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From MYR 55,675 pp
14D13N Atlantic Crossroads: Senegal to Ghana
14 Days / 13 Nights
Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana
Swan Hellenic
Expedition Cruise
Explore six countries along West Africa’s Atlantic coast aboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana, from Dakar to Tema (Accra). UNESCO-listed Gorée Island, four days in the remote Bijagós Archipelago, Banjul’s culture and Freetown’s heritage, Grand-Bassam and Cape Coast Castle, with a pre-cruise hotel night. Two departures: 22 Sep – 05 Oct 2027 sails Dakar to Tema, and 21 Apr – 05 May 2027 sails the same route in reverse, Tema (Accra) to Dakar. Return flights from Kuala Lumpur and the pre-cruise hotel night are included.
Departs from
Dakar, Senegal (Sep) / Tema (Accra), Ghana (Apr)
Returns to
Tema (Accra), Ghana (Sep) / Dakar, Senegal (Apr)
Ship
SH DIANA
Departure dates
21 Apr 2027 / 22 Sep 2027
Booking validity
21 Apr - 05 May 2027, 22 Sep - 05 Oct 2027
Minimum travellers
2
Voyage code
WTE-10052
Trip Highlights
- ✅ Senegal: reflect on the history of UNESCO-listed Gorée Island
- ✅ Guinea-Bissau: four days exploring the remote Bijagós Archipelago biosphere reserve
- ✅ The Gambia and Sierra Leone: Banjul’s culture and Freetown’s heritage
- ✅ Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana: Grand-Bassam and Cape Coast Castle, with local music and dance
- ✅ Pre-cruise hotel night in Dakar with breakfast included
Itinerary (22 Sep 2027 sailing, Dakar to Tema). The 21 Apr – 05 May 2027 sailing runs in reverse, Tema (Accra) to Dakar
Day 01-02 DAKAR, SENEGAL
22 - 23 Sep 2027. Museums, markets and coastal dining introduce Senegal. The included Gorée Island visit explores the island’s slave-trade history.
Day 03 BANJUL, THE GAMBIA
24 Sep 2027. Explore Gambian culture through the included city tour and an onboard performance.
Optional: Makasutu Cultural Forest or an estuary exploration by local pirogue.
Day 04-07 BIJAGÓS ARCHIPELAGO, GUINEA-BISSAU
25 - 28 Sep 2027. This island biosphere reserve protects mangroves, beaches and wildlife habitats, alongside communities with distinctive traditions.
Day 08 FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
29 Sep 2027. The included city tour explores local history.
Optional: Bunce Island or the rescued chimpanzees at Tacugama Sanctuary.
Day 09-10 AT SEA
30 Sep - 01 Oct 2027. Enjoy the wellness facilities and ocean views, attend expert talks or discuss the region with the onboard specialists.
Day 11 ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE
02 Oct 2027. Discover Ivorian heritage on the included Grand-Bassam excursion.
Optional: an outing combining gardens, city landmarks and local food.
Day 12 TAKORADI, GHANA
03 Oct 2027. Ghana’s trading port gives a perspective on coastal commerce and access to historic forts.
Day 12-13 ELMINA, GHANA
03 - 04 Oct 2027. Included experiences explore Cape Coast Castle and Ghanaian performance traditions.
Optional: batik-making or the Kakum National Park canopy walkway.
Day 14 TEMA (ACCRA), GHANA
05 Oct 2027. The voyage concludes near Accra, known for its independence landmarks, historic forts and Jamestown’s cultural life.
Ports of call
- DAKAR
- BANJUL
- BIJAGÓS ARCHIPELAGO
- FREETOWN
- ABIDJAN
- TAKORADI
- ELMINA
- TEMA (ACCRA)
What's included
Package Included
- 13 nights in your selected stateroom aboard SH Diana (Cruise Plus)
- Return international flights in Economy Class: KUL–Dakar / Accra–KUL (September) or KUL–Accra / Dakar–KUL (April)
- One pre-cruise hotel night with breakfast: Dakar on 21 Sep 2027, Accra on 21 Apr 2027
- Group airport / hotel / port transfers at voyage endpoints
- All onboard meals; selected beverages
- 24-hour room service
- One selected shore excursion per port; expedition landings
- Expert lectures on board
- Entry-level Wi-Fi; gym, sauna and pool
- Self-service laundry
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
Package Excluded
- Visas for Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia and Senegal will be processed by the cruise line and paid for separately by the guest.
- Travel insurance
- Optional shore excursions
- Premium upgrades and spa treatments
Fares & sailing dates
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Cabins & suites
Balcony
From MYR 61,200 pp
Junior Suite
From MYR 83,400 pp
Suite
From MYR 94,806 pp
Premium Suite
From MYR 108,261 pp
About the ship & cruise line
SHIP - SH DIANA
▪️ SH Diana is Swan Hellenic’s newest cultural expedition ship, launched in 2023 with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion.
▪️ 192 guests in 96 staterooms and suites, 141 crew, 9 decks, 124.9 metres, PC6 polar-class hull.
▪️ Observation Lounge, infinity pool, spa and panoramic sauna, outdoor hot tub, gym, library, Expedition Lab, Swan Restaurant, Club Lounge and Pool Bar & Grill.
▪️ Expedition team with Zodiacs for landings and shore exploration.
Swan Hellenic is a boutique cultural expedition cruise line with a heritage dating back to 1950, reborn with a fleet of purpose-built, ice-class ships, SH Minerva, SH Vega and SH Diana, each carrying fewer than 200 guests. Led by expert lecturers and expedition teams, its all-inclusive voyages take you to Antarctica, the Arctic and other remote coastlines to see what others do not.
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