Africa Cruise Vacations with the World's Leading Cruise Lines
Not only are Africa cruises well-known for their exotic wildlife, rolling grasslands, vast deserts and safari adventures, but Africa is also a continent showcasing many cultures and rambling beaches. Guests can take historical and cultural excursions or get up close and personal with zebras and giraffes.
Most Africa cruises are not limited to just the African coast, as many ships depart from Europe, India or Singapore as part of a world tour or transoceanic cruise. Other stops may include Seychelles, Spain, Greece, India and Egypt. Hence most Africa cruise itineraries tend to be longer than other cruises lasting more than 20 days.
South Africa cruises typically stop at South Africa’s “Mother City,” or Cape Town, with its historic buildings, botanical garden parks, shops, extensive museums of the spice trades. South Africa is also home to some outstanding wine estates. Another popular port is the city of Mombasa, Kenya, the largest city on Africa’s coral coast. Mombasa has a rich and complex history and city tours showcase its museums and mosques.
Adventurous travelers may opt for a pre- or post-cruise in-depth interior excursion of Africa originating from Cape Town, Nairobi, and Mombasa. Whether you relax and spend a few more days in port, or take a chartered flight to another destination, native guides proudly share their expertise and their country’s culture. Excursions could include tours of Maasai Mara National Reserve with its guided safari drives. There is no way to predict what you may see, so guides will be on the lookout for lions, elephants, giraffe, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, gazelles, black rhinos and even hippos. Also join guided bush walks to observe game and birds in their natural habitat.
Whether your Africa cruise departs from an African port or is an included stop along a longer cruise, guests will marvel at the sights and sounds. This is truly an exotic continent to explore!
World's Leading Cruise Lines that sail to Africa include Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn.