20 nights - Highlights along West Africa's Coast - from Las Palmas/to Cape Town

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 20-night sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on October 25, 2026 visits Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Mindelo, Praia, Dakar, Walvis Bay and Cape Town. Last stop: Cape Town. This one is as much about time on the ship as it is about the ports. 13 days at sea, so get comfortable. The Africa route takes in Spain, Cape Verde, Senegal, Namibia and South Africa, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 13 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Mein Schiff 6 keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. 20 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.