South Africa Small Ship Cruises

Join a 12-day cruise from Nosy Be to Durban aboard Le Bougainville, exploring Madagascar and South Africa. Visit Nosy Be’s beaches, Toliara’s gardens, and Mahajanga’s red rock formations. See baobab trees in Morondava, lemurs on Nosy Komba, and Nosy Hara’s limestone formations. Stop in Richards Bay for a safari before ending in Durban.

Embark on a 13-day African coastal cruise from Cape Town to Luanda aboard SH Diana and explore Cape Town’s vibrant waterfront, Saldanha Bay’s rich birdlife, and Luderitz's German architecture. This adventure combines scenic landscapes, rich history, and diverse ecosystems, offering a captivating African coastal adventure.

Set sail on a 22-day cruise from Ushuaia to Cape Town aboard the SH Diana. This polar adventure offers a chance to explore remote and pristine locations with opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales, combined with learning experiences and onboard relaxation.

Embark on a 40-day Cape Town to Lisbon Cruise aboard Silver Wind exploring remote destinations along the West Coast of Africa and the Atlantic Islands. Experience Walvis Bay, Bom Bom Island, Pointe Noire, with overnight stays in Lomé and Tema. Continue to the Bijagos Archipelago, Santiago Island, the Canary Islands, concluding in Lisbon.

Sail on a 29-day half-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Tasmania to the southern tip of Africa. Follow the paths of explorers, witness icebergs and glaciers, and visit Australian research stations Casey and Davis.

This 22-day Africa to America Antarctic Epic Expedition Cruise departs from Cape Town, South Africa, and sails south to the Antarctic Peninsula. Along the way, see glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, such as penguins, seals, and whales. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Antarctica, including Port Lockroy and the Shackleton Icefall.

Board the African Dream for a 9-day cruise along the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, from Johannesburg to Zambia. This itinerary offers an intimate look at the nature of South Africa. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals during face-to-face interactions.