Cruise itinerary
20-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Lisbon
20 nights · Indian Ocean · 8 ports of call
20-night Indian Ocean cruise aboard Silver Muse, departing Lisbon and calling at At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Dakar, Takoradi, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Muse
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- Indian Ocean
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Cape Town
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 08:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day4
Funchal, Madeira
Depart 13:30
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Dakar
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Takoradi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
At Sea
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Walvis Bay
Arrive 07:00
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
- Day18
Walvis Bay
Depart 16:00
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
- Day19
Lüderitz
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day20
At Sea
- Day21
Cape Town
Arrive 07:00
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
- 21 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night Indian Ocean cruise calls at Lisbon, At Sea, Funchal, Madeira, Dakar, Takoradi, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz and Cape Town.
How many days are spent at sea?
12 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lisbon and ends in Cape Town.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard Silver Muse.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.