Africa
Blog posts about cruising Cape Verde, the Seychelles and West Africa.
![Granite rock formations and clear water at Anse Source d’Argent, a top stop on Seychelles small ship cruising routes.]()
Seychelles Cruise Guide: Islands, Wildlife and the Best Time to Visit
Plan a Seychelles cruise: the islands, from Mahé to La Digue, the wildlife you’ll meet, the best time to visit Seychelles, and life on board M/Y Pegasos.
![Agave plants on a rocky headland above the sea, with the mountains of a Cape Verde island beyond]()
Cape Verde Islands: A Guide to All Ten Islands
How many Cape Verde islands are there, and which should you visit? A guide to all ten, from mountainous Santo Antão to the beaches of Sal and Fogo’s volcano.
![Volcanic peak rising above green vineyards on a Cape Verde island]()
Cape Verde Cruise: Island Hopping by Small Ship
Island hop around Cape Verde on a 49-guest yacht: the route, life on board M/Y Harmony V, the best time to go, and what to sort out before you fly.
![Seychelles island hopping at Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue—granite boulders, white sand and turquoise water.]()
Seychelles Island Hopping: Best Done by Small Ship
Seychelles island hopping by small ship: Curieuse’s giant tortoises, Aride’s seabirds, La Digue and Praslin, with no ferries or hotel changes between islands.
![Hippopotamuses, often heard before they’re seen, snorting, grunting, or rising silently from beneath the water.]()
Gambia River Cruise: Wildlife and Culture in West Africa
A Gambia river cruise from Dakar on M/Y Harmony V: hippos, crocodiles and more than 540 bird species, the Bao Bolong wetlands, Janjanbureh and riverside village life.
![The words Seychelles and Tahiti written in the sand on two tropical beaches]()
Small Ship Cruising: Tahiti or Seychelles?
Tahiti or Seychelles? Compare the two by small ship: getting there, the best months, nature, culture and food, and which island escape suits you.
