Sail Local in 2024 – Sea Escapes Close to Home

South Africa’s stunning 2500km coastline hugs the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. While many locals have driven along sections of this beautiful shore, few have experienced it all from a cruise ship. Hopping aboard a local cruise along the Southern African coast is the perfect way to admire dramatic cliffs, secluded bays, historic ports, marine reserves, and abundant wildlife.

Luckily, South Africans no longer need to travel abroad to enjoy a world-class cruise. Leading cruise lines, like Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and MSC Cruises, offer exciting itineraries departing from Durban and Cape Town, making local cruises more accessible and affordable than ever.

Here are the local cruises to look forward to in the upcoming 2023/24 cruise season:

• New cruises
• Departures from Cape Town & Durban
• Benefits

NCL has focused heavily on the South African cruise market in recent years. The family-friendly cruise line returns in 2023, having successfully concluded its inaugural season’s sailing from Cape Town.

NCL will operate the Norwegian Dawn from Cape Town and Port Louis, Mauritius, during the 2023/2024 season. These contemporary cruises explore South Africa’s eastern and western coastline, with scenic day cruising along remote shorelines.

Enquire about these exciting cruises:

• 13 February 2024: 12-day itinerary from Mauritius to Réunion, Madagascar and Mozambique.
• February & March 2024: 12-day roundtrips to Mossel Bay, Durban, Namibia.
• March 2024: 21-day itinerary from Cape Town to Barcelona via West Africa.

Dine at 10+ venues, savouring everything from French cuisine to meaty meals at a Brazilian steakhouse on board Norwegian Dawn. Enjoy nightlife, award-winning Broadway shows, waterslides, sports courts, and more.