Cruise to Cape Verde aboard the sailing yacht Le Ponant

Cruise aboard the sailing yacht Le Ponant

Country

Croisières et Yachting

Suggested duration

8 days

Ideal periods

October to November

Written request

01 77 37 03 10

The spirit of the journey

Born of volcanic eruptions and shaped by the force of the Atlantic Ocean, the islands of Cape Verde reveal a wild and striking nature.
Between peaceful beaches and the haunting morna melodies that resonate through Mindelo, this archipelago also bears the mark of its past as a former Portuguese colony. Its position at the crossroads of maritime routes gave it a unique cultural richness, nourished by multiple influences. But beyond its landscapes and its history, Cape Verde evokes above all a profound sense of freedom.

Carried by the winds, let yourself be swept into the discovery of these islands aboard the sailing yacht Le Ponant, exploring a still little-known world where nature stirs intense emotion. Whether you are passionate about the sea or simply a traveller in search of escape, rediscover the incomparable pleasure of sailing, as close as possible to the elements.

Le Ponant is a majestic three-masted ship, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht, with an elegant design conceived by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio. Enjoy a refined, intimate and warm setting. As if on your own boat, live every moment fully and let yourself be won over by a cruise that reveals the full diversity and beauty of Cape Verde.

Day by day

This Cape Verde cruise invites a gentle, captivating immersion at the heart of an archipelago shaped by wind and ocean. Port by port, a land of contrasts reveals itself, where volcanic landscapes, endless beaches and colourful villages compose a scene of raw beauty.

Carried by the sail, the journey gradually uncovers Cape Verde’s mixed-heritage soul, caught between African influences and Lusophone accents, set to the rhythm of music, tradition and a warm simplicity. Each stop becomes an encounter, each horizon a promise of escape.

Between cultural discoveries, unspoiled nature and moments of stillness, this crossing offers a parenthesis out of time, guided by light, wind and sea — an experience both intimate and vivid, where the freedom of travel is fully savoured.

Phare Maria Pia à Santiago, Cap-Vert © iStock

Croisière sur Le Ponant, au Cap-Vert

We invite you to discover the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde aboard the comfortable sailing ship Le Ponant.
Embark on an 8-day cruise around Cape Verde, ten islands scattered off the coast of Senegal, whose identity is deeply shaped by the blending of African and Brazilian influences. A former Portuguese colony, Cape Verde developed over the centuries into a cultural crossroads where traditions, languages and ways of life from several continents meet.

Voilier Le Ponant

À bord du Le Ponant, ce majestueux trois-mâts, premier voilier Relais & Châteaux, au design élégant imaginé par le studio Jean-Philippe Nuel, vous profitez d’un cadre raffiné, intime et chaleureux. Comme sur votre propre bateau, vivez chaque instant pleinement et laissez-vous séduire par une croisière où règne la sérénité pour une navigation en harmonie avec les éléments.