Africa's beauty is breathtaking and a cruise around Africa is one of the best ways to see Africa's many unique and interesting ports. In addition to a coastal cruise around Africa, a Nile cruise will take you into the heart of where one of the earliest civilizations began. An African cruise embraces the greatest treasures of the region. Explore ancient ruins and discover Africa's many cultures and customs. Surround yourself with breathtaking views as you leisurely cruise down the Nile River.
Unlock the mysteries of Egypt as you explore the famous Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the extraordinary antiquities in Cairo's museums.Venture into the wild when you combine your Africa cruise with a safari cruisetour. Discover the incredible wildlife and awe inspiring landscapes in both Kenya and South Africa. Witness the African plains teeming with wildlife in their natural habitat.
On an African cruise you can stroll through the local markets and shop for local crafts, jewelry and unique souvenirs and explore the many flavors of Africa in each port. In southern Africa you can toast as you visit some of the world's finest vineyards or stand where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. Africa's rich history, diverse cultures, beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring landscapes create a destination that should not be missed and taking an African cruise is one of the best ways to experience it all.
Cruises to Africa and the Nile depart from a number of ports and range in length from 10 to 88 days. Call now or book online to receive exclusive rates and special offers on your next Africa or Nile cruise.
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Nov 30, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
Fr $427
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Feb 8, 2027
Fr $427
SH Diana
Lisbon to Fuerteventura/Puerto del Rosario
Sep 7, 2026
Fr $5,250
World Navigator
Roundtrip Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Apr 2, 2026
Fr $4,137
Emerald Kaia
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 20, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Fr $4,561
SH Diana
Casablanca to Dakar
Sep 15, 2027
Fr $5,800
World Traveller
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Malaga
Apr 15, 2027
Fr $5,393
Le Dumont D'Urville
Praslin to Victoria/Mahe
Jan 7 - 23, 2027
Fr $6,440
Le Champlain
Roundtrip Dakar
Dec 13 - 29, 2026
Fr $6,470
Emerald Kaia
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 11, 2026
Fr $8,920
Silver Wind
Dakar to Lisbon
May 3, 2026
Fr $8,064
Silver Wind
Tema to Dakar
Apr 23, 2026
Fr $8,448
Norwegian Sun
Port Louis to Cape Town
Apr 29, 2026
Fr $1,401
SH Diana
Luanda to Cape Town
Oct 18, 2027
Fr $9,725
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 26, 2026
Fr $1,983
Le Dumont D'Urville
Dakar to Walvis Bay
Nov 25, 2026
Fr $4,090
Le Dumont D'Urville
Walvis Bay to Dakar
Mar 3, 2027
Fr $4,170
Seven Seas Mariner
Port Louis to Cape Town
Apr 14, 2028
Fr $9,547
Emerald Kaia
Mahe Island to Nairobi
Jan 17 - Feb 14, 2027
Fr $10,858
Silver Dawn
Mahe Island to Cape Town
Mar 28, 2027
Fr $12,192
Seven Seas Voyager
Cape Town to Port Louis
Feb 1, 2027
Fr $12,044
Emerald Kaia
Nairobi to Mahe Island
Dec 12, 2026
Fr $12,051
Norwegian Sun
Singapore to Port Louis
Apr 13, 2026
Fr $1,048
Silver Shadow
Cape Town to Mahe Island
Mar 17, 2028
Fr $15,264
Costa Deliziosa
Cape Town to Barcelona
Mar 24, 2027
Fr $1,841
Azamara Onward
Victoria/Mahe to Cape Town
Apr 24, 2026
Fr $5,225
Emerald Kaia
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Feb 14, 2027
Fr $22,909
Seven Seas Navigator
Mumbai to Cape Town
May 22, 2026
Fr $7,245
Silver Muse
Lisbon to Cape Town
Oct 21, 2026
Fr $11,904
Norwegian Sun
Cape Town to Southampton
May 10, 2026
Fr $1,724
Queen Victoria
Cape Town to Hamburg
Apr 10, 2027
Fr $2,569
Regatta
Cape Town to Lisbon
May 31, 2026
Fr $5,398
MSC Sinfonia
