Dodi World

Experience the thrills & adventure of a lifetime at Dodi World, Ghana’s unique aqua tourism destination.

Dodi World offers a memorable voyage experience on board its 150-capacity pleasure boat, the famous MV Dodi Princess II, to Dodi Island, located 14.6 nautical miles from Akosombo.

Getting There / Location

Dodi World, Akosombo (2 hours’ drive from Accra via Tema Shai Hills, Akosombo Road)

Dodi Princess Cruise Packages

1. Adults –  GHC 250
2. 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

1. Weekends – Every Saturday and Sunday
2. Weekdays – Corporate retreats, conferences, parties, group excursions, charters
3. Night cruises – Every last Friday of the month
4. Holidays – All Holidays

Departure Times

• Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
• Departure: 9:00 am & 3:00 pm
• Expected arrival: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm

Contact / Bookings

For bookings or enquiries, contact:

• Phone: 0501421977 / 0559128694
• Email: sales@dodiworld.com.gh
• Website: www.dodiworld.com.gh

Other activities

Water sports (Speed boat, pedal boat, ski, kayaks, water bicycles, Island adventure, Camping)

Other services

Restaurant

Event space rental

Night events

History 

Dodi Princess at Akosombo, Lake Volta, is home to MV Dodi Princess – an extension of the Volta Hotel. The newly built 176-capacity cruise boat, the Dodi Princess II, replaced its predecessor. 

The three-deck Dodi Princess II, though half the capacity of Dodi Princess I (350), has all the intimate details of the latter, with a modern appeal presented by its nicely set-out bar on the middle deck. Live band music entertains guests on board the wooden-floor upper deck, which offers a beautiful view of the lake. 

Sailing on the lake, one can see the Akosombo Dam, the presidential chalets, Dwarfs’ Island, the tilapia farm and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. 

Aside from the two-hour cruise to Dodi Island, the Maritime Club House operated by the hotel offers water-sports lovers a host of other activities. 

There are kayaks and speedboats for water-sports enthusiasts. For those with aquaphobia, the view of the river and surrounding mountainous landscape, as well as the fresh breeze, will surely soothe you as you sip on freshly made fruit juice and treat your fingers to some hot-grilled tilapia harvested from the tilapia farm on the lake. 

Upon arrival at Dodi, one is welcomed by the inhabitants of the island with lively cultural music and traditional dances; it’s truly a lovely experience. A section of the rocky island is inhabited by some 300 people. The other half, where people usually visit, belongs to the VRA. 

The island hitherto has nothing noteworthy to attract hundreds of visitors who might want to sleep over or spend some money when they visit. However, that has changed. 

The VRA has created a park on the unadorned island. There is now an ostrich park, a bushbuck park, and two large birdcages with a variety of colourful local and foreign birds. The three large ostriches at the theme park are also friendly. 

About Volta Lake
Lake Volta is the largest reservoir by surface area in the world and the fourth largest one by water volume. It is located completely within the country of Ghana, and it has a surface area of about 8,502 km² (3,275 square miles).
The lake’s northmost point is close to the town of Yapei, and its southmost extreme is at the Akosombo Dam, 520 kilometres downstream from Yapei. 

About Volta Hotel 

The Volta Hotels Limited in Akosombo was incorporated in 1970. It is a 3-star luxury hotel with 35 rooms, including four suites and a privilege house; a discotheque; and pleasure activities—including cruising the lake on MV Dodi Princess; a swimming pool; two luxurious conference halls; and a double tennis court and golf course located on a hilltop overlooking the Akosombo hydro dam. 

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