Africa Cruises
North Africa Cruise: When to Go?Africa travel has long been reputed the ultimate adventure frontier and a remarkable trip into the mystifying. An Africa tour allows wildlife discovery and visits to historic religious strongholds. Africa beckons the culturally curious! During your trip, spend time in the ancient cities of North Africa that house some of the most dramatic ruins the world over. Morocco, Mopti, Libya, Senegal, Timbuktu -- an Africa cruise also combines the best of the Mediterranean: Greece, Italy, Spain and the wildlife-rich Canary Islands. Then follow the winds of explorers to traverse the Atlantic. Tour volcanic islands of Fernando de Noronha and cruise to Cape Verde where a blend of Creole, African, Portuguese, Mediterranean and Latin influences provides a feast for the senses.
Research Ships- what is this? |
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Professor Molchanov - Research Shippassengers : 49 The Professor Molchanov's low passenger capacity allows for a very intimate trip with an experience more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise with maximum time spent ashore in small groups. Early registration discounts are available. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Atlantic Odyssey Part 2 | $890 | 8 | Apr | Cape Verde |
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Expedition Cruise Ships- what is this? |
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Polar Star - Expedition Cruise Shippassengers : 105 This former icebreaker began exploring Antarctica in 2000 after years of sailing in the Arctic. Early booking and child discounts are available. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Macaronesia Islands 2009 | $5,580 | 18 | Apr | Europe, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Azores, Cape Verde Islands |
Clipper Adventurer - Expedition Cruise Shippassengers : 122 The Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel reminiscent of the days of the great ocean liners, with lots of varnished wood and brass. She sails on a wide variety of cruises in Europe, the Arctic, the U.S., South America, and Antarctica. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| From Senegal to Spain: Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Morocco, Gibraltar | $8,980 | 13 | Apr | Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Morocco, Senegal, Gibraltar |
| From Spain to Senegal: Gibraltar, Morocco, Canary Islands, Cape Verde | $8,980 | 13 | Oct | Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Morocco, Senegal, Cape Verde Islands |
National Geographic Endeavour - Expedition Cruise Shippassengers : 110 Designed for discovery and active exploration without compromising comfort, the National Geographic Endeavour offers exciting itineraries of varying lengths and destinations. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| An Epic Voyage to the Indian Ocean | $13,780 | 19 | Mar | South Africa, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mayotte |
| Atlantic Odyssey | $5,990 | 17 | Sep | South America, Europe, Portugal, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde |
| Fabled Islands of the Indian Ocean | $12,420 | 16 | Mar, Apr | Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mayotte, Zanzibar, Seychelles Islands |
Monet - Expedition Cruise Shippassengers : 60 With just 30 outside cabins, the yacht-like Monet is the perfect size for calling at the small island ports and coastal towns of Dalmatia. With her shallow draft, Monet docks in places not available to larger ships. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Monasteries of the Lonely Desert | $3,512 | 13 | Jan, Feb, Dec | Mediterranean, Egypt, Jordan |
Andrea - Expedition Cruise Shippassengers : 106 This stylish expedition vessel offers the comfortable amenities of a deluxe hotel while sailing in one of the remotest regions of the world. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Transatlantic Positioning Voyage 2008 | $3,575 | 20 | Nov | South America, Europe, Atlantic, Spain, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Cape Verde Islands |
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National Geographic Explorer - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 148 The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing comfort. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| An Epic Voyage to the Indian Ocean | $13,780 | 19 | Mar | South Africa, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mayotte |
| Atlantic Odyssey | $5,990 | 17 | Oct | South America, Europe, Portugal, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde |
| Cape Horn to the Cape of Good Hope: From South America to South Africa | $17,590 | 26 | Feb | Antarctica, South America, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Tristan de Cunha, South Orkney Islands |
| Fabled Islands of the Indian Ocean | $12,420 | 16 | Mar, Apr | Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mayotte, Zanzibar, Seychelles Islands |
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Luxury Expedition Ships- what is this? |
