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South Africa One-Way: Zanzibar, Antsiranana & Walvis Bay

Zanzibar · Antsiranana · Port Louis · Cape Town · Lüderitz · Walvis Bay · Jamestown · Dakar · Mindelo · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Lanzarote · Funchal, Madeira

Extended 43-night voyage with 28 sea days and 14 ports. Covers Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritius, South Africa, and more.

43 nights Zanzibar South Africa 14 ports 28 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Expansive, immersive and built around life at sea

At 43 nights, this is a multi-month, world-cruise-style voyage rather than a conventional getaway. 28 sea days make the ship your home base between 14 ports across a wide arc of destinations. Expect long ocean passages and the planning commitment of an extended journey.

Long-form pace

14 ports in 43 nights

Long ocean passages make onboard routines a major part of the experience.

Broad destination variety

Zanzibar · Antsiranana · Port Louis + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Zanzibar

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 · Long-form travelers · Sea-day lovers · Multi-region exploration

Think twice if · You want a conventional one- or two-week cruise

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Seabourn

Seabourn Quest

Zanzibar → Antsiranana → Funchal, Madeira → Lisboa

Apr 13 · 43 nights

About average

$21,599 oceanview · $502/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $650/night, with most departures landing in the $536-$781/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$650/night

$27,943 total

Normal range

$536-$781/night

$23,030-$33,579 total

Lowest recent fare

$502/night

$21,599 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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43 nights · 14 port calls · 28 sea days · 10 countries

14 port calls across Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritius, South Africa · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 43-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Zanzibar

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Zanzibar

    Tanzania · East Africa

  3. 3

    Antsiranana

    Madagascar · Indian Ocean Islands

  4. 4

    Port Louis

    Mauritius · Indian Ocean Islands

  5. 5

    Cape Town

    South Africa · South Africa

  6. 6

    Cape Town

    South Africa · South Africa

  7. 7

    Cape Town

    South Africa · South Africa

  8. 8

    Lüderitz

    Namibia · South Africa

  9. 9

    Walvis Bay

    Namibia · South Africa

  10. 10

    Jamestown

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

  11. 11

    Dakar

    Senegal · West Africa

  12. 12

    Mindelo

    Cabo Verde · Cape Verde

  13. 13

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Spain · Canary Islands

  14. 14

    Lanzarote

    Spain · Canary Islands

  15. 15

    Funchal, Madeira

    Portugal · Madeira

  16. 16

    Disembark in Lisboa

    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.