Cruise itinerary
17-Night Africa Cruise from Cape Town
17 nights · Africa · 6 ports of call
17-night Africa cruise aboard Azamara Onward, departing Cape Town and calling at Lüderitz, Walvis Bay, Jamestown, Praia, Santiago Island and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Onward
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Cape Town
- Returns
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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
Cape Town
Depart 20:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Lüderitz
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
Walvis Bay
Arrive 11:00
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
- Day5
Walvis Bay
Depart 20:00
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Jamestown
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Praia, Santiago Island
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 6:00
The largest city of the Canary Islands, on Gran Canaria off the African coast. A long city beach curves beside the port, and the historic Vegueta quarter holds the cathedral and the house where Columbus is said to have stayed.
- Las Canteras Beach
- Vegueta quarter
- Columbus House
Upcoming departures
- 9 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Africa Cruise from Cape Town FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Africa cruise calls at Cape Town, Lüderitz, Walvis Bay, Jamestown, Praia, Santiago Island and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Cape Town and ends in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Azamara Onward.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.