Swan Hellenic Announces Exciting 2026 West Africa Grand Voyages

Swan Hellenic has introduced two extensive West African Grand Voyages for 2026 that promise to deliver an immersive experience along the Atlantic coast of the continent.

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

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

• The Skeleton Coast: An 11-night cruise from Cape Town to Luanda.
• Southwest Africa Cruise: A 13-night journey from Luanda to Tema (Accra).
• The Slavery Coast: A 13-night cruise from Tema to Dakar.
• Senegal to Morocco: A 7-night expedition from Dakar to Casablanca.
• Morocco to Portugal: A 7-night cruise from Casablanca to Lisbon.

This voyage includes over 30 ports, highlighting the Bijagós Archipelago, the stilt villages of Benin, and key historical locations related to the transatlantic slave trade.

Southbound Grand Voyage: Lisbon to Luanda (35 nights)

Scheduled to start on September 7, 2026, this 35-night journey includes:

• An Atlantic Cruise from Portugal to Senegal (9 nights) from Lisbon to Dakar.
• The Slavery Coast from Senegal to Ghana (13 nights) from Dakar to Tema.
• A West Africa Cruise from Ghana to Angola (13 nights) from Tema to Luanda.

The itinerary offers stops at the Bijagós Islands, the coastal forts of Ghana, and Angola’s capital, Luanda.

Participating in both voyages will be enriched by expert-led excursions and onboard lectures that delve into the cultural and historical significance of the regions visited.

For more information, visit Swan Hellenic.

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