Port Louis To Cape Town Cruise

Day 1 - Port Louis, Mauritius

Arrive: Thu 12 February 2026 / Depart: Thu 12 February 2026 at 18:00

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 - Cruising the Indian Ocean

Day 3 - Nosy Boraha, Madagascar

Arrive: Sat 14 February 2026 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 14 February 2026

Day 4 - Antsiranana

Arrive: Sun 15 February 2026 at 11:00 / Depart: Sun 15 February 2026 at 19:00

Day 5 - Nosy Be, Madagascar

Arrive: Mon 16 February 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 16 February 2026 at 18:00

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 - Cruising the Mozambique Channel

Day 7 - Dar Es Salaam

Arrive: Wed 18 February 2026 at 10:00

Tanzania’s largest and richest city, Dar El Salaam is a multi-cultural crossroads that is home to African, Asian and Middle Eastern communities. When translated, the city’s name is Haven of Peace; however, Dar El Salaam is far from a sleepy town. Its bustling streets encircle markets, luxury hotels and the best restaurants in East Africa. The city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. After a delicious meal, visit the National Museum for insight into the history of Tanzania.

Day 8 - Dar Es Salaam

Depart: Thu 19 February 2026 at 21:00

Tanzania’s largest and richest city, Dar El Salaam is a multi-cultural crossroads that is home to African, Asian and Middle Eastern communities. When translated, the city’s name is Haven of Peace; however, Dar El Salaam is far from a sleepy town. Its bustling streets encircle markets, luxury hotels and the best restaurants in East Africa. The city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. After a delicious meal, visit the National Museum for insight into the history of Tanzania.

Day 9 - Cruising the Mozambique Channel

Day 10 - Cruising the Mozambique Channel

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Maputo

Arrive: Mon 23 February 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 23 February 2026 at 15:00

Discover the relaxed charm of Maputo with its wide, European style boulevards, lush with jacaranda, bougainvillea and other tropical foliage, where old colonial palaces are mixed in with modern high-rise buildings. Visit The Cathedral built in 1944 in the shape of a cross, then the lively Mercado Central. Enjoy a snack of freshly roasted cashews and a cold bottled drink. Stop by the National Museum of Art then stroll along the Avenida Julius Nyerere, browsing the boutiques, vendors, and restaurants. Look for African waxprint and woven fabrics, beautiful wooden boxes and picture frames. Seek out the surreal Pancho Guedes buildings, reminiscent of Gaudi. Visit the Praça de Trabalhadores designed by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century. Sip coffee in one of the many outdoor cafés as you watch the world go by in this vibrant seaside capital.

Day 13 - Cruising the Indian Ocean

Day 14 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Arrive: Wed 25 February 2026 at 12:00

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 15 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Depart: Thu 26 February 2026 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 16 - Mossel Bay

Arrive: Fri 27 February 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 27 February 2026 at 14:15

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 17 - Cape Town

Arrive: Sat 28 February 2026 at 06:30 / Depart: Sat 28 February 2026

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.