23 nights · Portugal · Departs Lisbon (Portugal) · Visiting Funchal, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Mindelo, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Takoradi, Lome-Togo, Santo Antonio, Walvis Bay, Cape Town · Aboard Oceania Cruises on the Oceania Sirena
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| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Oceania Sirena |
| Duration | 23 nights |
| Port calls | 13 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $9,399 per person |
| Year built | 1999 |
| Guests | 803 |
| Cabins | 349 |
| Crew | 375 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 20.0 kn |
Lisbon is a city best approached with time and comfortable shoes. Its seven hills rise above the Tagus, linking tiled lanes, grand squares and viewpoints with wide river views. In Alfama, narrow streets preserve the feel of old Lisbon. In Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower recall Portugal’s age of discovery. Pause for coffee and a warm pastel de nata between sights.
Funchal sits in a broad, sunlit amphitheatre above Madeira’s deep Atlantic harbour. Its compact centre rewards exploration, from the Old Town’s painted doors to the cathedral’s carved cedar ceiling. Ride the cable car uphill to Monte for sweeping views, then descend through gardens or by traditional wicker toboggan. Madeira’s wines and market produce offer a taste of the island before your ship sails.
Santa Cruz de la Palma is a small island capital with an outsized sense of history. Founded in 1493, it grew into an important Atlantic port, and its old quarter still bears that maritime confidence. Walk Calle Real for handsome colonial façades, then look for carved wooden balconies along Avenida Marítima. Beyond town, La Palma’s steep green interior leads to the dramatic Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is more than an island gateway. This Atlantic capital rewards a closer look. Browse the stalls at Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, then follow the old streets towards Plaza de España. Its broad avenues, shaded plazas and market cafés make wandering pleasantly straightforward. Modern landmarks include the sculptural Auditorio de Tenerife, while palm-lined parks offer a welcome pause. Mount Teide rises inland; the golden sands of Las Teresitas lie within reach.
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.
Dakar rewards travellers who look beyond the harbour. Senegal’s capital stands at Africa’s westernmost point, where Atlantic surf meets a city shaped by trade, faith and music. Visit the IFAN Museum of African Arts and browse the markets. Take a ferry to Gorée Island, a UNESCO-listed site whose history demands time and reflection. Allow space for thieboudienne, Senegal’s celebrated fish-and-rice dish, and a drive along the Corniche for ocean views.
Banjul occupies St Mary’s Island at the mouth of the Gambia River, where Atlantic trade shaped the capital’s history. At Albert Market, browse vivid fabrics, spices and produce among stalls serving local daily life. The National Museum offers a clear introduction to Gambian history and culture. Arch 22, the city’s landmark gateway, recalls the 1994 coup. A ferry crossing to Barra reveals the river’s importance as a working route through the country.
Abidjan is a lagoon city where glass towers rise above busy markets and broad avenues. Begin in Le Plateau, the commercial centre, then cross to Treichville for its lively stalls, music and local restaurants. St Paul’s Cathedral makes a striking stop, while Banco National Park preserves a pocket of rainforest within the city. Allow time for traffic; a trusted guide helps reveal Abidjan’s scale, contrasts and generous Ivorian welcome.
Takoradi brings you to Ghana’s western coast, where a busy harbour and everyday city life share the shoreline. Together with neighbouring Sekondi, it forms one of Ghana’s twin-city centres. At Market Circle, browse colourful cloth, fresh produce and household goods amid the pace of local trade. Beyond town, find palm-fringed beaches along the coast. With a full day, visit Nzulezu, a stilt village on Lake Tadane.
Lomé faces the Gulf of Guinea, where a working port meets the rhythm of a coastal capital. The Grand Marché fills the city centre with wax-print cloth, produce and the commerce of daily life. At the National Museum, exhibits trace Togo’s history and cultural traditions. Visit the Independence Monument, then head to the waterfront or nearby Akodessawa Fetish Market for a more unusual encounter. Come ready to bargain, observe and take in a city that rewards curiosity more than polish.
Santo António, the compact capital of Príncipe, is an introduction to one of the Gulf of Guinea’s least-visited islands. Pastel-coloured colonial buildings and the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição line streets best explored on foot. At the market, island produce offers a glimpse of daily life. Rainforest, cocoa estates and quiet beaches lie within reach, making the town a practical base for exploring Príncipe.
Walvis Bay is Namibia’s working harbour, where the Atlantic meets a stark sweep of desert. Its sheltered lagoon, a Ramsar-listed wetland, draws flamingos and other birdlife close to shore. Beyond town, guided 4x4 trips cross dunes to Sandwich Harbour, where sand meets the sea. Swakopmund, with its German colonial-era streets and cafés, makes an easy excursion north. Come for the rare meeting of wildlife, ocean and desert; expect wind and changing conditions.
Few ports make a first impression like Cape Town, where Table Mountain rises above a working harbor and the Atlantic. From the waterfront, you can reach the city’s museums, gardens and historic quarters within minutes. Ride the cableway to the summit, or follow the coast toward the Cape Peninsula’s beaches and vineyards. Look beyond the views: Cape Town’s layered history and lively food scene reward a slower visit.
Published August 16, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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