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From Mindelo to Mindelo

The many faces of Cape Verde

Dates:

21 Nov - 28 Nov 2026

Duration:

7 Nights

Journey type:

Cruise only (please call for flight options)

No. of ports:

Ship:

Le Ponant

Cruise Line:

Ponant Explorations

Fares:

From £7,630 pp

From Mindelo to Mindelo

The many faces of Cape Verde

Dates:

21 Nov - 28 Nov 2026

Duration:

7 Nights

Journey type:

Cruise only (please call for flight options)

No. of ports:

Ship:

Le Ponant

Cruise Line:

Ponant Explorations

Fares:

From £7,630 pp

Voyage Itinerary

21 November to 22 November

Setting sail from Mindelo

23 November

Cape Verde: São Nicolau

São Nicolau is one of the least known of the Cape Verde islands, and on first glance may appear barren and desolate. However, head inland and you’ll discover a lush interior of verdant valleys and soaring peaks, with some great mountain hikes on offer. The island’s quaint little capital, Ribeira Brava, is also well worth a visit.

24 November

Cape Verde: Boa Vista

The windswept dunes of Boa Vista are a little piece of the Sahara, blown westwards from the African mainland. The island’s stunning beaches provide nesting sites for loggerhead turtles, while the main town, Sal Rei, is characterised by charming cobbled streets and colonial architecture.

25 November

Cape Verde: Praia

Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, set on the south coast of Santiago island. Highlights include a scattering of attractive Portuguese colonial architecture around the Praca Alexandre Albuquerque, while the lively fruit and vegetable market will give you a taste of local life at street level.

26 November

Guinea-Bissau: Maio

27 November

Cape Verde: Fogo

The island of Fogo is a remarkable sight, a towering and still active volcano where several hundred hardy (or perhaps foolhardy) souls still insist on living inside the crater. The otherworldy volcanic landscape is extremely fertile, and we recommend trying the excellent wine produced here.

28 November

Arriving in Mindelo

The dry and barren volcanic island of São Vicente is home to Cape Verde’s most appealing port, the charming city of Mindelo. The cobbled streets and colonial architecture are a real pleasure to explore, and the city plays host to a raucous carnival in February.

The ship

Le Ponant

Capacity:: 32 Guests
Crew:: 33 Staff
Style:: Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht andnautical tradition, all with a French flair.

Le Ponant is a beautiful three-masted sailing yacht carrying just 32 guests, small enough to visit some of the world's most secluded harbours.

What we love

Ponant's most intimate ship came into service over 20 years ago, but is still much loved today. The yacht is ultra sleek in its design, and the modern staterooms all have porthole windows. The mostly francophone guests love the al fresco nature of the public spaces, with a large sundeck, outdoor restaurant and swimming marina, and you'll always feel connected to the sea.

Learn more about Le Ponant

inclusions

All meals in all venues
Alcoholic beverages
All soft drinks
Tea, coffee and pastries
All onboard entertainment
Complimentary WiFi

Will I save by booking with Mundy Cruising?

Absolutely. You'll save money and time by booking with us rather than directly with the cruise line and enjoy more flexibility in your travel arrangements. We have access to preferential rates and exclusive offers, and we offer expert advice on how to get the best value.

Can you help with pre and post-cruise arrangements?

From flights and transfers to hotels and tours, we can help with all your travel needs to make sure your trip is exceptional. What's more, we are members of ABTA and also offer full ATOL protection, not to mention a 24hr emergency contact, so we offer complete peace of mind.

What are the benefits of a small luxury ship?

Because small ships are able to reach smaller ports of call and provide a higher level of service than their big ship counterparts, we believe that small ship cruising is the very best way to travel. Usually they offer more space per person, and an attentive team to make sure you have the very best experience. Small ship cruising offers the very best of the best.

Why Mundy?

Who we are

Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

More about Mundy

We're happy to do all of that over the phone. But if you prefer to chat face to face, why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's High Holborn - we'd be delighted to see you.