South Africa and West Africa: Cape Town and Walvis Bay
From the cape coast to the gold coast: an African sea voyage
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Cape Town to Dakar
19 nights aboard Silver Dawn along the West African Atlantic coast from Cape Town to Dakar. The voyage runs from South Africa's Table Mountain metropolis via Namibia and Angola up to the Gulf of Guinea and Senegal. You experience desert landscapes by the Atlantic, colonial harbour cities and the cultural diversity of West Africa, from Ghanaian highlife to the music traditions of Senegal. Premium all-inclusive with butler service, premium wines and included gratuities remains the quiet constant in the background.
Route highlights
- Cape Town with Table Mountain and Robben Island (UNESCO)
- Lüderitz and Walvis Bay on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia
- Luanda as Angola's harbour metropolis
- Tema and Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana
- Abidjan on the Ivory Coast
- Banjul in the Gambia delta
- Dakar with the island of Gorée (UNESCO) as end port
Early booking advantage: Voyages in 2027 fill quickly - premium cabins are often reserved 18-24 months in advance. An early booking enquiry is non-binding and secures your preferred cabin category.
The Route
Cape Town
19 nights
Dakar
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SUN · 11 Apr 2027Kapstadt · EmbarkationArrival 00:00 Departure 19:00
South Africa's second-largest city on the Atlantic, framed by the flat plateau of Table Mountain and the rocky Lion's Head. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Cape of Good Hope and the wine estates inland define the experience.
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MON · 12 Apr 2027At sea
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TUE · 13 Apr 2027LüderitzArrival 07:00 Departure 18:00
Port town on Namibia's south-western Atlantic coast, wedged between rocks and the Namib Desert. The German colonial Art Nouveau houses and the nearby ghost town of Kolmanskop, swallowed by desert sand, give the town its distinctive face.
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WED · 14 Apr 2027Walvis BayArrival 12:30
Walvis Bay on Namibia's Atlantic coast is the country's most important deep-water harbour. Just offshore lies a lagoon with great flocks of flamingos, with the Namib Desert beginning behind it.
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THU · 15 Apr 2027Walvis BayDeparture 19:00
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FRI · 16 Apr 2027At sea
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SAT · 17 Apr 2027At sea
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SUN · 18 Apr 2027LuandaArrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
Capital of Angola on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, at the entrance of a sheltered bay. The 16th-century Portuguese Fortress of São Miguel overlooks the harbour and today houses the Museum of Military History.
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MON · 19 Apr 2027At sea
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TUE · 20 Apr 2027At sea
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WED · 21 Apr 2027At sea
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THU · 22 Apr 2027Tema (Accra)Arrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
Tema is Ghana's main deep-water harbour, some 25 kilometres east of the capital Accra on the Gulf of Guinea. The planned city grew up in the 1950s around the port and its industrial zones.
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FRI · 23 Apr 2027TakoradiArrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
Takoradi on Ghana's west coast forms the twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi with Sekondi and is one of the most important harbours in West Africa. The nearby beaches of Busua and Fort Orange recall the colonial era.
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SAT · 24 Apr 2027AbidjanArrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
Abidjan is the largest port city of Côte d'Ivoire and the economic hub of West Africa. The lagoon city is the second-largest francophone metropolis after Paris, combining the modern skyline of Le Plateau with the bustling markets of Treichville.
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SUN · 25 Apr 2027At sea
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MON · 26 Apr 2027At sea
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TUE · 27 Apr 2027At sea
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WED · 28 Apr 2027Banjul (St Mary's)Arrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
Banjul is the capital of The Gambia on St. Mary's Island at the mouth of the Gambia River on the Atlantic. The city was a British Crown Colony under the name Bathurst and serves as the gateway to the ornithologically rich mangrove world of the Gambia River.
