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
Fr $418
Christmas Cruise!
MSC Opera
Roundtrip Durban
Dec 22, 2025
Fr $719
Emerald Kaia
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Dec 20, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Fr $5,005
SH Diana
Dakar to Casablanca
May 1, 2026
Fr $5,780
Crystal Symphony
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Jan 28, 2026
Fr $4,418
World Traveller
Lisbon to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Oct 2, 2025
Fr $6,043
SH Diana
Mahe Island to Mombasa
Oct 19, 2025
Fr $10,400
SH Diana
Roundtrip Mahe Island
Oct 9, 2025
Fr $10,400
SH Diana
Cape Town to Luanda
Mar 25, 2026
Fr $9,680
Emerald Kaia
Mombasa to Mahe Island
Mar 5, 2027
Fr $8,411
Azamara Pursuit
Cape Town to Port Louis
Nov 15, 2025
Fr $5,378
Seven Seas Voyager
Roundtrip Cape Town
Jan 13, 2026
Fr $8,476
Silver Dawn
Mahe Island to Cape Town
Mar 28, 2027
Fr $9,024
Azamara Journey
Cape Town to Port Louis
Dec 20, 2025
Fr $3,658
Seven Seas Voyager
Cape Town to Port Louis
Feb 1, 2027
Fr $9,184
Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Cape Town
Feb 12, 2026
Fr $10,218
Azamara Onward
Cape Town to Gran Canaria
May 11, 2026
Fr $2,361
Queen Mary 2
Cape Town to Southampton
Apr 13, 2026
Fr $2,591
SH Diana
Mombasa to Cape Town
Oct 29, 2025
Fr $21,280
Seven Seas Voyager
Dubai to Cape Town
May 16, 2025
Fr $8,492
Silver Dawn
Cape Town to Dakar
Apr 11, 2027
Fr $13,440
Azamara Pursuit
Lisbon to Cape Town
Oct 25, 2025
Fr $3,378
Nautica
Cape Town to Barcelona
May 22, 2025
Fr $9,808
AmaDahlia
Roundtrip Luxor
Apr 30 - Dec 31, 2025
Fr $6,194
AmaDahlia
Roundtrip Luxor
Jan 7 - Dec 30, 2026
Fr $6,529
Sun Goddess
Roundtrip Cairo
Oct 17, 2025 - Dec 4, 2026
Fr $9,621
MS Farah
Roundtrip Cairo
May 2 - Dec 12, 2025
Fr $3,942
MS Farah
Roundtrip Cairo
May 2 - Dec 12, 2025
Fr $3,942
Viking Osiris
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 6 - Nov 10, 2027
Fr $5,880
Viking Hathor
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 2 - Nov 6, 2027
Fr $5,880
Viking Osiris
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 7 - Dec 23, 2026
Fr $6,370
S.S. Sphinx
Roundtrip Cairo
Apr 26 - Dec 27, 2025
Fr $6,534
River Tosca
Roundtrip Cairo
Jan 3 - Dec 26, 2026
Fr $7,425
Oberoi Philae
Roundtrip Cairo
Sep 6, 2025 - Nov 28, 2026
Fr $10,745
MS Farah
Cairo to Amman
May 2, 2025 - Dec 11, 2026
Fr $6,031
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Mar 6 - Nov 6, 2026
Fr $13,869
Zambezi Queen
Roundtrip Johannesburg
Mar 8 - Nov 8, 2026
Fr $17,444
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Apr 3 - Nov 6, 2026
Fr $18,919
Zambezi Queen
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Mar 6 - Nov 6, 2026
Fr $18,719
Zambezi Queen
Johannesburg to Arusha
Mar 8 - Nov 8, 2026
Fr $22,069
Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 25, 2026
Call
Celestyal Journey
Roundtrip Doha
Dec 6 - 27, 2025
Call
Celestyal Discovery
Roundtrip Abu Dhabi
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 25, 2026
Call
Costa Toscana
Roundtrip Dubai
Dec 20, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Fr $816
Crystal Serenity
Jiddah to Athens/Piraeus
May 9, 2026
Fr $3,838
Emerald Kaia
Al Aqaba to Ain Sukhna/Sokhna
Nov 11, 2026
Call
Crystal Symphony
Roundtrip Dubai
Dec 21, 2025
Call
Seven Seas Voyager
Port Louis to Doha
Feb 16, 2027
Fr $8,810
Silver Dawn
Mumbai to Athens/Piraeus
Apr 16, 2026
Fr $10,176
Vista
Singapore to Dubai
Apr 27, 2026
Call
Seabourn Encore
Athens/Piraeus to Lisbon
Nov 2, 2025
Fr $8,634
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.