Mozambique Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
7 ships from 4 cruise lines
Mozambique cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 18 upcoming sailings on 7 ships from 4 cruise lines visiting Mozambique, calling at 3 places. Cruises visit Mozambique as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Africa cruises.
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About Mozambique
Mozambique offers one of Africa's last unspoiled coastlines: long Indian Ocean beaches, coral archipelagos, Swahili-Portuguese history, and wildlife-rich national parks. For the American traveler seeking milestone travel without crowds, small-ship or expedition cruising is the most comfortable way to see it. Expect modest infrastructure, flexible schedules, and an authentic, unhurried pace.
Typical routes
- Southern African Coast: Cape Town-Durban-Maputo-Beira or reverse, sometimes extended toward Madagascar; emphasizes colonial history, wildlife, and dramatic coastline.
- Islands of the Indian Ocean: Pemba/Quirimbas/Ilha de Moçambique/Bazaruto loops, often with Madagascar, Comoros, or Zanzibar; emphasizes remote beaches, reefs, and Swahili heritage.
Ports overview
Ports are fewer and more remote than in Europe or the Caribbean. Most cruise lines treat Mozambique as part of an Indian Ocean or South Africa expedition. Expect tender landings, working harbors, and small-group excursions - a far cry from crowded Mediterranean terminals.
Cruise season
April to October is best; November-April is hot and cyclonic, though some world cruises transit in January-March with route changes.
Find your Mozambique sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Mozambique, earliest departure first.
52 Days One-Way from Valparaiso-Santiago to Cape Town
Visits Mozambique. Also visits Chile, Argentina, Falkland Islands
Seabourn Quest
55 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Lisbon
Visits Mozambique. Also visits Argentina, Saint Helena, United Kingdom
Seabourn Quest
24 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Cape Town
Visits Mozambique. Also visits Argentina, Saint Helena, United Kingdom
Seabourn Quest
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63 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Southampton
Visits Mozambique. Also visits Argentina, Saint Helena, United Kingdom
Seabourn Quest
17 Days One-Way from Mahe Island Seychelles to Cape Town
Visits Mozambique. Also visits Seychelles, Madagascar, South Africa
ms Europa
14 Days Cape Town, South Africa Round Trip
Visits Mozambique. Also visits South Africa, Madagascar, Mayotte
Seven Seas Explorer
Where Mozambique cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 7 ocean · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Mozambique cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Mozambique cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Mozambique?
3 Mozambique places are visited by 7 ships from 4 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Mozambique cruise?
April to October is best; November-April is hot and cyclonic, though some world cruises transit in January-March with route changes.
Sources and further reading
Background on Mozambique draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Mozambique
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Mozambique
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Island of Mozambique
- Lonely Planet: Mozambique
- U.S. Department of State: Mozambique International Travel Information
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 12, 2026
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