South Africa Cruises

Explore Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Walvis Bay, and Mossel Bay and 6 more ports.

Browse nearly 48 upcoming sailings across 51 itineraries.

51 itineraries · 48 sailings · 11 ports

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Departures in South Africa that are currently pricing well below their typical tracked rate.

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Explore South Africa cruise routes

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Popular South Africa cruise itineraries

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South Africa Loop via Portuguese Island (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Nov 27

Price unavailable · 4 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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South Africa Sea Getaway from Durban (Sea-Day Heavy)

South Africa • Next: Nov 30

Price unavailable · 3 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Dakar & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Nov 25

$3,783 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Dakar (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Mar 3

$4,127 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via East London & Port Elizabeth (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Feb 21

$7,920 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Le Port (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Mar 22

$3,478 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way: Mossel Bay, Walvis Bay & Luanda (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Mar 29

$4,742 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Praia & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Oct 30

$5,275 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Le Port, Maputo & Richards Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Jun 20

$5,814 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Jamestown (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Mar 25

$6,659 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Mar 22

$7,008 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Dec 7

$7,632 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Dec 16

$7,754 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way: Richards Bay, Mossel Bay & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Mar 13

$8,098 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa Repositioning via Antsiranana, Maputo & Richards Bay (Rare Variant)

South Africa • Next: May 7

$8,556 · 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

$8,720 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Durban & Mamoudzou (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Apr 22

$8,735 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa Repositioning via Melbourne, Mossel Bay & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Feb 14

$9,062 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Lüderitz & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Nov 18

$9,074 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Le Port (Rare Variant)

South Africa • Next: Dec 3

$10,339 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Oct 26

$10,718 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way: Singapore, Phuket & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)

South Africa • Next: Mar 28

$10,764 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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South Africa One-Way via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay (Rare Variant)

South Africa • Next: Mar 9

$10,833 · 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

$10,989 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Price intelligence

Get a quick feel for how pricing behaves across South Africa.

Median future price
$9,062
Cheapest currently available
$3,478
Tracked priced sailings
35

Median price by departure month

October 2026
$5,275
November 2026
$15,845
December 2026
$9,421
January 2027
$12,899
February 2027
$11,713
March 2027
$7,008
June 2027
$5,814
November 2027
$10,109

Cheapest embarkation ports for South Africa cruises

Singapore
3 priced sailings
From
$3,478
Walvis Bay
4 priced sailings
From
$4,127
Durban
3 priced sailings
From
$4,742
Port Louis
4 priced sailings
From
$5,814
Cape Town
11 priced sailings
From
$6,659

Cruise lines in South Africa

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About South Africa cruises

A quick guide to what cruising this region typically looks like.

South Africa is one of the core cruise regions on Jibhop, with 51 itineraries, 48 upcoming sailings, and calls across 11 ports. That makes it a strong region for comparing route shapes, ships, and departure options rather than just browsing raw inventory.

The most common cruise lengths in South Africa tend to be 15 nights, 16 nights, and 10 nights, which gives you a good sense of how this region is usually packaged by cruise lines.

Based on currently tracked pricing, one of the more affordable departure periods appears to be October 2026. That does not mean every sailing in that month is cheap, but it is a useful signal when you are comparing options across the calendar.

The best way to browse this page is usually to start with the popular itineraries section, then use the map and the ports list to narrow your thinking. Once you know which route pattern you like, the individual sailing pages are where exact departure dates and prices become most useful.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about cruising in South Africa.

What kinds of cruises are available in South Africa?

South Africa currently has 51 itineraries and 48 upcoming sailings on Jibhop, spanning a range of route shapes, ship types, and cruise lines.

How much do South Africa cruises cost?

Based on currently tracked pricing, the median future sailing price in South Africa is about $9,062. Exact pricing varies by ship, itinerary, season, and cabin type.

When is the cheapest time to cruise South Africa?

Based on currently tracked pricing, October 2026 appears to be one of the more affordable departure periods. That is a directional signal rather than a guarantee, since individual sailings can still vary a lot.

Should I browse itineraries or sailings first?

Usually it is better to start with itineraries so you can understand the route patterns that define South Africa. Once you know which route you like, compare exact sailings for dates, ships, and pricing.