A cruise to Africa or the Middle East takes you to a whole new world of sights and experiences, where ancients souks and towering feats of futuristic architecture sit side-by-side, where exotic game reserves and tranquil vineyards can be visited in a single day. Travel to Dubai where you’ll see the world’s fastest growing luxury travel destination take shape before your eyes, or visit one of the Emirates colossal shopping malls for a dose of Western shopping on steroids. Hang on to your sun hat as you set out on a bumpy and exhilarating jeep ride over the sand dunes or set foot on hallowed ground in Egypt’s pyramids and sacred burial sites. Marvel at the breathtaking Goa coast or experience the bustling streets of Mumbai and the imposing yet welcoming Taj Mahal. And who can resist Durban’s Golden Mile beachfront or the poignancy of a visit to Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell on Cape Town’s Robben Island?
Travelers with a thirst for the unexpected and a desire to experience some of the world’s most exotic sites will love a cruise to Africa or the Middle East. Cruises to these destinations are becoming more popular by the year and a number of cruiselines are increasing their service to these regions. Royal Caribbean International is one of the mainstream cruiselines to establish a Middle East cruise program and the majority if not all World Cruise programs of all the major cruiselines pay a visit. For an in depth and once-in-a-lifetime experience – unique itineraries and unusual ports of call – luxury cruiselines like SilverSea, Radisson Seven Seas, Crystal Cruises, and Seabourn Cruises are your best bet. Cruises to Africa and the Middle East can range from seven days to over sixty days, giving the traveller plenty of opportunity to find the trip that’s right for them. Due to the extreme heat in the summer months, the Africa and Middle East cruise season runs from September to April, although you can count on varying degrees of hot weather no matter when you visit.
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