South Africa cruises

South Africa One-Way: Lüderitz, Walvis Bay & Jamestown

Lüderitz · Walvis Bay · Jamestown · Dakar · Mindelo

Balanced itinerary, with more sea days than similar routes. Covers Namibia, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Senegal, and Cabo Verde.

20 nights Cape Town South Africa 7 ports

What this trip feels like

Mostly ship-focused

Mostly ship-focused, with 0 sea days and only 7 port calls.

Relaxed pace

7 ports in 20 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Lüderitz · Walvis Bay · Jamestown + more

Frequent port calls throughout the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Cape Town

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Port experience

Walvis Bay · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive South Africa itinerary

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

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Median current fare

$517/night

$10,339 total

Lowest recent fare

$517/night

$10,339 total

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Route overview

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20 nights · 7 port calls · 4 countries

7 port calls across Namibia, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Senegal, Cabo Verde · More sea days than many 20-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Cape Town

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Lüderitz

    Namibia · South Africa

  3. 3

    Walvis Bay

    Namibia · South Africa

  4. 4

    Walvis Bay

    Namibia · South Africa

  5. 5

    Jamestown

    Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha · South Atlantic Islands

  6. 6

    Dakar

    Senegal · West Africa

  7. 7

    Mindelo

    Cabo Verde · Cape Verde

  8. 8

    Mindelo

    Cabo Verde · Cape Verde

  9. 9

    Disembark in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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