African Small Ship Cruises

Explore Ghana and West Africa on a 15-day cruise aboard SH Diana. Visit Accra, Elmina, and Takoradi before continuing to Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, and Senegal. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic landmarks, vibrant markets, remote islands, and local traditions.

Sail Seychelles on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Dumont d Urville. Visit Praslin La Digue Curieuse Aride Cousin Remire and Grande Soeur. Experience Creole culture, colonial heritage, and marine parks. Travel turquoise waters, granite islands, and secluded lagoons across the Indian Ocean cruise focused on nature and island exploration.

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.

Sail on a 13-day cruise from Walvis Bay, Namibia, to Dakar, Senegal, aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Spot flamingos and Cape fur seals, enjoy onboard dining and entertainment, and watch for marine wildlife across the Atlantic before exploring Dakar, Goree Island, and the Madeleine Islands.

Cross the Atlantic Coast from Dakar to Walvis Bay on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Goree Island, Kermel Market, and the Madeleine Islands before enjoying life at sea. Relax in the spa, attend onboard activities, watch marine wildlife, and arrive at Namibia’s wildlife-rich coastline and desert landscapes.

Board the African Dream for a 14-day cruise to the ends of the Earth. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals during face-to-face interactions.

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.

Explore East and Southern Africa on this 15-day cruise from Mombasa, Kenya to Cape Town, South Africa aboard Atlas Adventurer. Visit Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, and South Africa, discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, experience Indian Ocean crossings, and explore historic towns, wildlife reserves, beaches, and coastal cities.

Explore the Indian Ocean on a 15-day cruise from Cape Town to Mombasa aboard Atlas Adventurer. Discover South Africa’s historic landmarks and wildlife, Mozambique’s coastal heritage, Madagascar’s baobabs, and Zanzibar’s Swahili culture, with scenic days at sea connecting diverse destinations across southern and eastern Africa and marine life.

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.

Discover East Africa and the Indian Ocean on an 11-day cruise from Mombasa to Victoria aboard Atlas Adventurer. Discover Swahili heritage in Mombasa, Zanzibar, and Kilwa Kisiwani, encounter wildlife and marine life in Mayotte and Madagascar, and explore the Seychelles, including Praslin’s Vallée de Mai and Mahe's Victoria before disembarking.

Discover the western Indian Ocean on this 11-day cruise from Mahe to Mombasa aboard Atlas Adventurer. Visit Mahe, Praslin, Madagascar, Mayotte, Kilwa Kisiwani, and Dar es Salaam, with scenic navigation across the Indian Ocean, wildlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, beaches, and cultural landmarks.