Dakar, Senegal

Cruise Port

Dakar

Capital and the largest city of Senegal.

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Overview

Dakar is a cruise port in Senegal. It lies on the coast at approximately 14.693, -17.447.

About Dakar

Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,278,469, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area was at 4.0 million in 2023.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Dakar — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Dakar

Dakar-Indépendance
Dakar-Indépendance
Le Parc Forestier Zoologique Hann Sénégal
Le Parc Forestier Zoologique Hann Sénégal
Musée des civilisations noires
Musée des civilisations noires
Grande mosquée de Dakar
Grande mosquée de Dakar

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Oct and coolest around 25°C in Feb (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
21°
Feb
25°
19°
Mar
25°
19°
Apr
25°
20°
May
26°
21°
Jun
28°
24°
Jul
29°
25°
Aug
29°
26°
Sep
29°
26°
Oct
31°
26°
Nov
31°
25°
Dec
30°
22°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Dakar the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Dakar, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →