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 Opera
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 16, 2026
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SH Diana
Dakar to Casablanca
May 1, 2026
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Emerald Kaia
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 20, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
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World Navigator
Roundtrip Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Apr 2, 2026
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Le Laperouse
Roundtrip Dakar
Jan 8 - Nov 19, 2026
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Crystal Symphony
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Jan 28, 2026
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SH Diana
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Oct 19, 2025
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Seven Seas Voyager
Lisbon to Barcelona
Nov 3, 2027
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Crystal Symphony
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Jan 28, 2026
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Norwegian Sun
Port Louis to Cape Town
Apr 29, 2026
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SH Diana
Cape Town to Luanda
Mar 25, 2026
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Emerald Kaia
Mombasa to Mahe Island
Mar 5, 2027
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Crystal Symphony
Tema to Cape Town
Dec 11, 2025
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Le Bougainville
Mahe Island to Zanzibar
Feb 2, 2026
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Crystal Symphony
Mombasa to Mumbai
Jan 5, 2026
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Luminara
Cape Town to Port Louis
Nov 20, 2025
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Silver Dawn
Mahe Island to Cape Town
Mar 28, 2027
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Seven Seas Voyager
Roundtrip Cape Town
Jan 13, 2026
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National Geographic Endurance
Lisbon to Dakar
Oct 7, 2026
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MSC Opera
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 27, 2025
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Seven Seas Voyager
Cape Town to Port Louis
Feb 1, 2027
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Costa Smeralda
Dubai to Cape Town
Mar 13, 2027
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Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Cape Town
Feb 12, 2026
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Queen Mary 2
Singapore to Cape Town
Mar 28, 2026
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SH Diana
Mombasa to Cape Town
Oct 29, 2025
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Queen Mary 2
Cape Town to Southampton
Apr 13, 2026
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Azamara Onward
Cape Town to Gran Canaria
May 11, 2026
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Voyager of the Seas
Cape Town to Singapore
Nov 14, 2025
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Azamara Onward
Victoria/Mahe to Cape Town
Apr 24, 2026
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Costa Smeralda
Cape Town to Barcelona
Mar 28, 2027
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Silver Dawn
Cape Town to Dakar
Apr 11, 2027
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Crystal Symphony
Mumbai to Mombasa
Jan 18, 2026
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Emerald Kaia
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Feb 14, 2027
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Silver Wind
Tema to Lisbon
Apr 23, 2026
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Sirena
Mumbai to Cape Town
Mar 11, 2026
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Seven Seas Navigator
Doha to Cape Town
May 22, 2026
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Norwegian Sun
Cape Town to Southampton
May 10, 2026
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Seven Seas Voyager
Cape Town to Lisbon
Feb 28, 2026
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AmaDahlia
Roundtrip Luxor
Oct 15, 2025 - Dec 30, 2026
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Sun Goddess
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 17, 2025 - Dec 4, 2026
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MS Farah
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 10, 2025 - Dec 11, 2026
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MS Farah
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 10 - Dec 12, 2025
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Viking Osiris
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 7 - Dec 23, 2026
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Oberoi Philae
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 18, 2025 - Nov 28, 2026
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Viking Osiris
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 6 - Nov 10, 2027
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Viking Hathor
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 2 - Nov 6, 2027
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River Tosca
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 3 - Dec 26, 2026
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AmaDahlia
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 15 - Dec 31, 2025
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AmaLilia
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 5 - Dec 28, 2026
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Viking Osiris
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 5 - Sep 27, 2028
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S.S. Sphinx
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 3 - Dec 26, 2026
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Oberoi Zahra
Amman to Cairo
Oct 12, 2025 - Dec 6, 2026
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MS Farah
Cairo to Amman
Oct 10, 2025 - Dec 11, 2026
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Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Oct 17 & 31, 2025
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Zambezi Queen
Roundtrip Johannesburg
Oct 19 & Nov 2, 2025
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Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Oct 31, 2025
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Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Oct 17 & 31, 2025
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Zambezi Queen
Johannesburg to Arusha
Oct 19 & Nov 2, 2025
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Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 25, 2026
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Celestyal Journey
Roundtrip Doha
Dec 6 - 27, 2025
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MSC World Europa
Roundtrip Doha
Nov 26, 2026 - Mar 25, 2027
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Holiday Cruise!
Costa Toscana
Roundtrip Marseille
Dec 20 & 27, 2025
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Explora II
Roundtrip Dubai
Jan 4 - Feb 1, 2027
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Costa Smeralda
Roundtrip Doha
Jan 7 - Mar 4, 2027
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Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 25, 2026
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Crystal Serenity
Jiddah to Athens/Piraeus
May 9, 2026
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Crystal Serenity
Jiddah to Athens/Piraeus
May 9, 2026
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Emerald Kaia
Al Aqaba to Ain Sukhna/Sokhna
Nov 11, 2026
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Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Doha
Feb 16, 2027
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Silver Muse
Athens/Piraeus to Mumbai
Nov 17, 2026
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Costa Smeralda
Cape Town to Dubai
Dec 3, 2026
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Silver Wind
Tema to Lisbon
Apr 23, 2026
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Seven Seas Navigator
Doha to Cape Town
May 22, 2026
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Nautica
Athens/Piraeus to Doha
Sep 23, 2026
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Norwegian Sky
Athens/Piraeus to Dubai
Sep 9, 2026
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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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