MV Dodi Princess (World), an addition of the Volta Hotel, is located at Dodi Princess in Akosombo, Lake Volta. The Dodi Princess II, a freshly built 176-capacity cruise ship, replaced its predecessor.
Despite having half the capacity of Dodi Princess I (350), the three-deck Dodi Princess II has all the intimate touches of the former, with a modern appeal provided by its nicely-set-out bar on the middle deck. Live band music entertains guests on-board on the wooden-floor upper-deck with a great view of the lake.
The Akosombo Dam, Presidential chalets, Dwarfs’ Island, the tilapia farm, and magnificent vistas of nearby mountains may all be seen when sailing on the lake.
Aside from the two-hour voyage to Dodi Island, the hotel’s Maritime Club House provides a variety of additional water-sports activities.
Watersports aficionados can rent kayaks and speedboats. For those who are afraid of water, the view of the river and surrounding mountainous terrain, as well as the fresh breeze, will undoubtedly calm you as you sip freshly-made fruit juice and eat hot-grilled tilapia from the lake’s tilapia farm.
Upon arrival at Dodi, visitors are greeted by the island’s residents who perform colorful cultural music and traditional dances; it’s a genuinely memorable experience. Around 300 people live on a part of the rocky island. The VRA owns the other half, which is where most people go.
Until now, the island had nothing notable to draw hundreds of tourists who might wish to stay overnight or spend money while they were there. That, however, has changed.
On the bare island, the VRA has built a park. There is currently an ostrich park, a bushbuck park, and two enormous bird cages with a variety of colorful native and exotic birds. The theme park’s three enormous ostriches are very friendly.
Who owns Dodi Island?
The Dodi World refers to the Dodi Island in the Eastern Region’s Asuogyaman District, the Dodi Princess 2 ferry, which is managed by Volta Hotel Akosombo, a subsidiary of the Volta River Authority, and the people on board.
Dodi Princess Cruise Packages
- Adults – GHC 250
- Kids – GHC 150 (2- 12 years)
Package Inclusions (What You Get)
- Cruise on the MV Dodi Princess II
- Lunch
- Beverage
- Water
- Island Adventure
- Pedal boats
- Kids playground
- Live band
- Video games
- Camel ride
Dodi Princess Cruise Schedule
- Weekends – Every Saturday and Sunday
- Weekdays – Corporate retreats, conferences, parties, group excursions, charters
- Night cruises – Every last Friday of the month
- Holidays – All Holidays
Departure Times
- Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
- Departure: 9:00am & 3:00 pm
- Expected arrival: 2:00pm & 8:00 pm
Getting There / Location
Dodi World, Akosombo (2 hours drive from Accra via Tema Shai Hills,Akosombo Road)
Contact / Bookings
For bookings or enquiry contact:
- Phone: 0501421977 / 0559128694
- Email: sales@dodiworld.com.gh
- Website: www.dodiworld.com.gh
Other activities
Water sports (Speed boat, pedal boat, jetski, kayaks, water bicycles, Islalnd adventure, Camping)
Other services
Restaurant, Event space rental. Night events.
Ghana Travel Restrictions
Ghana is open to most travelers again. I mean travelers from all over the world. However, you do need proof of your COVID-19 vaccination(s) or a negative test result before being allowed entry.
Many hotels, attractions, and private tours are open with new health & safety protocols in place, and you still have to follow certain guidelines. They are all good for our safety.
Read the ultimate travel guide to Ghana to help you plan your trip.