African cruises attract the true adventurer. Whether you choose South Africa cruises, North Africa cruises or West Africa cruises, the continent’s game-rich savannahs, fine vineyards, cosmopolitan cities and architectural heritage of a great colonial past all beg to be explored. Travelling miles across its wilderness, dusty plains and rolling dunes appear on the horizon. For the lucky ones, the 'big five' might be spotted grazing in the wild.
On the coast, Cape Town is dramatically framed by Table Mountain. Venture by cable car to the plateau where, on a clear day, there are spectacular views of the city and shoreline of South Africa. Cruise into this and every port in this rich land and a whole host of attractions will all vie for your attention. An Africa cruise is truly astounding and leaves an imprint on its visitors forever.
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| AlexandriaShow more | Egypt |       |
 About Alexandria Dating from the 9th Century BC, Alexandria was one of the greatest cities of the ancient world and home to one of the Seven Wonders, the Lighthouse. Many ancient glories remain here as you can see on one of our cruises to Alexandria and it is the site of Egypt’s only Roman amphitheatre. Its most famous landmark is Pompey’s Pillar, a pink granite monolith erected in 297 AD, which stands 25 metres high and has a 9-metre circumference. Modern Alexandria also has its treasures. The Corniche, a broad waterfront promenade near the docks, is lined with spectacular 19th Century grand hotels and overlooks the sandy beaches. For a treat, enjoy lunch at the elegant Cecil Hotel, where Winston Churchill once stayed. Alexandria’s main souk, just one block inland from the seafront, is worth a day’s exploration in itself, with its colourful jewellery, intricate brassware, carpet shops and pungent spice stalls all of which can be explored on our Alexandria cruises.
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| Cairo/GizaShow more | Egypt | |
 About Cairo/Giza Take any cruise with Egypt on the schedule and you are guaranteed a fascinating time, for this North African country is the portal to wonders dating from the dawn of civilisation as you will discover on one of our Cairo cruises. Port Said, at the head of the Suez Canal, is the key gateway for Cairo. Egypt’s largest city is a maelstrom of traffic, glorious mosques and palaces and bazaars, where shopping is excellent - as long as you bargain, haggle and then haggle again! Cruises to Cairo also brings you close to a fascinating selection of museums - the most famous being the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which holds more than 100,000 relics and the Archaeological Museum, where you can gaze upon the face of Tutankhamun, the boy king. Just outside the city, on a Cairo cruise you can explore one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world - the Pyramids at Giza. Their sheer size, scale and age will amaze you, as will the enigmatic glance of their nearby guardian – the 65 ft high Sphinx.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| Port SaidShow more | Egypt | |
About Port Said Take any cruise with Egypt on the schedule and you are guaranteed a fascinating time, for this North African country is the portal to wonders dating from the dawn of civilisation as you will discover on one of our Port Said cruises. Cruises to Port Said, at the head of the Suez Canal, take you one step closer to Cairo. Egypt’s largest city is a maelstrom of traffic, glorious mosques and palaces and bazaars, where shopping is excellent - as long as you bargain, haggle and then haggle again! Cairo also offers a fascinating selection of museums - the most famous being the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which holds more than 100,000 relics and the Archaeological Museum, where you can gaze upon the face of Tutankhamun, the boy king. Just outside the city is one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world - the Pyramids at Giza. Their sheer size, scale and age will amaze you, as will the enigmatic glance of their nearby guardian – the 65 ft high Sphinx.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| ReunionShow more | Madagascar |  |
 About Reunion Located in the Indian Ocean just east of Madagascar is the island of Reunion – this cruise destination reveals a haven of French culture and home to a wildly mountainous countryside. Discovered by the Portuguese, today the population is an interesting mix of ethnic and religious variety – from the French to the Africans, Malays and Indians. Born of volcanic origin the island is popular for an abundance of natural attractions. On our cruises to Reunion highlights include the peaks of the still-active Piton de la Fournaise, and Piton des Neiges, the islands highest point. Southwest of the mountains you will find the collapsed calderas of Cirque de Salazie, Cirque de Cilaos and Cirque de Mafate. On Reunion cruises you can visit the capital Saint-Denis and enjoy its brassieres, bistros and continental café culture or swim in the lagoons of St-Gilles-les Bains. Garden lovers will delight in the Domaine du Grand Hazier, an 18th century sugar planters residence displaying a variety of tropical flowers and fruit trees.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| CasablancaShow more | Morocco | |
 About Casablanca The sprawling, Moroccan city of Casablanca, sits on the north-west coast of Africa. Modern, vibrant and boasting a fascinating history and heritage, it offers some incredible contrasts. Racing traffic whizzes by a backdrop of wide boulevards, parks and streets lined with a unique blend of French-Colonian and Moroccan style architecture, all of which can be explored on our Casablanca cruises. Part of Casablanca lies within the walls of the Ancienne Medina – built in the 19th century – which contains narrow lanes crammed with piled-high stalls as well as the last remains of the city’s 18th century fortifications. On our cruises to Casablanca you can also see rising above the ocean on a rocky outcrop the Hassan ll Mosque – the landmark of the city. Designed by French architect Michel Pinseau and built to commemorate the former King’s birthday, it is the world’s largest mosque, boasting a soaring 700ft high minaret. In addition, Casablanca cruise itineraries include a short drive up the coast to visit Rabat, Morocco’s capital and home of the country’s royal family.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| Walvis BayShow more | Namibia | |
