South Africa To Italy Grand Voyage

Cape Town, a jewel nestled at the foot of the awe-inspiring Table Mountain, pulses with an unmatchable rhythm of diversity.

Head to The Sanctum Spa while enjoying a sea day aboard Azamara Quest, enjoy treatment inspired by exotic cultures. The Living Room, relaxed and comfortable, is the perfect venue for guest speakers, a board game or meeting new friends. For dinner try some prime cuts in the speciality restaurant Prime C, this is included for suite guests.

Durban, South Africa’s sultry subtropical jewel, stretches along the sun-kissed beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Perched on the lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, Richards Bay is one of the largest and deepest natural harbors in South Africa. It’s also one of the main gateways to KwaZulu-Natal province and Zululand, the much larger inland region popular for its mountains, diverse wildlife, and vast surrounding savannah ecosystems.

Head to The Sanctum Spa while enjoying a sea day aboard Azamara Quest, enjoy treatment inspired by exotic cultures. The Living Room, relaxed and comfortable, is the perfect venue for guest speakers, a board game or meeting new friends. For dinner try some prime cuts in the speciality restaurant Prime C, this is included for suite guests.

Immerse yourself in one of the sunniest destinations in all of South Africa—Port Elizabeth. Home to vibrant communities, worldly flavors, and safari-worthy wildlife, Port Elizabeth (or PE as the locals call it) is a piece of paradise on Nelson Mandela Bay. Our South Africa cruises give you the chance to explore PE’s townships for a deeper look at what makes the Rainbow Nation so diverse. Embrace the sense of community known as Ubuntu, shop in the lively marketplaces, and visit a shebeen (pub) to share homemade umgqoboti—a popular traditional beer—with the locals. Then, chase the surf and an endless summer at Hobie Beach, where the warm waters and refreshing breezes are perfect for relaxing under the sun.

Mossel Bay, a coastal jewel nestled along South Africa’s renowned Garden Route, boasts a fusion of historical intrigue and modern seaside charm.

Cape Town, a jewel nestled at the foot of the awe-inspiring Table Mountain, pulses with an unmatchable rhythm of diversity.

Head to The Sanctum Spa while enjoying a sea day aboard Azamara Quest, enjoy treatment inspired by exotic cultures. The Living Room, relaxed and comfortable, is the perfect venue for guest speakers, a board game or meeting new friends. For dinner try some prime cuts in the speciality restaurant Prime C, this is included for suite guests.

Between the windswept shores of the South Atlantic and the vast Namib Desert, discover a quaint fishing village with a distinct German vibe and a rich history rooted in the diamond rush. Aside from the sandy streets and surrounding desert, much of Luderitz wouldn’t seem out of place in Munich or Berlin. Colourful colonial architecture remains from the scramble for Africa and the diamond rush in the early 1900s, when the town was German-controlled. The Deutsche Afrika Bank, Old Post Office, and Lutheran church overlooking the town and harbor are a few of many impressive buildings that echo this bygone era.

Walvis Bay, Namibia’s unique maritime and adventure oasis, is a sparkling city on the Atlantic, renowned for its natural lagoon and thriving birdlife.

Head to The Sanctum Spa while enjoying a sea day aboard Azamara Quest, enjoy treatment inspired by exotic cultures. The Living Room, relaxed and comfortable, is the perfect venue for guest speakers, a board game or meeting new friends. For dinner try some prime cuts in the speciality restaurant Prime C, this is included for suite guests.

Head to The Sanctum Spa while enjoying a sea day aboard Azamara Quest, enjoy treatment inspired by exotic cultures. The Living Room, relaxed and comfortable, is the perfect venue for guest speakers, a board game or meeting new friends. For dinner try some prime cuts in the speciality restaurant Prime C, this is included for suite guests.

A tiny slice of Africa surrounded by Senegal, the country’s borders hug the shores of The Gambia River, and the capital city of Banjul is perched right at the river’s mouth on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The city is often overlooked by tourists to Africa—and that’s just fine with us, because it gives you ample opportunity to explore beyond the surface.

Enigmatic, electric, and endlessly explorable, Dakar dazzles on the West African coast. Jutting out on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the city is the westernmost point of the African continent, and was an important trading point for European colonial powers. From its more notorious incarnations, Dakar has evolved into a vibrant city that’s a blend of historic French je ne sais quois, modern architecture, and amazing, authentic open-air markets. A shining example of 21st-century Africa, start at Medina, a neighborhood that will give you a real taste of local life with street markets, tiny shops, and restaurants where you’ll want to try bissap, the local tea made with hibiscus, sugar and water.

Head to The Sanctum Spa while enjoying a sea day aboard Azamara Quest, enjoy treatment inspired by exotic cultures. The Living Room, relaxed and comfortable, is the perfect venue for guest speakers, a board game or meeting new friends. For dinner try some prime cuts in the speciality restaurant Prime C, this is included for suite guests.

Known as The Great Island of the Dogs, the volcanic island of Gran Canaria has been named a Biosphere Reserve By UNESCO.

Once the holiday destination of choice for Queen Elizabeth II, the perennially popular island of Tenerife continues to attract millions.

As the world’s first Starlight Reserve for services to astronomy, La Palma is perhaps one of the most surprising Canary Islands.

