Expedition Cruise
WEST AFRICA PELAGIC
From Cape Verde, along the West African coast to Madeira
Expedition dates:
04 May - 11 May | 2026
Tour leaders: Killian Mullarney & Nils van Duivendijk
Duration: 9 days
Participants: 80 - 108 people
Difficulty: Easy - Ideal for birders and photographers of all skill levels.
Rates per person:
Quadruple cabin with porthole: 2450€ sold out
Twin cabin with porthole: 3050€ sold out
Twin cabin with window: 3350€ Last cabin available!
Deluxe cabin for two: 3800€ sold out
Superior cabin for two: 4350€ Last spots available!
Departure guaranteed.
For the first time in 10 years, the West Africa Pelagic Expedition is back in 2026!
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The West Africa Pelagic Expedition is a rare opportunity to explore one of the most uncharted pelagic zones on the planet. Unlike traditional seabirding tours, this 9-day voyage takes you from Cape Verde, along the West African coast, and the Canary Islands, to Madeira. An Expedition that few birders and photographers have ever ventured.
This unique journey from Cape Verde to Madeira is a must for seabird enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.
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Boyd's Shearwater | © Eduard Sangster
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White-faced Storm-Petrel | © Eduard Sangster
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Deserta’s Petrel | © Laurens Steijn
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Red-billed Tropicbird | © Nils van Duivendijk
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Cape Verde Shearwater | © Eduard Sangster
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Fea's Petrel | © Eduard Sangster
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Razo Lark | © Eduard Sangster
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Pomarine Skua | © Laurens Steijn
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African Royal Tern | © Laurens Steijn
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Bulwer’s Petrel | © Laurens Steijn
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Roseate Tern | © Laurens Steijn
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Boyd's-Shearwater | © Laurens Steijn
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Praia & Santiago Coast
Day 2 – Raso Island & Offshore Mauritania
Days 3–5 – Canary Islands & The Salvage Islands
Days 6–9 – Madeira & Funchal
What’s included?
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
Voyage aboard the Plancius vessel.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Praia.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the trip.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
What’s not included?
International and domestic flight tickets
Pre- and post- land arrangements.
Passport and visa expenses.
Government arrival and departure taxes.
Meals ashore.
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses
Laundry services
Telecommunication charges.
Unspecified activities
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Tips at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard
Any items or services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions section