Southampton To Cape Town Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Sun 11 January 2026 / Depart: Sun 11 January 2026

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?

Day 2 - At Sea

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Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Funchal

Arrive: Thu 15 January 2026 / Depart: Thu 15 January 2026

Lush botanical gardens and superbly landscaped terraces adorn the hills above the capital. Settle down in a local café and soak up the scenery with a perfectly chilled glass of fortified wine - an island speciality.

Day 6 - Tenerife

Arrive: Fri 16 January 2026 / Depart: Fri 16 January 2026

Take a deep breath. Can you smell bananas or pineapples? They are grown in the plantations which are just for a short ride away from the beautiful beach resorts and lively town centre of the island.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Porto Grande (Mindelo), Cape Verde

Arrive: Mon 19 January 2026 / Depart: Mon 19 January 2026

As you sail into St Vincent, a miniature island packed with culture and celebration is revealed. St Vincent is the Cultural Capital of Cape Verde and has been home for many famous musicians and poets. Mindelo is the bustling capital city, while the wider island is blessed with quiet beaches and laid-back bars. The celebratory atmosphere rises as the week passes and reaches crescendo at the weekend.

Day 10 - At Sea

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Day 15 - At Sea

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Day 17 - Walvis Bay

Arrive: Tue 27 January 2026 / Depart: Tue 27 January 2026

The “Diamond of Africa” is a country of stark beauty and contrasting landscapes. It is home to the world's oldest desert, the world's highest sand dunes, and a diversity of people that have created an intriguing blend of cultures and traditions. Tales of shipwrecks echo along the Skeleton Coast where you can visit the old world resort of Swakopmund and glimpse Spitzkoppe, a volcanic mountain known as Namibia's Matterhorn. Discover the largest breeding colony in southern Africa at the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. Admire the scenic splendour of a vast lagoon sheltering 31 species of birds including thousands of flamingos. For a change of pace, go sightseeing from a donkey cart or kayak across a lagoon.

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Cape Town

Arrive: Fri 30 January 2026

The “Mother City” has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Not only is it one of the most beautiful cities in the world – tucked into the arms of a broad bay, beneath Table Mountain – but it is also surrounded by wild beaches, rugged mountains and bucolic vineyards. On a fine day you can ride the cable car to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, with majestic Cape Town at your feet and the Cape of Good Hope in the distance. Less than an hour away, you can go wine tasting at Stellenbosch, famous for its Cape Dutch architecture and fine estate wines.

Day 21 - Cape Town

Depart: Sat 31 January 2026

The “Mother City” has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Not only is it one of the most beautiful cities in the world – tucked into the arms of a broad bay, beneath Table Mountain – but it is also surrounded by wild beaches, rugged mountains and bucolic vineyards. On a fine day you can ride the cable car to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, with majestic Cape Town at your feet and the Cape of Good Hope in the distance. Less than an hour away, you can go wine tasting at Stellenbosch, famous for its Cape Dutch architecture and fine estate wines.