From Senegal to Gambia: a cruise down a legendary river

Your Boat

• Harmony V
• 25 total cabins
• 49 people max
• 18 crew members

Welcome aboard the Harmony V, an elegant 55-meter yacht. Its refined layout and modern amenities ensure a comfortable cruise. Enjoy your meals on the main deck, in the indoor restaurant or outdoors, facing the sea. After a day of exploration, relax in the calm of the lounge bar. The sun deck will quickly become your favorite place to admire the passing coastal landscapes. A swimming platform makes it easy to enjoy the water in complete freedom. Attentive and discreet, the crew will ensure your well-being to make this trip an unforgettable experience.

• Lounge bar
• Restaurant (indoor and outdoor)
• Television
• Mini library
• Beach towels
• Snorkeling equipment
• Kayaks
• Board games
• Swimming platform
• Wi-Fi connection (additional charge)

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

This ship can accommodate 49 passengers in its 25 cabins with sea views (2 category P, 14 category A, 6 category B, and 3 category C). All cabins are air-conditioned (individually controlled) and equipped with a television (local channels only) with DVD player, a mini safe, a mini-refrigerator, a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, and private toilet.

Itinerary of your cruise

Your itinerary follows the banks of the Gambia River, West Africa's iconic waterway. Between fishing villages, ancestral traditions, nature reserves, and UNESCO sites, enjoy a unique immersion in the heart of authentic cultures.

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
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Frequently asked questions

• What documents are required to travel to Senegal and Gambia?

  British and American nationals wishing to travel to Senegal for a stay of less than 3 months must hold a passport valid for more than 6 months. They are exempt from visa requirements.
  
  For a stay of more than 3 months, a resident card is mandatory and must be requested at the prefecture of the place of residence, from the services of the Directorate of the Foreigners Police and Travel Documents.
  
  Source (official government travel advice):
  United Kingdom: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal
  
  United States: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Senegal.html
  
  For The Gambia, a short-stay visa is issued free of charge to British and American nationals upon arrival on Gambian territory, including at land border posts.
  
  The Gambian authorities affix a free of charge short-stay visa to the passport, valid for fifteen days and renewable.
  
  Travellers using a vehicle registered in Senegal must, upon entry into The Gambia, pay the customs service the amount of the “passavant”, i.e. 100 GMD (approximately €2), for which a receipt is issued.
  Any other request for payment in GMD or FCFA has no legal basis and must be refused.
  
  An airport tax of 1000 GMD or 20 euros (or 20 US dollars) is required upon entry and upon exit of the country for persons travelling by air (except holders of diplomatic passports).
  
  Source (official government travel advice):
  United Kingdom: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gambia
  
  United States: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Gambia.html
  
  Nationals of other countries must obtain information on the formalities from the consulate of their country of origin.

• Can I book flights or accommodation in addition to my cruise?

  YES!
  Our travel agency offers all our customers embarking on a cruise the opportunity to book their flights or accommodation. Our tailor-made offers are adapted to your needs and budget.
  
  We have created two 100% customizable offers:
  - Serenity Service: Booking your airline tickets.
  - Extension Service: Booking your accommodation (hotel, cottage, villa, etc.) and/or additional activities (excursions, guided tours, car rental, etc.) to enjoy the rich heritage of the destination.
  
  Our destination specialists will send you their best suggestions for your vacation.

• Are there any compulsory or recommended vaccinations for this cruise?

  
  

  The yellow fever vaccine is no longer mandatory for entry into Senegal or Gambia, except for passengers coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic. However, given the active circulation of the yellow fever virus and the presence of vectors capable of activating transmission, it is strongly recommended that you are up to date with your yellow fever vaccination. In practice, Senegalese or Gambian health authorities may require international vaccination certificates at the border, even for passengers arriving from European countries. According to a recent WHO recommendation, a single yellow fever vaccination is valid for life.
  
  ● In Gambia, vaccination against meningococcal meningitis by a quadrivalent vaccine (A, C, Y, W-135) is obligatory.
  ● No other vaccinations are compulsory, but certain vaccinations are recommended: ensure that you are up to date with your routine vaccinations as well as those related to all geographical areas visited.
  ● Updating diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) vaccinations is recommended, as well as rubella-mumps-measles (MMR) vaccinations for children; tuberculosis vaccinations are also advisable.
  ● Other recommended vaccinations: depending on local travel conditions, vaccinations against typhoid fever and viral hepatitis A and B may be recommended.
  ● It is advisable to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis.
  ● Rabies vaccination may also be recommended in certain cases, depending on the conditions and location of your stay. Ask your doctor or an international vaccination centre for advice.
  
  A stay abroad requires travellers to take certain health precautions. The section below provides essential information. However, this information does not exempt travellers from consulting their GP and/or a hospital specialising in travel medicine before departure (and doing so sufficiently in advance of departure to allow for booster vaccinations).
  
  We recommend that all travellers consult the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) website to stay informed, in real time, of the vaccination recommendations and health requirements in force before their trip. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

  
  

• How are my transfers between the airport and the boat organized?

  
  

  Your transfers are not included in your cruise package, but they can be arranged by your Globe Sailor advisor and the base manager by taxi or minibus. Payment for this service is usually made to GlobeSailor when you pay the balance or directly on site in cash. Don't forget to send your arrival times to your advisor.

  
  

• How are meals served on board the boat?

  During your cruise, you will enjoy full board, including breakfast, lunch (buffet), and dinner. Water, tea, and coffee (filter) are available throughout the day. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included. Please check the terms and conditions of your quote carefully. Your advisor can provide you with the menus offered on board upon request. They are often prepared using fresh, local produce. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any food allergies or if you are following a special diet.

• How do I book an optional excursion?

  When booking your cruise, you can reserve the excursion(s) of your choice in advance. You also have the option of booking once you arrive, subject to availability.

• What payments do I need to make to confirm my reservation?

  To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor, who will place an option for you while waiting to receive your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit (by bank transfer, PayPal, or credit card) of 30 to 50% of the reservation amount has been received. A 100% deposit will be required for any reservation made less than one month before departure. The balance must be paid no later than 90 days before the boarding date.

• What happens in case of cancellation?

  In the event of cancellation, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due:
  ● up to 90 days before departure: 30%
  ● from 89 to 60 days: 50%
  ● from 59 to 45 days: 75%
  ● from 44 days to departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation.
  
  We advise our customers to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance.