Holland America Africa cruises
Seasonal, mostly on Grand Voyage segments · 14 to 40 nights
Illustrative photography of the Africa region. Not an official Holland America Line image.
African calls appear mainly on Grand Africa voyages and world cruise segments, combining West and East African coasts with island stops.
What these itineraries are known for
- Grand Africa Voyage segments
- Cape Town and South African coastline
- Indian Ocean island calls
Typical Itineraries
Grand Africa segment
21 nights · Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town
- · Praia (Cape Verde)
- · Dakar
- · Walvis Bay
- · Lüderitz
- · Cape Town
East Africa & Indian Ocean
18 nights · Cape Town to Mahé (Seychelles)
- · Port Elizabeth
- · Durban
- · Maputo
- · Zanzibar
- · Mombasa
Example routings only. Holland America Line changes ports and dates each season — confirm with the cruise line before booking.
Ports you may see
Cape TownWalvis BayDakarMombasaPort Louis
Africa Cruise Questions
- Are African itineraries sold separately?
- Often they are segments of a Grand Voyage, so cabins may be limited and fellow passengers may be sailing far longer than you.
- What about health requirements?
- Yellow fever certificates and malaria precautions apply in some ports. Ask a travel health clinic well before sailing.
Ships that sail here
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