African Small Ship Cruises

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.

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.

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.

Travel 14 days from Luanda to Accra aboard SH Diana. Visit Angola, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Togo, and Ghana. See historic forts, markets, coastal towns, and rainforest regions. Experience local culture, wildlife areas, and coastal landscapes across West Africa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Dakar to Gran Canaria, visiting Cape Verde and the Canary Islands. Explore historic towns, UNESCO sites, volcanic landscapes, botanical gardens, forests, viewpoints, beaches, and local cultural landmarks while enjoying time at sea.

Sail through the breathtaking Canary Islands, from Tenerife’s Teide National Park to Lanzarote’s Timanfaya and volcanic vineyards. Experience historic towns, unique traditions, and local delicacies on this 8-day cruise aboard MV La Belle des Océans.