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THU · 29 Apr 2027Dakar · DisembarkationArrival 07:00
Silver Dawn
Silver Dawn is the third ship of the Muse class and combines the strengths of her predecessors: the S.A.L.T. culinary programme, 298 suites with butler service, nine restaurants. Ultra-luxury with an Italian soul.
The Ship
Cabins
Silver Suite
Die Owner's Suite ist die erste Adresse an Bord: ein separates Schlafzimmer, ein großzügiger Wohnsalon und eine private Veranda, von der aus der Horizont Ihnen allein zu gehören scheint. Ihr persönlicher Butler kümmert sich um jeden Wunsch, vom abendlichen Champagner bis zur sorgsam vorbereiteten Abendgarderobe. Marmorbad, begehbarer Kleiderschrank und feinste Materialien machen aus der Suite ein Zuhause auf See.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: O1 / O2.
Royal Suite
Wohnen wie auf einer privaten Yacht: Die Royal Suite vereint ein separates Schlafzimmer, einen repräsentativen Wohnsalon und eine großzügige Veranda zu einem Rückzugsort von seltener Weite. Feinste Ausstattung und ein luxuriöses Marmorbad setzen Maßstäbe. Ihr persönlicher Butler kümmert sich um jedes Detail, vom Dinner in der Suite bis zur perfekt abgestimmten Garderobe.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: R1 / R2.
Spa
Die Grand Suite beeindruckt mit herrschaftlichen Proportionen, einem eleganten Wohnsalon und einer ausladenden Veranda, von der aus die Welt zu Ihren Füßen zu liegen scheint. Edelste Materialien und ein großzügiges Marmorbad erfüllen höchste Ansprüche. Ihr persönlicher Butler macht den Aufenthalt zu einem Erlebnis vollendeter Gastlichkeit.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: G1 / G2.
Silver Suite
Die Silver Suite ist ein großzügiges Refugium mit getrenntem Schlaf- und Wohnbereich und einer weitläufigen Veranda über dem Meer. Edle Materialien, ein opulentes Marmorbad und feinste Annehmlichkeiten machen jeden Tag an Bord zum Genuss. Ihr persönlicher Butler begleitet Sie aufmerksam durch die gesamte Reise.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: SL / S2.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
Mittig auf den Wohnedecks platziert, verbindet die Deluxe Veranda Suite ruhige Lage mit privater Veranda und großzügigem Wohngefühl. Marmorbad, feine Materialien und durchdachte Details schaffen eine Atmosphäre stiller Eleganz. Ein persönlicher Butler erfüllt jeden Wunsch, oft noch bevor er ausgesprochen ist.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: DX.
Superior Veranda Suite
Auf einem der oberen Decks gelegen, schenkt diese Suite denselben Komfort wie die Classic Veranda Suite, dazu einen besonders weiten Blick über die See. Die private Veranda wird schnell zum Lieblingsplatz für Sonnenauf- und -untergänge. Ihr persönlicher Butler rundet den Aufenthalt vollendet ab.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: SV.
Classic Veranda Suite
Bodentiefe Glastüren öffnen sich zu Ihrer privaten Veranda, auf der Meer und Himmel zum täglichen Begleiter werden. Wohnbereich, komfortables Bett und elegantes Marmorbad verbinden Weite mit Geborgenheit. Selbstverständlich auch hier: ein persönlicher Butler, der den Tag so leicht wie die Seeluft macht.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: CV.
Panorama Suite
Bodentiefe Fenster rahmen den Horizont wie ein Gemälde, das sich mit jeder Seemeile wandelt. Der elegante Wohnbereich lädt zum Verweilen ein, das Marmorbad verwöhnt mit feinen Annehmlichkeiten. Ein persönlicher Butler kümmert sich diskret um jeden Wunsch.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: PA.
Vista Suite
Ein raumhohes Panoramafenster holt das Spiel des Lichts über dem Ozean direkt in Ihre Suite. Wohnbereich, Bett und Marmorbad folgen demselben Sinn für Eleganz, der Silversea auszeichnet. Ihr persönlicher Butler sorgt dafür, dass Sie sich vom ersten Augenblick an umsorgt fühlen.
