Africa Nautica Africa Cruise Reviews

5.0 / 5.0
399 reviews
Photo Credit: Moi4short
5 dessert sampler at Polo Grill
Photo Credit: Moi4short
Fabulous Lobster Bisque at Polo Grill!
Photo Credit: Moi4short
Terrace cafe
Photo Credit: Moi4short
See all photos
Cruiser Rating
3.5
Average
103 reviews
Ratings by category
Cabins
Dining
Entertainment
Featured Review
Spoilt By Cigarette Smoke
"The waft of smoke was evident once one came within distance and just permeated the whole area.I thought the timing of their entertainment was too late and it would have been been better for us if they had two shows one at 7...."Read More
journey boomer avatar

journey boomer

10+ Cruises

•

Age 70s

Filters

1-10 of 25 Africa Nautica Africa Cruise Reviews


Definitely not the Oceania we remembered

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
Erndog72
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Written while still on board. We chose this cruise largely because of the port visit in Morocco. A week before sailing they canceled that port for security reasons and substituted Cadiz. Then after embarkation they did another schedule change, which put us in Santa Cruz, Canary Islands on a Sunday. Unfortunately, this being our longest port visit, from 7 am to 11 pm, there was nothing to do since ...
Read More

Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


Forced to accept massive itinerary changes

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
Proxigean
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Our 32-day cruise included many planned ports impacted by the war. The result, after our last Mediterranean port, we had ten consecutive sea days on the way to Dubai. The cause of the changes was understandable. That would could not cancel was not understandable. The ticket contract holds with port changes, understandable for operational and weather issues. But massive changes should release ...
Read More

Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Vista Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Great itinerary-terrible tours and tour guides

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
Always cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My husband, brother-in-law, and I chose this cruise because of Oceania's small ship experience and its supposedly supurb cuisine. We booked side by side Conciegre Veranda suites. While the stateroom steward was wonderful, the room was not. The room was cramped and the bathroom was miniscule. My husband and I have taken over 30 cruises and this was by far the worst. We took a cruise ...
Read More

Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


Spoilt By Cigarette Smoke

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
journey boomer
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

First time on this line and attracted by the great itinerary. Used to the ship and cabin layout as we are multi time cruisers with Azamara/Regent/Holland America. The experience on the ship was good with the staff pleasant and obliging. The food was very good and found their approach to dress standards sensible, although some do push the envelope and look 'too casual' after hours in areas such as ...
Read More

Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Vista Suite


Missed India, Beverage Package Red wines, 8 months for refund

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
Link1288
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because of the itinerary and the reputation of having some of the finest food and wines on the sea. Oceania assured us that their agent could still get us e-tourist visas for India even though India was no longer allowing Canadians to obtain an e-visa due to a spat they were having with the Canadian government. We advised the agent of this. However, they insisted we could ...
Read More

Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


So-so Onboard Experience

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
sw11265
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Friends had spoken well of cruises they took on Oceania (before the pandemic). Our originally scheduled cruise with Oceania was cancelled due to Covid, but we cancelled before the cruise line did, so we could only get "future credit" rather than a refund, which we would have preferred. We used the credit to book a cruise on Nautica to Spain, the Canary Islands, and Portugal. We enjoyed the ports ...
Read More

Sail Date: April 2022


Ok cruise but...

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
gilpier
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

After all previous cruises we sailed, we select this one since it had an appropriate itinerary for us. Our cabin was well kept throughout the cruise. Excursion Destination Staff did a good job. Reception desk staff were friendly and helpful. Medical clinic staff was professional and excellent. Food and beverage staff service was ok but management for this service must learn what to improved ...
Read More

Sail Date: December 2019


Great Itinerary, a few unnecessary ports, small ship needing overhall

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
solosport
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Chose this cruise for the chef inspired dining and was very disappointed in what was served. Pepin's dishes were probably 3-4 entrees out of hundreds so I could only eat a couple of them compared to the other dining room options. Other past Oceania cruisers had said that the food quality has gone downhill in the last few years and may not travel on the ship again. My cabin mate and I had stomach ...
Read More

Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


Floating Retirement home

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
ChristianAdventurers
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

We chose this cruise because of the unique African itinerary. We have done about 20 other cruises. We are used to sailing with "older" cruisers but this was the first time we felt like we were in a retirement home. This was due to the boring "party" band. Almost everyone on board was in bed by 9pm. Maybe 10pm if you count the uninspiring guest performers shows. Luke's show was an exception, very ...
Read More

Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Inside


Great cruise on a mediocre ship

Review for a Africa Cruise on Nautica

User Avatar
theTaxZombie
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The cruise was an amazing adventure - from the cities of Cape Town, Colombo & Singapore to island countries of Seychelles & Maldives, being able to see 4 of the Big 5 (elephant, African buffalo, rhino, lion & leopard - only one we didn't see was the leopard). Some amazing sights in the various ports - giant turtles of the Seychelles, the submarine ride in the Maldives, Freddy Mercury's birthplace ...
Read More

Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


Find a Nautica Cruise from $1,614

Any Month
Africa Cruise Reviews for Other Oceania Ships
Sirena Africa Cruise Reviews
Sirena Africa Cruise Reviews

Get special cruise deals, expert advice, insider tips and more.By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

© 1995—2024, The Independent Traveler, Inc.