Luxury Expeditions to Africa & the Indian Ocean

Spotting the Big Five, gazing up at the walls of Petra, walking along stretches of sand dunes; Africa & the Indian Ocean offers a region that is worth exploring on an expedition sailing. Unique wildlife and cultures bring a collection of places that are unlike any other, brought to life by your expedition cruise through immersive itineraries, hidden ports and excursions to being you closer than ever before.

Popular destinations you can visit on your Africa & Indian Ocean expedition cruise include the stunning Seychelles, Zanzibar and its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or the white sand beaches of Madagascar. Each place you visit is more than you expect, overlooking the souks and safaris for authentic travel experiences which show a side of this destination you may never have known befoe.

What to Expect on an Expedition Cruise to Africa & the Indian Ocean

Currently, only Silversea offers expedition cruises to Africa and the Indian Ocean. Ships, Silver Wind and Silver Cloud, bring an ultra-luxury cruise experience which starts from ports such as Cape Town, Jeddah, Muscat and Maputo, on a range of incredible voyages.

With expedition sailings, enjoy personalised service, including shore excursions with guided Zodiac tours, hotel stays and included dining and beverages, so you will be left to explore the regions on your sailing without worrying about anything else.


Filter
Mahe to Mahe
Mahé | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Nosy Bé | Praslin Island | Mahé
18 Dec 2024
10 Nights
Indian Ocean

$300 FREE to spend on-board - ONLY when booking with SixStarCruises
Save £2400 per couple
Fly Cruise From
Was £6500pp
Now: £4061
pp
REF: SILVERSL241218010
15-Night South Africa Intensive Voyage
Cape Town | Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) | Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) | Richards Bay | Richards Bay | Durban | Mossel Bay | Cape Town | Cape Town | Cape Town
20 Dec 2024
15 Nights
Africa

Hidden Gems Sale - $500 to spend on board | Book a Veranda or Suite to get unlimited Wi-Fi or a Premium Beverage Package
FLASH SALE - Save up to £1,500* - ENDS 13th September
Two-night luxury hotel stay included when booking with SixStarCruises
Fly Cruise From

Now: £3998
pp
REF: AZQS15U017-201224
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Aswan | Esna | Luxor | Cairo | Cairo
21 Dec 2024
11 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £6699pp
Now: £6431
pp
REF: UNIWORLD48598
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Aswan | Esna | Luxor | Cairo | Cairo
21 Dec 2024
11 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £6699pp
Now: £6431
pp
REF: UNIWORLD54958
Celebration In South Africa
Cape Town | Walvis Bay | Walvis Bay | Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) | Durban | Durban | Maputo | Richards Bay | Richards Bay | Mossel Bay | Cape Town
21 Dec 2024
15 Nights
Africa

Ultimate All-Inclusive Cruise Fare now includes: Round-trip Economy flights, transfers between airport and ship PLUS Private Executive Chauffeur Credit*
Fly Cruise From
Was £10029pp
Now: £6041
pp
REF: REGENTSPL241221
5* Cape Town & Seychelles Stay with Mozambique & Zanzibar Cruise
Cape Town | Maputo | Mocambique Island | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam | Victoria, Mahé | Victoria, Mahé
23 Dec 2024
25 Nights
Africa

Ends 3rd September - Save up to £1,600 per couple off your flights*
HOLIDAY PRICES FROM

Now: £9549
pp
REF: SBN5464-2

Cruise & Stay

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile
Luxor | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Qena | Luxor
23 Dec 2024
7 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £7026pp
Now: £4814
pp
REF: AMAET241223ES
Cape Town, South Africa to Mahé, Seychelles
Cape Town | Mossel Bay | Durban | Durban | Tôlanaro | Port Louis | Possession | Mahé
23 Dec 2024
13 Nights
Indian Ocean

FREE upgrade from Aquamarine Veranda to Sapphire Veranda Suite - Limited availability
Cruise Only From
Was £5400pp
Now: £5238
pp
REF: CRYSTALCSY-013-241223
Cape Town to Singapore
Cape Town | Mossel Bay | Durban | Durban | Tôlanaro | Port Louis | Possession | Mahé | La Digue | Mahé | Praslin Island | Male | Male | Colombo | More...
23 Dec 2024
26 Nights
Africa

Cruise Only From
Was £8800pp
Now: £8536
pp
REF: CRYSTALCSY-C26-241223
17-Day Mozambique Channel Discovery & Zanzibar Nights
Cape Town | Maputo | Mocambique Island | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam | Victoria, Mahé | Victoria, Mahé
27 Dec 2024
17 Nights
Africa

Ends 3rd September - Save up to £1,600 per couple off your flights*
Cruise Only From
Was £7898pp
Now: £6978
pp
REF: SBN5464
32-Day Mozambique Channel, Zanzibar & Cape Town Nights
Cape Town | Maputo | Mocambique Island | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam | Victoria, Mahé | Victoria, Mahé | Praslin Island | Nosy Bé | Mamoudzou | Durban | Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) | More...
27 Dec 2024
32 Nights
Africa

Cruise Only From
Was £13198pp
Now: £11661
pp
REF: SBN5464A
63-Day South Africa Explorer & The Canary Islands
Cape Town | Maputo | Mocambique Island | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam | Victoria, Mahé | Victoria, Mahé | Praslin Island | Nosy Bé | Mamoudzou | Durban | Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) | More...
27 Dec 2024
63 Nights
Africa