About Walvis Bay Pretty Walvis Bay only returned to Namibia’s control in 1995, after years spent as part of the South African Union. It was a welcome return for the Namibians due it being the only deep-water harbour on their coast, and also a major fishing town and prime production area for sea salt – its 3,500 hectares of salt flats produce 400,000 tons every year. Though the town is well-endowed with restaurants, bars and shops, nature is the big attraction of Walvis Bay; this cruise destination’s lagoon, salt flats and sand dunes are home to a fabulous array of bird life including pelicans and flamingoes. On our cruises to Walvis Bay you can see the region at its best from the top of Dune Seven – the highest in the region making Walvis Bay cruises a must see.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| Cape TownShow more | South Africa |  |
 About Cape Town Few cities are blessed with a setting as spectacular as Cape Town, nestling as it does in the foothills of the 3,000ft flat-topped Table Mountain, just a few miles from the southern tip of Africa - the Cape of Good Hope. On our cruises to Cape Town you will see straightaway why it is called the ‘Garden City’ of South Africa, as there is so much greenery in the many parks and botanical gardens mixed in among some well-preserved historical buildings. But you will be most impressed first of all by the Victoria and Alfred waterfront development right by Cape Town’s cruise port. Imaginatively landscaped and linked by a series of bridges, the V&A has a mouth-watering array of classy shops, quirky boutiques and handicraft stores, as well as tasty cafés and restaurants, most with superb ocean views. Do not linger too long here on our Cape Town cruises as there is much to explore while further afield in the vineyards there are nature reserves and beaches around the city.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| DurbanShow more | South Africa |   |
About Durban Surrounded by miles of spectacular sandy beaches, Durban is arguably South Africa’s most multi-cultural city with a large Indian population adding to its rich diversity. The country’s third largest city is blessed by a subtropical climate that provides more than 200 sunny days a year, giving it a real holiday feel whenever you visit. Situated in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban cruises offer a myriad of outdoor activities such as canoeing, cycling, surfing, diving, sailing, hiking and golf. Dolphin shows are on offer at the Seaworld attraction while hiring a rickshaw to travel along the beachfront is a fun way to soak up the atmosphere from a Durban cruise. On our cruises to Durban you will have the opportunity to visit the bustling Victoria Street market to pick up a bargain or head for the city hall which houses an art gallery and natural science museum.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| East LondonShow more | South Africa | |
About East London East London is situated at the mouth of the Buffalo and Nahoon Rivers in one of the most romantic regions of South Africa. With unspoilt beaches, waterfalls tumbling into the sea and pristine forest areas, the nearby Wild Coast is like a pre-historic subtropical Eden offering incredible scenery to people on board an East London cruise. Of its many private reserves Inkwenkwezi is within easy reach of the city. Driving through the dry, natural grasslands, game viewing is one of the truly exhilarating activities you can experience with our East London cruises. Adding to East London’s intriguing setting, the city museum offers a historical look at natural life here. The most fascinating exhibit being the coelacanthus - a prehistoric predator fish estimated to be about 350 million years old, once thought to be extinct.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| Richards BayShow more | South Africa | |
 About Richards Bay Situated on a lagoon in South Africa’s Mhatuze River, Richard’s Bay - named after the British admiral who directed British naval operations during the Anglo-Zulu War – is home to the area by a rich supply of fish. Before Richard’s Bay was transformed from a small 19th century holiday town to a major port, crocodiles, sharks and hippos frequented its lagoon; indeed, the town was famous as the site where hunter John Dunn shot the longest crocodile ever recorded in South Africa – a whopping 6.7 metre beast – in 1891. Today, part of the lagoon is a nature reserve surrounded by verdant Richard’s Bay Park and its inhabitants are rather less scary. While enjoying one of our Richard Bay cruises, rare pink-backed pelicans have been spotted alongside flamingos, cormorants and waders while the waters are a nursery for grunter, salmon, perch and yellowfin. So do not forget your camera and binoculars when you go ashore from cruises to Richard Bay.
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| Port ElizabethShow more | South Africa | |
About Port Elizabeth Embark on a Port Elizabeth cruise and you will discover one of the largest cities in South Africa. With the warmth of your welcome, you’ll immediately understand why it’s called ‘the friendly city’. Cruises to Port Elizabeth will take you close to one of the city's game reserves, Addo Elephant Park. Here you will find more than 300 Cape Elephants – so relaxed you can really get up close and personal. There are ostriches, antelope, 200 species of birds, and a few shy rhino too. Port Elizabeth also boasts a wonderful city museum, a must-see oceanarium with a very scary snake park, and some of the countries finest beaches.View typical shore excursions for this port |
| St HelenaShow more | St. Helena | |
 About St. Helena Napoleon could hardly have been exiled to a more remote place than the tropical island of St. Helena. This cruise destination was a British dependency for more than 330 years. The island is 700 miles from its nearest South Atlantic neighbour - Ascension Island. A genuine away-from-it-all destination, there is no shortage of places to visit, historic sites to explore and dramatic scenery to admire when choosing one of our cruises to St Helena. In the capital, Jamestown, there is a 17th century castle and an 18th century church (St. James) which is the oldest Anglican church in the southern hemisphere. But the best-known site is the 699-step, 180-metre-high Jacobs Ladder which was built in 1829 and now has the Jamestown Museum at its foot. While one of our St Helena cruises you can even say “hello” to the islands oldest resident, 200-year-old Jonathan the Tortoise at the Governors residence (Plantation House) as well as visit Napoleons original tomb and his last residence, Longwood House, now a museum.View typical shore excursions for this port |