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
Feb 8, 2027
Fr $427
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Nov 30, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
Fr $427
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 21, 2026 & Feb 14, 2027
Fr $627
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Cape Town
Mar 21, 2027
Fr $753
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 $4,029
Emerald Raiya
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 21, 2027 - Mar 26, 2028
Fr $5,349
SH Diana
Casablanca to Dakar
Sep 15, 2027
Fr $5,800
Emerald Raiya
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 16, 2028 - Apr 2, 2029
Fr $6,225
World Traveller
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Malaga
Apr 15, 2027
Fr $4,948
Le Dumont D'Urville
Roundtrip Victoria/Mahe
Jan 25, 2028
Fr $5,780
Le Dumont D'Urville
Roundtrip Victoria/Mahe
Jan 17, 2028
Fr $6,160
Le Dumont D'Urville
Roundtrip Victoria/Mahe
Feb 2, 2028
Fr $6,160
Le Champlain
Roundtrip Dakar
Dec 13 - 29, 2026
Fr $6,370
SH Diana
Dakar to Lisbon
May 11, 2028
Fr $6,600
Le Dumont D'Urville
Dakar to Walvis Bay
Dec 5, 2027
Fr $3,670
SH Diana
Cape Town to Luanda
Apr 4, 2028
Fr $8,100
SH Diana
Cape Town to Luanda
Mar 29, 2027
Fr $9,925
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 26, 2026
Fr $2,080
Le Dumont D'Urville
Dakar to Walvis Bay
Nov 25, 2026
Fr $3,930
Le Dumont D'Urville
Walvis Bay to Dakar
Mar 3, 2027
Fr $4,010
Emerald Kaia
Mombasa to Mahe Island
Nov 29, 2026 & Mar 5, 2027
Fr $6,506
Emerald Kaia
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Nov 17, 2026 & Feb 21, 2027
Fr $6,506
Emerald Raiya
Mombasa to Mahe Island
Jan 18, 2028 - Mar 7, 2029
Fr $10,030
Seven Seas Explorer
Roundtrip Cape Town
Apr 22, 2029
Fr $9,835
Seven Seas Mariner
Port Louis to Cape Town
Apr 14, 2028
Fr $11,851
Silver Dawn
Mahe Island to Cape Town
Mar 28, 2027
Fr $12,480
Silver Endeavour
Dakar to Lisbon
Apr 17, 2027
Fr $18,528
Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Cape Town
Jan 17, 2027
Fr $12,333
Silver Shadow
Cape Town to Mahe Island
Mar 17, 2028
Fr $15,264
Costa Deliziosa
Cape Town to Barcelona
Mar 24, 2027
Fr $1,839
Azamara Onward
Cape Town to Gran Canaria
May 9, 2028
Fr $3,226
Emerald Raiya
Nairobi to Mahe Island
Nov 29, 2028
Fr $15,544
Queen Elizabeth
Southampton to Cape Town
Jan 18, 2028
Fr $2,593
Queen Anne
Cape Town to Hamburg
Apr 15, 2028
Fr $2,991
Silver Dawn
Cape Town to Dakar
Apr 11, 2027
Fr $16,992
Seven Seas Navigator
Cape Town to Lisbon
Nov 20, 2027
Fr $10,138
Seven Seas Voyager
Dubai to Port Louis
Dec 28, 2026
Fr $10,204
Silver Muse
Lisbon to Cape Town
Oct 21, 2026
Fr $14,208
Emerald Raiya
Nairobi to Mahe Island
Jan 10, 2028 & Jan 27, 2029
Fr $17,135
Sirena
Lisbon to Cape Town
Jan 14, 2027
Fr $7,251
Sirena
Cape Town to Lisbon
Feb 7, 2027
Fr $8,284
MSC Armonia
Venice (Marghera) to Durban
Nov 1, 2026
Fr $1,914
Seabourn Quest
Cape Town to Southampton
Mar 29, 2028
Fr $24,455
Coral Princess
Sydney/Australia to Rome/Civitavecchia
Feb 14, 2028
Fr $8,486
AmaLilia
Roundtrip Luxor
Feb 15 - Jun 7, 2027
Fr $6,839
AmaNubia
Roundtrip Luxor
Apr 3 - Jun 5, 2027
Fr $6,839
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
Call
AmaLilia
Roundtrip Cairo
Feb 15 - Jun 7, 2027
Fr $6,839
MS Antares
Roundtrip Cairo
Aug 31 - Nov 2, 2026
Fr $6,930
Viking Ra
Roundtrip Cairo
Aug 28 - Nov 6, 2026
Fr $6,930
River Tosca
Roundtrip Cairo
Sep 26 - Dec 12, 2026
Fr $6,930
Viking Osiris
Roundtrip Cairo
Apr 21 - Aug 11, 2027
Fr $6,930
S.S. Sphinx
Roundtrip Cairo
Sep 26 - Dec 12, 2026
Fr $7,128
Oberoi Zahra
Amman to Cairo
Sep 13 - Dec 6, 2026
Fr $14,590
MS Farah
Cairo to Amman
May 13 - Aug 19, 2027
Fr $6,981
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Jul 17, 2026 - Mar 12, 2027
Fr $13,284
Zambezi Queen
Roundtrip Johannesburg
Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 14, 2027
Fr $16,775
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Jul 17 - Nov 6, 2026
Fr $18,520
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 12, 2027
Fr $17,745
Zambezi Queen
Johannesburg to Arusha
Jul 19, 2026 - Mar 14, 2027
Fr $21,270
MSC World Europa
Roundtrip Doha
Dec 9, 2027 - Feb 10, 2028
Fr $907
MSC World Europa
Roundtrip Dubai
Dec 11, 2027 - Feb 12, 2028
Fr $907
Explora I
Roundtrip Dubai
Dec 16, 2027 - Feb 12, 2028
Fr $3,448
Crystal Symphony
Dubai to Jeddah
Apr 26, 2028
Call
Emerald Raiya
Roundtrip Al Aqaba
Nov 11, 2027 & Apr 24, 2028
Fr $4,993
Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Doha
Feb 16, 2027
Fr $6,599
Silver Shadow
Mahe Island to Dubai
Apr 2, 2028
Fr $14,304
Norwegian Sky
Athens/Piraeus to Muscat
Sep 9, 2026
Fr $2,548
Norwegian Sun
Athens/Piraeus to Dubai
Sep 5, 2027
Fr $5,586
Marina
Athens/Piraeus to Doha
Nov 6, 2028
Fr $6,124
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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