Preiskategorie laut Preisliste: VI.
Deck plan · Silver Dawn
Cabin prices
Prices per person in double cabin (suites: based on double occupancy), all-inclusive. Subject to availability.
| Category | Price p.P. | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Suite | € 14.800 | Available | Enquire |
| Panorama Suite | € 15.300 | Available | Enquire |
| Classic Veranda Suite | € 15.700 | Available | Enquire |
| Superior Veranda Suite | € 16.800 | Available | Enquire |
| Deluxe Veranda Suite | € 17.700 | Available | Enquire |
| Silver Suite | € 40.900 | Available | Enquire |
| Royal 1 Suite | € 46.800 | Available | Enquire |
| Grand 1 Suite | € 50.100 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's 1 Suite | € 53.300 | Available | Enquire |
| Silver Suite | € 54.700 | Available | Enquire |
| Royal 2 Suite | € 61.900 | Available | Enquire |
| Grand 2 Suite | € 65.200 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's 2 Suite | € 67.100 | Available | Enquire |
Prices as of: 14.08.2026
Standard inclusions of the ship voyage
On board
- Suite with butler service
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship
- Gourmet cuisine 24 hours a day
- Free-seating dining with À-la-carte menus
- 24-hour room service (complimentary)
- Premium beverages: champagne, fine wines, spirits, beers, water and soft drinks
- Personalised minibar, replenished daily
- Gratuities for all staff included
- All entertainment (shows, lectures, performances)
- Wellness facilities (fitness centre, sauna, steam bath in Otium Spa)
Not included
- Specialty restaurant La Dame (may have nominal charge)
- Flights and transfers (unless on All-Inclusive Plus fare)
- Additional paid activities and premium extras
Further options
Additionally included depending on voyage type (Classic / Expedition) and fare (Door-to-Door / All-Inclusive Plus):
- Shore excursions: at least one per port on Classic fares; all Zodiac cruises and guided landings on Expedition voyages
- Expedition extras: expert lectures, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport (Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship (Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares)
- Hotel night before and after the voyage (Door-to-Door and selected expeditions)
- Private chauffeur service from your door to the airport (Door-to-Door, within about 80 km)
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this voyage?
Send us a non-binding enquiry via the form on this page. Our team replies personally within 24 hours with availability, cabin options and a tailored offer. No enquiry fee, no upfront payment.
What is included in the price?
The base price per person (twin cabin) includes the cabin in your chosen category, full board, all port fees and the onboard programme. Flights and transfers are quoted separately. 19 nights from EUR 14.800 p.p. With Silversea, selected wines and beverages at meals are included.
How many guests sail on the Silver Dawn?
A maximum of 596 guests - extraordinarily intimate compared to standard cruise ships. The high crew-to-guest ratio ensures personal attention throughout the voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes - all itineraries are subject to weather, port availability and the captain's decisions. This is part of the charm of small-ship cruising: flexibility allows for unexpected discoveries.
Are there specials for early bookers or solo travellers?
Yes. Early bookers receive discounts for timely booking. Solo travellers often benefit from a reduced or waived single supplement. Simply mention your preferences in the enquiry.
Is my booking protected?
Yes. As a German tour operator, ivent-sailing provides a travel protection certificate (Reisesicherungsschein) under German law. Your payment is fully insured.
What about flights and transfers?
We arrange flights and transfers on request as part of your personal offer. This allows us to find the best connections for your specific departure date and home airport.
Are there shore excursions?
Yes. All cruise lines offer shore excursions - from guided cultural tours to nature experiences. The concepts vary by fleet. We are happy to provide details on available excursions for your chosen voyage.
What water sports and activities are available?
Depending on the ship and route: snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, diving, and Zodiac landings (on expedition voyages). Many ships have a marina platform for direct access to the water. We will be happy to tell you exactly what is available on your voyage.
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