Day River Cruises
Slow down, enjoy the river and discover The Gambia from the water.
Small-group catamaran cruises from Denton Bridge. Relax, fish, swim, enjoy local food and spend an unhurried day on the Gambia River. Maximum 10 guests on board.
Choose Your River Day
A Lazy Day
Fishing, Relaxation & Swimming
Leave the busy roads behind and spend a full, unhurried day on the Gambia River. There is no timetable to chase: the pleasure comes from taking the river slowly, enjoying the scenery and letting the day unfold at its own pace.
Along the way, we can stop in peaceful places and switch off the engines. With the motor noise gone, you can listen to the river, watch life along the banks, relax on deck with a drink, swim when conditions allow or try your hand at fishing. It is a day for doing as much—or as little—as you wish.
Your day at a glance
- 9:30 am: Depart Denton Bridge
- Relaxed cruise, peaceful stops, fishing and swimming
- 1:00 pm: Lunch on board
- Afternoon cruise and time to unwind
- 5:30 pm: Return to Denton Bridge
7,000 GMD per person
Lamin Lodge
River Cruise & Village Visit
Sail from Denton Bridge towards the mangrove creeks around Lamin Lodge, one of the area’s most distinctive natural settings. The journey takes you through calm waterways and mangrove landscapes rich in birdlife, with glimpses of traditional river life and local oyster harvesting along the way.
Two departures are available every day: one at 9:00 am and one at 3:00 pm. After approximately two hours on the river, enjoy a peaceful one-hour visit to a local village near Lamin Lodge and discover a little of everyday Gambian life before cruising back to Denton Bridge.
The morning cruise returns at approximately 2:00 pm; the afternoon cruise returns at approximately 5:30 pm.
4,000 GMD per person
What’s included
- Catamaran cruise from and back to Denton Bridge
- Gambian lunch
- One soft drink, a beer or a glass of wine
- Unlimited water, tea and coffee, within reasonable limits
Not included: additional soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Book Your Day River Cruise
Choose your A Lazy Day or Lamin Lodge departure in the calendar below.
Your booking remains pending until payment has been received and manually verified by our office. Please complete payment within two hours of booking, then call +220 87 700 4494. Your final confirmation email is sent after our team validates the payment.