Cruise itinerary
10-Night Africa Cruise from Durban
10 nights · Africa · 7 ports of call
10-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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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Africa · Southern Africa
- Departs
- Durban
- Returns
- Walvis Bay
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Durban
Depart 18:00
South Africa's largest port and a subtropical city on the Indian Ocean coast. Known for its warm beaches along the Golden Mile, a strong Zulu and Indian heritage, and as a gateway to the Drakensberg mountains and the game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Golden Mile beaches
- uShaka Marine World
- Victoria Street Market
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
East London
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day4
Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day5
Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Depart 18:30
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Cape Town
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 23:59
South Africa's coastal city beneath the flat summit of Table Mountain, where the Atlantic meets the approaches to the Cape of Good Hope. The harbourfront, Robben Island and the Cape winelands lie within easy reach of the cruise terminal.
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape winelands
- Day8
Cape Town
Depart 14:30
South Africa's coastal city beneath the flat summit of Table Mountain, where the Atlantic meets the approaches to the Cape of Good Hope. The harbourfront, Robben Island and the Cape winelands lie within easy reach of the cruise terminal.
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape winelands
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Lüderitz
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 11:30
- Day11
Walvis Bay
A deep-water port on Namibia's Atlantic coast, set between the dunes of the Namib Desert and a lagoon rich in flamingos and pelicans. A former German colonial town, it is the gateway to Sandwich Harbour and the towering dunes around Swakopmund.
- lagoon flamingos
- Dune 7
- Sandwich Harbour
Upcoming departures
- 21 Feb 2027
- 2 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Africa Cruise from Durban FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-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?
10 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.