Cruise itinerary
11-Night Africa Cruise from Walvis Bay
11 nights · Africa · 9 ports of call
11-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.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Africa · Southern Africa
- Departs
- Walvis Bay
- Returns
- Richards Bay
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Walvis Bay
Depart 23:59
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
- Day2
Walvis Bay
Depart 14:00
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
- Day3
Lüderitz
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Cape Town
Arrive 09:30 · 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
- Day6
Cape Town
Depart 18:00
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
- Day7
Hermanus
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day8
Mossel Bay
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Durban
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day12
Richards Bay
Arrive 06:00
Upcoming departures
- 16 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Africa Cruise from Walvis Bay FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-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?
11 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.