- Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
- Location: Libreville
- Product code: shorexlib
Cruise ship tours Libreville
Our agency in Libreville welcomes all cruise ship passengers, whether it is on a private basis, or whether it is in groups. Gabon is still largely unknown among cruise ships and has plenty of potential for cruises which are passing by the coast and are looking for shore excursions for one or more days in Libreville.
Our DMC team at Libreville has plenty of experience in handling large cruise ship excursions and we have worked with large groups, both midrange and luxury ships, meaning we know the drill and how to handle everything from A to Z.
For smaller cruise ships with 100 to 200 passengers, we can have an à-la-carte-menu in which passengers choose one of our shorex activities in Libreville. Since Gabon is an eco-destination and still has limited infrastructure, not all destinations can handle large cruise groups, that’s why for large cruise ships of 200 - 300 passengers and more, we offer a formula at Pointe-Denis, in which clients can book a basic package with access to the beach, a luxurious three-course buffet and a welcome drink. We have professional English speaking staff which can host your guests. Guests can then add one of several shore excursions at Pointe-Denis such as a sand buggy safari in which you can see elephants, buffaloes and more; a whale watching tour (June to September); a mangrove exploration; a walking safari; or jetski. For large groups we use a rotation system in which clients can have the chance to participate in all activities. Pointe-Denis has a pier and can receive tender such as Zodiacs.
Libreville Shore Excursions for Cruise Ships
Libreville Shore excursion 1: City Tour of Libreville (3 hours)
Proposed time: 9.00 until around 12.00. Pick up at Michel Marina.
On this shore excursion you will visit iconic sights such as the national museum, the presidential palace and the Stele of Freedom statue and other buildings of importance such as the Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral, the market and more. The tour is conducted in ac’ed buses with English speaking licensed guides. Possibility to add lunch in a scenic location in the forest, luxury glamping style.
Minibuses of 15 pax and 25 pax available.
Includes:
- Transport
- Guided city tour and entrance fees
- Water
Libreville Shore excursion 2: Arboretum Raponda Walker Day Tour at Akanda National Park. (3 hours)
Proposed time: 9.00 until around 12.00, we can also include lunch at a scenic place in the forest with lunch and a dance spectacle. Pick up at Michel Marina.
On this shorex activity, you will visit the Raponda Walker Arboretum, a classified forest of trees and plants of various species which covers approximately 6,770 hectares, about half hour north of the capital. Our guides will give an introduction to the local fauna and flora, focusing on medicinal and edible plants. During our visit we will be able to see colorful birds, frogs, lizards and if we’re lucky we can also spot monkeys. The tour is conducted in ac’ed buses with English speaking licensed guides. Possibility to add lunch in a scenic location in the forest, luxury glamping style.
Includes:
- Transport
- Guided city tour and entrance fees
- Water
Libreville Shore excursion 3 : Akanda National Park Day Tour (full day)
Proposed time: 7.30 am - 17.00, maximum 18 pax. Pick up at Michel Marina
On this cruise ship activity we’ll visit Akanda National Park is located in the northeast of the country, near Libreville and is composed mainly of mangrove and tidal beach habitats. Akanda together with the nearby Pongara National Park comprises 25% of the total protected mangrove in the continent. They play an important role in the ecosystem and help stabilize the coastline around Libreville. The bay is rich in marine life, and Corisco bay provides an important feeding area for turtles. Akanda is internationally important as a site for migratory birds and is home to the largest populations of such birds in Gabon.
Pick up around 7.30 am and then transport to the park where we’ll explore the park on foot and by boat to fully explore the mangroves looking for birds and other wildlife while admiring the beauty of the park. Lunch is at an exclusive floating wooden restaurant on the river and included in the price.
Includes:
- Guided walking tour in the forest
- River tour in a motorized boat
- Lunch in the lagoon
- Pool (near the lunch site)
Libreville Shore Excursion 4: Point-Denis Peninsula With Safari (full day)
Departure: Pick up / arrival around 8.30 am and back at the port at 17.00 with transfer back. Possibility to receive Zodiac on the peninsula, if not boat transfers from Michel Marina available.
This is our best shore excursion for large cruise ships. Pointe-Denis is a coastal gem just about 30 minutes by boat from Libreville and it offers a tranquil escape where the Atlantic meets lush mangrove forests and pristine beaches. It is known for its powdery white sands, leatherback turtles, forest elephants, humpback whales and other wildlife. With our basic package you will have access to our beach lounge including a three-course buffet, a welcome drink and pool-access as well as the beach of course. We also offer safari-activities such as our sand-buggy safari experience with the possibility to see elephants, buffaloes and more. We also offer unique mangrove-exploration by boat which introduces the beauty of the mangrove and an introduction to the local wildlife.
Advised to limit to 45 pax per activity. Activities are about 1 hour and can be rotated multiple times a day.
Basic Package includes:
- Boat transfer: both ways
- Bus transfer
- Welcome drink
- Buffet
- Beach access
- Canoeing, ping pong, pool, beach volley etc available
Extra to be added:
- Sand buggy safari, starting from 5 pax
- Mangrove exploration, 15 pax per boat:
- Jetski, hourly rate
Important! All activities have to be booked well ahead of time, due to the limited infrastructure. Our Libreville agency can handle large cruise ships as long as this is booked in time, especially Pointe-Denis.
