

Cruise itinerary
55-Night World Cruise Cruise from Buenos Aires
55 nights · World Cruise · 24 ports of call
55-night World Cruise cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, departing Buenos Aires and calling at Tristan da Cunha, Nightingale Islands, Richards Bay, Maputo, Durban and Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) and 17 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Quest
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 55 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Buenos Aires
- Returns
- Lisbon
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 Seabourn Quest sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Buenos Aires
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
- Day2

Buenos Aires
Depart 17:00
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9

Tristan da Cunha
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Nightingale Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17

Richards Bay
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day18

Maputo
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day19At sea
- Day20

Durban
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day21At sea
- Day22

Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day23

Mossel Bay
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day24At sea
- Day25

Cape Town
Arrive 06:45
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
- Day26

Cape Town
Depart 22:00
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
- Day27At sea
- Day28

Lüderitz
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day29

Walvis Bay
Arrive 12:00
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
- Day30

Walvis Bay
Depart 17:00
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
- Day31At sea
- Day32At sea
- Day33

Luanda
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day34At sea
- Day35At sea
- Day36

Sao Tome Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day37At sea
- Day38

Cotonou
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day39

Tema
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day40

Takoradi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day41At sea
- Day42At sea
- Day43At sea
- Day44

Dakar
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day45At sea
- Day46

Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The cultural heart of Cape Verde, a port town on São Vicente shaped by Portuguese and African roots. Its colourful colonial centre and music halls gave rise to morna, the islands' soulful song, and Praia da Laginha curves right beside the harbour.
- Praia da Laginha
- Morna music
- Colonial centre
- Day47At sea
- Day48At sea
- Day49

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day50

Arrecife, Lanzarote
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The port and capital of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, a low-rise town of white houses on a volcanic Atlantic island. Inland lie the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park and the cave and cactus works of the artist César Manrique.
- Timanfaya National Park
- Jameos del Agua
- Charco de San Ginés
- Day51At sea
- Day52

Casablanca
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 20:00
Morocco's largest city and main port on the Atlantic coast, a mix of art-deco boulevards and Moorish design. The vast Hassan II Mosque rises beside the ocean, and the imperial city of Marrakech lies inland by road or rail.
- Hassan II Mosque
- Old Medina
- Gateway to Marrakech
- Day53

Tangier
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A Moroccan port at the mouth of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe lies in view across the water. Its walled medina and kasbah climb above the harbour, long a meeting point of African, Arab and European worlds.
- The Medina
- Kasbah
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Day54

Cádiz
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day55At sea
- Day56

Lisbon
Arrive 07:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
Upcoming departures
- 4 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
55-Night World Cruise Cruise from Buenos Aires FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 55-night World Cruise cruise calls at Buenos Aires, Tristan da Cunha, Nightingale Islands, Richards Bay, Maputo, Durban, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), Mossel Bay, Cape Town, Lüderitz, Walvis Bay, Luanda, Sao Tome Island, Cotonou, Tema, Takoradi, Dakar, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Casablanca, Tangier, Cádiz and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
29 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Buenos Aires and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
55 nights aboard Seabourn Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.