Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
11-night South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay
Dec 16, 2027 → Dec 27, 2027 • Walvis Bay → Richards Bay
From $6,967
$633/night
Good value
↓19% below typical
Mossel Bay
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Cruises visiting Mossel Bay
Quietest
Nov-Dec
Busiest
Nov-Dec
Upcoming
14+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov-Dec (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 5+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Mossel Bay.
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 Mossel Bay
These sailings rank first because they visit Mossel Bay while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS HANSEATIC nature • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
16-night South Africa One-Way via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay
Mar 9, 2028 → Mar 25, 2028 • Victoria → Cape Town
From $10,833
$677/night
Typical price
↓2% below typical
MS Europa 2 • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
15-night South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay
Oct 26, 2028 → Nov 10, 2028 • Cape Town ↔
From $10,718
$715/night
Typical price
↓3% below typical
MS Europa • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
15-night South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Le Port
Dec 3, 2027 → Dec 18, 2027 • Cape Town → Port Louis
From $10,339
$689/night
Priced high
↑19% above typical
MS Europa • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
15-night South Africa One-Way via Lüderitz & Mossel Bay
Nov 18, 2027 → Dec 3, 2027 • Cape Town ↔
From $9,074
$605/night
Priced high
↑13% above typical
MS HANSEATIC nature • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
16-night South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Mamoudzou
Nov 22, 2027 → Dec 8, 2027 • Cape Town → Victoria
From $11,144
$697/night
Typical price
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Mossel Bay, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Mossel Bay that day.
Mossel Bay is busiest from Nov-Dec, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Dec are significantly quieter.
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$803/night
↑12% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Sunday, January 31, 2027
1 ship visit Mossel Bay on this date, carrying about ~700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~700 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $803/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Mossel Bay on this date.
Seven Seas Voyager • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
15-night South Africa One-Way via Maputo & Mossel Bay
Jan 17, 2027 → Feb 1, 2027 • Port Louis → Cape Town
From $12,047
$803/night
Priced high
↑12% above typical
Best time to visit Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay still look attractively priced.
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$990
2 visits
Traffic
↑36% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
December
Cheapest
Median price/night
$621
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$803
1 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Mossel Bay
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Mossel Bay, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Dec 7
From $7,351
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Mamoudzou (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Nov 15
From $12,089
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa Repositioning via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Dec 3
From $9,119
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Maputo & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Jan 17
From $12,047
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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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 Mossel Bay on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Mossel Bay depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Mossel Bay
See the next scheduled ship visits into Mossel Bay.
| Date | Ship | Line |
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| Nov 17, 2026 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Europa 2 | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Dec 19, 2026 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Jan 31, 2027 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Nov 24, 2027 | HANSEATIC nature | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Dec 1, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Dec 6, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Dec 23, 2027 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Mar 8, 2028 | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Mar 19, 2028 | Silver Shadow | Silversea Cruises |
| Mar 23, 2028 | HANSEATIC nature | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Apr 26, 2028 | Seven Seas Mariner | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Nov 8, 2028 | Europa 2 | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Mossel Bay
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Mossel Bay.
What is the best time to visit Mossel Bay on a cruise?
December currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Mossel Bay, 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 Mossel Bay busiest for cruise traffic?
November currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Mossel Bay. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Mossel Bay?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Mossel Bay include South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance), South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Mamoudzou (Best Balance), and South Africa Repositioning via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Mossel Bay?
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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