Desirable and dramatic, the luxuriant landscape of the Madeira archipelago has been a popular favourite for 6 centuries.

Head to The Sanctum Spa while enjoying a sea day aboard Azamara Quest, enjoy treatment inspired by exotic cultures. The Living Room, relaxed and comfortable, is the perfect venue for guest speakers, a board game or meeting new friends. For dinner try some prime cuts in the speciality restaurant Prime C, this is included for suite guests.

On the western shore of Morocco, 2km south of the ill-fated city of Casbah you’ll find sun-drenched Agadir. Along the coast, this popular seaside resort flaunts a golden bay and palm-shaded promenade, while its urban heart hums to the beat of busy marketplaces. Outside the city, flamingoes flock to the Massa lagoon and climbing goats perch upon sought-after Argan trees.

The sprawling, Moroccan city of Casablanca, sits on the north-west coast of Africa.

Nestled at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar stands as a captivating British Overseas Territory, where history, culture and nature collide in a unique blend.

Nestled on the sun-drenched shores of southwestern Spain, Cádiz beckons as a timeless gem steeped in history and Mediterranean charm.

Lisbon, Portugal's radiant capital, enchants with its timeless allure and vibrant spirit.

Located along the Gulf of Cadiz coast in southwestern Spain, Huelva dates back to 3,000 BC. Since that time, everyone from the Phoenicians and the Greeks to the Romans and the Moors has inhabited it—and you can see the influence of these different civilizations in Huelva’s many churches, mosques, castles, forts and pretty white-walled villages. In the 15th century, the city grew in importance with the discovery of America, since Christopher Columbus set sail from Huelva in the Puerto de Palos de la Fronter on his epic voyage to the new continent. Be sure to visit some of Huelva’s historic sites like the Catedral de la Merced which dates back to 1605, the Iglesia de San Pedro, Casa Colon, and the Gran Teatro de Huelva, as well as Moret Park, which covers 70 hectares and is considered one of the best urban parks in Andalucía. And no visit to Huelva would be complete without trying Jamon de Jabugo—one of the most famous types of ham in all of Spain—as well as other popular local products like olive oils, marzipan, goat cheese, wines and fruit liquors, especially cherry liquor.

Seville, the vibrant heart of Andalusia in southern Spain, beckons with its rich tapestry of history, culture and passion.

Nestled at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar stands as a captivating British Overseas Territory, where history, culture and nature collide in a unique blend.

Málaga, a sun-drenched jewel on Spain's Costa del Sol, beckons with a vibrant blend of history, culture and coastal allure.

Valencia, nestled along Spain's eastern coast, is a captivating blend of modern innovation and rich history.

Mallorca, the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, is a Mediterranean gem that entices travellers with its diverse beauty.

Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi. Though his materials were stone and metal, his forms were organic, awash in curves, swirls, and colors. His masterpiece is the amazing Church of the Sagrada Familia, colossal and as yet unfinished, though construction began in 1882. A contemporary contribution to the scene is Ricardo Bofill's post modernist National Theater of Catalonia, an imaginative combination of classical and modern design, with a greenhouse-like lobby.

Palamós, nestled along the scenic Costa Brava in northeastern Spain, is a charming coastal town that beckons with its authentic Mediterranean allure.

When you travel to Port-Vendres, be prepared for your imagination to kick into over-drive. Charming red roofs and stone buildings will invite romantic notions about how life once was in this important commercial port. As the key to many ancient routes, Port-Vendres has been welcoming travellers for hundreds of years. The tradition goes back to when the Romans named it Portus Veneris after Venus, the goddess of love, and her temple offered good fortune to mariners.

Sète, often hailed as the Venice of Languedoc, is a charming port town in southern France, crisscrossed by a network of canals and bridges.

Since being founded by the Greeks in around 600 BC, Marseille has a long history of being an attractive destination for travellers.

Saint-Tropez conjures up images of sun-drenched beaches, tanned bodies, and jet setters enjoying martinis on the decks of luxury yachts. Indeed it is a glamorous playground for the wealthy, but anyone can spend an afternoon at a sidewalk café, watching the spectacle unfold. The south of France played a role in the history of modern painting, its clear light inspiring artists, so that even today many live and work here. For mesmerizing views, head up to the 16th century Citadel. Or stroll the old town, overflowing with restaurants, trendy boutiques, and galleries.

Enjoy the scenic beauty and laid-back culture of the Cote d'Azur in idyllic Villefranche-sur-Mer.

Nestled on the southwest side of the French island of Corsica, the seaside capital of Ajaccio is best known as the birthplace of famed French emperor Napolean Bonaparte. Yet there's a lot more to this charming Mediterranean city than its Napoleonic heritage. Stroll along cobblestone streets and colorful alleys to explore countless cafes and shops. Take in the Palais Fesch: From Botticelli to Bellini, it houses France's largest collection of Italian paintings outside the Louvre. Venture at sunset to the Iles Sanguinaires (Blood Islands), named so to describe the color of the islands when the sun hits the rocks, or sample local delicacies such as figatellu and other charcuterie and cheeses among scenic mountains and beautiful beaches.

Rome, the Eternal City, stands as an unparalleled testament to millennia of history, culture and influence.