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A South Africa cruise offers strikingly varied scenery: arriving in Cape Town beneath the silhouette of Table Mountain, exploring the beaches and scenic drives of the Western Cape, calling at wilder ports along the Eastern Cape, and then experiencing the warm atmosphere of Durban and KwaZulu-Natal.
The trip can combine vineyards, historic neighborhoods, African wildlife, the Indian Ocean, markets, local cuisine, and sweeping coastal landscapes.
Depending on the itinerary, the experience may focus more on cities and culture, nature, or refined travel as part of an extended voyage spanning Southern Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic.
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Southern Africa
Itinerary : Durban, Pomene, Durban
8 other departures
MSC Armonia
5 d
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Durban
01/25/2027
from
US$ 522
Other departures:
30 Nov 2026
07-14 Dec 2026
11-18 Jan 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Durban, Maputo, Durban
MSC Armonia
5 d
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Durban
02/08/2027
from
US$ 522
Itinerary : Durban, Pomene, Durban
1 other departures
MSC Armonia
6 d
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Durban
02/14/2027
from
US$ 747
Other departures:
21 Dec 2026
Itinerary : Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Cape Town
1 other departures
MSC Armonia
6 d
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Cape Town
03/16/2027
from
US$ 827
Other departures:
21 Mar 2027
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Messina, Rhodes, Limassol, Alexandria, Suez Canal, Suez Canal (outing), Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Victoria - SC, Port Louis, La possession, Durban
MSC Sinfonia
26 d
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Civitavecchia / Rome
10/18/2027
from
US$ 2,744
Itinerary : Cape Town, Luderitz, Elisabeth port, Durban, Mossel Bay, Cape Town
EUROPA
16 d
Suite
Cape Town
11/18/2027
from
US$ 9,074
Itinerary : Cape Town, Durban, Nosy-be, Mayotte, Maputo, Cape Town
Seven Seas Explorer
15 d
Suite
Cape Town
04/22/2029
from
US$ 9,775
Itinerary : Cape Town, Luderitz, Walvis Bay, Elisabeth port, Durban, Mossel Bay, Cape Town
EUROPA 2
16 d
Suite
Cape Town
10/26/2028
from
US$ 11,006
Itinerary : Southampton, New York, Aruba, Panama Canal, Acajutla, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, Hilo, Honolulu, date, Lautoka, noumea, Sydney (Australia), Airlie Beach, Townsville, Cairns, Bitung, Puerto Princesa, Manila, Hong Kong, Chan May, Nha trang, Phu My, Singapore, Mauritius Island, Island Reunion, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Dakar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Madeira, Southampton
Queen Victoria
110 d
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Southampton
01/10/2027
from
US$ 24,242
Itinerary : Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape
Costa Deliziosa
30 d
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Hong Kong
02/23/2027
from
US$ 4,155
Itinerary : Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona
Costa Deliziosa
47 d
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Hong Kong
02/23/2027
from
US$ 6,015
Itinerary : Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Marseille
Costa Deliziosa
48 d
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Hong Kong
02/23/2027
from
US$ 6,015
Itinerary : Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona
Costa Deliziosa
49 d
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Hong Kong
02/23/2027
from
US$ 6,015
Itinerary : Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Civitavecchia / Rome
Costa Deliziosa
50 d
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Hong Kong
02/23/2027
from
US$ 6,015
Itinerary : Cape Town, Luderitz, Walvis Bay, Ste Hélène, Banjul, Dakar, Praia, Mindelo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Arrecife, Casablanca, Lisbon, Porto, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Cherbourg, Rotterdam
MS Volendam
36 d
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Cape Town
03/22/2027
from
US$ 8,754
Itinerary : Sydney (Australia), Newcastle (UK), Cairns, Rabaul, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagasaki, Pusan, Keelung, Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona
Costa Deliziosa
72 d
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Sydney (Australia)
01/29/2027
from
US$ 9,842
Itinerary : Sydney (Australia), Newcastle (UK), Cairns, Rabaul, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagasaki, Pusan, Keelung, Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Marseille
Costa Deliziosa
73 d
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Sydney (Australia)
01/29/2027
from
US$ 9,842
Itinerary : Sydney (Australia), Newcastle (UK), Cairns, Rabaul, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagasaki, Pusan, Keelung, Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona
Costa Deliziosa
74 d
Inside Stateroom
Sydney (Australia)
01/29/2027
from
US$ 9,842
Itinerary : Sydney (Australia), Newcastle (UK), Cairns, Rabaul, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagasaki, Pusan, Keelung, Hong Kong, Nha trang, Phu My, Ko Samui, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Civitavecchia / Rome
Costa Deliziosa
75 d
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Sydney (Australia)
01/29/2027
from
US$ 9,842
Itinerary : Cape Town, Luderitz, Walvis Bay, Jamestown, Praia, Gran Canaria
