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12-Night Africa Cruise from Walvis Bay
12-night Africa cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Walvis Bay and calling at Lüderitz, At Sea, Cape Town, Hermanus, Mossel Bay and Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) and 2 more.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Walvis Bay
Depart 23:59
Day 2
Walvis Bay
Depart 14:00
Day 3
L
Lüderitz
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 17:30
Day 4
A
At Sea
Day 5
Cape Town
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 23:59
Day 6
Cape Town
Depart 18:00
Day 7
H
Hermanus
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 14:00
Day 8
M
Mossel Bay
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 9
Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 10
A
At Sea
Day 11
Durban
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 19:00
Day 12
Richards Bay
Arrive 06:00
when to sail
Upcoming departures
16 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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12-Night Africa Cruise from Walvis Bay FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Africa cruise calls at Walvis Bay, Lüderitz, At Sea, Cape Town, Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), Durban and Richards Bay.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Walvis Bay and ends in Richards Bay.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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