Cruise itinerary
21-Night Africa Cruise from Piraeus
21 nights · Africa · 17 ports of call
21-night Africa cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner, departing Piraeus and calling at Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Cruising the Mediterranean Sea, Haifa, Suez Canal Transit, Safaga and Sharm El Sheikh and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Doha
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The largest city on Crete and the island's main port, in Greece. A Venetian harbour and fortress front the town, while the Bronze Age palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum's Minoan treasures lie close by.
- Palace of Knossos
- Venetian harbour
- Archaeological Museum
- Day3
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
- Day4
Haifa
Arrive 06:00
- Day5
Haifa
Depart 23:00
- Day6
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
Arrive 22:00 · Depart 23:00
- Day7
Suez Canal Transit
Arrive 00:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day8
Safaga
Arrive 05:00
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
- Day9
Safaga
Depart 21:00
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
- Day10
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day11
'Aqaba
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 22:00
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
Red Sea Seas
- Day13
Jeddah
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day14
Red Sea Seas
- Day15
Red Sea Seas
- Day16
Cruising the Gulf of Aden
- Day17
Salalah
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day18
Cruising the Arabian Sea
- Day19
Cruising the Gulf of Oman
- Day20
Dubai
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day21
Abu Dhabi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day22
Doha
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Upcoming departures
- 20 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Africa Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Africa cruise calls at Piraeus, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Cruising the Mediterranean Sea, Haifa, Suez Canal Transit, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Red Sea Seas, Jeddah, Cruising the Gulf of Aden, Salalah, Cruising the Arabian Sea, Cruising the Gulf of Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Piraeus and ends in Doha.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Seven Seas Mariner.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.