In the realm of travel dreams, few experiences rival the allure of cruising through Africa’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural tapestry. Swan Hellenic, a beacon of luxury and exploration in the cruise industry, offers an extraordinary opportunity to embark on an unforgettable expedition through the heart of Africa. Looking for a cruise to Africa but looking for something off the beaten path, enter Swan Hellenic. The ONLY company truly traversing Africa and taking customers to unique and original destinations. These African Cruises are guaranteed to get you excited and offer you a safe and comfortable way to explore Africa.
As the sun sets on the horizon and the gentle waves of the ocean embrace untouched coastlines, you are transported to a world where adventure, discovery, and enchantment await at every port of call. From spotting Chimpanzees and Gorillas in the Congo to the Lemurs in Madagascar and Voodoo magic among Africa’s west coast. Swan Hellenic is ready to take you to ports and on adventures that NO other company offers.
Are you looking to check some boxes on your bucket list? Explore somewhere new and original? Book your trip via Scott and Thomas travel and save money and get the best of the best, ask for Rocky or contact me directly and you can enjoy an exclusive onboard credit up to $1,000 per suit! We are not only an expert on Swan Hellenic expedition cruises, but you can also enjoy an additional onboard credit not available anywhere else.
African Cruises
Swan Hellenic stands as a paragon of expedition cruising, renowned for its commitment to providing discerning travelers with immersive, enriching experiences. With a legacy dating back to the 1950s, the company has cultivated a sterling reputation for offering voyages that transcend the ordinary, inviting passengers to delve into the essence of the destinations they visit.
Swan Hellenic offers the most diverse and unique itineraries. You can travel from Antarctica to Cape Town via South Georgia and then travel the entire West Coast of Africa via ship. There are also options to see the east coast of Africa with Swan Hellenic as well. The SH Vega does the African west coast and the SH Diana does the African East Coast, including Madagascar cruises.
Western Africa Cruises
It doesn’t matter if you want to travel in 2024 or 2025 Swan Hellenic offers unique experiences that I can help book you on. Check out these amazing opportunities to explore from Cape Town to Dakar and remote islands beyond.
For those who want to visit Africa but want to see Antarctica and the Amazing South Georgia– a must visit destination, there is a a twice annual cape to cape option. The trip happened already once this year, March 3 – 25, 2024. Yet There is the November Departure from Cape Town. Travel Cape Town to Ushuaia with a charter flight to Buenos Aires on the Africa to America Antarctic Epic for 20 nights. Travel Nov 13 – Dec 3, 2024.
For those who really want to visit Africa, Travel from Cape Town to Luanda. Visit the Skeleton Coast of Luanda every March. In April the ships continue up the West Coast. This year I am doing the very exciting Unspoilt Wilds of Southwest Africa trip with my friends and family. I’m leading a group of 12 people. Although you might be missing this group trip you can catch this trip on the SH Diana with 198 guests in April 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to transverse the most remote and least visited countries in Africa. Imagine seeing lowland Gorillas in the Congo, rainforests in Gabon, deserted tropical beaches in Sao Tome and Principe, voodoo magic in Benin, and more!
Still on sale for 2024, and of course for 2025 is the amazing adventure from Tema (Accra) – Dakar – CRUCIBLES OF WEST AFRICA. Yet again, another amazing and unique expedition cruise that no one else can represent. It’s unheard of for a ship to visit Monrovia, Liberia or Cote D’ivoire. Yet Swan Hellenic is taking the SH Vega in 2024 with just 152 guests to new destinations and ensuring guests get the best experience that Seabourn, Silversea, or Hurtigruten cannot offer. Trips are on sale for just $12,885 per person, more than 55% off!
Most cruise lines skip 90% of the west coast of Africa. Swan Hellenic takes you deeper, having you explore new places unseen by most.
Cruise Deal Alert
One of the most unique African west coast cruise you can take is from Dakar, Senegal to Casablanca while visiting Cape Verde and more! Enjoy luxury for 10 days for just $3,500 per person!
Set sail from Dakar’s sunny beaches to the vast Sahara dunes where the desert meets the Atlantic surf, a gateway to Western Sahara’s landscapes. Island-hop through Cape Verde’s volcanic peaks and palm-fringed paradises, continuing to Agadir’s charming port. End in lively French-influenced Casablanca and its impressive Hassan II Mosque. Absorb a diverse landscape, from Atlantic archipelagos to desert dunes, on this captivating voyage. This is an amazing deal who can travel last minute, April 30 – May 10, 2024. A similar trip in 2025 which visits the Canary islands costs nearly $3,000 more per person!
East Africa Cruises
Swan Hellenic cruises also includes amazing options for East Africa. Consider visiting places such as Egypt to Mozambique and nearly everywhere inbetween. It doesn’t matter if you want to see the Pyramids of Egypt, the remote Dr. Seuss-like island of Socotra or travel from the Seychelles to Kenya. Swan Hellenic has the best options.
The one and only Seychelle Island cruise. Ditch the overpriced resorts and set sail with Swan Hellenic. See MULTIPLE islands without the high transfer costs, or overpriced meals. October 7 to 16 for 9 nights from just $4,280 per person! Explore some of the remote islands in the Indian ocean!
Imagine traveling from Seychelles to Kenya in October 2024. I can even help you add a top notch safari in the Masi Mari or Serengeti during the great migration. Explore Bijoutier’s abundant birdlife, Cosmoledo Atoll’s pristine sand flats, and discover Aldabra; the world’s largest tortoise colony. Then head to Tanzania and Kenya for less tan $5,535 per person!
Want something even more remote and unique. Visit Madagascar, depart from Kenya and end in Mozambique. Travel for 11 days starts October 26, 2024. Costing just $6,500 a person, this is the most affordable and comfortable way to explore Madagascar. Similar tours on Lindblad Nat Geo Expeditions cost over $12,000 per person!
Wrap up 2024 with a South African cruise before heading back to Antarctica. Only Swan Hellenic does an in depth tour of Mozambique and South Africa. Travel 7 nights for just $ 7,538 a person in pure luxury stopping at the most popular spots along South Africa’s coast including the amazing garden route.
Why Choose Swan Hellenic
When it comes to travel, you should travel with the best. Ditch the big ships and experience small ship luxury. Travel with a maximum of 198 people on the SH Diana or 152 on the SH Vega. Every Swan Hellenic trip is all inclusive and offers tons of extras. From excursions to an open bar. Even free Wi-fi and staff gratuities are built into the cost. Don’t just travel to an destination, but experience it too. When you travel with Swan Hellenic you get cultural experiences. You can join daily enrichment lectures and grow your mind while on vacation.
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Group airport transfers
- One-night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel
- All meals onboard
- Complimentary in room mini bar
- Professional photographer & video of your expedition
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages available 24 hours per day. Select includes makers mark bourbon, stoli vodka, Hendricks gin, beer and wine.
- Lecture programs by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- 1 Complimentary excursion option in every port
- in room binoculars
Travel should be fun. Don’t worry about the final cost, because with Swan Hellenic everything is paid for up front. The only extra costs, optional upgraded excursions in some ports, premium hard alcohol and top shelf wines, and spa services. But from the gym to the Sauna to 24 hour room service, made to order coffee, soda, everything is included. There’s no being nickeled and dimed with Swan Hellenic. I travel a lot, and I honestly LOVE Swan Hellenic.
Bottom Line
If you are looking for to get off the beaten path on an African Cruise, Swan Hellenic offers the most amazing opportunities to see Africa. From Luanda to Tanzania these ships take guests on tours no one else is offering. With multiple day stays and overnights in ports, Swan Hellenic is dedicated to ensure you have an opportunity to see Africa like no other company.
If you are looking for a cruise, safari, or expedition to Africa. Contact Rocky at Scott and Thomas travel. Your African and Expedition expert. We work with several companies across Africa. Yet we also can assure you’ll enjoy the best prices and options when traveling with Swan Hellenic. Every Swan Hellenic African Expedition comes with additional onboard credit for you to make the MOST of your vacation. Save more, book with us!
What are you waiting for, it’s your chance to cruise Africa with Swan Hellenic!
