Port: Cotonou
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Cotonou
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Porto Novo
Tour Code: COO-003
Duration: 5 1/4 hours
Retail Value: $149.00
Price: Free
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Experience the legends and traditions of the Goun and Yoruba people during this visit to Benin's capital city of Porto-Novo.
Depart the pier for the 1-hour drive to Porto-Novo. Benin's de facto capital city, Porto-Novo is also known as Adjatchè and Hogbonou. The city is home to the Goun and Yoruba people, along with the ancient traditions of the famous Gelede society. Upon arrival, you will proceed for a visit to Honme, the former palace of King Toffa, for an opportunity to learn about the internal organization of this once-powerful kingdom.
Next, you will rejoin your coach for the drive to the Ethnographical Museum. Here, you will explore the unique aspects of birth, life and death in parts of Benin, view the museum's collection of Gelede masks and observe the Gelede mask dance.
Following your visit, you will rejoin your coach for the 1-1.5-hour return drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves moderate walking, with some steps to negotiate. Photography is only permitted in the Outer Court of Honme. No photography is permitted inside the Ethnographic Museum.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.