Discover the history of both the former and current capital of the Cape Verdes.
Explore the breathtaking landscapes and colourful mix of the Cape Verde islands on this 18-night cruise onboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral. On this inspiring voyage which introduces wonderfully diverse range of cultures and customs, you will have a rare opportunity to explore the remote and delightful Cape Verde Islands with stops at Mindelo and Praia before continuing to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. With a further port of call at the enchanting garden island of Madeira, this is an itinerary with a fascinating variety of ports of call which are sure to both charm and delight.
Early arrival into the capital of the Cape Verdes, Praia, a delight to explore with open-air cafes and bars in which to enjoy the warm sunshine. Whilst here perhaps take an optional excursion to discover the history of the island which was discovered by Diogo Gomes in 1460.