Cruise Only From
Was £26263pp
Now: £23205
pp
REF: SBN5464B
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Aswan | Esna | Luxor | Cairo | Cairo
28 Dec 2024
11 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £6699pp
Now: £6431
pp
REF: UNIWORLD48599
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Aswan | Esna | Luxor | Cairo | Cairo
28 Dec 2024
11 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £6699pp
Now: £6431
pp
REF: UNIWORLD54967
Mahe to Mahe
Mahé | La Digue | Antsiranana | Pointe des Galets | Port Louis | Mahé
28 Dec 2024
10 Nights
Indian Ocean

$300 FREE to spend on-board - ONLY when booking with SixStarCruises
Save £2400 per couple
Fly Cruise From
Was £6500pp
Now: £3881
pp
REF: SILVERSL241228010
New Year in Franschhoek with South Africa Intensive Voyage
Cape Town | Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) | Richards Bay | Richards Bay | Durban | Mossel Bay | Cape Town | Cape Town
29 Dec 2024
19 Nights
Africa

Hidden Gems Sale - $500 to spend on board | Book a Veranda or Suite to get unlimited Wi-Fi or a Premium Beverage Package
Two-night luxury hotel stay included when booking with SixStarCruises
HOLIDAY PRICES FROM

Now: £4799
pp
REF: AZQS12U372-040125-3

Cruise & Stay

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile
Luxor | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Qena | Luxor
30 Dec 2024
7 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £5814pp
Now: £5316
pp
REF: AMAET241230ES
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Aswan | Esna | Luxor | Cairo | Cairo
04 Jan 2025
11 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £6899pp
Now: £6623
pp
REF: UNIWORLD51283
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Aswan | Esna | Luxor | Cairo | Cairo
04 Jan 2025
11 Nights
Egypt

Fly Cruise From
Was £6209pp
Now: £5960
pp
REF: UNIWORLD55042
12-Night South Africa Intensive Voyage
Cape Town | Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) | Richards Bay | Richards Bay | Durban | Mossel Bay | Cape Town | Cape Town
04 Jan 2025
12 Nights
Africa

Hidden Gems Sale - $500 to spend on board | Book a Veranda or Suite to get unlimited Wi-Fi or a Premium Beverage Package
Two-night luxury hotel stay included when booking with SixStarCruises
Cruise Only From
Was £2828pp
Now: £1549
pp
REF: AZQS12U372-040125
Mahe to Singapore
Mahé | La Digue | Mahé | Praslin Island | Male | Male | Colombo | Sabang, Weh Island | Port Klang | Singapore
05 Jan 2025
13 Nights
Australia & New Zealand

Cruise Only From
Was £4800pp
Now: £4656
pp
REF: CRYSTALCSY-013-250105
Around The World In 180 Days
Miami, Florida | Philipsburg | Roseau | Bridgetown | Alter do Chão | Parintins | Manaus | Manaus | Boca de Valeria | Santarém | Salvador de Bahia | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | Montevideo | More...
05 Jan 2025
180 Nights
World-wide

FREE simply MORE shore excursion credit, FREE gratuities, FREE Champagne, wine and more, FREE speciality dining and FREE Wi-Fi available on EVERY booking
Fly Cruise From
Was £45689pp
Now: £41234
pp
REF: OCEANIAINS250105G
Global Horizons
Miami, Florida | Philipsburg | Roseau | Bridgetown | Alter do Chão | Parintins | Manaus | Manaus | Boca de Valeria | Santarém | Salvador de Bahia | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | Montevideo | More...
05 Jan 2025
196 Nights
World-wide

FREE simply MORE shore excursion credit, FREE gratuities, FREE Champagne, wine and more, FREE speciality dining and FREE Wi-Fi available on EVERY booking
Fly Cruise From
Was £50269pp
Now: £45367
pp
REF: OCEANIAINS250105H
Kaleidoscope Of Your World
Miami, Florida | Philipsburg | Roseau | Bridgetown | Alter do Chão | Parintins | Manaus | Manaus | Boca de Valeria | Santarém | Salvador de Bahia | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | Montevideo | More...
05 Jan 2025
200 Nights
World-wide

FREE simply MORE shore excursion credit, FREE gratuities, FREE Champagne, wine and more, FREE speciality dining and FREE Wi-Fi available on EVERY booking
Fly Cruise From
Was £50269pp
Now: £45367
pp
REF: OCEANIAINS250105I
Atlantic Ocean Delight
Cape Town | Lüderitz | Walvis Bay | Walvis Bay | Jamestown | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro
05 Jan 2025
14 Nights
Atlantic Islands

Ultimate All-Inclusive Cruise Fare now includes: Round-trip Economy flights, transfers between airport and ship PLUS Private Executive Chauffeur Credit*
Fly Cruise From
Was £6119pp
Now: £5522
pp
REF: REGENTSPL250105

Our Award Winning Service


Best Workplaces in Travel 2024
Best Workplaces in Travel 2024
TTG Luxury Cruise Agency Of The Year
TTG Luxury Cruise Agency Of The Year
Best Use Of Content 2023
Best Use Of Content 2023
Best Specialist Cruise Agent 2023
Best Specialist Cruise Agent 2023
UK Cruise Awards Winners 2023
UK Cruise Awards Winners 2023
Best Luxury Travel Agent 2022
Best Luxury Travel Agent 2022
Travel Weekly Large Cruise Agency of the Year 2023
Travel Weekly Large Cruise Agency of the Year 2023

Request a Callback