Seven Seas Explorer • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
14-night South Africa One-Way via Durban & Mamoudzou
Apr 22, 2029 → May 6, 2029 • Cape Town ↔
From $8,816
$630/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
Maputo
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South Africa
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Mozambique
Cruises visiting Maputo
Quietest
Nov-Jan
Busiest
Nov-Jan
Upcoming
7+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov-Jan (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 3+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Maputo.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Maputo
These sailings rank first because they visit Maputo while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS Europa • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
17-night South Africa Repositioning via Antsiranana, Maputo & Richards Bay
May 7, 2028 → May 24, 2028 • Mahe → Cape Town
From $8,556
$503/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
Seven Seas Navigator • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
25-night Indian Subcontinent Repositioning via Penang, Phuket & Hambantota
Oct 26, 2027 → Nov 20, 2027 • Singapore → Cape Town
From $13,107
$524/night
Typical price
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
4-night South Africa Loop via Maputo & Portuguese Island
Feb 8, 2027 → Feb 12, 2027 • Durban ↔
From $434
$109/night
Typical price
MS Europa 2 • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
13-night South Africa One-Way via Le Port, Maputo & Richards Bay
Jun 20, 2027 → Jul 3, 2027 • Port Louis → Cape Town
From $8,459
$651/night
Typical price
MS Europa 2 • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
16-night South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth & Maputo
Nov 18, 2026 → Dec 4, 2026 • Cape Town → Port Louis
From $20,944
$1,309/night
Priced high
↑60% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Maputo, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Maputo that day.
Maputo is busiest from Nov-Jan, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Jan are significantly quieter.
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Choose a date in the calendar to compare the cruises and ships visiting Maputo that day.
Best time to visit Maputo on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Maputo still look attractively priced.
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,309
1 visits
Traffic
↑60% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$796
1 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
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$109
1 visits
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1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Maputo
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Maputo, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
South Africa Loop via Maputo & Portuguese Island (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: Feb 8
From $434
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Maputo & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Jan 17
From $11,943
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth & Maputo (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: Nov 18
From $20,944
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Maputo on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Maputo depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Maputo
See the next scheduled ship visits into Maputo.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2026 | Europa 2 | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Feb 9, 2027 | MSC Armonia | MSC Cruises |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Europa 2 | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Nov 14, 2027 | Seven Seas Navigator | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| May 16, 2028 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| May 2, 2029 | Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Maputo
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Maputo.
What is the best time to visit Maputo on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Maputo, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Maputo busiest for cruise traffic?
November currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Maputo. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Maputo?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Maputo include South Africa Loop via Maputo & Portuguese Island (Rare Variant), South Africa One-Way via Maputo & Mossel Bay (Best Balance), and South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth & Maputo (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Maputo?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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