Luxury Cruise Line Adds West-African Stops to its Festive Season Itinerary
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released its 2025–2027 festive cruise itineraries, featuring 12 voyages over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Among the global highlights is a 21-night ‘World Holiday Spectacular’ sailing aboard Seven Seas Voyager, departing 19 December 2025, which includes multiple African ports of call. Travellers will journey from Barcelona to Cape Town, with stops in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea, offering an immersive experience through cities such as Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Sekondi, Lome, São Tomé, and Walvis Bay.
The itinerary includes 86 shore excursions that showcase regional highlights. From wildlife cruises in Namibia’s Walvis Bay to cultural visits at Gambia’s King Fahad Mosque and São Tomé’s Boca do Inferno. Regent’s festive sailings combine seasonal cuisine, onboard entertainment, and cultural excursions, reinforcing Africa’s growing appeal as a luxury holiday cruise destination. The inclusion of diverse African ports further supports the continent’s profile in high-end cruise tourism.
Source: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
