South Africa expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does South Africa cost?
Sailings to South Africa in our inventory embark from Cape Town, Miami, Buenos Aires and Durban. Voyages to South Africa in our inventory start from $3000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to South Africa?
Itineraries to South Africa start from 10 nights.
When do voyages to South Africa depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December.
Which upcoming departures include South Africa?
Upcoming departures in our inventory: 30 October 2026 aboard HANSEATIC spirit (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 16 nights, from $12,000); 10 November 2026 aboard Silver Muse (Silversea, 21 nights, from $12,000); 15 November 2026 aboard HANSEATIC spirit (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 18 nights); 18 November 2026 aboard MS EUROPA 2 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 16 nights); 3 December 2026 aboard HANSEATIC spirit (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 18 nights, from $10,000); 7 December 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 10 nights, from $8,000); 17 December 2026 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 11 nights, from $11,000); 21 December 2026 aboard HANSEATIC spirit (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 22 nights, from $29,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How many itineraries to Africa include South Africa?
53 of the 134 departures to Africa currently on sale include South Africa, across 6 operators: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Seabourn, Ponant, Swan Hellenic, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Silversea.
Which cruise lines sail to South Africa?
6 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to South Africa: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Seabourn, Ponant, Swan Hellenic, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Silversea.
How many departures to South Africa are on sale, and when do they leave?
53 scheduled departures to South Africa are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December.
How long are itineraries to South Africa?
Itineraries to South Africa in our inventory range from 10 to 137 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for South Africa, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to South Africa in our inventory is 11 nights, and March has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in South Africa?
Ships sailing South Africa in our inventory include Seabourn Quest (Seabourn, 458 guests), Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 184 guests), MS EUROPA 2 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 500 guests), MS EUROPA (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, 400 guests) and SH Diana (Swan Hellenic, 192 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to South Africa embark?
Departures to South Africa in our inventory embark from Cape Town, Miami, Buenos Aires and Durban.
Which places feature on itineraries to South Africa?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Richards Bay, Luderitz, Walvis Bay, Gqeberha, Mossel Bay, Maputo, Dakar and Mindelo. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
Are any South Africa departures discounted right now?
Yes: 3 of the South Africa departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 16%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How do starting prices for South Africa compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises from $3000, Ponant from $8000, Swan Hellenic from $10000, Seabourn from $11000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-29.
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