Cruise itinerary
23-Night Africa Cruise from Abu Dhabi
23 nights · Africa · 18 ports of call
23-night Africa cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor, departing Abu Dhabi and calling at Cruising the Gulf of Oman, Cruising the Arabian Sea, Salalah, Cruising the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea Seas and Jeddah and 11 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 23 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Abu Dhabi
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Abu Dhabi
Arrive 06:00 · 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
- Day2
Cruising the Gulf of Oman
- Day3
Cruising the Arabian Sea
- Day4
Salalah
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Cruising the Arabian Sea
- Day6
Cruising the Gulf of Aden
- Day7
Red Sea Seas
- Day8
Jeddah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
Red Sea Seas
- Day10
Safaga
Arrive 06:00
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
- Day11
Safaga
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
- Day12
'Aqaba
Arrive 11:30
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
- Day13
'Aqaba
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
- Day14
Suez Canal Transit
- Day15
Suez Canal Transit
- Day16
Haifa
Arrive 06:00
- Day17
Haifa
Depart 19:00
- Day18
Limassol
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day19
Rhodes
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
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
Kusadasi
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast that serves as the cruise gateway to ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. Pigeon Island guards the harbour, and the marble Library of Celsus lies a short drive inland.
- Ephesus ruins
- Library of Celsus
- Pigeon Island
- Day21
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
- Day22
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
- Day23
Sorrento
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 18:30
A clifftop town on Italy's Bay of Naples, perched above the sea facing Vesuvius. Sorrento is known for its lemon groves and limoncello, a tangle of narrow shopping lanes, and its role as a base for Capri, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast.
- Marina Grande
- Lemon groves
- Piazza Tasso
- Day24
Civitavecchia
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 17:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
Upcoming departures
- 25 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
23-Night Africa Cruise from Abu Dhabi FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 23-night Africa cruise calls at Abu Dhabi, Cruising the Gulf of Oman, Cruising the Arabian Sea, Salalah, Cruising the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea Seas, Jeddah, Safaga, 'Aqaba, Suez Canal Transit, Haifa, Limassol, Rhodes, Kusadasi, Piraeus, Cruising the Mediterranean Sea, Sorrento and Civitavecchia.
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 Abu Dhabi and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
23 nights aboard Seven Seas Splendor.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.