Bijagos expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Bijagos cost?

Sailings to Bijagos in our inventory embark from Dakar and Tema. Voyages to Bijagos in our inventory start from $6000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Bijagos?

Itineraries to Bijagos start from 8 nights.

When do voyages to Bijagos depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in April, September, November and December.

Which upcoming departures include Bijagos?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 11 November 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000); 19 November 2026 aboard Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000); 13 December 2026 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000); 21 December 2026 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000); 29 December 2026 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 8 nights, from $8,000); 22 April 2027 aboard SH Diana (Swan Hellenic, 13 nights, from $14,000); 22 September 2027 aboard SH Diana (Swan Hellenic, 13 nights, from $13,000); 28 April 2028 aboard SH Diana (Swan Hellenic, 13 nights, from $14,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How many itineraries to the Atlantic include Bijagos?

9 of the 266 departures to the Atlantic currently on sale include Bijagos, across 2 operators: Ponant and Swan Hellenic.

Which cruise lines sail to Bijagos?

2 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Bijagos: Ponant and Swan Hellenic.

How many departures to Bijagos are on sale, and when do they leave?

9 scheduled departures to Bijagos are currently on sale, with sailing dates in April, September, November and December.

How long are itineraries to Bijagos?

Itineraries to Bijagos in our inventory range from 8 to 13 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for Bijagos, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to Bijagos in our inventory is 8 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Bijagos?

Ships sailing Bijagos in our inventory include SH Diana (Swan Hellenic, 192 guests), Le Champlain (Ponant, 184 guests) and Le Lapérouse (Ponant, 184 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Bijagos embark?

Departures to Bijagos in our inventory embark from Dakar and Tema.

Which places feature on itineraries to Bijagos?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Caravela Island, Carache Island, Uno Island, Canhabaque, Bolama, Kere, Elmina and Abidjan. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.

How do starting prices for Bijagos compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $6000, Swan Hellenic from $13000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-29.

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