Princess Ngalessa by Expedition Ducret

A Cruise Ship in Republic of Congo

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This ship left a Belgian shipyard in Kinshasa in 2017. It takes the form of the passenger ships that for decades ensured the transport of passengers on the Congo River and its tributaries between the different capitals of Central Africa.

With its robust steel construction, it is powered by two new-generation 375 hp Caterpillar engines, thus reducing noise pollution and fuel consumption. Its 125-centimeter draft allows it to easily navigate shallow rivers.

In 2023, it was rebuilt to launch the first 4* safari cruises in the heart of one of the most mysterious forests in the world, the Congo Basin forest. Its renovation into a comfortable 4-star Boutique Hotel Ship launches a new era for the development of sustainable tourism in the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville).

In May 2024, upon completion of the ship, it will begin the first cruises on the Congo and Sangha Rivers, thus reviving the long tradition of river navigation in the Congo.

WHY CHOOSE PRINCESS NGALESSA?
• A culinary experience nourished by African and European influences
• Radio communication with separate battery; satellite telephone; life jackets, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin; flares and signals
• Three aluminum auxiliary boats equipped with low-emission four-stroke engines. Each boat has a capacity of 12 passengers.