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South Africa One-Way via Port Louis & Richards Bay

Port Louis · Richards Bay · Durban · Port Elizabeth

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Mauritius and South Africa.

14 nights Mahe South Africa 4 ports 9 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

9 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Port Louis, Richards Bay, and Durban provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

4 ports in 14 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Port Louis · Richards Bay · Durban + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Mahe

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Port Louis · 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

Best departures

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Best overall value
Silversea Cruises

Silver Dawn

Mahe → Port Louis → Port Elizabeth → Cape Town

Mar 28 · 14 nights

About average

$14,600 balcony · $1,043/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $1,025/night, with most departures landing in the $850-$1,127/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$1,025/night

$14,350 total

Normal range

$850-$1,127/night

$11,900-$15,777 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$13,700 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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14 nights · 4 port calls · 9 sea days · 2 countries

4 port calls across Mauritius, South Africa · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 14-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Mahe

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Port Louis

    Mauritius · Indian Ocean Islands

  3. 3

    Richards Bay

    South Africa · South Africa

  4. 4

    Durban

    South Africa · South Africa

  5. 5

    Port Elizabeth

    South Africa · South Africa

  6. 6

    Disembark in Cape Town

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.