9 nights · Elysian Aurora
Atlantic isles
Rainforest islands in the Gulf, cocoa estates, empty beaches and the calmest water of the year. From ₦3,850,000 per guest.
Day by day
The route
Lagos to Calabar to Malabo to São Tomé to Príncipe. Times can change with the weather; the captain always chooses the calmer water.
Day 1: Lagos embark
Board at the Lagos cruise terminal on Victoria Island from 1pm. Your host checks passports in the lounge, luggage goes straight to your room, and the sail-away is at golden hour past the lighthouse.
Day 2: at sea
A slow sea day: a talk from our guest historian, the spa, and dinner at Kola.
Day 3: Calabar ashore
Back on home water. The old residency museum, the drill ranch and a Calabar kitchen lunch of edikang ikong and fresh fish.
Day 4: Malabo ashore
Colonial squares, cocoa-coloured hills and a slow drive up Pico Basilé for the view over the island and the sea.
Day 5: at sea
At sea all day. Cooking class with the chef in the morning, highlife in the Atlantic Lounge at night.
Day 6: São Tomé ashore
Rainforest, waterfalls and the old cocoa estates. Taste chocolate made a few metres from the trees, then swim off a black sand beach.
Day 7: Príncipe ashore
One of the quietest islands in the Atlantic. Tender ashore to a beach you will have nearly to yourselves, with snorkelling over the reef.
Day 8: at sea
Sea day. Sleep in, a swim, a long lunch on the terrace and the captain's welcome evening.
Day 9: at sea
A last day at sea, with a farewell dinner and the crew singing on deck.
Day 10: Lagos home
Breakfast on board and off the ship by 9am. Your host can book a car or a connecting flight home to Abuja.
Staterooms on this voyage
Fares for two guests sharing
Per guest fares and room totals including port charges of ₦18,000 per guest per night. Example rates.
| Stateroom | Size | Per guest from | Room total | Deposit to hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean view stateroom | 21 m² | ₦3,850,000 | ₦8,024,000 | ₦1,605,000 |
| Balcony stateroom | 27 m² plus 6 m² balcony | ₦5,197,500 | ₦10,719,000 | ₦2,144,000 |
| Grand balcony suite | 44 m² plus 11 m² balcony | ₦7,507,500 | ₦15,339,000 | ₦3,068,000 |
| Owner's suite | 82 m² plus wraparound terrace | ₦12,705,000 | ₦25,734,000 | ₦5,147,000 |
Highlights
What stays with you
- Calabar: Back on home water.
- Malabo: Colonial squares, cocoa-coloured hills and a slow drive up Pico Basilé for the view over the island and the sea.
- São Tomé: Rainforest, waterfalls and the old cocoa estates.
- Príncipe: One of the quietest islands in the Atlantic.
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In the fare
Included
- Your stateroom and all meals in five restaurants
- Soft drinks, juices, tea and coffee all day
- Evening shows, talks and Little Mariners
- Gratuities for the crew
- Wifi for messages and email
Not included
Spa treatments, private shore excursions, the streaming wifi package and travel insurance. Shore excursions start from ₦45,000 per guest.
Questions
About this voyage
Anything else, ask the concierge in the corner or call a host.
How do we get ashore at Príncipe?
By tender boats from the ship, a ten-minute ride. Crew help every guest on and off; tell us about mobility needs and we plan around them.
Do I need visas for the islands?
Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé have their own rules. We send a checklist after booking and our host prepares the letters you need.
Can we pay in instalments?
Yes. A 20 percent deposit holds the cabin and the balance can be paid monthly until 60 days before sailing, by card or bank transfer.
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