31 nightsFrom Cape Town17 ports of call
East Africa Combination Cruise: Durban, Zanzibar & Port Victoria
Azamara · Azamara Onward
Overview
A 31-night voyage aboard Azamara Onward, departing Cape Town on 20 Dec 2028 and arriving in Port Louis, calling at 17 destinations along the way.
Cape TownMossel BayPort Elizabeth (Now Gqeberha), South Africa)DurbanRichard's Bay, South AfricaTaolagnaroPointe des Galets, Reunion IslandPort LouisAntsirananaNosy Be, MadagascarMamoudzouZanzibarMombasaPort Victoria, SeychellesLa Digue, SeychellesPraslin IslandsPort Louis
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Itinerary
31 nights · 32 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Cape Town, South AfricaEmbark
20 Dec 2028Depart 17:30Tucked beneath the storied Cape of Good Hope, South Africa’s capital is awash in contrasts. Mountains meet oceans. Warm trade winds intermingle with icy waters. A decidedly European climate in Africa’s most southernmost city.
A world-focus during the 20th century, South Africa’s struggles with colonialism and apartheid have defined Cape Town. A global, multicultural metropolis with a thriving LGBTQ community, today the port city has emerged as a beacon of change. Get a local perspective as you learn about Cape Town’s segregation-era at the District Six Museum. See its past history of artistic censorship at the South African National Gallery. Understand the remaining effects of Apartheid with a township tour. - 2
Day 2 ·Cape Town, South Africa
21 Dec 2028Depart 22:00Tucked beneath the storied Cape of Good Hope, South Africa’s capital is awash in contrasts. Mountains meet oceans. Warm trade winds intermingle with icy waters. A decidedly European climate in Africa’s most southernmost city.
A world-focus during the 20th century, South Africa’s struggles with colonialism and apartheid have defined Cape Town. A global, multicultural metropolis with a thriving LGBTQ community, today the port city has emerged as a beacon of change. Get a local perspective as you learn about Cape Town’s segregation-era at the District Six Museum. See its past history of artistic censorship at the South African National Gallery. Understand the remaining effects of Apartheid with a township tour. - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
22 Dec 2028 - 4
Day 4 ·Mossel Bay
23 Dec 2028Arrive 07:30Depart 16:00Mossel Bay is a harbour town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It’s known for the wide Santos Beach and the 19th-century Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, which offers bay views. The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex includes the Maritime Museum, the Shell Museum and botanical gardens. The Post Office Tree, a milkwood tree in the complex, has been used as a mail collection point since the 1500s - 5
Day 5 ·Port Elizabeth, South Africa
24 Dec 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Immerse yourself in one of the sunniest destinations in all of South Africa—Port Elizabeth. Home to vibrant communities, worldly flavors, and safari-worthy wildlife, Port Elizabeth (or PE as the locals call it) is a piece of paradise on Nelson Mandela Bay.
Our South Africa cruises give you the chance to explore PE’s townships for a deeper look at what makes the Rainbow Nation so diverse. Embrace the sense of community known as Ubuntu, shop in the lively marketplaces, and visit a shebeen (pub) to share homemade umgqoboti—a popular traditional beer—with the locals. Then, chase the surf and an endless summer at Hobie Beach, where the warm waters and refreshing breezes are perfect for relaxing under the sun. - 6
Day 6 ·At Sea
25 Dec 2028 - 7
Day 7 ·Durban, South Africa
26 Dec 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:30Often overlooked in favor of trendy Johannesburg or popular Cape Town, sunny Durban has been on the rise since it got revitalized to help host the 2010 World Cup, and is an unexpected delight on any cruise to South Africa. Thanks to its golden beaches, Indian influences, and nearby natural wonder, you’ll understand why South Africans love to vacation here as soon as you step on shore.
