Africa Cruises

from $12,190

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Tropical Charms of the Seychelles

Roundtrip Mahe - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Kaia

• Sail Sainte Anne clear waters
• Explore Cousin Island bird haven
• Relax Praslin Island white beach
• Discover La Digue pink sands

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Mahe / Mahe

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Emerald Kaia through the stunning Seychelles, starting in Mahe Island. Explore vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and diverse wildlife across the islands, concluding your adventure back in Mahe.

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from $7,590

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Namibian & South African Coastlines

Walvis Bay to Durban - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Spot flamingos in Walvis Bay lagoon
• See Cape fur seals in Pelican Point
• Hike Cape St. Blaize trail
• Explore Addo Elephant National Park

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Walvis Bay / Durban

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Take an 11-day cruise from Walvis Bay to Durban aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Experience Walvis Bay’s birdlife and seal colonies, Lüderitz’s colonial history, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Mossel Bay’s wildlife, and Port Elizabeth’s Addo elephants. Enjoy days at sea with spa, fitness, lectures, and ocean views before ending in multicultural Durban.

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from $12,675

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West Africa Cruise from Ghana to Angola

Tema to Luanda - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• See Lome's market and landmarks
• Unwind in Principe's pristine beach
• Immerse in Gabon’s rich wildlife
• Explore Luanda’s Iron Palace

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Tema / Luanda

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 15-day West African cruise from Ghana to Angola aboard SH Diana, visiting destinations like Lome, Cotonou, Sao Tome, and Gabon. Highlights include Ghana’s forts, Lome’s voodoo market, Cotonou’s stilt village, and Gabon’s rainforests, with opportunities to relax on Macaco Beach and explore Luanda’s modern transformation.

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from $6,800

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The Essential Seychelles

Victoria, Mahe Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore UNESCO Vallee de Mai
• Snorkel at Remire reefs
• Spot giant Aldabra tortoises
• Relax on beaches of Grande Soeur

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Victoria / Victoria

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Seychelles on a 9-day voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Begin in Victoria, Mahe, and visit Praslin, Aride, Curieuse, Cousin, Grande Soeur, and La Digue. Discover giant tortoises, the UNESCO-protected Vallee de Mai, coral reefs, and unique birdlife.

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from $4,090

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Ocean Voyage: Walvis Bay - Dakar

Walvis to Dakar - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Observe flamingos at Walvis Bay
• See Namibia’s towering dunes
• Enjoy days at sea
• Visit Dakar’s Kermel market

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Walvis Bay / Dakar

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Walvis Bay to Dakar cruise aboard Le Bougainville. Begin in Walvis Bay, where flamingos, seals, and dunes meet the Atlantic. Spend days at sea enjoying onboard activities, relaxation, and ocean views. Conclude in Dakar, exploring markets, Goree Island, and cultural landmarks.

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from $1,552

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Luxor to Aswan

5 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat IV

• Visit the Temple of Karnak
• Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson
• Sail around Elephantine Island

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Luxor / Aswan

Activity Level

Variable

Explore this historic region of Egypt on a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, discover the legendary Nile River and explore some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the region.

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from $5,833

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Cairo & the Nile by Luxury Dahabiya

Cairo - Aswan - 10 Day Itinerary

• Pyramids, Sphinx, and museum tour
• Luxury Nile Dahabiya sailing cruise
• Guided visit to Karnak and Luxor
• Explore Valley of the Kings tombs
• Philae Temple and felucca sailing
• Old Cairo walk and bazaar shopping

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Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Egypt on a 10-day tour from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum. Cruise the Nile on a luxury Dahabiya, stopping at Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. In Aswan, see Philae Temple, sail on a felucca, and visit a Nubian village. Optional trip to Abu Simbel.

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from $1,552

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Luxor to Aswan

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nile Adventurer

• Visit the Temple of Karnak
• Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson
• Sail around Elephantine Island

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Luxor / Aswan

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day Nile River trip from Luxor to Aswan explores this ancient region of Egypt. Discover the famed Nile River and some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the vicinity aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer.

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from $22,880

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Zanzibar, Tanzania & The Coralline Seychelles

Zanzibar to Mahe - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Misali Island’s forest
• Uncover Pemba Island treasure
• See mangroves, forests & wildlife
• Relax on Zanzibar's remote island

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Zanzibar / Mahe

Activities

Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day luxury cruise aboard Aqua Lares from Zanzibar through Tanzania to the Seychelles. Explore Misali and Pemba’s reefs, Kilwa Kisiwani’s ruins, Aldabra’s giant tortoises, Astove’s “underwater canyon,” and Saint-Francois, Alphonse, and Remire—while enjoying expert guides, fine dining, and serene sailing.

