Typical price
$718/night
$12,921 total
South Africa cruises
South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Mamoudzou (Best Balance)
⚓ Hermanus · Mossel Bay · Port Elizabeth · Durban · Richards Bay · Mamoudzou
Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers South Africa and Mayotte.
☾18 nights
Cape Town
South Africa
6 ports
12 sea days
Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $718/night. with most departures landing in the $597-$834/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.
Normal range
$597-$834/night
$10,751-$15,003 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$10,881 total
Comparison set
1 sailings
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November 2026
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Median price/night
$672
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
6% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
Route overview
How this route is built
18 nights · 6 port calls · 12 sea days · 2 countries
6 port calls across South Africa, Mayotte · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 18-night route.
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Alternatives
Compare nearby alternatives
Nearby options in the same planning set, with price and trip-shape tradeoffs called out so you can compare without restarting your search.
South Africa One-Way via Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Jamestown (Best Balance)
0 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $6,659
$667-$698/night typical
South Africa One-Way via Praia & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
0 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $6,314
$597-$834/night typical
West Africa Repositioning via Funchal, Madeira & Walvis Bay (Rare Variant)
20 nights
Higher typical pricing for similar trip length
From $14,800
$845-$942/night typical
South Africa Repositioning via Antsiranana, Maputo & Richards Bay (Rare Variant)
17 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $8,556
$494-$605/night typical
South Africa One-Way via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay (Rare Variant)
16 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $10,833
$667-$698/night typical
South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Le Port (Best Balance)
0 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $3,868
$169-$203/night typical
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.