Africa expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Africa cost?
In Africa, voyages reach the Indian Ocean islands, the Seychelles, Madagascar and the African coast. Voyages to Africa in our inventory start from $2000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Africa?
Itineraries to Africa start from 7 nights.
Which cruise lines sail to Africa?
8 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Africa: Ponant, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Seabourn, Swan Hellenic, Lindblad Expeditions, Atlas Ocean Voyages, Scenic and Silversea.
How many departures to Africa are on sale, and when do they leave?
133 scheduled departures to Africa are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December.
How long are itineraries to Africa?
Itineraries to Africa in our inventory range from 7 to 137 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Africa, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Africa in our inventory is 10 nights, and March has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Africa?
Ships sailing Africa in our inventory include Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 184 guests), Seabourn Quest (Seabourn, 458 guests), SH Diana (Swan Hellenic, 192 guests), Oberoi Philae (Lindblad Expeditions, 44 guests) and HANSEATIC nature (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 230 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Africa embark?
Departures to Africa in our inventory embark from Cape Town, Dakar, Luxor and Victoria.
Which places feature on itineraries to Africa?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Durban, Walvis Bay, Gqeberha, Mossel Bay, Luderitz, Mindelo, Lisbon and Richards Bay. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
Are any Africa departures discounted right now?
Yes: 8 of the Africa departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 16%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
What are the cancellation terms for Africa voyages?
Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in Africa, deposits are refundable in full until 365 days before departure; after that a per-line scale applies. Your confirmation shows the exact schedule for your booking.
How do starting prices for Africa compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises from $2000, Ponant from $4000, Swan Hellenic from $5000, Seabourn from $8000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-23.
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