South Africa expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does South Africa cost?
Sailings to South Africa in our inventory embark from Cape Town, Miami, Mahe 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 cruise lines sail to South Africa?
6 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to South Africa: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Seabourn, Ponant, Swan Hellenic, Silversea and Atlas Ocean Voyages.
How many departures to South Africa are on sale, and when do they leave?
57 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 20 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, Mahe and Durban.
Which places feature on itineraries to South Africa?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Lüderitz, Richards Bay, Walvis Bay, Gqeberha, Mossel Bay, Dakar, Maputo and Victoria. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
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, Silversea from $8000, Swan Hellenic from $8000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-09-17.
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