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Une pirogue glisse au coucher du soleil vers un village de maisons sur pilotis.
  • Cruises & sunset
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  • Events

Private sunset cruise

The boat all to yourselves, at the hour when the light falls on the lagoon.

  • Cotonou, Benin
  • 2 h
  • 2 to 8 people

Departure is set to the hour of sunset, which shifts by a few minutes with the season. The trip lasts two hours, including about forty minutes of low golden light.

The boat is reserved for your group. Snacks and cold drinks are set up on board before you step in.

The format of choice for birthdays, proposals and photo sessions.

Hour by hour

Indicative times, adjusted on the day to the weather and the group.

  1. 0 h 00

    Welcome at the pontoon

    The boat is ready, snacks and drinks are set up on board. Safety briefing.

  2. 0 h 15

    Out onto the lagoon

    You leave the pontoon and head up the lagoon, away from the traffic.

  3. 0 h 50

    Golden hour

    Forty minutes of low, raking light. The engine cuts out, the boat drifts.

  4. 1 h 40

    Back to the city lights

    Return to the pontoon at nightfall, as Cotonou lights up behind the lagoon.

What’s included

  • Private boat and captain
  • Snacks and cold drinks
  • Fuel
  • Life jackets
  • Not included — Photographer
  • Not included — Event decoration on request

Upcoming dates

Private experience: the booked slot is entirely yours.

  • Thu20Aug
    • 16:30Private hire available
  • Fri21Aug
    • 16:30Private hire available
  • Sun23Aug
    • 16:30Private hire available
  • Mon24Aug
    • 16:30Private hire available
  • Tue25Aug
    • 16:30Already booked
See all dates and request

Meeting point

Lagoon pontoon, Ganhi district, Cotonou.

Safety

Life jackets on board for every passenger. Safety briefing before departure. The captain holds the required qualifications. The trip may be postponed depending on the state of the lagoon and the weather.

Our safety commitments, in detail (in French)

What “verified partner” means (in French)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Between 48 and 24 hours, 50% of the amount is retained. Less than 24 hours, the trip is due.

The partner

Lagune Bleue Cotonou

Motorboat operator based in Cotonou — lagoon and channel trips.

WaviGo makes the connection and secures the booking. The service is delivered by the partner, under their responsibility.

More experiences in Cotonou

80 000 FCFA

per group · ≈ 122 €

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