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Africa

Discover Africa by Sea

Table Mountain rising over Cape Town, sunset sails on the Nile and safari adventures within reach of the coast. An Africa cruise pairs vibrant port cities with some of the world’s most remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

Discover Africa

Africa cruises cover a vast and varied coastline. In southern Africa, voyages call at Cape Town, Durban and nearby islands, with time to add a safari before or after your sailing. Nile River cruises glide past ancient temples between Luxor and Aswan, while Zambezi region journeys combine river time with Victoria Falls. Longer ocean voyages link North and West Africa, the Indian Ocean islands and the Atlantic coast, often as part of extended or repositioning itineraries.

Safari Wildlife
Ancient Egypt
Vibrant Port Cities
Island Beaches

Africa At A Glance

Cruise Season

Varies by region; southern Africa is popular from November to March, while North African and Indian Ocean itineraries vary by route.

Top Sub-Regions

Southern Africa; West Africa; North Africa; Indian Ocean islands

Departure Ports

Cape Town; Durban; Casablanca; selected Indian Ocean ports (itineraries vary)

Popular Highlights

Safari extensions; Cape Town; wildlife; historic ports; beaches; cultural experiences

Featured Africa Cruises

Nile River Cruises

Sail between Luxor and Aswan past temples, tombs and timeless riverside villages.

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Zambezi & Victoria Falls

River journeys in southern Africa paired with the thunder of Victoria Falls.

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All Africa Cruises

Cape Town, Durban and beyond, from short coastal sailings to extended voyages.

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Featured Sailings

Featured Africa Cruise Deals

Sailings on some of the newest ships cruising Africa, picked from our booking engine and refreshed daily. Open any sailing for current availability, or ask an advisor to price it for your dates.

43 Days

Africa

43 Days Africa

Cunard · Queen Elizabeth

Departs: Jan 18, 2028
Itinerary: Southampton, Lisbon, Tenerife, Mindelo, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth/South Africa, Durban, Reunion, Port Louis, George Town/Penang, Port Klang, Singapore, Hong Kong

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$171per day* (from $7,344 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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9 Days

Nile River

9 Days Nile River

Avalon Waterways · MS Farah

Departs: Jan 2027 – Dec 2027
Itinerary: Cairo, Aswan, Cairo

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$550per day* (from $4,949 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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*Per day price is the lowest published per-person fare divided by the number of cruise days. Fares change often and are confirmed at booking. See all Africa cruises →

Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines That Sail to Africa

The lines with Africa sailings in our booking engine right now, most sailings first.

AmaWaterways1,315 sailingsView cruises
Uniworld Cruises145 sailingsView cruises
P & O Cruises125 sailingsView cruises
Avalon Waterways82 sailingsView cruises
Costa Cruises69 sailingsView cruises
Cunard62 sailingsView cruises
MSC Cruises31 sailingsView cruises
Seabourn30 sailingsView cruises
Silversea Cruises18 sailingsView cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises14 sailingsView cruises
Azamara9 sailingsView cruises
Oceania Cruises9 sailingsView cruises

Departure Ports

Popular Ports for Africa Cruises

Where Africa cruises leave from, ranked by the number of sailings in our booking engine. Pick a port to see its Africa cruises.

Numbers show sailings currently listed from each port. Port guides: Southampton, Sydney, Miami. See all departure ports →

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Africa Cruise Advice

Planning guides from our advisors and the latest news for Africa cruisers.

Cruise GuidePlanning an Africa Cruise: Regions, Seasons and SafarisHow Africa cruises work, from southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands to Morocco and West Africa, with seasons, ports, cruise lines and safari add-on advice.Read more

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