

PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Dumont-d'Urville · Itinerary
11-Night Africa Cruise from Durban
11-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Durban and calling at At Sea, East London, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), Cape Town, Lüderitz and Walvis Bay.
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Duration
11 nights
Region
Africa · Southern Africa
Departs
Durban
Returns
Walvis Bay
the voyageVoyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
Where this voyage takes you
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1

- Day 2
At Sea
- Day 3
East London
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:30 - Day 4

Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59 - Day 5

Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Depart 18:30 - Day 6
At Sea
- Day 7

Cape Town
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 23:59 - Day 8

Cape Town
Depart 14:30 - Day 9
At Sea
- Day 10
Lüderitz
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 11:30 - Day 11

Walvis Bay
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 21 Feb 2027
- 2 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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11-Night Africa Cruise from Durban FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Africa cruise calls at Durban, At Sea, East London, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), Cape Town, Lüderitz and Walvis Bay.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Durban and ends in Walvis Bay.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Feb 2027 and 2 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
Narrow your 11-night sailing
Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.