Port Louis to Cape Town Cruise

Day 1 - Port Louis, Mauritius

Arrive: Fri 14 April 2028 / Depart: Fri 14 April 2028 at 17:00

Part of the charm of travel is to be transported to places that will stay in your memory forever. Mauritius with its translucent waters, moon-white beaches, ebony forests and rare orchids will enchant you. Port-Louis, located in the north-west of Mauritius, was given its name by the French governor, De Nyon in honor of King Louis XV. Travel to the rim of Trou-aux-cerfs, an extinct volcanic, now a tropical forest. Meditate on the beauty of Grand-Bassin (Ganga Talao), a sacred lake and pilgrimage place for Hindus, and marvel at the serene beauty of the Plaine-Champagne forest reserve and the spectacular Black River Gorge.

Day 2 - Pointe des Galets, Reunion Island

Arrive: Sat 15 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 15 April 2028 at 17:00

If it were any easier to get to this remote island, it wouldn’t be paradise. Relax amid colonial-style Creole homes or explore sonorous tropical waterfalls like the Bride’s Veil. Relax by a tranquil lagoon, swayed by tropical breezes or take a dip on a black sand beach. Réunion’s picture-postcard ambiance includes the breathtaking lunar landscape of Piton de la Fournaise, a still active volcano.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Nosy Be, Madagascar

Arrive: Tue 18 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 18 April 2028 at 17:00

Discover exotic Nosy Be with its rich air fragrant from native spices and flowers and, neighboring Nosy Komba with its lemur population found only in this part of the world. Beginwith a stroll around the city center of Hellville in Nosy Be, visiting the open marketplace. Then hire a driver to take you on an island tour to see the bright blue volcanic lakes, or hire a boat to take you to Nosy Komba to visit the lemurs. Back in Nosy Be, shop for locally made perfume, distilled rum, finelinens and hand carved wooden art. Enjoy some of the fresh local seafood prepared with the local spices in this colorful and aromatic destination.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Durban

Arrive: Sat 22 April 2028 at 07:30 / Depart: Sat 22 April 2028 at 20:00

A bustling, subtropical city and Africa’s busiest port, Vasco da Gama is said to have sighted Durban Bay on Christmas Day, 1497, naming the land Natal as a mark of respect for the Nativity. The name Durban was acquired in 1843 when Port Natal was renamed for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today , Durban delights the traveler with its colorful mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods and memorable excursions to game reserves and the traditional lifestyle of the Zulu people. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront and the scented Botanic Gardens and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Arrive: Mon 24 April 2028 at 07:30

Located at the endpoint of South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed “The Friendly City.” While regarded as one of the country’s most important seaports, Port Elizabeth is also considered the water sports capital of South Africa. Visitors enjoy the area’s beaches, scuba diving, game fishing, surfing and whale watching.

Day 12 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Depart: Tue 25 April 2028 at 18:00

Located at the endpoint of South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed “The Friendly City.” While regarded as one of the country’s most important seaports, Port Elizabeth is also considered the water sports capital of South Africa. Visitors enjoy the area’s beaches, scuba diving, game fishing, surfing and whale watching.

Day 13 - Mossel Bay

Arrive: Wed 26 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 26 April 2028 at 17:00

Situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay offers more than 37 miles of beaches and at least 300 days of sunshine a year. Known as the location where the first Europeans made landfall on South African soil in 1488, today’s Mossel Bay is one of the country’s most popular beach destinations, as well as a haven for outdoor adventurers.

Day 14 - Cape Town

Arrive: Thu 27 April 2028 at 10:00

Called ‘the fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth’ and regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town offers museums, lush parks and shops. Impressive mountains, magnificent beaches and outstanding wineries add to the attraction. Ride a cable-car to the top of famous flat-topped Table Mountain and gaze at the mosaic of towering mountains, verdant valleys and the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The historical highlight is Robben Island, once the prison holding such outstanding anti-apartheid leaders as Nelson Mandela.

Day 15 - Cape Town

Depart: Fri 28 April 2028

Called ‘the fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth’ and regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town offers museums, lush parks and shops. Impressive mountains, magnificent beaches and outstanding wineries add to the attraction. Ride a cable-car to the top of famous flat-topped Table Mountain and gaze at the mosaic of towering mountains, verdant valleys and the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The historical highlight is Robben Island, once the prison holding such outstanding anti-apartheid leaders as Nelson Mandela.