Swan Hellenic Announces Exciting 2026 West Africa Grand Voyages

Swan Hellenic has introduced two extensive West African Grand Voyages for 2026, designed to provide an immersive exploration of the Atlantic coastline of Africa.

Northbound Grand Voyage: Cape Town to Lisbon (51 nights)

Set to depart on March 25, 2026, this 51-night adventure comprises five consecutive itineraries:

1. Skeleton Coast Cruise (11 nights): From Cape Town to Luanda.
2. Southwest Africa Cruise (13 nights): From Luanda to Tema (Accra).
3. West Africa: The Slavery Coast (13 nights): From Tema to Dakar.
4. Senegal to Morocco (7 nights): From Dakar to Casablanca.
5. Morocco to Portugal (7 nights): From Casablanca to Lisbon.

The voyage will include over 30 port visits, highlighting areas such as the Bijagós Archipelago, traditional stilt villages in Benin, and key historical sites of the transatlantic slave trade.

Southbound Grand Voyage: Lisbon to Luanda (35 nights)

Launching on September 7, 2026, this 35-night journey will feature:

1. Atlantic Cruise (9 nights): From Lisbon to Dakar.
2. The Slavery Coast (13 nights): From Dakar to Tema.
3. West Africa Cruise (13 nights): From Tema to Luanda.

Stops will include the Bijagós Islands, Ghana’s historic coastal forts, and Angola’s capital, Luanda.

Both voyages will be enhanced with expert-led excursions and onboard lectures, offering guests a deeper cultural and historical understanding of the regions they explore.

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