Azamara Onward
18 d
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Cape Town
05/09/2028
from
US$ 2,921
Itinerary : Dakar, Walvis Bay
Le Dumont d Urville
12 d
Balcony Stateroom
Dakar
12/05/2027
from
US$ 4,034
Itinerary : Singapore, Mauritius Island, Island Reunion, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape Town
Queen Victoria
20 d
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Singapore
03/22/2027
from
US$ 4,082
Itinerary : Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Mauritius Island, Island Reunion, Durban, Elisabeth port, Cape Town
Queen Anne
22 d
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Singapore
03/25/2028
from
US$ 4,141
Itinerary : Dakar, Walvis Bay
Le Dumont d Urville
13 d
Balcony Stateroom
Dakar
11/25/2026
from
US$ 4,318
Itinerary : Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge, Bernkastel - Kues, Mossel Bay, Trier, Cochem, Cologne, Amsterdam
AmaPrima
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Basel
11/01/2026
from
US$ 5,163
Table Mountain
Cape Peninsula
Winelands
V&A Waterfront
Boulders Beach
Robben Island
Bo-Kaap
Chapman's Peak Drive
Franschhoek
Mossel Bay
Knysna
Addo Elephant Park
Gqeberha
Addo Elephant Park
Mossel Bay
Gqeberha
Addo Elephant Park
Mossel Bay
Golden Mile
Victoria Street Market
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Durban
Richards Bay
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Victoria Street Market
Golden Mile
Richards Bay
Weather & swimming conditions
Peak cruise season. Long days, a summer atmosphere, favorable weather in Cape Town and along the Garden Route, and warmer conditions toward Durban.
Expert advice
The best time for a first South Africa cruise, especially if the itinerary combines Cape Town, the Garden Route, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Weather & swimming conditions
Milder, pleasant conditions. Temperatures are often comfortable, the light is softer, and crowds are smaller.
Expert advice
A good compromise for travelers who want to avoid peak season while still enjoying favorable conditions in cities and on excursions.
Weather & swimming conditions
Coastal weather is more variable, but conditions are favorable for wildlife viewing. The Western Cape can be cooler and wetter, while some safari areas become better for spotting wildlife.
Expert advice
Best considered if your cruise is combined with a safari stay or if the itinerary places less emphasis on beaches.
Weather & swimming conditions
A rewarding time for the southern coast. Southern right whale season can make ports of call in the Western Cape and along the Garden Route even more rewarding.
Expert advice
An excellent choice if you want to combine a cruise with coastal scenery, spring flowers, and marine wildlife watching, depending on the region.
| Season | Weather & swimming conditions | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
January?March & December | Peak cruise season. Long days, a summer atmosphere, favorable weather in Cape Town and along the Garden Route, and warmer conditions toward Durban. | The best time for a first South Africa cruise, especially if the itinerary combines Cape Town, the Garden Route, and KwaZulu-Natal. |
April?May | Milder, pleasant conditions. Temperatures are often comfortable, the light is softer, and crowds are smaller. | A good compromise for travelers who want to avoid peak season while still enjoying favorable conditions in cities and on excursions. |
June?July | Coastal weather is more variable, but conditions are favorable for wildlife viewing. The Western Cape can be cooler and wetter, while some safari areas become better for spotting wildlife. | Best considered if your cruise is combined with a safari stay or if the itinerary places less emphasis on beaches. |
August?November A rewarding time for the southern coast. Southern right whale season can make ports of call in the Western Cape and along the Garden Route even more rewarding. An excellent choice if you want to combine a cruise with coastal scenery, spring flowers, and marine wildlife watching, depending on the region. | ||
No two South African hotspots are alike: the appeal of a cruise lies in moving from a spectacular major city to a coastal road, and from a wildlife reserve to an urban market, while staying connected to the ocean.
In Cape Town
The V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Robben Island, and Table Mountain make for a well-rounded port call.
In Durban
The Golden Mile, Indian markets, and the Indian Ocean atmosphere give Durban an identity very different from Cape Town's.
In Gqeberha
The waterfront and historic neighborhoods offer a quieter introduction to the Eastern Cape.
In Cape Town
The V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Robben Island, and Table Mountain make for a well-rounded port call.
In Durban
The Golden Mile, Indian markets, and the Indian Ocean atmosphere give Durban an identity very different from Cape Town's.
In Gqeberha
The waterfront and historic neighborhoods offer a quieter introduction to the Eastern Cape.
At Addo Elephant Park
Elephants and local wildlife make safari experiences easily accessible from Gqeberha.
At iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The lagoons, hippos, birds, and wetland landscapes reveal another side of KwaZulu-Natal.
On the Cape Peninsula
Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Chapman's Peak make up one of the country's most beautiful stretches of coastal scenery.
