Africa Senior Cruises

Africa is a continent that touches the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. An African cruise allows you to experience a variety of unique ports and exciting excursions. When you book through the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia, you can experience this vast continent while also saving on your trip with your AARP membership.

Are there any cruises that go to South Africa?

There are several cruises that go to South Africa. Cunard’s 25-night Africa cruise has stops in Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth. For a shorter South Africa cruise, you can choose Azamara’s 10-night African cruise that has stops in Richard’s Bay, East London, and Durban.

What cruises lines are good for senior travelers?

There are several cruises lines that travel to Africa and cater to senior travelers:

• Oceania: This luxury cruise line takes care of their generally older crowd by offering packages that include alcohol, excursions, and dining at specialty restaurants. Moreover, their smaller ships mean they can stop in less-visited ports, like the Seychelles Islands.
• Crystal Cruises: Most of their ships have spacious cabins, which give you room to stretch out and relax. Their ships were designed with accessibility in mind, meaning there are plenty of ramps and elevators to help you more easily get around the ship.
• Regent Seven Seas: Most passengers tend to be over 50 and there are few families, which is ideal if you want a quiet and relaxing cruise to Africa. The all-inclusive price usually includes airfare, accommodations, and meals, so there is a lot less planning involved. Their shore excursions tend to be more educational than adventurous, which is perfect for the senior traveler that wants to take it easy.

Which Africa cruises are good for solo travelers?

• Norwegian: They were one of the first to cater to solo travelers by offering studio cabins. Many of their ships also offer studio units with a shared communal space making it easier to meet like-minded travelers.
• Seabourn: The smaller ships and social atmosphere means solo travelers won’t be overlooked. Seabourn also has staff- and entertainer-hosted tables at dinner, which create a more communal feeling.
• Cunard: This cruise line has plenty of activities, so solo travelers won’t be bored and will also have plenty of chances to meet others. Cunard cruises usually provide lectures from experts in various fields, theatrical performances, and trivia.

Book your Africa cruise today!

Whether you’re looking for Africa cruises with safari excursions or all-inclusive cruises from South Africa, you can save when you book through the AARP Travel Center. Your AARP membership can be used to get some of the best senior cruise deals and packages. Not a member? It’s easy to sign up and start saving.

*Prices are cruise only, per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses not included. Rates are valid for US and Canadian residents only. Fuel supplement may apply. Savings advertised and Expedia Extras are based on specific cabin types and sailing dates, and may not be available for all cabin types/sailings.