Cruise itinerary
19-Night Africa Cruise from Doha
19 nights · Africa · 16 ports of call
19-night Africa cruise aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Doha and calling at Dubai, Red Sea Seas, Muscat, Cruising the Arabian Sea, Salalah and Cruising the Gulf of Aden and 9 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 19 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Doha
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Doha
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day2
Dubai
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day3
Red Sea Seas
- Day4
Muscat
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
Cruising the Arabian Sea
- Day6
Salalah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Cruising the Gulf of Aden
- Day8
Red Sea Seas
- Day9
Red Sea Seas
- Day10
Jeddah
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day11
Suez Canal Transit
- Day12
Safaga
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 22:00
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
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day14
'Aqaba
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day15
Suez Canal Transit
Arrive 18:00
- Day16
Suez Canal Transit
Depart 16:00
- Day17
Haifa
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 23:00
- Day18
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
- Day19
Santorini
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The crescent rim of a flooded volcanic caldera in the Greek Cyclades, its whitewashed villages strung along cliffs high above the sea. Fira and Oia draw crowds for sunset views, while the caldera's dark beaches and the ancient site of Akrotiri lie below.
- Oia sunset
- Fira town
- Caldera cliffs
- Day20
Piraeus
Arrive 05:30 · Depart 17:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
Upcoming departures
- 22 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
19-Night Africa Cruise from Doha FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 19-night Africa cruise calls at Doha, Dubai, Red Sea Seas, Muscat, Cruising the Arabian Sea, Salalah, Cruising the Gulf of Aden, Jeddah, Suez Canal Transit, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Haifa, Cruising the Mediterranean Sea, Santorini and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Doha and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
19 nights aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 22 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.