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South and Central Africa Cruises

South and Central Africa

This region covers the southern part of the continent from West Africa round to East Africa. There is a vast range of peoples, cultures, countries and experiences included in this region. However Africa is always about its wild life and most cruises include the opportunity to experience this at some stage of the itinerary.

Cruise types

Apart from a number of cruises based in South Africa, cruises in this region are generally from the UK or are part of World or extended cruises.

Cruises ex the UK are traditional sea voyages with a limited number of visits to West African ports. They generally return from Cape Town.

World and extended cruises visit a wider range of South African ports as well as West and East African destinations.

Cruise season

Cruises based out of South Africa are now year round and mostly depart Durban. In the southern winter these cruises head northwards towards warmer weather and calmer seas. World cruises are normally in the November to March period.

Main Ports

  • Africa - Durban, Cape Town and Maput
  • World Cruises - Cape Town, Durban, Mauritius, Reunion, Mombasa

Weather

The northern part for this region is equatorial and the seasons reflect rain more than temperature. The rain is part of the monsoon cycle and the rainy seasons are in April and October/November. South Africa's weather does have seasons with winter having cool night s and warm days and summer can be warm to hot and humid.

Ports of interest

South Africa, Mozambique, South Africa

4 night cruise sailing from Cape Town aboard the MSC Sinfonia.
Departs:
  • 2012-12-03.
from $189*

Venice to Cape Town

19 night cruise sailing from Venice aboard the MSC Opera.
Departs:
  • 2012-11-01.
from $864*

Italy, Greece, Turkey, Croatia

7 night cruise sailing from Venice aboard the MSC Divina.
Departs:
  • 2013-04-13.
from $504*

Italy, Greece, Turkey, Croatia

7 night cruise sailing from Venice aboard the MSC Divina.
Departs:
  • 2013-04-27.
from $504*

South Africa, Mozambique, South Africa

4 night cruise sailing from Cape Town aboard the MSC Sinfonia.
Departs:
  • 2012-12-03.
from $189*

Venice to Cape Town

19 night cruise sailing from Venice aboard the MSC Opera.
Departs:
  • 2012-11-01.
from $864*

Port Louis, Mauritius to Cape Town, South Africa

12 night cruise sailing from Port Louis aboard the Silver Whisper.
Departs:
  • 2013-03-24.
from $5,999*

Singapore, Singapore to Port Louis, Mauritius

16 night cruise sailing from Singapore aboard the Silver Whisper.
Departs:
  • 2013-03-08.
from $6,999*

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