meet a landscape of sand dunes and volcanic hills. Sal Rei, the relaxed island capital, makes an easy starting point. Nearby, Praia de Chaves offers long white sands, while the Viana dunes bring a striking desert-like scene. Look for the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck on the northern coast, a reminder of the island’s maritime past.
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Day 5
Praia
Praia is Cape Verde’s capital, set on Santiago, the largest island in the archipelago. Begin in the Plateau, the hilltop centre, where pastel façades, shaded squares and the Presidential Palace recall Portuguese rule. Then visit Sucupira market for everyday island life and Creole flavours. Just west, Cidade Velha’s UNESCO-listed fort and cathedral ruins mark Cape Verde’s first Portuguese settlement. Praia rewards travellers who look beyond the waterfront.
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Day 6
Maio Island
Maio is one of Cape Verde’s quieter islands, where broad beaches and open horizons set the pace. Arrive at Vila do Maio, also known as Porto Inglês, and explore its pastel houses and waterfront. Beyond town, salt pans, low volcanic hills and nesting beaches reveal an island shaped by sun, sea and space. Come for quiet walks, fresh seafood and a slower view of the archipelago.
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Day 7
Fogo Island
Fogo Island sits off Newfoundland’s northeast coast, where the North Atlantic shapes both the landscape and daily life. From the ferry landing, roads lead through small communities of painted houses, working wharves and weathered fishing stages. Visit Fogo village for its heritage sites, or follow coastal trails to coves, barrens and broad ocean views. The celebrated Fogo Island Inn brings contemporary design to this remote setting. Local studios and cafés offer a closer look at island life.
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Day 8
Mindelo
Mindelo brings Cape Verde’s Atlantic character into sharp focus: a working harbour, Portuguese-era façades and a distinctive Creole culture. The waterfront faces sheltered Porto Grande, while cafés and music venues give the town a sociable rhythm. Explore Praça Nova and the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design, where local craft traditions are on display. For a wider view, drive up Monte Verde, São Vicente’s highest point, on a clear day.
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Published August 10, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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