South Africa Nov 2026 18 nights Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cape Town

Cape Town → Hermanus → Mamoudzou → Port Louis

via Mossel Bay, Richards Bay, Port Elizabeth, Durban

HANSEATIC spirit

18 nights

November 15–December 3, 2026

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Prices are close to their usual levels across cabin categories.

  • Overall pricing is close to typical.

Why we're recommending this

Oceanview pricing is $10,989, compared with a typical fare of $10,989.

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MS HANSEATIC spirit • November 15, 2026 • departs in about 2 months

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What should you book?

No cabin stands out on value right now.

The oceanview is closest to its usual price, but no tracked cabin looks attractively priced.

Other cabin categories

Interior

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Oceanview

About average

$10,989

$611/night

Balcony

About average

$12,089

$672/night

Suite

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Prices were last updated about 2 hours ago.

What kind of trip is this?

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Balanced itinerary with stops in South Africa, Mayotte, and Mauritius

  • 18 nights
  • 6 ports
  • 11 sea days
  • Ice Strengthened Expedition Ship-class ship
  • Repositioning sailing
  • Cape Town → Port Louis

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Route

Cape Town → Hermanus → Mossel Bay → Port Elizabeth → Durban + 3 more

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  1. 1

    Cape Town, South Africa

    Sunday, Nov 15, 2026

  2. 2

    Hermanus, South Africa

    Monday, Nov 16, 2026

  3. 3

    Mossel Bay, South Africa

    Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026

  4. 4

    Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026

  5. 5

    At sea

    Thursday, Nov 19, 2026

  6. 6

    Durban, South Africa

    Friday, Nov 20, 2026

  7. 7

    Richards Bay, South Africa

    Saturday, Nov 21, 2026

  8. 8

    At sea

    Sunday, Nov 22, 2026

  9. 9

    At sea

    Monday, Nov 23, 2026

  10. 10

    At sea

    Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026

  11. 11

    At sea

    Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026

  12. 12

    At sea

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026

  13. 13

    Mamoudzou, Mayotte

    Friday, Nov 27, 2026

  14. 14

    At sea

    Saturday, Nov 28, 2026

  15. 15

    At sea

    Sunday, Nov 29, 2026

  16. 16

    At sea

    Monday, Nov 30, 2026

  17. 17

    At sea

    Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026

  18. 18

    At sea

    Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026

  19. 19

    Port Louis, Mauritius

    Thursday, Dec 3, 2026

Embarks in Cape Town, South Africa • ends in Port Louis, Mauritius • 6 ports of call • 11 sea days

The ship

HANSEATIC spirit is a ice-strengthened expedition ship ship carrying about 199 guests.

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HANSEATIC spirit

Cruise line
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Class
ice-strengthened expedition ship
Capacity
199 guests
Built
2021

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