Cape Verde 10th October 12 nights onboard the Arion
Day 1: Transfer by coach from Faro Airport to
Portimao. Arion departs Portimao at 18:00.
Day 2: Wildlife watching at sea.
Day 3: Passing east of Lanzarote in the morning
and east of Fuerterventura, we will be able to enjoy
the marine life around these islands which are
renowned for their variety of species.
Day 4: This morning we arrive at San Sebastian
de La Gomera for a chance to stretch your legs
on land before our journey towards Cape Verde.
Day 5: Wildlife watching at sea.
Day 6: Circumnavigate Raso Island which is
famous for the rare Raso lark.
Day 7: This morning we arrive in Praia Santiago
the capital of the cape verde islands where you
will have a couple of hours to enjoy the town
before re boarding the ship to circumnavigate Fogo
an island formed from a volcanic eruption.
Day 8: Santa Maria Bay—Sal. This morning you
will be taken to a salt lake in an extinct volcano crater.
Day 9: Wildlife watching at sea.
Day 10: Puerto de La Estaca-Heirro. Our arrival at 16:00
will allow you to enjoy the town at night. Ship departs at 23:59.
Day 11: Today we will spend the day wildlife watching
whilst we pass the Selvagens Islands.
Day 12: Wildlife watching at sea.
Day 13: Arrival back into Portimao at approximately
10am where you will be transferred by coach to Faro Airport