NEW! Iberia & Africa's Atlantic Coast

Discover the rich heritage of Sekondi-Takoradi through its complex colonial past and lively coastal culture. Board your motor coach and set out for a scenic drive through Sekondi’s European Town, one of Ghana’s earliest European settlements, spotting the echoes of Portuguese, Dutch and British influence in its art and architecture. Stop at Fort Orange, a Dutch trading post built in 1642, to delve deeper into the colonial past of the area and understand its role in international trade. Continue along the coast to experience the lively atmosphere of the Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour. Immerse yourself in the bustle of the market and feel the rhythm of local life, watching as colorful wooden fishing boats sail into shore and local fishermen present their fresh catches. Finally, drive past historic churches, which serve as spiritual and social hubs for the local community.

Discover the storied past of Ghana during visits to two UNESCO-designated castles and colonial trading posts. Board your motor coach and set out for a scenic drive along the coast to Ghana’s Central Region, known for its palm-fringed beaches and colonial-era forts. Journey through Elmina township, the first European settlement in West Africa, with roots stretching back to the 15th century. Visit Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa. Glimpse its whitewashed walls and ocean-facing battlements before exploring the township further. Following lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Cape Coast Castle. Originally established as a trading post during the 16th century, it has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Elmina Castle and other former trading posts along the Ghanaian coast.

Discover the rich history of Sekondi-Takoradi during visits to a museum, a historic district and a colonial fort. The capital of Ghana’s Western Region, the twin cities of Sekondi-Takoradi comprise two historically distinct towns which were officially united in 1946; Sekondi, heavily influenced by Dutch and British colonists, and Takoradi, the site of Ghana’s first deepwater seaport. Depart by motor coach to uncover the history of Sekondi-Takoradi, beginning with a visit to the Bisa Aberwa Museum. Home to more than 2,000 artifacts, this institution is dedicated to preserving and celebrating African history and the black experience across the globe. Continue to Sekondi’s European town to see its Dutch, Portuguese and British influences. Finally, call at the historic Fort Orange, a former Dutch stronghold, and visit the Sekondi township for a glimpse into the daily lives of its people.

Discover Ghana’s colonial heritage and glimpse the natural beauty of Kakum National Park. Begin your journey with a drive by motor coach from the port to the Central Region. Pass by palm-fringed beaches and a bustling fishing harbor en route to visit two former trading posts that played a pivotal role in the transatlantic slave trade. Call at Elmina Castle, the former headquarters of the Dutch West Indies Company, and Cape Coast Castle, established by the Portuguese in 1555. Explore their dungeons and learn about the storied past of these colonial remnants, which were collectively inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. After lunch, continue to Kakum National Park for an up-close experience with nature. Walk its famous canopy walkway and soak up the surroundings in this biologically diverse rainforest, before returning to your awaiting ship.

Immerse yourself in nature and take in sweeping views as you traverse the canopy walkway at Kakum National Park. Situated in Ghana’s Central Region, Kakum National Park was established as a forest reserve in 1931. Drive by motor coach to this tropical rainforest, which is home to an array of wildlife including forest elephants, bongo antelopes and hundreds of butterfly species, some of which are endemic to the park. It is the location of one of only three canopy walkways in Africa, made of seven swinging bridges raised high above the ground. It is also the tallest canopy walkway in the country, reaching up to 130 feet above the forest floor in some areas and spanning a length of approximately 1,150 feet. As you walk along the bridges, take in the views of the surrounding rainforest and stay alert for sightings of wildlife. After lunch, return to your ship.