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Le Ponant November 9-16 2027 PO091127 Cruise & Offers

Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Voyage PO091127 | 8 days DatesNovember 9-16 2027 Duration7 nights ShipLe Ponant

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Official PONANT route mapThe many faces of Cape Verde · Voyage PO091127Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde)

November 9, 2027 to November 16, 2027 · Voyage PO091127

Ports & shore experiences

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Day 1
November 9, 2027Mindelo (Cape Verde)Cape Verde

Destination overview

Set on the shores of the Porto Grande bay on the north-west coast of São Vicente, Mindelo is considered to be Cape Verde's cultural capital. Here in singer Cesaria Evora's homeland, you can listen to real morna in the bars of the old town, where you can also sip the local grog , a Cape Verdian sugarcane spirit.

  • Day 1 · November 9, 2027No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Days 2 & 8
November 10, 2027 & November 16, 2027MindeloCape Verde

Destination overview

Set on the shores of the Porto Grande bay on the north-west coast of São Vicente, Mindelo is considered to be Cape Verde's cultural capital. Here in singer Cesaria Evora's homeland, you can listen to real morna in the bars of the old town, where you can also sip the local grog , a Cape Verdian sugarcane spirit.

  • Day 2 · November 10, 2027Departure 21:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
  • Day 8 · November 16, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Disembarkation: 08:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Santo Antao, the authentic island · 11h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 4
Day 3
November 11, 2027São NicolauCape Verde

Destination overview

Located south-west of São Vicente, the island of São Nicolau is a dramatic sight with steep, richly forested mountains that reach their peak at ﾠMt Gordo. Near the summit, the islandﾒs attractive capital, Ribeira Brava, nestles in a deep green valley.

  • Day 3 · November 11, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 21:00

Verified shore experiences

  • São Nicolau, "the Intellectual" · 4h15 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • The Dragon Tree · 4h45 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 4
Day 4
November 12, 2027Boa VistaCape Verde

Destination overview

The third largest island in the Cape Verde archipelago, Boa Vista offers visitors stunning white-sand beaches and emerald water. Dubbed “the sand dune island”, it is particularly well-known for its wild, desert landscapes that are windswept all year round. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.

  • Day 4 · November 12, 2027Arrival 10:30 · Departure 18:15

Verified shore experiences

  • Boa Vista, between endless beaches and dunes · 2h45 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 5
November 13, 2027PraiaCape Verde

Destination overview

The capital of Cape Verde, Praia, is located on the southern tip of Santiago island. You can dally in the districts planted with Tamarind and Albizia trees. Above the harbour, the statue of Diogo Gomes pays homage to the man who discovered Cape Verde in 1460.

  • Day 5 · November 13, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 23:59

Verified shore experiences

  • Praia & Cidade Velha · 4h00 · Published as included · UNESCO Site · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
  • Santiago, the cradle of Cape Verde · 6h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 6
November 14, 2027MaioAtlantic Islands

Destination overview

Discovered in 1460 in the month of May, as its Portuguese name indicates, Maio lies east of Santiago in the Cape Verde archipelago. At the southwestern end of the island, you will discover the city of Porto Inglês , also known as Vila do Maio , where the pastel houses nestle against rounded hillsides.

  • Day 6 · November 14, 2027Arrival 12:00 · Departure 19:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 7
November 15, 2027FogoCape Verde

Destination overview

Lying west of Praia, the volcanic island of Fogo is Cape Verde's highest landmark. The foothills of Pico de Fogo are ideal for hiking, with an immense caldera surrounding the active crater. Trails start at the little town of Chã das Caldeiras and you can see recent lava flows and older ones sprouting with new growth.

  • Day 7 · November 15, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Departure 15:00

Verified shore experiences

  • The Crater Villages · 7h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · Food & Wine · PONANT difficulty marker 4

Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.

A closer look at this sailing

Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde) aboard Le Ponant

On November 9-16 2027, Le Ponant sails 7 nights from Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde). The many faces of Cape Verde brings together Mindelo, São Nicolau, Boa Vista, Praia, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Ponant November 9-16 2027: is Voyage PO091127 right for you?

This 8-day voyage aboard Le Ponant sails Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde), with calls including Mindelo, São Nicolau, Boa Vista, and Praia. Voyage PO091127 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Why book Le Ponant Voyage PO091127 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage PO091127, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage PO091127?

For the November 9-16 2027 Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What is included and not included on Le Ponant Voyage PO091127?

For the November 9-16, 2027 Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde) sailing aboard Le Ponant: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Le Ponant Voyage PO091127?

For the November 9-16, 2027 Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde) sailing aboard Le Ponant: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Le Ponant Voyage PO091127, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the November 9-16, 2027 Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde) sailing aboard Le Ponant: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Le Ponant for Voyage PO091127?

For the November 9-16, 2027 Mindelo (Cape Verde) to Mindelo (Cape Verde) sailing aboard Le Ponant: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Le Ponant's verified headline statistics?
32Guests
16Staterooms
34Crew
88 m / 289 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this November itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this November itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Le Ponant?
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are much smaller sailing products with different facilities. Do not apply large-ship venue lists to either yacht.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Le Ponant have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Le Ponant guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage PO091127 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Ponant?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage PO091127: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Ponant handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are not described as reduced-mobility ships; never promise equivalent accessibility on those yachts.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Le Ponant?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Le Ponant Voyage PO091127?

For round-trip flights to and from Mindelo (Cape Verde) around Voyage PO091127, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Le Ponant Voyage PO091127 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

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  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
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  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Le Ponant Voyage PO091127. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
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If Le Ponant Voyage PO091127 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

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