Overview of 2025/26 South African cruise season out of Cape Town and Durban

South Africa is set for a record 2025/26 cruise season, with 22 ships scheduled to make 89 calls as Cape Town cements its role as a key turnaround port for global repositioning voyages and Durban anchors the domestic cruise market.

The 2025/26 South African cruise season is shaping up to be one of the busiest in recent years, with 89 scheduled cruise calls between October 2025 and June 2026 by 22 cruise ships from a broad mix of mainstream, premium, and luxury cruise lines.

The majority of sailings begin or end in Cape Town, the country’s primary cruise port for international cruise departures, while Durban remains the key domestic cruise port. Five roundtrip cruises are scheduled from Cape Town for the coming season, reflecting continued demand for regional itineraries.

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