South Africa Cruise from Cape Town to Southampton — 18 Days

17 nights · South Africa · Departs Cape Town · Visiting Mindelo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Funchal, Southampton · Aboard Cunard on the Queen Anne

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Cape Town Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Guide Cruz de João d´Évora | Cabo Verde Cruise Port Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Funchal (Madeira) Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Guide
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Cruise lineCunard
ShipQueen Anne
Duration17 nights
Port calls5
Departures1 sailings
From fare$2,439 per person
Year built2024
Guests3353
Cabins1397
Crew1225
Length323 m
Beam36 m
Cruising speed22.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Few ports make a first impression like Cape Town, where Table Mountain rises above a working harbor and the Atlantic. From the waterfront, you can reach the city’s museums, gardens and historic quarters within minutes. Ride the cableway to the summit, or follow the coast toward the Cape Peninsula’s beaches and vineyards. Look beyond the views: Cape Town’s layered history and lively food scene reward a slower visit.

  2. Day 10

    Mindelo

    Mindelo brings Cape Verde’s Atlantic character into sharp focus: a working harbour, Portuguese-era façades and a distinctive Creole culture. The waterfront faces sheltered Porto Grande, while cafés and music venues give the town a sociable rhythm. Explore Praça Nova and the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design, where local craft traditions are on display. For a wider view, drive up Monte Verde, São Vicente’s highest point, on a clear day.

  3. Day 13

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria pairs a working Atlantic port with one of Spain’s finest urban beaches. Explore Vegueta’s cobbled lanes, cathedral and Casa de Colón, a museum linked to Columbus’s voyages. The seafront promenade invites an easy stroll beside Las Canteras’ broad sands and sheltered waters. Local seafood and Canarian wines reward a longer pause before you return to the ship.

  4. Day 14

    Funchal, Portugal

    Funchal sits in a broad, sunlit amphitheatre above Madeira’s deep Atlantic harbour. Its compact centre rewards exploration, from the Old Town’s painted doors to the cathedral’s carved cedar ceiling. Ride the cable car uphill to Monte for sweeping views, then descend through gardens or by traditional wicker toboggan. Madeira’s wines and market produce offer a taste of the island before your ship sails.

  5. Day 18

    Southampton

    Southampton is a working port with a rich maritime past. Walk its medieval city walls, then visit SeaCity Museum, where exhibits explore the city’s connection to the Titanic. The Mayflower began its 1620 voyage from Southampton, and the Titanic sailed from here in 1912. Beyond the waterfront, the New Forest’s heathland and Winchester’s cathedral make rewarding excursions.

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Published September 16, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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