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
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 21, 2026 & Feb 14, 2027
Fr $627
SH Diana
Lisbon to Fuerteventura/Puerto del Rosario
Sep 7, 2026
Fr $5,250
Emerald Kaia
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 20, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Fr $4,607
Emerald Raiya
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 21, 2027 - Mar 26, 2028
Fr $5,619
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
Roundtrip Victoria/Mahe
Jan 25, 2028
Fr $5,880
Le Dumont D'Urville
Roundtrip Victoria/Mahe
Jan 17, 2028
Fr $5,880
Le Dumont D'Urville
Roundtrip Victoria/Mahe
Feb 2, 2028
Fr $6,260
Emerald Raiya
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 12, 2027 - Mar 17, 2028
Fr $6,798
Le Dumont D'Urville
Dakar to Walvis Bay
Dec 5, 2027
Fr $3,810
SH Diana
Cape Town to Luanda
Apr 4, 2028
Fr $7,525
SH Diana
Luanda to Cape Town
Oct 18, 2027
Fr $9,725
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 26, 2026
Fr $2,080
Le Dumont D'Urville
Dakar to Walvis Bay
Nov 25, 2026
Fr $4,090
Emerald Raiya
Mombasa to Mahe Island
Jan 18 & Feb 11, 2028
Fr $10,030
Emerald Raiya
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Jan 6 & 30, 2028
Fr $10,033
Seven Seas Mariner
Port Louis to Cape Town
Apr 14, 2028
Fr $10,219
Silver Dawn
Mahe Island to Cape Town
Mar 28, 2027
Fr $12,480
Silver Endeavour
Dakar to Lisbon
Apr 17, 2027
Fr $16,128
Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Cape Town
Jan 17, 2027
Fr $11,468
Silver Shadow
Cape Town to Mahe Island
Mar 17, 2028
Fr $15,264
Costa Deliziosa
Cape Town to Barcelona
Mar 24, 2027
Fr $1,840
Queen Elizabeth
Southampton to Cape Town
Jan 18, 2028
Fr $3,048
Queen Anne
Cape Town to Hamburg
Apr 15, 2028
Fr $3,311
Emerald Raiya
Mahe Island to Nairobi
Jan 6, 2028
Fr $17,138
Emerald Raiya
Mombasa to Mahe Island
Feb 11, 2028
Fr $17,283
Seven Seas Navigator
Cape Town to Lisbon
Nov 20, 2027
Fr $9,850
Silver Muse
Lisbon to Cape Town
Oct 21, 2026
Fr $12,384
Silver Muse
Cape Town to Mumbai
Nov 10, 2026
Fr $15,744
Regatta
Cape Town to Lisbon
May 31, 2026
Fr $7,865
MSC Armonia
Venice (Marghera) to Durban
Nov 1, 2026
Fr $1,946
Seabourn Quest
Cape Town to Southampton
Mar 29, 2028
Fr $24,456
Coral Princess
Sydney/Australia to Rome/Civitavecchia
Feb 14, 2028
Fr $13,855
AmaLilia
Roundtrip Luxor
Feb 15 - Jun 7, 2027
Fr $6,749
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
May 6 - Aug 12, 2027
Fr $4,702
Oberoi Philae
Roundtrip Cairo
Sep 13 - Nov 8, 2026
Fr $12,790
Oberoi Philae
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 3, 2026 - Mar 5, 2027
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AmaLilia
Roundtrip Cairo
Feb 15 - Jun 7, 2027
Fr $6,749
Viking Hathor
Roundtrip Cairo
May 1 - Aug 14, 2027
Fr $6,930
MS Antares
Roundtrip Cairo
May 25 - Oct 26, 2026
Fr $6,930
S.S. Sphinx
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 3 - Dec 19, 2026
Fr $7,920
River Tosca
Roundtrip Cairo
Sep 12 - Nov 14, 2026
Fr $9,900
Oberoi Zahra
Amman to Cairo
Sep 13 - Dec 6, 2026
Fr $14,590
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
May 29 - Nov 13, 2026
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Zambezi Queen
Roundtrip Johannesburg
May 31 - Nov 15, 2026
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Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Jul 3 & Nov 13, 2026
Call
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
May 29 - Nov 13, 2026
Call
Zambezi Queen
Johannesburg to Arusha
May 31 - Nov 15, 2026
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Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 11, 2026 - Feb 12, 2027
Fr $886
Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 10, 2027 - Feb 25, 2028
Fr $1,003
MSC World Europa
Roundtrip Dubai
Dec 11, 2027 - Feb 12, 2028
Fr $907
Explora I
Roundtrip Dubai
Dec 9, 2027 & Feb 19, 2028
Fr $4,020
Emerald Kaia
Al Aqaba to Ain Sukhna/Sokhna
Nov 11, 2026
Fr $5,233
Crystal Symphony
Dubai to Jeddah
Apr 26, 2028
Fr $6,280
Silver Shadow
Mahe Island to Dubai
Apr 2, 2028
Fr $14,304
Norwegian Sun
Athens/Piraeus to Dubai
Sep 5, 2027
Fr $4,723
Nautica
Athens/Piraeus to Doha
Sep 23, 2026
Fr $6,318
Seven Seas Voyager
Athens/Piraeus to Dubai
Dec 7, 2026
Fr $9,005
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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