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from $16,200

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Aldabra & the Coralline Seychelles

Roundtrip Mahe - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Aldabra’s giant tortoises
• Explore Aldabra’s giant tortoises
• Kayak lagoons at Alphonse Island
• Discover Cosmoledo’s rare birds
• Walk through coconut forests

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Mahe / Mahe

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day Aldabra & Coralline Seychelles voyage aboard Aqua Lares. Snorkel pristine reefs, dive the Astove Wall, encounter giant tortoises, kayak lagoons, and spot seabirds in one of the world’s most remote marine sanctuaries.

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from $13,746

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Passage Through Egypt

Luxor to Aswan - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Oberoi Philae

• Discover Cairo Pyramids and Sphinx
• Grand Egyptian Museum visit
• Walk around town of Esna
• Sail through Nile river

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Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Begin the 12- day Egypt land and cruise tour in Cairo at a hotel and explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and Islamic Cairo. Fly to Luxor and board the Oberoi Philae for a Nile cruise through Dendera, Luxor, West Bank, Esna, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.

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from $16,310

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Ocean Voyage: Cape Town - Brest

Cape Town to Brest - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Cape Town landscapes
• Visit Cape of Good Hope
• Possible marine wildlife sighting
• Explore Oceanopolis marine center

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Cape Town / Brest

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 21-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Begin in Cape Town and cruise across the Atlantic Ocean to Brest. Experience Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, and days at sea filled with relaxation, entertainment, and marine views. Conclude in Brest, where historic harbors, naval heritage, and Oceanopolis await.

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from $13,655

EBD 30%

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Dream Of A Lifetime. Atlantic Crossing

Las Palmas to Bridgetown - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud II

• Experience Transatlantic Crossing
• Sail under full sails
• Visit Santa Ana Cathedral
• Explore Bridgetown, Barbados

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Las Palmas / Bridgetown

Activities

Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Take part in an 18-day transatlantic cruise aboard Sea Cloud II from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Bridgetown, Barbados. Relax under full sails, explore Gran Canaria’s landscapes, and discover Bridgetown’s UNESCO World Heritage colonial architecture and beaches.

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from $13,695

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Dream Of A Lifetime. Atlantic Crossing

Las Palmas to Philipsburg - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit

• Experience Transatlantic Crossing
• See the Gran Canaria landscapes
• Explore Las Palmas old town
• Climb rigging and set sails

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Las Palmas / Philipsburg

Activity Level

Variable

Experience 17 days aboard Sea Cloud Spirit on a transatlantic crossing from Las Palmas to Philipsburg. Relax on deck, enjoy wellness programs, and explore Gran Canaria’s landscapes before arriving in the Caribbean.

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from $9,610

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Madagascar & South Africa

Durban to Nosy Be - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore Durban cultural city
• Experience snorkeling at Nosy Hara
• See Nosy Komba lemurs
• Experience Zulu heritage excursions

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Durban / Nosy Be

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Durban to Nosy Be aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Richards Bay’s wildlife reserves, Toliara’s botanical treasures, Morondava’s baobabs, Majunga’s Cirque Rouge, Nosy Komba’s lemurs, Nosy Hara’s marine life, and Nosy Be’s forests and beaches.

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from $20,900

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Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Victoria, Mahe to Nosy Be - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Nosy Tanikely snorkeling
• Nosy Komba lemurs
• Farquhar sand dunes
• Snorkel Remire coral reefs

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Victoria / Nosy Be

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville through the Seychelles and Madagascar. Explore Mahé, La Digue, Curieuse, Farquhar Atoll, Diego Suarez, and Nosy Be. Snorkel coral reefs, hike volcanic landscapes, and encounter giant tortoises, seabirds, and lemurs.

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from $15,310

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South Africa and Namibia by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban to Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Xhosa heritage village visit
• Visit Cape Town and Table Mountain
• Spot Walvis Bay flamingo colony
• See Luderitz colonial architecture

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Durban / Walvis Bay

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 11-day South Africa and Namibia cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore South Africa’s Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, plus Namibia’s Luderitz. Enjoy cultural sites, wildlife, desert landscapes, ocean views.

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from $8,100

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South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban - Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Lectures with Smithsonian Experts
• Visit UNESCO site of Robben Island
• Observe wildlife at Walvis Bay
• Hike to the top of Table Mountain

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Durban / Walvis Bay

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail aboard Le Bougainville on an 11-day voyage through South Africa and Namibia. Discover Durban's multicultural charm, spot wildlife in Port Elizabeth, and admire Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain. In Namibia, explore Lderitz’s historic sites and marvel at Walvis Bay's unique ecosystem, where the desert meets the Atlantic.

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