Africa Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
162 ships from 33 cruise lines across 27 countries
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Upcoming sailings calling in Africa, earliest departure first.
Africa cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 976 upcoming sailings on 162 ships from 33 cruise lines visiting Africa, calling at 83 places. Cruises can start in Cape Town, Cairo, Mahe, Port Louis, Dakar, Casablanca and 12 more and end in Aswan, Cairo, Cape Town, Casablanca, Dakar, Durban and 9 more.
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19 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Civitavecchia-Rome
MSC Divina
6 Days Cape Town, South Africa Round Trip
MSC Armonia
17 Days One-Way from Salvador De Bahia to Civitavecchia-Rome
MSC Divina
Ships by type: 134 ocean 23 river 11 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Cruises in Africa by country
Compare Africa cruise lines
Viking Cruises has the most upcoming sailings among Africa cruise lines (129). Starting fares run from $189 per person. Most sailings last 7–33 nights, and the most common length is 14 nights.
Ocean cruise lines (28)
Ultra-luxury cruise lines (5)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 85 | $15,798 | 10–28 nights (typically 14) |
| Silversea Cruises | 55 | $3,850 | 10–26 nights (typically 12) |
| Seabourn Cruises | 51 | $6,298 | 12–80 nights (typically 16) |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 4 | $20,120 | 7–8 nights (typically 7) |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 3 | $10,600 | 6–7 nights (typically 7) |
Luxury cruise lines (5)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 67 | $2,799 | 10–52 nights (typically 14) |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 40 | $2,275 | 6–20 nights (typically 7) |
| Ponant Cruises | 30 | $3,450 | 7–13 nights (typically 10) |
| Scenic Cruises | 9 | $8,486 | 7–14 nights (typically 10) |
| Aurora Expeditions | 2 | $7,848 | 13–17 nights (typically 13) |
Premium cruise lines (9)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Cruises | 129 | $2,799 | 6–27 nights (typically 13) |
| Azamara Cruises | 60 | $1,779 | 7–41 nights (typically 7) |
| Emerald Cruises | 43 | $5,588 | 8–19 nights (typically 10) |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 40 | $3,256 | 12–18 nights (typically 14) |
| Crystal Cruises | 30 | $3,920 | 7–30 nights (typically 7) |
| Windstar Cruises | 14 | $1,668 | 7–24 nights (typically 7) |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 6 | $5,019 | 8–10 nights (typically 8) |
| Quark Expeditions | 5 | $3,782 | 7–23 nights (typically 15) |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 4 | $13,500 | 11–12 nights (typically 11) |
Contemporary cruise lines (8)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 100 | $189 | 7–24 nights (typically 7) |
| Holland America | 45 | $739 | 9–30 nights (typically 14) |
| Cunard | 40 | $1,009 | 16–64 nights (typically 17) |
| Princess Cruises | 19 | $1,255 | 15–52 nights (typically 15) |
| Celebrity Cruises | 14 | $804 | 9–16 nights (typically 15) |
| Royal Caribbean | 13 | $788 | 7–15 nights (typically 7) |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 10 | $1,089 | 10–16 nights (typically 10) |
| Virgin Voyages | 7 | $1,896 | 11–14 nights (typically 14) |
Other cruise lines (1)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Clippers | 9 | $2,200 | 7–24 nights (typically 9) |
River cruise lines (6)
Luxury cruise lines (3)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmaWaterways | 11 | $5,569 | 11–15 nights (typically 11) |
| Scenic Cruises | 3 | $6,934 | 12–16 nights (typically 12) |
| Uniworld | 2 | On request | 11 nights |
Premium cruise lines (2)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking River Cruises | 12 | On request | 11 nights |
| Avalon Waterways | 3 | $4,949 | 4–13 nights (typically 4) |
Contemporary cruise lines (1)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| CroisiEurope | 11 | $1,300 | 6–14 nights (typically 6) |
Cruise embarkation and disembarkation
Cruise embarkation (18)
Cairo · Cape Town · Casablanca · Chobe National Park · Dakar · Durban · Kasane · La Digue Island Seychelles · Luxor · Mahe · Mindelo · Mombasa · Oran · Port Louis · Sal Island · Sokhna Port · Tema · Victoria Falls
Cruise disembarkation (15)
Aswan · Cairo · Cape Town · Casablanca · Dakar · Durban · Mahe · Mindelo · Mombasa · Oran · Port Louis · Sal Island · Sokhna Port · Tema · Victoria Falls
Cruise lines sailing in Africa (33)
Ocean cruise lines (28)
Ultra-luxury cruise lines (5)
Luxury cruise lines (5)
Premium cruise lines (9)
Contemporary cruise lines (8)
Other cruise lines (1)
River cruise lines (6)
Luxury cruise lines (3)
Premium cruise lines (2)
Contemporary cruise lines (1)
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Frequently asked questions about Africa cruises
Can you start or end a cruise in Africa?
Yes. Cruises start in Cape Town, Cairo, Mahe, Port Louis, Dakar, Casablanca, Chobe National Park, Mombasa and 10 more. Cruises end in Aswan, Cairo, Cape Town, Casablanca, Dakar, Durban, Mahe, Mindelo and 7 more.
How many places do cruises visit in Africa?
83 Africa places are visited by 162 ships from 33 cruise lines.
Which cruise lines sail to Africa?
33 cruise lines sail to Africa, including AmaWaterways, Atlas Ocean Voyages, Aurora Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and 27 more.
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published October 4, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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