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Africa Cruises

Bring Out Your Wild Side

Africa & the Middle East are filled with fascinating history, exciting culture, and scenery as wild as the free-roaming animals. From the bustling city of Cape Town to the famous Cauden Waterfront in Mauritius, to open-air safaris & world-class vineyards, this region is unlike any place on earth. Visit bucket-list destinations like South Africa, Namibia, Egypt, Madagascar, and more; while longer sailings extend to the Seychelles and the Middle East.

Panorama of the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt The mysteries of Egypt beckon.
Details of the ornamentation of the Samburu people in the Samburu National Park in Kenya, Africa Africa,Kenya.
The most beautiful beach of Seychelles - Anse Source D'Argent Africa, Seychelles.
Aerial view of Cape Town, South Africa on a sunny afternoon. Photo taken from a helicopter during air tour of Cape Town Visit Cape Town, the vibrant capital of South Africa.
Predator´s love. Lioness and cub in the Kruger NP, South Africa Africa, lions.

Time for the Desert

New places. New cultures. New memories to be made. We've expanded our Africa sailings to include the cities, deserts, and islands of the Middle East and Egypt - with departures from Doha, Qatar and Dubai, UAE. Explore remarkable destinations like Abu Dhabi, the Seychelles, Madagascar, Reunion, Bahrain and more. Off-road through sand dunes, take in the sites and scents of Port Victoria's National Botanical Gardens, enjoy a beach day in Zanzibar and swim in Nosy Be's volcanic lakes. For a truly life-changing journey, depart from Lisbon, Barcelona, or Singapore and discover multiple continents at once.

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Vacations with Norwegian Go Far Beyond Our Ships

Discover even more of Africa & the Middle East with an immersive, multi-day land exploration before or after your cruise. NCL Cruisetours are a ship-to-shore vacation package, entirely planned by us, and include a cruise plus a 3-4 day land tour with hotel stays, meals, transportation, excursions, and more. If you love a city that has it all, Cape Town is a vibrant metropolis surrounded by wildlife, beaches, and vineyards. Dubai - one of the fastest-growing cities on Earth- is filled with skyscrapers, while the mystique of Doha is undeniable. Our Cruisetour options expand by the day, so be sure to check them all out! 

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Free Airfare^

Pay airfare for one guest, and you'll automatically lock in roundtrip flights for two. Secure these savings online by choosing your nearest airport in step one of your cruise booking, and enjoy air-to-sea made easy. We'll coordinate your roundtrip flights and transportation between the airport and cruise port.

Find this offer on 7+ Day Cruises to this destination and beyond.

^Buy an air ticket and the 2nd guest flies for free. *View for full terms and conditions.

Free Airfare

Featured Itineraries

Journey through Africa on an unforgettable adventure, starting in one amazing city and often ending in another. Explore southeast Africa when you depart from Cape Town and sail to Namibia, the Ivory Coast and on to Europe. Or depart from Athens and discover the Middle East with visits to Qatar, Egypt and Dubai. With such a varied and expansive region, you’ll be sure to find an African cruise that suits your desires. Some of our popular itineraries are listed below – feel free to explore them all.

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Ancient ruins and hieroglyphs at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt.

5 Packing Tips for a Port Stop in Egypt

If you're considering a cruise with a port stop in Egypt (such as Norwegian's Africa cruises, Asia cruises, and Europe cruises), it's important to ensure that you pack the proper attire, especially if you plan to visit any mosques.

Aerial view of Cape Town, South Africa on a sunny afternoon. Photo taken from a helicopter during air tour of Cape Town

5 Things to Do in Cape Town, South Africa

Cruising between the sun-soaked ports and stunning islands of the Indian Ocean conjures visions of heavenly relaxation at sea and unforgettable vistas stretching as far as the horizon. 

Giraffe and plains zebra in Kruger national park, South Africa ; Specie Giraffa camelopardalis and Equus quagga burchellii

7 Unexpected Things You Can Do on a South Africa Cruise

What's your ideal vacation? Do you enjoy sunbathing on the beach? Does the thought of getting up close and personal with the local wildlife get your heart pounding? Perhaps you're a foodie who loves to explore the culinary delights of the local culture. Whatever your pleasure, you'll find it in South Africa.