Rome/Civitavecchia to Durban
Oct 18, 2027
Fr $2,052
Seabourn Quest
Cape Town to Lisbon
Mar 29, 2028
Fr $19,326
Volendam
Cape Town to Rotterdam
Mar 22, 2027
Fr $7,543
Coral Princess
Sydney/Australia to Rome/Civitavecchia
Feb 14, 2028
Fr $13,914
AmaLilia
Roundtrip Luxor
Apr 6 - Aug 31, 2026
Fr $6,529
Sun Goddess
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 16 - 30, 2026
Fr $9,930
MS Farah
Roundtrip Cairo
Sep 4 - Nov 6, 2026
Fr $4,702
MS Farah
Roundtrip Cairo
Apr 29 - Aug 5, 2027
Fr $4,940
Oberoi Philae
Roundtrip Cairo
May 14 - Nov 8, 2026
Fr $10,990
AmaLilia
Roundtrip Cairo
Apr 6 - Aug 31, 2026
Fr $6,529
S.S. Sphinx
Roundtrip Cairo
May 9 - Oct 24, 2026
Fr $6,930
Viking Hathor
Roundtrip Cairo
Apr 4 - Sep 5, 2026
Fr $6,999
MS Antares
Roundtrip Cairo
Apr 13 - Oct 5, 2026
Fr $6,999
River Tosca
Roundtrip Cairo
May 9 - Oct 24, 2026
Fr $8,811
Oberoi Philae
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 3, 2026 - Mar 5, 2027
Fr $12,837
Oberoi Zahra
Amman to Cairo
Apr 19 - Dec 6, 2026
Fr $13,590
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
May 8, 2026 - Mar 19, 2027
Fr $12,885
Zambezi Queen
Roundtrip Johannesburg
May 10, 2026 - Mar 21, 2027
Fr $16,475
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
May 8, 2026 - Nov 5, 2027
Fr $19,119
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
May 8, 2026 - Mar 19, 2027
Fr $17,645
Zambezi Queen
Johannesburg to Arusha
Apr 4 - Nov 14, 2027
Fr $21,345
Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 25, 2026 - Feb 26, 2027
Fr $352
Crystal Serenity
Mumbai to Dubai
Apr 26, 2026
Fr $1,178
Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 28, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
Fr $450
MSC World Europa
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Mar 15, 2027 - Jan 31, 2028
Fr $907
Explora I
Roundtrip Dubai
Dec 9, 2027 & Feb 19, 2028
Fr $3,920
Emerald Kaia
Al Aqaba to Ain Sukhna/Sokhna
Nov 11, 2026
Fr $5,181
Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Doha
Feb 16, 2027
Fr $11,037
Silver Shadow
Mahe Island to Dubai
Apr 2, 2028
Fr $14,304
Vista
Doha to Athens/Piraeus
May 13, 2027
Fr $7,022
Norwegian Sky
Athens/Piraeus to Dubai
Sep 9, 2026
Fr $3,763
All offers are based on select sailings and categories and are subject to availability at time of booking. All rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Experience Traditional Cultures and Customs
Africa is a melting pot of different cultures. Learn about the north African and Egyptian cultures, the many different tribes in central and southern Africa, and see how European colonization has influenced the African continent. A cruise to Africa provides a unique perspective to a broad range of different cultures and customs.
Safari Tours
'Safari' is the Swahili word for journey and combining an African cruise with a Safari tour provides the best of both worlds. Enjoy Africa's scenic beauty and natural treasures. Watch herds of Zebra and wildebeest as they migrate across the African plains and observe predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas on their own turf. Learn about the different cultures and traditions of the local tribes on an African safari.
Wine Tours
The Cape region of South Africa is world renowned for its fine wines and Cape Dutch architecture. The region boasts many estates that offer wine tasting and cellar tours as well as many hidden gourmet restaurants. A wine tour in South Africa offers fantastic scenery, fine food and wine and glorious weather. It is the perfect way to begin or end a cruise to Africa.
History and Archeology
The history of Africa goes back millions of years and is the birth of many great civilizations. Egypt and the Nile River Valley are rich in history and home to many great archeological sights including the Great Pyramids at Giza, Abu Simbel in Egypt, the Valleys of the Kings, and Karnak Temple to name a few.
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