Africa with Ponant expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Africa with Ponant cost?
Sailings to Africa with Ponant in our inventory embark from Dakar, Victoria, Walvis Bay and Durban. Voyages to Africa with Ponant in our inventory start from $4000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Africa with Ponant?
Itineraries to Africa with Ponant start from 7 nights.
When do voyages to Africa with Ponant depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, June, November and December.
Which Ponant departures to Africa are on sale now?
Upcoming departures in our inventory: 1 November 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 10 nights, from $6,000); 11 November 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000); 15 November 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 10 nights, from $6,000); 19 November 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000); 25 November 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 12 nights, from $4,000); 27 November 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 10 nights, from $4,000); 3 December 2026 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 10 nights, from $6,000); 7 December 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 10 nights, from $8,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How large is Ponant's programme in Africa?
Ponant accounts for 35 of the 134 departures to Africa currently in our inventory, with ships including Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Champlain and Le Lapérouse.
Which cruise lines sail to Africa with Ponant?
1 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Africa with Ponant: Ponant.
How many departures to Africa with Ponant are on sale, and when do they leave?
35 scheduled departures to Africa with Ponant are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, June, November and December.
How long are itineraries to Africa with Ponant?
Itineraries to Africa with Ponant in our inventory range from 7 to 12 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Africa with Ponant, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Africa with Ponant in our inventory is 10 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Africa with Ponant?
Ships sailing Africa with Ponant in our inventory include Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 184 guests), Le Champlain (Ponant, 184 guests), Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 184 guests) and Le Boréal (Ponant, 264 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Africa with Ponant embark?
Departures to Africa with Ponant in our inventory embark from Dakar, Victoria, Walvis Bay and Durban.
Which places feature on itineraries to Africa with Ponant?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at La Digue Island, Aride Island, Rémire island, Curieuse Island, Nosy Komba, Nosy Hara, Nosy Be and Arrecife de Lanzarote. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-29.
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