Spotting the Big Five, gazing up at the walls of Petra, walking along stretches of sand dunes; Africa & the Indian Ocean offers a region that is worth exploring on an expedition sailing. Unique wildlife and cultures bring a collection of places that are unlike any other, brought to life by your expedition cruise through immersive itineraries, hidden ports and excursions to being you closer than ever before.
Popular destinations you can visit on your Africa & Indian Ocean expedition cruise include the stunning Seychelles, Zanzibar and its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or the white sand beaches of Madagascar. Each place you visit is more than you expect, overlooking the souks and safaris for authentic travel experiences which show a side of this destination you may never have known befoe.
Currently, only Silversea offers expedition cruises to Africa and the Indian Ocean. Ships, Silver Wind and Silver Cloud, bring an ultra-luxury cruise experience which starts from ports such as Cape Town, Jeddah, Muscat and Maputo, on a range of incredible voyages.
With expedition sailings, enjoy personalised service, including shore excursions with guided Zodiac tours, hotel stays and included dining and beverages, so you will be left to explore the regions on your sailing without worrying about anything else.
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