MS HANSEATIC nature • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
17-night South Africa One-Way via Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Jamestown
Mar 25, 2028 → Apr 11, 2028 • Cape Town → Sal Rei
From $6,659
$392/night
Great deal
↓44% below typical
South Africa Cruises
South Africa cruises include 48 itineraries, 45 upcoming sailings, and 11 ports. Explore the route patterns, ships, and departure options that define this region.
48
Itineraries
45
Upcoming sailings
11
Ports
9
Cruise lines
Best value departures
Departures in South Africa that are currently pricing well below their typical tracked rate.
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
12-night South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Dakar
Mar 12, 2028 → Mar 24, 2028 • Walvis Bay → Dakar
From $3,772
$314/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
12-night South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Dakar
Mar 3, 2027 → Mar 15, 2027 • Walvis Bay → Dakar
From $3,704
$309/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
12-night South Africa One-Way via Dakar & Walvis Bay
Nov 25, 2026 → Dec 7, 2026 • Dakar → Walvis Bay
From $3,625
$302/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
Explore South Africa cruise routes
See representative route shapes, major ports, and where the most sailings cluster.
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Popular South Africa cruise itineraries
Start with the route patterns that define this region.
South Africa Loop via Portuguese Island (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Nov 27
From $387
4 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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South Africa Sea Getaway from Durban (Sea-Day Heavy)
South Africa • Next: Nov 30
From $434
3 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Dakar & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Nov 25
From $3,388
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Dakar (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Mar 3
From $3,704
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via East London & Port Elizabeth (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Feb 21
From $7,644
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Cape Town & Durban (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: Mar 29
From $348
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Durban & Cape Town (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: Mar 8
From $361
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
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 Sea Getaway from Cape Town (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: Mar 26
From $461
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa Loop via Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Mar 21
From $767
1 upcoming sailing
2 ships
View itinerary →
South Africa Loop via Port Louis & Portuguese Island (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: Dec 26
From $2,117
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Le Port (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Mar 22
From $3,868
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Praia & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Oct 30
From $6,314
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Jamestown (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Mar 25
From $6,659
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
From $6,967
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
From $7,351
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Mar 22
From $7,708
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
From $8,459
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa Repositioning via Antsiranana, Maputo & Richards Bay (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: May 7
From $8,556
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
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 →
South Africa One-Way via Durban & Mamoudzou (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Apr 22
From $8,892
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa One-Way via Lüderitz & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Nov 18
From $9,074
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa Repositioning via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay (Best Balance)
South Africa • Next: Dec 3
From $9,119
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Le Port (Rare Variant)
South Africa • Next: Dec 3
From $10,339
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Price intelligence
Get a quick feel for how pricing behaves across South Africa.
Median future price
$7,644
Cheapest currently available
$348
Tracked priced sailings
43
Median price by departure month
October 2026
$6,314
November 2026
$7,857
December 2026
$7,351
January 2027
$411
February 2027
$5,050
March 2027
$3,704
June 2027
$8,459
November 2027
$10,109
Cheapest embarkation ports for South Africa cruises
Cape Town
14 priced sailings
From
$348
Durban
11 priced sailings
From
$361
Walvis Bay
4 priced sailings
From
$3,704
Port Louis
3 priced sailings
From
$8,459
Upcoming sailings
Exact departures coming up soon in South Africa.
MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
16-night South Africa One-Way via Praia & Walvis Bay
Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 15, 2026 • Sal Rei → Cape Town
From $6,314
$395/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises
22-night South Africa Repositioning via Port Elizabeth, East London & Port Louis
Nov 10, 2026 → Dec 2, 2026 • Cape Town → Mumbai (ex Bombay)
From $20,700
$941/night
Typical price
↑8% above typical
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
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
↑78% above typical
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
12-night South Africa One-Way via Dakar & Walvis Bay
Nov 25, 2026 → Dec 7, 2026 • Dakar → Walvis Bay
From $3,625
$302/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
3-night South Africa Loop via Portuguese Island
Nov 27, 2026 → Nov 30, 2026 • Durban ↔
From $559
$186/night
Typical price
↑8% above typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
4-night South Africa Sea Getaway from Durban
Nov 30, 2026 → Dec 4, 2026 • Durban ↔
From $594
$149/night
Priced high
↑107% above typical
MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
18-night South Africa Repositioning via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay
Dec 3, 2026 → Dec 21, 2026 • Port Louis → Cape Town
From $9,119
$507/night
Typical price
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
