13 nights · South Africa · Departs Cape Town · Visiting Durban, Nosy Be Island, Mamoudzou, Maputo · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Explorer
Image courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises ©
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Duration | 13 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $28,398 per person |
| Year built | 2016 |
| Guests | 829 |
| Cabins | 375 |
| Crew | 552 |
| Length | 224 m |
| Beam | 31 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
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.
Durban meets the Indian Ocean on South Africa’s east coast, with long beaches and cosmopolitan energy. Along the Golden Mile, the beachfront promenade offers a bracing walk and views of Moses Mabhida Stadium. Try bunny chow, the city’s celebrated curry-filled bread, then browse spices and crafts at Victoria Street Market. Durban’s Zulu heritage and Indian influence give the city a character—and a cuisine—well worth exploring.
Nosy Be is Madagascar’s fragrant island, where ylang-ylang plantations scent the air and the Indian Ocean sets the pace. Hell-Ville, its port town, offers a lively market, colonial-era streets and a glimpse of daily Malagasy life. Beyond town, follow the coast to palm-fringed beaches, or take a boat to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely. Come for warm water, volcanic landscapes and wildlife found nowhere else.
Mamoudzou is Mayotte’s lively capital, set on Grande-Terre beside the Mozambique Channel. The covered market offers a first look at island life, with spices, tropical produce and handmade goods. From the harbor, ferries cross to Petite-Terre, home to volcanic Lake Dziani and the island’s airport. Back in town, explore on foot and pause over a meal shaped by French and Comorian traditions. Mayotte rewards curiosity with warm hospitality, vivid color and an unhurried pace.
Maputo is Mozambique’s lively capital, where Indian Ocean trade meets a distinctly Portuguese urban legacy. From the port, broad avenues lead into Baixa, the historic centre. Here, tiled façades, cafés and the striking Central Railway Station reveal the city’s Portuguese-era character. Visit the Central Market for cashews and spices, then pause over grilled prawns, a Maputo speciality. The city is best explored slowly, with time for its waterfront and layered history.
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.
Published September 22, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
Good to know: Prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy and include all applicable taxes and fees. Availability and prices can change quickly, so please continue through the booking process to confirm the latest availability and pricing before you pay.
We work hard to make sure everything on this website is accurate and up to date. However, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate, including details supplied by third parties or otherwise outside our control, and we cannot be held responsible for such errors. We work with 41 cruise line operators, that are providing cruises on 585 ships visiting 1,731 ports across 7,194 unique cruises, creating 13,822 itineraries. This is a great deal of data to continually update daily from our suppliers. If a pricing error, misrepresentation, or omission occurs, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing, correct the information, or cancel or decline any booking made in error, with notice to you. Thank you for your understanding!
