Cruise itinerary
20-Night Africa Cruise from Doha
20 nights · Africa · 14 ports of call
20-night Africa cruise aboard Oceania Vista, departing Doha and calling at Dubai, At Sea, Salalah, Jeddah, Safaga and 'Aqaba and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Vista
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Doha
- Returns
- Piraeus
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 Vista sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Doha
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- 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
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Salalah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Jeddah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
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
Safaga
Arrive 08:00
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
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
- Day13
'Aqaba
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day14
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day15
Ain Sukhna
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
Suez Canal Transit
- Day16
Suez Canal Transit
- Day17
At Sea
- 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 18:00
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 17:00
- Day21
Piraeus
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- 13 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night Africa Cruise from Doha FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night Africa cruise calls at Doha, Dubai, At Sea, Salalah, Jeddah, Safaga, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Ain Sukhna, Suez Canal Transit, Limassol, Rhodes, Ephesus and Piraeus.
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 Doha and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard Oceania Vista.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.