From the picturesque ports of Honfleur on France's "Côte Fleurie" (Flower Coast) to Porto, Lisbon and the sheltered beaches of the Canary Islands, the Atlantic Ocean is scattered with jewels dotted around the coasts of France, Spain and Portugal. Madeira, the Azores, the Bissagos Islands and the islands of Cape Verde off the coast of Africa open the doors to a world of peace and tranquillity, unspoiled nature and ancestral traditions. The sense of a complete change of scene here is total, the feeling of delight and enchantment utter and entire.
Cruise the Azores with Ponant
A group of nine islands lie in the Atlantic Ocean 1,500 kilometers from the Portuguese coast. They are called the Azores which stands for "goshawk". It is a poetic title for the steep and verdant landscapes of the archipelago, covered with hydrangeas througout the summer. This island group is pure paradise, to which sailors and holiday goers have devoted so much love and attention.
Cape Verde & Bijagos Cruises
Long beaches of fine sand dunes, volcanic deserts, lush countryside, African and Portuguese cultural influences, these are the defining points of The Cape Verde archipelago. With Ponant, we promise so many varied experiences in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. Further south, about twenty kilometers from the coast of Guinea Bissau, the Bijagos express the authenticity of a preserved nature and a people with ancient traditions. An unforgettable cruise to the Atlantic Islands.
Madeira Cruises with Ponant
At the corner of Portugal and nestling off the Moroccan coast, Madeira is an archipelago to be visited. Of those who face the onslaught of the Atlantic Ocean, while preserving a subtropical climate and who have made various cultural influences a source of wealth. To undertake a trip to Madeira is to take a breath of fresh air, between hikes, picturesque walks and tastings.
Ponant's Atlantic Islands Cruises are mostly available in March and April of each year, lasting from 7 to 11 nights in duration. They are often on these Ponant ships, depending on the cruise direction and port of boarding:
