Cruise itinerary
21-Night Africa Cruise from Dubai
21 nights · Africa · 14 ports of call
21-night Africa cruise aboard Oceania Nautica, departing Dubai and calling at Abu Dhabi, At Sea, Salalah, Jeddah, 'Aqaba and Safaga and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Nautica
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Dubai
- Returns
- Istanbul
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Oceania Nautica sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dubai
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
- Burj Khalifa
- Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
- Day2
Abu Dhabi
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, spread across islands on the Persian Gulf. Greener and more measured than Dubai, it is known for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre's domed outpost on Saadiyat Island and Corniche waterfront.
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- the Corniche
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Salalah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Jeddah
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A Red Sea port on Saudi Arabia's western coast and the historic gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. The restored coral-stone houses of Al-Balad form the old town, while a long corniche runs beside the modern waterfront.
- Al-Balad old town
- Jeddah corniche
- King Fahd Fountain
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
'Aqaba
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day12
Safaga
Arrive 09:00
A Red Sea port on Egypt's eastern coast, ringed by desert and coral reefs. It serves mainly as the sea gateway to the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on the Nile, a long inland drive away, while its own shore is known for diving and snorkelling.
- gateway to Luxor
- Red Sea reefs
- Valley of the Kings
- Day13
Safaga
Depart 18:00
A Red Sea port on Egypt's eastern coast, ringed by desert and coral reefs. It serves mainly as the sea gateway to the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on the Nile, a long inland drive away, while its own shore is known for diving and snorkelling.
- gateway to Luxor
- Red Sea reefs
- Valley of the Kings
- Day14
Suez Canal Transit
- Day15
Port Said
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Limassol
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A southern coastal city on Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, set around a long seafront promenade. A medieval castle anchors the old town, and the port is a base for the ancient ruins of Kourion and the wine villages of the Troodos foothills.
- Limassol Castle
- Kourion ruins
- seafront promenade
- Day18
Antalya
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day19
Rhodes
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, off the Turkish coast, with one of Europe's best-preserved medieval walled towns. The Old Town keeps the cobbled Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master, while Lindos and its acropolis lie down the coast.
- Medieval Old Town
- Palace of the Grand Master
- Lindos Acropolis
- Day20
Ephesus
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day21
Istanbul
Arrive 14:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Day22
Istanbul
Depart 18:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
Upcoming departures
- 26 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Africa Cruise from Dubai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Africa cruise calls at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, At Sea, Salalah, Jeddah, 'Aqaba, Safaga, Suez Canal Transit, Port Said, Limassol, Antalya, Rhodes, Ephesus and Istanbul.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Dubai and ends in Istanbul.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Oceania Nautica.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.