The city is home to the proud Zulu people, and the largest Indian population in Africa. Weave in colonial Victorian architecture with ornate mosques, and the rich tapestry of world cultures is found around every corner. It’s a place where Catholic church spires mingle with minarets. Where calls to prayer blend with sounds of buzzing Indian markets. Where the cheers of a soccer match pulse to the rhythm of native drum beats - 8
Day 8 ·Richards Bay, South Africa
27 Dec 2028Arrive 07:00Perched on the lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, Richards Bay is one of the largest and deepest natural harbors in South Africa. It’s also one of the main gateways to KwaZulu-Natal province and Zululand, the much larger inland region popular for its mountains, diverse wildlife, and vast surrounding savannah ecosystems. - 9
Day 9 ·Richards Bay, South Africa
28 Dec 2028Depart 18:30Perched on the lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, Richards Bay is one of the largest and deepest natural harbors in South Africa. It’s also one of the main gateways to KwaZulu-Natal province and Zululand, the much larger inland region popular for its mountains, diverse wildlife, and vast surrounding savannah ecosystems. - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
29 Dec 2028 - 11
Day 11 ·At Sea
30 Dec 2028 - 12
Day 12 ·Taolagnaro, Madagascar
31 Dec 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00At Azamara® we believe the most memorable destinations are found off the beaten path—and with only dirt roads connecting it to the rest of the country, Tolagnaro certainly fits the bill. Jutting out into the Indian Ocean, surrounded by crescent-shaped beaches on three sides, this secluded port on the southeast coast is your gateway to otherworldly natural wonder when you cruise to Madagascar. - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
1 Jan 2029 - 14
Day 14 ·Pointe Des Galets, Reunion
2 Jan 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Cruise just off the coast of Madagascar to Pointe des Galets (or simply, Le Port), a gateway to all Réunion has to offer. It’s not hard to miss Réunion on the map. After all, this charming island 500 miles off the coast of Madagascar is just 30 miles wide. But after viewing its towering volcanic peaks, hiking its lush rolling hills, and walking the palm tree-lined streets of Pointe des Galets, it transforms into a destination never to be forgotten - 15
Day 15 ·Port Louis, Mauritius
3 Jan 2029Arrive 08:00When you cruise to Mauritius with Azamara®, you’ll find endless coral sand beaches to while the day away, but there is so much more to explore in Port Louis. Beyond beachfronts, beneath the surface, the capital city of Mauritius is rich in immersive cultural experiences. Influences from India, Africa, Europe, China, and the Middle East can be seen, heard, and savored all around downtown streets. It can feel a little chaotic—but in the best way possible. - 16
Day 16 ·Port Louis, Mauritius
4 Jan 2029Arrive 06:00Depart 17:00When you cruise to Mauritius with Azamara®, you’ll find endless coral sand beaches to while the day away, but there is so much more to explore in Port Louis. Beyond beachfronts, beneath the surface, the capital city of Mauritius is rich in immersive cultural experiences. Influences from India, Africa, Europe, China, and the Middle East can be seen, heard, and savored all around downtown streets. It can feel a little chaotic—but in the best way possible. - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
5 Jan 2029 - 19
Day 19 ·Antsiranana
6 Jan 2029Arrive 13:00Depart 19:00 - 19
Day 19 ·Nosy-Be
7 Jan 2029Arrive 09:00Depart 17:00 - 20
Day 20 ·Mamoudzou, Mayotte
8 Jan 2029Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00 - 21
Day 21 ·At Sea
9 Jan 2029 - 22
Day 22 ·Zanzibar, Tanzania
10 Jan 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00It may only be 26 miles off the coast of Tanzania, but the beautiful archipelago of Zanzibar feels like a world away. It’s an East African feast for the senses, with warm turquoise waters, powder white sands, vibrant coral reefs, and fields scented with cinnamon, cardamom, and clove.
The largest and most populated island of this semi-autonomous region is Unguja, commonly referred to as Zanzibar Island, or simply “Zanzibar”. It’s home to dozens of picture-perfect beaches—like the lively Kendwa and Nungwi, or the quieter Kizimkazi, where dolphins like to hang out—so you could easily spend the day beach-hopping, snorkeling, and sunning. - 23
Day 23 ·Mombasa, Kenya
11 Jan 2029Arrive 07:00Mombasa is a coastal city in southeast Kenya along the Indian Ocean. The city is known as the white and blue city in Kenya. It is the country's oldest and second-largest city, with a population of about 1,208,333 people according to the 2019 census. - 24
Day 24 ·Mombasa, Kenya
12 Jan 2029Depart 17:00Mombasa is a coastal city in southeast Kenya along the Indian Ocean. The city is known as the white and blue city in Kenya. It is the country's oldest and second-largest city, with a population of about 1,208,333 people according to the 2019 census. - 25
Day 25 ·At Sea
13 Jan 2029 - 26
Day 26 ·At Sea
14 Jan 2029 - 28
Day 28 ·Port Victoria, Seychelles
15 Jan 2029Arrive 13:00Depart 20:00 - 28
Day 28 ·La Digue
16 Jan 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00The Seychelles is without a doubt one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. Everywhere you look there’s an Instagram photo opportunity (if that’s your thing). - 29
Day 29 ·Praslin, Seychelles
17 Jan 2029Arrive 07:30Depart 17:00Legend has it the Garden of Eden can be found on the tropical isle of Praslin—in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve to be exact. And while the, shall we say, “suggestive shape” of the giant seeds found on the park’s coco de mer palm trees could lead the road to temptation, it’s more likely that the island’s exotic scenery helped fuel this biblical tale. - 30
Day 30 ·At Sea
18 Jan 2029 - 31
Day 31 ·At Sea
19 Jan 2029 - 32
Day 32 ·Port Louis, MauritiusDisembark
20 Jan 2029Arrive 06:30When you cruise to Mauritius with Azamara®, you’ll find endless coral sand beaches to while the day away, but there is so much more to explore in Port Louis. Beyond beachfronts, beneath the surface, the capital city of Mauritius is rich in immersive cultural experiences. Influences from India, Africa, Europe, China, and the Middle East can be seen, heard, and savored all around downtown streets. It can feel a little chaotic—but in the best way possible.
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