

Cruise itinerary
12-Night Africa Cruise from Port Louis
12 nights · Africa · 7 ports of call
12-night Africa cruise aboard Azamara Onward, departing Port Louis and calling at Pointe des Galets, Fort Dauphin (Toalagnaro), Richards Bay, Durban, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) and Cape Town.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Onward
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Port Louis
- Returns
- Cape Town
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Azamara Onward sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Port Louis
Depart 21:00
The capital and main port of Mauritius, set on a natural harbour beneath a backdrop of jagged peaks in the Indian Ocean. A multicultural city, it is known for its colonial Caudan waterfront, the crowded stalls of the Central Market and the racecourse at the Champ de Mars.
- Caudan Waterfront
- Central Market
- Champ de Mars
- Day2

Pointe des Galets
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Fort Dauphin (Toalagnaro)
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7

Richards Bay
Arrive 7:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day8

Durban
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10

Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Arrive 7:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12

Cape Town
Arrive 8:00
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
- Day13

Cape Town
Arrive 7:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 27 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Africa Cruise from Port Louis FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Africa cruise calls at Port Louis, Pointe des Galets, Fort Dauphin (Toalagnaro), Richards Bay, Durban, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) and Cape Town.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Port Louis and ends in Cape Town.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Azamara Onward.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Apr 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.