

Cruise itinerary
19-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Cape Town
19 nights · Indian Ocean · 10 ports of call
19-night Indian Ocean cruise aboard Silver Dawn, departing Cape Town and calling at At Sea, Lüderitz, Walvis Bay, Luanda, Tema and Takoradi and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Dawn
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 19 nights
- Region
- Indian Ocean
- Departs
- Cape Town
- Returns
- Dakar
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 Silver Dawn sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Cape Town
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
- Day2

Cape Town
Depart 19:00
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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4

Lüderitz
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5

Walvis Bay
Arrive 12:30
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
- Day6

Walvis Bay
Depart 19:00
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
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9

Luanda
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13

Tema
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day14

Takoradi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day15

Abidjan
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19

Banjul
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day20

Dakar
Arrive 07:00
Upcoming departures
- 11 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
19-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Cape Town FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 19-night Indian Ocean cruise calls at Cape Town, At Sea, Lüderitz, Walvis Bay, Luanda, Tema, Takoradi, Abidjan, Banjul and Dakar.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Cape Town and ends in Dakar.
How long is this cruise?
19 nights aboard Silver Dawn.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.