MS HANSEATIC nature
Cape Town → Lüderitz → Praia → Sal Rei
Mar 25 · 17 nights
About average
$6,659 oceanview · $392/night
South Africa Cruises
Explore Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Walvis Bay, and Mossel Bay and 6 more ports.
Browse nearly 53 upcoming sailings across 52 itineraries.
52 itineraries · 53 sailings · 11 ports
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Best value departures
Departures in South Africa that are currently pricing well below their typical tracked rate.
Le Dumont Durville
Dakar → Walvis Bay
Dec 5 · 11 nights
About average
$3,821 balcony · $347/night
Silver Muse
Lisboa → Funchal, Madeira → Lüderitz → Cape Town
Oct 21 · 20 nights
Exceptional value
$12,900 balcony · $645/night
25% below typical · 6-month low
Le Dumont Durville
Walvis Bay → Dakar
Mar 12 · 12 nights
About average
$4,236 balcony · $353/night
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Popular South Africa cruise itineraries
South Africa Loop: Portuguese Island
From $825
$825
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6 upcoming sailings
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2 ships
6 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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South Africa Loop: Walvis Bay
From $675
$675
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3 upcoming sailings
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3 ships
3 upcoming sailings
3 ships
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South Africa Sea Getaway from Durban
Price unavailable
Price unavailable
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3 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
3 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Dakar & Walvis Bay
From $3,821
$3,821
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Dakar
From $4,236
$4,236
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via East London & Port Elizabeth
From $8,482
$8,482
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Le Port
From $3,512
$3,512
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way: Mossel Bay, Walvis Bay & Luanda
From $4,790
$4,790
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Praia & Walvis Bay
From $5,709
$5,709
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Le Port, Maputo & Richards Bay
From $5,814
$5,814
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Singapore, Port Louis & Walvis Bay
From $6,199
$6,199
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Jamestown
From $6,659
$6,659
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay
From $7,709
$7,709
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay
From $7,832
$7,832
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way: Richards Bay, Mossel Bay & Walvis Bay
From $8,180
$8,180
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Da Nang, Singapore & Walvis Bay
From $8,335
$8,335
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa Repositioning via Antsiranana, Maputo & Richards Bay
From $8,556
$8,556
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Lüderitz & Mossel Bay
From $9,074
$9,074
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Durban & Mamoudzou
From $9,258
$9,258
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa Repositioning via Melbourne, Mossel Bay & Walvis Bay
From $9,692
$9,692
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa Repositioning via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay & Le Port
From $10,339
$10,339
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Walvis Bay & Mossel Bay
From $10,718
$10,718
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way: Singapore, Phuket & Walvis Bay
From $10,764
$10,764
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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South Africa One-Way via Mamoudzou, Richards Bay & Mossel Bay
From $10,833
$10,833
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
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
$8,556
Cheapest currently available
$675
Tracked priced sailings
39
Median price by departure month
October 2026
$5,709
November 2026
$10,989
December 2026
$7,709
January 2027
$13,299
February 2027
$12,392
March 2027
$5,290
June 2027
$5,814
November 2027
$10,109
Cheapest embarkation ports for South Africa cruises
Cape Town
11 priced sailings
From
$675
Durban
5 priced sailings
From
$825
Singapore
4 priced sailings
From
$3,512
Walvis Bay
4 priced sailings
From
$4,236
Port Louis
4 priced sailings
From
$5,814
Top ports
The ports most central to cruising in South Africa.
Cape Town
38 itineraries
39 sailings
Durban
30 itineraries
37 sailings
Port Elizabeth
29 itineraries
28 sailings
Walvis Bay
18 itineraries
23 sailings
Mossel Bay
17 itineraries
16 sailings
Lüderitz
11 itineraries
12 sailings
Richards Bay
11 itineraries
11 sailings
Portuguese Island
2 itineraries
7 sailings
Hermanus
5 itineraries
5 sailings
Maputo
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
14 sailings
$718
Le Dumont Durville
Ponant Cruises
8 sailings
$3,821
Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
3 sailings
$3,512
MS HANSEATIC spirit
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$5,709
MS Europa 2
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$5,814
MS HANSEATIC nature
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$6,659
MS Europa
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
3 sailings
$8,556
MSC Sinfonia
MSC Cruises
2 sailings
$675
Vasco Da Gama
Nicko Cruises
2 sailings
$4,790
Volendam
Holland America
2 sailings
$10,764
Seven Seas Voyager
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
2 sailings
$13,299
Seabourn Quest
Seabourn
2 sailings
$21,599
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1 sailing
$9,258
Coral Princess
Princess Cruises
1 sailing
$9,692
Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1 sailing
$12,571
Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises
1 sailing
$14,600
Silver Muse
Silversea Cruises
1 sailing
$14,900
Silver Shadow
Silversea Cruises
1 sailing
Cruise lines in South Africa
The operators with the broadest footprint here.
MSC Cruises
3 ships
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16 upcoming sailings
From $675
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
4 ships
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12 upcoming sailings
From $5,709
Ponant Cruises
1 ship
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8 upcoming sailings
From $3,821
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
4 ships
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4 upcoming sailings
From $9,258
Cunard Line
1 ship
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3 upcoming sailings
From $3,512
Silversea Cruises
3 ships
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3 upcoming sailings
From $14,600
Nicko Cruises
1 ship
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2 upcoming sailings
From $4,790
Holland America
1 ship
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2 upcoming sailings
From $10,764
Seabourn
1 ship
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2 upcoming sailings
From $21,599
Princess Cruises
1 ship
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1 upcoming sailing
From $9,692
Norwegian Cruise Line
1 ship
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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 52 itineraries, 53 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, 5 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 January 2028. 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 52 itineraries and 53 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 $8,556. 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 2028 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.