Africa can become a great destination for the holiday cruise Unfortunately the media has made a point of portraying Africa as a dying continent that is permanently in a crisis.
There are political dimensions to this debate which cannot fully be explored within the constraints of a short essay.
However it is important to note that Africa is very different from many of the reports that we have seen in the media.
That is why if there is an opportunity you can make that trip and see for yourself what is on offer.
The continent is surrounding by wonderful beaches and the clear waters of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.
It is a gateway to the East and Europe.
In this article we look at some of the benefits that might come if you decide to go to Africa for your next cruise holiday:

1. The climate in that part of the world is just exceptionally hot but not up to the dessert standards of the Middle East.
   That means that you can have a comfortable holiday without the worry of snow coming in to disrupt everything.
   At the same it is not hot enough to make the cruise impossible.
   You have the best of both worlds when you decide to go on a cruise in Africa.
   It is not a high profile destination but the potential is there.
   
2. The people on the continent are exceptionally friendly to visitors.
   Everything possible will be done to ensure that you have a wonderful stay.
   They will also ensure that you have a safe journey home.
   The exaggerated stories of constant wars are just a distraction from the terrible policies that are carried out by richer nations.
   You will get a chance to see the different people that live on the mainland as well as getting some insight into their culture and customs.
   
3. The costs of living on the African continent are considerably lower than you would expect in the Western world.
   That means that if you decided to shop the money that you have would go a long way.
   You could buy plenty more things with the income that you have brought with you if you go to the bargain shops.
   Arts and crafts are normally one of the purchasing lines that are favored by the tourists.
   However you can also do some other shopping if it seems that you are getting a good bargain on the trip.
   
4. The Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean provide plenty of scope to sail and the beaches are just wonderful.
   You can see some interesting ports such as Mombasa and others in South Africa.
   If there are stop gaps then you can actually travel inland.
   The transport network is not the best in the world but it can normally cater for the casual tourists.
   You should try to make the effort to get there as this will give you a view of some of the advantages that we have discussed in the essay so far.