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Africa in December expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Africa in December cost?

Sailings to Africa in December in our inventory embark from Dakar, Mauritius, Walvis Bay and Cape Town. Voyages to Africa in December in our inventory start from $4000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Africa in December?

Itineraries to Africa in December start from 8 nights.

When do voyages to Africa in December depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in December.

Which December departures to Africa are on sale now?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 3 December 2026 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 10 nights, from $6,000); 3 December 2026 aboard HANSEATIC spirit (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 18 nights, from $10,000); 4 December 2026 aboard MS EUROPA 2 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 16 nights, from $18,000); 7 December 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 10 nights, from $8,000); 13 December 2026 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000); 17 December 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 11 nights, from $11,000); 20 December 2026 aboard MS EUROPA 2 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 20 nights); 21 December 2026 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 8 nights, from $6,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How much of the season for Africa falls in December?

19 of the 134 departures to Africa currently on sale leave in December, across 3 operators: Ponant, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions.

Which cruise lines sail to Africa in December?

3 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Africa in December: Ponant, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions.

How many departures to Africa in December are on sale, and when do they leave?

19 scheduled departures to Africa in December are currently on sale, with sailing dates in December.

How long are itineraries to Africa in December?

Itineraries to Africa in December in our inventory range from 8 to 22 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for Africa in December, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to Africa in December in our inventory is 11 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Africa in December?

Ships sailing Africa in December in our inventory include Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 184 guests), Le Champlain (Ponant, 184 guests), MS EUROPA (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 400 guests), MS EUROPA 2 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 500 guests) and HANSEATIC nature (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 230 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Africa in December embark?

Departures to Africa in December in our inventory embark from Dakar, Mauritius, Walvis Bay and Cape Town.

Which places feature on itineraries to Africa in December?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Durban, Richards Bay, Port Louis, Mossel Bay, Le Port, Caravela Island, Carache Island and Uno Island. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.

How do starting prices for Africa in December compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $4000, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises from $7000, Lindblad Expeditions from $14000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-29.

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