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Corinthian II - Luxury Expedition Shippassengers : 114 The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere. She accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly appointed with a sitting area, TV, mini-refrigerator, safe, and other amenities. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Ancient Lost Cities of the Mediterranean | $6,995 | 10 | May | Europe, Mediterranean, Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Sicily, Crete |
| Cape of Good Hope to Gibraltar: Grand Voyage Exploring Africa's Natural & Cultural Treasures | $23,995 | 34 | Apr | Morocco, Senegal, Mauritania, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Sao Tome & Principe, Benin, Ghana, Sierra Leone |
| Coexistence of Cultures & Faiths in the Mediterranean | $6,995 | 13 | Oct | Europe, Mediterranean, Italy, Greece, Malta, Tunisia, Turkey, Sicily, Crete |
| From Gibraltar to Patagonia: A Grand Voyage to West Africa, the Atlantic Islands, and South America | $9,995 | 31 | Nov | South America, Europe, Falkland Islands, Spain, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Morocco, Uruguay, Mauritania |
| From the Shores of Africa to Patagonia: Grand Voyage to W. Africa, Atlantic Islands and S. America | $11,995 | 33 | Nov | South America, Falkland Islands, Brazil, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, Cape Verde Islands |
| Journey of Aeneas: Retracing The Aeneid | $6,795 | 11 | Oct | Europe, Mediterranean, Italy, Greece, Tunisia, Turkey, Sicily |
| Landmark Ancient Sites of the Mediterranean: Greece, Sicily, North Africa and Spain | $6,995 | 12 | Nov | Europe, Mediterranean, Spain, Italy, Greece, Tunisia, Algeria, Sicily, Sardinia |
| North Africa's Mediterranean Coast Through the Centuries | $9,695 | 18 | Oct | Mediterranean, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria |
| Passage to Libya: Exploring Ancient Landmark Sites of the Mediterranean | $6,995 | 10 | Oct | Europe, Mediterranean, Greece, Libya, Crete |
| Remarkable Women of Antiquity and Their Times | $7,595 | 11 | Oct | Europe, Mediterranean, Greece, Turkey, Egypt |
| Route to Distant Islands: The Falklands, S. Georgia & Tristan da Cunha from Patagonia to Cape Town | $9,995 | 22 | Mar | South America, Argentina, South Africa, Tristan de Cunha |
| South Africa by Sea | $8,795 | 13 | Mar | South Africa |
Sea Cloud - Luxury Expedition Shippassengers : 68 The Sea Cloud is a glorious and gracious sailing yacht, a four-masted bark, custom built in 1931 by the business magnate E.F. Hutton for his wife the heiress, Marjorie Merriweather Post. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Cultural Crossroads of the Mediterranean: Two Continents | $4,160 | 8 | Oct | Europe, Mediterranean, Spain, Morocco |
| With the Wind to the Islands of Africa: Canary Island Cruise | $4,160 | 8 | Oct | Canary Islands |
Callisto - Luxury Expedition Shippassengers : 34 Like a fine country house, Callisto is furnished with rich fabrics, handsome woodwork, gleaming brass, rare antiques, and fine works of art. Because Callisto is a yacht, it can visit those unspoiled islets, pristine beaches, and intimate coves and harbors |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Desert Kingdoms and Imperial Cities: A Christmas/ New Year's Voyage from Casablanca to Dakar | $8,795 | 14 | Dec | Canary Islands, Morocco, Senegal, Mauritania |
| Golf Cruise of Morocco and Spain's Costa del Sol | $7,295 | 10 | Mar | Europe, Mediterranean, Spain, Morocco |
| Golf Cruise to Southern Spain and Morocco | $4,995 | 9 | Dec | Europe, Spain, Morocco |
| The Golden Age of the Moors: Coexistence of Cultures and Faiths in Morocco and Spain | $8,595 | 12 | Mar | Europe, Mediterranean, Spain, Morocco |
| The Road to Timbuktu & the Rivers of West Africa | $11,995 | 14 | Jan, Feb | Mali, Senegal, Gambia |
| West Africa Discovery: Desert Cities, Imperial Capitals and Natural Treasures | $8,795 | 14 | Feb | Canary Islands, Morocco, Senegal, Mauritania |
Triton - Luxury Expedition Shippassengers : 42 Many ships ply the Nile's waters, but none match the quality and style of the Triton. Twenty large and exceptionally appointed staterooms all face outside, and there are multiple deck areas for viewing life on and along this majestic river. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Exploring Egypt | $4,480 | 9 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec | Egypt |
| Passage Through Egypt | $6,680 | 14 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec | Egypt |
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River Cruise Ships- what is this? |
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Nile Adventurer - River Cruise Shippassengers : 64 The Nile Adventurer features a sun deck with heated swimming pool, lower shaded deck with bar, air-conditioning throughout, a gymnasium, internet access, gourmet meals, and an exclusive entertainment program. |
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| Itineraries | Prices from | Days | Month | Destinations |
| Egyptian Magic - Aswan to Luxor | $1,480 | 8 | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Egypt |
| Egyptian Magic - Luxor to Aswan | $1,670 | 9 | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Egypt |
| Egyptian Magic - Luxor to Aswan | $1,965 | 9 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Egypt |
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Professor Molchanov
Polar Star
Clipper Adventurer
National Geographic Endeavour
Monet
Andrea
Corinthian II
Sea Cloud
Callisto
Triton
Nile Adventurer