Algeria Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
38 ships from 15 cruise lines
Algeria cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 26 upcoming sailings on 38 ships from 15 cruise lines visiting Algeria, calling at 3 places. Cruises visit Algeria as a port of call and do not start or end here.
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See every Algeria cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Algeria
Algeria is Africa's largest country and the Mediterranean's most under-visited cultural heavyweight. Its cruise calls are small, port infrastructure is functional rather than glamorous, and security advisories require planning. For the American traveler who wants authentic Roman ruins and Saharan landscapes without mass tourism, a small-ship or privately guided overland package is the right match.
Typical routes
- Western Mediterranean and Iberian Gateway — Oran and Algiers on loops between Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Malta.
- Central Mediterranean and Carthage–Sahara Edge — Algiers, Béjaïa, Skikda, and Annaba on loops connecting Tunisia, Sicily, and the Balearics, with inland excursions to Constantine and Roman sites.
Ports overview
Algerian cruise calls are generally for culture, not beaches. Ports are working harbors; passengers are often tendered or shuttled to gates. Security screening and licensed guides are mandatory for most shore excursions.
Cruise season
April–June and September–November are best. July–August are very hot inland; December–February are cooler, with possible rain and snow in the highlands.
Find your Algeria sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Algeria, earliest departure first.
16 Days Barcelona, Spain Round Trip
Visits Algeria. Also visits Spain, France, Italy
Viking Neptune
16 Days Barcelona, Spain Round Trip
Visits Algeria. Also visits Spain, France, Italy
Viking Sea
10 Days One-Way from Valletta to Malaga
Visits Algeria. Also visits Malta, Italy, Tunisia
Le Laperouse
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10 Days One-Way from Valletta to Malaga
Visits Algeria. Also visits Malta, Italy, Tunisia
Le Bougainville
16 Days Barcelona, Spain Round Trip
Visits Algeria. Also visits Spain, France, Italy
Viking Astrea
28 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Miami
Visits Algeria. Also visits Greece, Malta, Italy
Azamara Onward
8 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Malaga
Visits Algeria. Also visits Italy, Tunisia, Spain
Azamara Onward
21 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Miami
Visits Algeria. Also visits Italy, Tunisia, Spain
Azamara Onward
49 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Barcelona
Visits Algeria. Also visits Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar
Azamara Journey
24 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Algeria. Also visits Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar
Azamara Journey
16 Days Barcelona, Spain Round Trip
Visits Algeria. Also visits Spain, France, Italy
Viking Mira
9 Days One-Way from Malaga to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Algeria. Also visits Spain, Tunisia, Malta
Azamara Journey
Where Algeria cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Oran (1) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Oran (1)
Ships by type: 38 ocean 4 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.
Algeria is also in: Mediterranean, Africa
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Algeria cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Algeria cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Algeria cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Algeria?
3 Algeria places are visited by 38 ships from 15 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Algeria cruise?
April–June and September–November are best. July–August are very hot inland; December–February are cooler, with possible rain and snow in the highlands.
Sources and further reading
Background on Algeria draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Algeria
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Algeria
- U.S. Department of State: Algeria International Travel Information
- CruiseMapper: Algeria cruise ports
- Wikimedia Commons: File:Timgad - Arch of Trajan.jpg
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 September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 28, 2026
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