Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
83-night Transpacific Crossing via Hilo, Lautoka & Walvis Bay
Feb 5, 2027 → Apr 29, 2027 • Los Angeles → Southampton
From $13,885
$167/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
Port Elizabeth
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South Africa
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South Africa
Cruises visiting Port Elizabeth
Quietest
Jun-Dec
Busiest
Apr
Upcoming
44+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Dec (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 19+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Port Elizabeth.
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 Port Elizabeth
These sailings rank first because they visit Port Elizabeth while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
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
Seven Seas Voyager • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
61-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou
Feb 1, 2027 → Apr 3, 2027 • Cape Town → Barcelona
From $40,296
$661/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
67-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Walvis Bay
Feb 24, 2027 → May 2, 2027 • Sydney → Hamburg
From $11,796
$176/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
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
↓6% below typical
Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
65-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Walvis Bay
Feb 24, 2027 → Apr 30, 2027 • Sydney → Southampton
From $11,527
$177/night
Typical price
↓5% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Port Elizabeth, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Port Elizabeth that day.
Port Elizabeth is busiest from Apr, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Dec are significantly quieter.
November 2026
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~600 passengers
$941/night
↑8% vs typical
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~200 passengers
$672/night
↓6% vs typical
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~500 passengers
$1,309/night
↑78% vs typical
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~500 passengers
$1,309/night
↑78% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
1 ship visit Port Elizabeth on this date, carrying about ~200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~200 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $672/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Port Elizabeth on this date.
MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
18-night South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Mamoudzou
Nov 15, 2026 → Dec 3, 2026 • Cape Town → Port Louis
From $12,089
$672/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
Best time to visit Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$601
2 visits
Traffic
↓5% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$941
4 visits
Traffic
↑28% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
December
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
February
Median price/night
$874
6 visits
Traffic
↑21% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$178
10 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Port Elizabeth
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Port Elizabeth, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Transpacific Crossing via Hilo, Lautoka & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Feb 5
From $13,885
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou (Best Balance)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Feb 1
From $40,296
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Feb 24
From $11,796
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Feb 24
From $11,527
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Oranjestad, Panama Canal & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 19
From $17,077
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Da Nang, Singapore & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Mar 15
From $8,720
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Port Elizabeth on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Port Elizabeth depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Port Elizabeth
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FAQ about cruises visiting Port Elizabeth
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Port Elizabeth.
What is the best time to visit Port Elizabeth on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Port Elizabeth. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Port Elizabeth?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Port Elizabeth include Transpacific Crossing via Hilo, Lautoka & Walvis Bay (Best Balance), Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou (Best Balance), and Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Walvis 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 Port Elizabeth?
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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