
Adventure in the Bissagos Islands
- ItineraryDakar to DakarDuration9 days
- DatesStarting price
Onboard onto Le Bellot for an exquisite journey
In the secret lands of the Atlantic, off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, where the infinite blue of the ocean meets the lush green of the islands, a rare jewel hides: the Bissagos. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this archipelago, one of the most preserved on the planet, consists of 88 islands, most of which are uninhabited. In an environment that is often still unspoiled by man, these islands offer the few visitors who explore them the chance of a unique and authentic experience. PONANT has designed a 9-day journey aboard Le Bellot, into the heart of this string of islands featuring preserved nature, a land of ancestral civilisations and a refuge for many terrestrial and marine species.
You will humbly sail towards these extraordinary lands, which hold the promise of an interlude where time may stand still. During your exploration, its backdrop a symphony of sounds and colours, you will be as close as possible to exceptional nature, between white sandy beaches, mangals stretching as far as the eye can see, mangrove trees, savannah, palm trees and baobabs. Sea turtles, those majestic creatures, choose these isolated beaches to lay their eggs, while brightly coloured lizards skilfully weave in and out of the lush vegetation. Au détour de randonnées, en plein cœur de la forêt tropicale, vous aurez la chance d’admirer le ballet hypnotisant de nombreuses espèces d’oiseaux migrateurs comme le pélican ou le flamant rose sur l’île de Kere ou encore de contempler le spectacle des singes vervet bondissant de branches en branches. During your hikes in the heart of the tropical forest, you will be lucky enough to admire the hypnotic ballet of many species of migratory birds such as pelicans or pink flamingos on the island of Kere or to contemplate the spectacle of vervet monkeys leaping from branch to branch.
You will move through this world, the cradle of the Bissago culture, where life follows the pace of the tides and the surrounding nature. The villages, lying in the thick vegetation, seem to emanate from the earth itself. The houses made of woven palms and the rough wooden dugout canoes melt into the background, almost inseparable from the natural environment. This unique journey will be punctuated by many encounters with the Bissago people, in particular on the islands of Caravela, Carache and Orango. You will take part in traditional ceremonies accompanied by the sound of drums, and discover their customs and traditions, which have not changed for thousands of years and are based on a matriarchal society where the sacred lies at the centre of everything. Nature is a divinity here, and every bird call, every rustling of a tree, every sparkle of the sun on the water is a ode to the beauty of these sacred lands.
Your voyage
All inclusive, gourmet cuisine, room service, evening entertainment, shows, fitness center, hammam, sauna… Discover what is included in every Ponant cruise.

Destination
Atlantic Islands
Dakar to Dakar
Duration
9 days, 8 nights on board
Expeditions
No single supplement, Ponant Bonus 15%
Ref: EE161125







Journey
Your journey day-by-day
- A cruise discovering the magical Bissagos archipelago, between preserved nature, encounters with ancestral civilisations and the discovery of unique wildlife.
- Shore visits in a Zodiac® dinghy with an experienced team of naturalist-guides.
- Discovering ten islands featuring exceptional biodiversity: Carache, Kere, Caravela, Orango, Uno, Bolama, Cavalos, Joao Vieira and Canhabaque.
- Visiting traditional villages and enjoying many encounters with the Bissago people; discovering their traditions, dances and handicrafts during traditional ceremonies.
- Landscapes: idyllic white sandy beaches, endless mangals, savannah and forests home to mangrove trees, palm trees and baobabs, splendid lagunas.
- Wildlife: sea turtles, dolphins, manatees, vervet monkeys, migratory birds (pink flamingos, pelicans, etc)

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Date
15 Nov 25

Date
24 Nov 25
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and intimacy

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
19 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
19 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Surface
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Surface
38 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
3
Surface
32 m²

Grand Deluxe Suite
Guests
4
Surface
45 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Surface
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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