10-night South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay
Dec 7, 2026 → Dec 17, 2026 • Walvis Bay → Durban
From $7,351
$735/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
12-night South Africa Loop via Port Louis & Portuguese Island
Dec 26, 2026 → Jan 7, 2027 • Durban ↔
From $2,117
$176/night
Typical price
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
3-night South Africa Loop via Portuguese Island
Jan 15, 2027 → Jan 18, 2027 • Durban ↔
From $387
$129/night
Typical price
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
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
4-night South Africa Sea Getaway from Durban
Jan 18, 2027 → Jan 22, 2027 • Durban ↔
From $434
$109/night
Typical price
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
3-night South Africa Loop via Portuguese Island
Jan 22, 2027 → Jan 25, 2027 • Durban ↔
From $387
$129/night
Typical price
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
4-night South Africa Sea Getaway from Durban
Jan 25, 2027 → Jan 29, 2027 • Durban ↔
From $434
$109/night
Seven Seas Voyager • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
15-night South Africa One-Way via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou
Feb 1, 2027 → Feb 16, 2027 • Cape Town → Port Louis
From $13,108
$874/night
Priced high
↑21% above typical
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
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
5-night South Africa Loop via Portuguese Island
Feb 14, 2027 → Feb 19, 2027 • Durban ↔
From $638
$128/night
Typical price
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
10-night South Africa One-Way via East London & Port Elizabeth
Feb 21, 2027 → Mar 3, 2027 • Durban → Walvis Bay
From $9,462
$946/night
Priced high
↑20% above typical
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
12-night South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Dakar
Mar 3, 2027 → Mar 15, 2027 • Walvis Bay → Dakar
From $3,704
$309/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
3-night South Africa One-Way via Durban & Cape Town
Mar 8, 2027 → Mar 11, 2027 • Durban → Cape Town
From $361
$120/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
46-night South Africa One-Way via Da Nang, Singapore & Walvis Bay
Mar 15, 2027 → Apr 30, 2027 • Hong Kong → Southampton
From $8,720
$190/night
Typical price
↑2% above typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
5-night South Africa Loop via Walvis Bay
Mar 21, 2027 → Mar 26, 2027 • Cape Town ↔
From $767
$153/night
Typical price
↑9% above typical
Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
19-night South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Le Port
Mar 22, 2027 → Apr 10, 2027 • Singapore → Cape Town
From $3,868
$204/night
Typical price
↑9% above typical
Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
39-night South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Walvis Bay
Mar 22, 2027 → Apr 30, 2027 • Singapore → Southampton
From $7,708
$198/night
Typical price
↑6% above typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
3-night South Africa Sea Getaway from Cape Town
Mar 26, 2027 → Mar 29, 2027 • Cape Town ↔
From $461
$154/night
Typical price
↑9% above typical
Silver Dawn • Silversea Cruises
14-night South Africa One-Way via Port Louis & Richards Bay
Mar 28, 2027 → Apr 11, 2027 • Mahe → Cape Town
From $14,600
$1,043/night
Typical price
↑6% above typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
3-night South Africa One-Way via Cape Town & Durban
Mar 29, 2027 → Apr 1, 2027 • Cape Town → Durban
From $348
$116/night
Good value
↓18% below typical
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 • 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
Top ports
The ports most central to cruising in South Africa.
Durban
30 itineraries
35 sailings
Cape Town
33 itineraries
32 sailings
Port Elizabeth
25 itineraries
24 sailings
Walvis Bay
13 itineraries
16 sailings
Mossel Bay
15 itineraries
14 sailings
Richards Bay
10 itineraries
10 sailings
Lüderitz
8 itineraries
9 sailings
Maputo
6 itineraries
6 sailings
Portuguese Island
3 itineraries
6 sailings
Hermanus
5 itineraries
5 sailings
East London
4 itineraries
5 sailings
Ships sailing this region
Ships with strong presence in South Africa.
MSC Armonia
MSC Cruises
13 sailings
$348
Le Dumont Durville
Ponant Cruises
8 sailings
$3,388
Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
3 sailings
$3,868
MS HANSEATIC spirit
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$6,314
MS HANSEATIC nature
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$6,659
MS Europa 2
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$8,459
MS Europa
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$8,556
Seven Seas Voyager
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
2 sailings
$12,047
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1 sailing
$8,892
Coral Princess
Princess Cruises
1 sailing
$10,482
Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises
1 sailing
$14,600
Volendam
Holland America
1 sailing
$15,819
Silver Shadow
Silversea Cruises
1 sailing
$18,500
Silver Muse
Silversea Cruises
1 sailing
$20,700
Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1 sailing
MSC Opera
MSC Cruises
0 sailings
Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
0 sailings
Seven Seas Navigator
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
0 sailings
Cruise lines in South Africa
The operators with the broadest footprint here.
MSC Cruises
2 ships
·
13 upcoming sailings
From $348
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
4 ships
·
12 upcoming sailings
From $6,314
Ponant Cruises
1 ship
·
8 upcoming sailings
From $3,388
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
4 ships
·
4 upcoming sailings
From $8,892
Cunard Line
1 ship
·
3 upcoming sailings
From $3,868
Silversea Cruises
3 ships
·
3 upcoming sailings
From $14,600
Princess Cruises
1 ship
·
1 upcoming sailing
From $10,482
Holland America
1 ship
·
1 upcoming sailing
From $15,819
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 ship
·
0 upcoming sailings
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 48 itineraries, 45 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 3 nights, 15 nights, and 16 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 January 2027. 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 48 itineraries and 45 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 $7,644. Exact pricing varies by ship, itinerary, season, and cabin type.
When is the cheapest time to cruise South Africa?
Based on currently tracked pricing, January 2027 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.