I tried a cheap African cruise: here's how it went

Cruising to Africa sounds exciting, but not everything goes as planned. I recently took a 12-night Africa cruise on Norwegian Dawn to go on an African safari cruise. Here's the reality.
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[@grondhero]

I have never even heard of African cruises. This is actually something my son and I would enjoy, especially if you're able to stop at multiple countries! Hopefully my wife would enjoy it as well.

[@JoeHartman80]

Thank you for doing this! I’ve been looking at this sailing for a while now. My biggest concern was be able to do a safari, but glad there are plenty of options.

[@hayley_phillips]

Wonderful video Allie and Cruise Blog! ☺️ Such a fun and exciting itinerary! 🚢

[@allievogs95]

Such an amazing adventure!

[@csmith2435]

Hello Allie! Thanks for a wonderful video with the pros and cons! I had not given an African cruise with safari excursions much thought, but thanks to your video, it is now on my consideration list! The thing that is tough about destination embarkation ports is the crazy price of airfare. That requires an additional level of planning and budgeting! Thanks again! 😎😎😎

[@Alhubers]

Our flight was surprisingly affordable - $1,700 for the entire trip to Mauritius with return from Cape Town. I booked through Delta. Many also booked through NCL with their airfare deal - that would have been even cheaper! So it really wasn’t terrible with airfare, but we booked our cruise date with airfare in consideration.

[@mandyng8752]

@@Alhubers , thanks for your information. Would like to ask did you do pre cruise stay at Mauritius or post cruise stay at Cape Town? If yes, how many days do you suggest for these two places. I have been thinking of this itinerary as the ports seem interesting

[@rosinaamarieee]

Amazing video Allie & Cruise Blog! The best girls trip ever! Yes, I’m still emotional about it. 😭❤️

[@Alhubers]

The best cruise ever!! ❤

[@cruisecrazy7066]

You have a nice set of dentures. Did you get them in Africa? You are obviously very proud of them.

[@slic1ric]

Awesome video. Sounds very interesting. Something I may do in the future.

[@mwroysan]

I'm not sure why this cruise does not stop off at the Durban cruise port. So much more to do than at Richards Bay.

[@gatoreuph]

Great video! I never knew this was even possible.

[@Alhubers]

It is an amazing itinerary!

[@sf3413]

You inspired me!!!! I think I'd actually want to do land-based, so I'm very thankful you mentioned the pros and cons. So happy you got to experience such amazing sites!

[@allievogs95]

SO glad to hear!! Regardless of which you choose, an African Safari is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime trip!!

[@kingsgaurd]

We are schedule on this itinerary in early 2025. It looks amazing, except for the embarcation issues, Madagascar cancellation and some of the organization issues with excursion. At least after watching your video, we are warned! Thanks

[@teresa978]

OMG thank you for sharing so much valuable information about my future dream cruise. How many days did you fly in beforehand for the cruise?

[@Alhubers]

We flew into Mauritius two days before the cruise departed - meaning we left the US four days beforehand since it took two days to fly there! It was good to have a few buffer days with logistics and possible delays (or cyclones lol!)

[@fara1111]

🦒🦓🐘 😍😍

[@leeannmorning7181]

Which vaccines did you need? We canceled the 21 day up the western coast because of an issue with yellow fever?

[@Alhubers]

I didn’t need any vaccines for this route from Mauritius to Cape Town! I am vaccinated for yellow fever from my prior trip to Senegal, but this wasn’t needed for entrance into SA. There are likely vaccination requirements for the 21-day voyage with yellow fever, though. I also took malaria medication as well.

[@mwroysan]

Hluhluwe is a Zulu word pronounced Shlu-shlu-we...😂😅

[@aynrandfan7454]

Oh god im on a 21 day cruise from cape town to Barcelona on the Dawn next week …figures crossed 🤞

[@allievogs95]

Crossing my fingers for you! Hope you are able to make all of your ports!

[@aynrandfan7454]

@@allievogs95 they already got rid of the morocco ones for two spainish ports and cancelled cabo verde 😂…im just glad i booked an extra week in cape town to explore that awesome city