Cruise the River Nile between Luxor and Aswan, sail deep into West Africa along the Gambia River or island-hop through the volcanic Cape Verde archipelago, with few guests on board and plenty of time ashore.
Africa · Small ship cruises
ATOL protectedFlight-inclusive holidays
ABTOT memberHolidays without flightsAfrica is best discovered slowly, and a small ship makes that possible: a Nile riverboat that moors beside the temples, or a 49-guest yacht that sails 240 miles up the Gambia River, where large cruise ships could never go.
Every Africa cruise we offer is a complete holiday: return flights from the UK, transfers and a seven-night cruise on a full-board basis, with hotel nights in Cairo, Dakar or on the island of Sal on most itineraries.
Choose between the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt, explored with expert guides, the birdlife, wildlife and villages of the Gambia River, or the volcanic landscapes and Creole culture of the Cape Verde islands.
Four holidays, from classic Nile cruising in Egypt to river and island voyages off the Atlantic coast of West Africa.
Seven nights between Luxor and Aswan aboard the 5-star MV Mojito, with guided visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Kom Ombo.
The classic Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise, followed by two nights in Cairo, within reach of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
From Dakar along the coast of Senegal and up the Gambia River: birdlife, river wildlife, villages and markets, with two nights in Dakar.
Island hopping from Sal to Boa Vista, Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente and Santo Antão, with two nights at the Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort.
Take a complete holiday with flights and hotels, book the cruise on its own where available, or let us shape the trip around your dates.
Return flights from the UK, transfers, the cruise and hotel nights before or after you sail, all arranged together and ATOL protected.
On the West Africa and Cape Verde voyages you can book the seven-night cruise on its own and make your own travel plans.
Add extra nights, upgrade your flights or combine your cruise with a stay elsewhere: the holiday is shaped around you.
We know these ships and itineraries well, and can help you choose the right cruise, cabin and dates.
Two very different ships, each chosen for the waters it sails, and each small enough to feel personal.
The recently refurbished 5-star deluxe MV Mojito was designed and built for cruising the Nile, combining modern comfort with timeless elegance. Used on both of our Nile cruises.
A sleek 55-metre yacht with 25 ocean-view cabins and a maximum of 49 guests, a spacious lounge and bar and a swimming platform. Used on the West Africa and Cape Verde cruises.
Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Kom Ombo, explored with guides who bring their stories to life.
From the deck you watch everyday life along the banks of the Nile and the Gambia: feluccas, fishing villages, fields and markets.
The Gambia River is rich in birdlife, and hippos, crocodiles and monkeys can be spotted along its banks.
Cape Verde blends African and Portuguese heritage with volcanic peaks, green valleys and wide, empty beaches.
For three decades we have arranged small ship cruises and the flights, hotels and transfers that go with them.
Trading since 1995, with first-hand knowledge of our ships, itineraries and destinations.
Cruise, flights, hotels and transfers arranged together, around your dates.
Rivers, islands and harbours that large cruise ships cannot reach.
A family company, independent since 1995.
Official UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises boutique yacht cruises.
Full financial protection on every booking, with or without flights.
Our Nile cruises run all year round. The Rivers of West Africa cruise sails between January and February and the Cape Verde cruise between November and March, so both make a good winter-sun escape.
Yes. All four Africa holidays include return flights from the UK and transfers. Package prices depend on availability in the flight class booked, and supplements may apply for regional flights. The West Africa and Cape Verde cruises can also be booked as cruise only.
Seven nights aboard the 5-star MV Mojito on a full-board basis, with guided sightseeing led by a qualified Egyptologist as set out in the itinerary. The Nile Cruise & Cairo holiday adds two nights in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
M/Y Harmony V, which sails the West Africa and Cape Verde itineraries, carries a maximum of 49 guests in 25 ocean-view cabins. On the Nile you cruise aboard the 5-star MV Mojito, a riverboat built for the Nile.
For ancient history, choose a Nile cruise, adding Cairo if you would like to see the Pyramids. For wildlife, birds and village life, choose the Rivers of West Africa. For beaches, hiking and island culture, choose Cape Verde. Our team is happy to help you decide.
Yes. We can add extra nights before or after your cruise, arrange different flights or build a longer trip around it. Tell us what you have in mind.
Tell us when you would like to travel and which cruise appeals, and we will check availability and put your holiday together.
Seafarer Cruises is the small ship cruise brand of Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays.
If you would rather take the helm, our sister brand Seafarer Sailing offers flotilla holidays, bareboat and skippered yacht charter and RYA sailing courses in Greece and Croatia.
Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and cruises without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.
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