27 nights · South Africa · Departs Cape Town · Visiting Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Nosy Be Island, Dar-es-Salaam, Mahe Island Seychelles, Male City, Hambantota, Phuket, Penang Island Malaysia, Klang, Singapore · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Navigator
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| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seven Seas Navigator |
| Duration | 27 nights |
| Port calls | 12 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $34,198 per person |
| Year built | 1999 |
| Guests | 557 |
| Cabins | 245 |
| Crew | 345 |
| Length | 170 m |
| Beam | 24 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 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.
Port Elizabeth, now officially Gqeberha, faces Algoa Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. See the city’s maritime past at Donkin Reserve, then follow Route 67’s public art and heritage landmarks. Long beaches invite a coastal walk, while Addo Elephant National Park is within easy driving distance. Choose a wildlife excursion or time beside the water; both offer a rewarding introduction to this coastal city.
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.
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.
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest city and principal port, set beside the Indian Ocean. Swahili influences shape its food, markets and waterfront, while the National Museum offers an introduction to the country’s history. Arrive early at Kivukoni fish market for the day’s catch, then explore carved doors and crafts downtown. Regular ferries from the harbour make Zanzibar an easy extension.
Mahé is the Seychelles’ largest island, where granite peaks rise above beaches and a capital built beside the sea. In Victoria, browse the lively market, see the miniature Big Ben clock tower, and visit the National Museum of History. Beyond town, winding roads lead to botanical gardens, quiet coves and viewpoints over the Indian Ocean. Choose a beach day or a drive across the island; Mahé makes both easy.
Malé puts the Maldives’ everyday life within walking distance. In this crowded island capital, prayer calls rise above motorbikes, cafés and the working waterfront. Visit the Old Friday Mosque, built from coral stone, then browse the fish market and National Museum. Sultan Park offers a brief pause in the city’s busy rhythm. Beyond the harbour, ferries and speedboats connect visitors with the atoll’s resort islands and clear lagoons.
Hambantota sits on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where lagoons, salt pans and open plains shape the landscape. From the port, wildlife reserves and quiet stretches of shoreline invite exploration inland. Yala National Park, known for leopards and elephants, is within reach, while Bundala protects wetlands rich in birdlife. In town, visit the Martello Tower and discover a working southern region beyond Sri Lanka’s better-known hill country.
Phuket rewards a little planning: Thailand’s largest island combines lively beaches with a compact, characterful old town. In Phuket Town, pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses and cafés offer a quieter counterpoint to the resort coast. Visit Wat Chalong, the island’s best-known Buddhist temple, or take a boat into the limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay. Choose your day carefully: distances are substantial, and traffic can make short journeys slow.
Penang is Malaysia at its most layered, where Malay, Chinese, Indian and colonial influences meet on a compact island. In George Town, follow UNESCO-listed streets past painted shophouses, temples and historic clan jetties. Order char kway teow or assam laksa; the island’s hawker food is reason enough to linger. When the heat rises, ride the funicular up Penang Hill for cooler air and sweeping views across the strait. Here, the pleasures are close together, yet never feel hurried.
Port Klang is Malaysia’s busiest seaport and the practical gateway to Kuala Lumpur, about 40 kilometres inland. Stay nearby to explore Klang’s royal history and lively Little India. Follow the scent of bak kut teh, the peppery pork-and-herb soup that made the town famous. Or head to Kuala Lumpur for grand mosques, markets and city views; allow extra time for traffic.
Singapore rewards the curious with a rare mix of order, energy and invention. Within a short ride of the waterfront, explore Chinatown’s shophouses, Little India’s temples and Kampong Glam’s Malay heritage. Follow pepper crab and satay aromas into a hawker centre, where local cooks make a persuasive case for lunch. For a quieter hour, Gardens by the Bay pairs dramatic Supertrees with cool conservatories and views across Marina Bay.
Published August 19, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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