Cruise itinerary
22-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Cape Town
22 nights · Indian Ocean · 11 ports of call
22-night Indian Ocean cruise aboard Silver Muse, departing Cape Town and calling at At Sea, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), East London, Durban, Pointe des Galets and Port Louis and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Muse
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 22 nights
- Region
- Indian Ocean
- Departs
- Cape Town
- Returns
- Mumbai (ex Bombay)
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day4
East London
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Durban
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 15:30
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
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Pointe des Galets
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11
Port Louis
Arrive 08:00
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
- Day12
Port Louis
Depart 18:00
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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
Mahé
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The main island of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, home to the capital Victoria and the country's only cruise harbour. Granite peaks cloaked in forest rise above palm-lined coves, with celebrated beaches and a botanical garden of giant tortoises and coco de mer.
- Beau Vallon beach
- Victoria market
- Morne Seychellois
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
Cochin
Arrive 15:00
- Day20
Cochin
Depart 18:00
- Day21
Mangalore
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day22
At Sea
- Day23
Mumbai (ex Bombay)
Arrive 07:00
India's financial capital and largest city, spread along the Arabian Sea coast of Maharashtra. The waterfront Gateway of India, the Victorian-Gothic railway terminus and the cliffside Marine Drive define a port long shaped by trade and Bollywood.
- Gateway of India
- Marine Drive
- Elephanta Caves
Upcoming departures
- 10 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
22-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Cape Town FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 22-night Indian Ocean cruise calls at Cape Town, At Sea, Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth), East London, Durban, Pointe des Galets, Port Louis, Mahé, Cochin, Mangalore and Mumbai (ex Bombay).
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 Mumbai (ex Bombay).
How long is this cruise?
22 nights aboard Silver Muse.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.