Africa

Africa is enormous, and exploring it by ship offers a very different perspective from the safari journeys many travellers first associate with the continent. Expedition and small-ship voyages follow its coastlines and islands, connecting wildlife, landscapes, cities and communities across regions that would otherwise involve considerable overland travel or multiple flights. There isn't one type of African cruise. Around Madagascar and the islands of the Indian Ocean, voyages can be strongly expedition-led, with Zodiacs, wildlife walks and snorkelling bringing you closer to environments known for their remarkable biodiversity. Southern Africa offers a different combination, where time along the coast can be interspersed with excursions inland, including opportunities on some itineraries to visit wildlife reserves and experience a safari as part of the cruise itself. Along West Africa, the emphasis often shifts towards history and culture, with itineraries connecting countries and communities rarely visited as part of a conventional cruise. That difference matters when choosing a journey. A wildlife-focused expedition around Madagascar has very little in common with a longer voyage t

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