At Addo Elephant Park
Elephants and local wildlife make safari experiences easily accessible from Gqeberha.
At iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The lagoons, hippos, birds, and wetland landscapes reveal another side of KwaZulu-Natal.
On the Cape Peninsula
Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Chapman's Peak make up one of the country's most beautiful stretches of coastal scenery.
From Table Mountain
The view of the city, bay, Robben Island, and Atlantic remains Cape Town's most iconic image.
On Chapman's Peak Drive
The road between the cliffs and the ocean offers spectacular views of the peninsula.
From Durban's beaches
The contrast between the sand, waterfront, and skyline creates a vivid image of the city.
From Table Mountain
The view of the city, bay, Robben Island, and Atlantic remains Cape Town's most iconic image.
On Chapman's Peak Drive
The road between the cliffs and the ocean offers spectacular views of the peninsula.
From Durban's beaches
The contrast between the sand, waterfront, and skyline creates a vivid image of the city.
Arrive in Cape Town beneath Table Mountain
Cape Town remains one of Southern Africa's most memorable arrivals. Travelers love the immediate contrast of the port, mountain, ocean, Waterfront, and colorful neighborhoods; from the ship, they can understand the city's character almost at first glance.
Follow the peninsula road to Cape Point
The Cape Peninsula is often a highlight because it combines cliffs, beaches, scenic roads, Boulders Beach penguins, and sweeping viewpoints in a single day. This scenic excursion offers a true sense of standing at the tip of a continent.
See Addo's elephants from the Eastern Cape
From Gqeberha, Addo Elephant Park provides the eagerly anticipated wildlife experience of a South Africa trip. Travelers appreciate getting a taste of safari without stepping outside the framework of a cruise itinerary.
Enjoy bunny chow and Durban's Indian influences
In Durban, travelers who take time to venture beyond the waterfront often enjoy this distinctly local break. Bunny chow tells the story of the city's Indian heritage in its own way through an easygoing food experience that fits neatly into a port call.
Explore Bo-Kaap before heading to the Waterfront
In Cape Town, Bo-Kaap offers a more intimate perspective on the city, with its colorful houses, sloping streets, and Cape Malay history. Travelers enjoy stopping there before returning to the lively Waterfront because the contrast adds depth to the port call.
Look for hippos around iSimangaliso from Richards Bay
Excursions from Richards Bay to the wetlands bring a complete change of pace. Travelers appreciate this more water-focused side of South Africa, with lagoons, birds, hippos, and protected landscapes far removed from urban Cape Town or Durban.
Cape Town is the first port of call on a cruise to South Africa. This city, dominated by Table Mountain, attracts visitors with its rich and varied architectural heritage. Take a stroll between Strand Street and the southern part of the mountain, and you'll appreciate an architectural mosaic that blends Victorian and Georgian austerity with Cape Dutch fantasy and contemporary design. It's also here, among the markets, mosques and alleys, that you can best appreciate South Africa's cultural melting pot. Local colors are sometimes adorned with Asian touches, and European influences are never far away. Before getting back on board your cruise ship, head for Stellenbosch, Paarl or Franschhoek and their wineries, where you can sample the country's finest wines while taking in the mountain scenery.
A cruise to South Africa also includes Durban, the country's third-largest city. Take advantage of your stopover in Durban to visit Ushaka Marine World, an amusement park housing Africa's largest aquarium. If you're feeling a bit adventurous, head for The Valley of the 1000 Hills for a hike through dense forest or caves. If you're interested in history and culture, head for the nearby traditional villages to learn about Zulu culture. If you spend enough time on land, head for the Blue Lagoon for a spot of fishing or simply to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Most cruise lines also include Port Elizabeth in their itineraries. This windswept seaside resort offers ideal conditions for surfing or simply enjoying the sea on the beaches of Wildside and Horizon Bay. Art lovers and the curious will leave the beaches for a while to visit the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum to admire paintings and other masterpieces by local and British contemporary artists. At the Humewood Museum, you can learn more about South Africa's marine ecosystem. Its ocenarium reveals the marine species endemic to the region. To round off your cruise, take the time to sample local specialties such as biltong, a dish made from strips of dried meat, on the terrace of one of the town's restaurants.
South Africa's climate varies from region to region, but around Cape Town, where most South African cruise calls take place, the climate is a mixture of Mediterranean and temperate. Between September and April, temperatures are fairly high and rainfall minimal. The best time to cruise South Africa is spring, from April to June, but that doesn't mean you should avoid the other seasons. The scenery is simply the best, and temperatures are just right - neither too cold nor too hot - for this time of year. A cruise to South Africa is possible all year round. As the country lies in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed. So, if you'd like to escape the winter and its pristine landscape for a while, plan your cruise for the beginning of the year or between November and December. At this time of year, the sun is often out during your stopovers.
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