Africa in January expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Africa in January cost?

Sailings to Africa in January in our inventory embark from Victoria, Miami, Mauritius and Mahe. Voyages to Africa in January in our inventory start from $6000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Africa in January?

Itineraries to Africa in January start from 8 nights.

When do voyages to Africa in January depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January.

Which January departures to Africa are on sale now?

Upcoming departures in our inventory: 6 January 2027 aboard Le Champlain (Ponant, 10 nights, from $6,000); 7 January 2027 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 8 nights, from $7,000); 15 January 2027 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 8 nights, from $7,000); 23 January 2027 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 8 nights, from $7,000); 24 January 2027 aboard Oberoi Philae (Lindblad Expeditions, 10 nights, from $14,000); 30 January 2027 aboard Oberoi Philae (Lindblad Expeditions, 10 nights, from $14,000); 31 January 2027 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 10 nights, from $13,000); 3 January 2028 aboard HANSEATIC nature (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 12 nights, from $7,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How much of the season for Africa falls in January?

17 of the 134 departures to Africa currently on sale leave in January, across 4 operators: Ponant, Seabourn, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions.

Which cruise lines sail to Africa in January?

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

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

17 scheduled departures to Africa in January are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January.

How long are itineraries to Africa in January?

Itineraries to Africa in January in our inventory range from 8 to 137 nights.

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

The most common itinerary length to Africa in January in our inventory is 10 nights, and January has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Africa in January?

Ships sailing Africa in January in our inventory include Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 184 guests), Seabourn Quest (Seabourn, 458 guests), HANSEATIC nature (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 230 guests), Oberoi Philae (Lindblad Expeditions, 44 guests) and Le Champlain (Ponant, 184 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Africa in January embark?

Departures to Africa in January in our inventory embark from Victoria, Miami, Mauritius and Mahe.

Which places feature on itineraries to Africa in January?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at La Digue Island, Aride Island, Rémire island, Curieuse Island, Praslin Island, Cousin Island, Grande Sœur and Port Louis. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.

Are any Africa in January departures discounted right now?

Yes: 1 of the Africa in January departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 7%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

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

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $6000, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises from $7000, Lindblad Expeditions from $14000, Seabourn from $50000. 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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