South Africa cruises

South Africa Repositioning via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)

⚓ Mamoudzou · Richards Bay · Durban · Port Elizabeth · Mossel Bay · Hermanus

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

☾18 nights Port Louis South Africa 6 ports 12 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $507/night. with most departures landing in the $507-$545/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$507/night

$9,119 total

Normal range

$507-$545/night

$9,119-$9,806 total

Lowest recent fare

$507/night

$9,119 total

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December 2026
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Route overview

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18 nights · 6 port calls · 12 sea days · 2 countries

6 port calls across Mayotte, South Africa · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 18-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Port Louis

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Mamoudzou

    Mayotte · 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

    Mossel Bay

    South Africa · South Africa

  7. 7

    Hermanus

    South Africa · South Africa

  8. 8

    Disembark in Cape Town

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

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Are these sailings all the same route?

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