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FROM PORT LOUIS TO Cape Town

Port Louis - Cape Town

Africa's manifold wild beauty

  • Offers in the SILVER fare
  • 26.02.25 to 14.03.25|16 days

  • MS EUROPA

  • EUR2504

  • Golf

Port Louis - Cape Town

26.02.2025 to 14.03.2025|16 days

from € 8.490

16 days Cruise p.p.

What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

Experience the natural paradises off East Africa’s coast, look forward to extra time for exciting photo safaris in South Africa’s nature reserves or get to know the country’s multicultural big cities from their most beautiful sides.

Overgrown volcanic cones, waterfalls and fragrant blossoms in the jungle – the Garden of Eden of REUNION invites you to a magical prelude and is a world just as secluded as MADAGASCAR. With MAPUTO, you will reach the east coast of Africa. Stay in Mozambique’s fascinating capital or set off today for South Africa’s wildlife. Two exciting nights lie ahead of you in Kruger National Park* before you return on board in DURBAN. Further opportunities to go in search of the big five in protected reserves await you in GQEBERHA. The Garden Route*, which you can follow for a while from MOSSEL BAY, is considered a dream destination. Table Mountain welcomes you to CAPE TOWN and provides the unmistakable backdrop for further unique holiday moments.

  • At anchor

  • Golf

Subject to change.

Arrival and departure | optionally bookable

    • Tue, 25.02.2025

      Scheduled flight from Germany to Mauritius

    • Wed, 26.02.2025

      Transfer to embarkation point

    • Fri, 14.03.2025

      Transfer to scheduled flight to Germany

    • Sat, 15.03.2025

      Arrival in Germany

Extend your trip

  • Our popular before and after programs include a wide range of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.

  • Explore your cruise destinations on a more personal basis as a couple – ideal for all those who don’t want to be part of a group. The excursions in the programmes are accompanied by a local tour guide who will be happy to attend to your individual wishes. There will also be enough time and space for your own activities. Transfers are exclusively by private car with private drivers. Prices for solo travellers or groups of three or more are available on request.

  • Our travel concierge will be happy to put together tailor-made travel arrangements for you according to your wishes. From design hotels to luxurious beach resorts to ticket reservations for theater visits or restaurant recommendations for the most exciting cities. The Travel Concierge is available to you before your trip and of course on board.

Golf & Cruise

On our exclusive Golf & Cruise voyages, we have reserved the best golf courses for you in advance and put together attractive basic packages.

Basic package: four courses - € 1,850 per person
Golf pro on this cruise: Olaf Schäfer - more about our pros

South Africa at its best – the south-eastern coastal strip of the African continent offers very special challenges for golfers. The original dune landscapes are often the basis for the respective design of the courses. Therefore, it is hardly surprising that the corresponding courses are based on a gently undulating routing. However, those who like the challenge of the game will be highly satisfied on this cruise.

  • Thu 27.02.2025 Le Port (Reunion), South Africa – Le Golf du Bassin Bleu
    This 18-hole paradise is located on a 400 m (1,312 ft) plateau above the sea in the west of the island. From this exposed vantage point, a round of golf offers a series of outstanding views of the beach resort of Saint Gilles and the bay below. The actual round is divided into two halves – with the first part mainly taking place on very narrow, straight fairways lined with gnarled eucalyptus trees, while the second part finds its way to the green on lushly laid-out fairways.

    Fri 07.03.2025 Durban, South Africa – Durban Country Club
    The fairways are designed as links in the immediate vicinity of the former World Cup football stadium. Following the Scottish model, the striking fairways were placed in the existing dune landscape located directly by the Indian Ocean. The fairways are correspondingly modulated and offer views of the ocean as well as the skyline of Durban – with the aforementioned 2010 World Cup stadium as well. However, anyone who strays from the path here should definitely have an extra ball ready.

    Mon 10.03.2025 Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa – Humewood Golf Club
    Since 1929, the rugged dune landscape of Algoa Bay has been home to a challenging links course layout. This traditional 18-hole course played a significant role in establishing South Africa’s golfing tradition and has hosted many international tournaments. The existing sand hazards are rightly named, as they can be up to 1 m (1 yd) deep, just like the English model. Not considering these obstacles, this is a beautiful place to play on the coast of the Indian Ocean.

    Wed 12.03.2025 Mossel Bay, South Africa – Pinnacle Point Golf Club
    This championship course is a true challenge, as the wide, sweeping fairways only open up after the tee shot through a reasonable carry – on almost every hole. Hole 5, a par 5 with 488 m (533 yd), might pose a particular difficulty, as it offers ten well-set bunker landscapes on the fairway leading to the finish. Or the 18th hole, a par 5 with 463 m (506 yd), which also only develops after the first carry and ends in front of the clubhouse directly on the coastal cliffs.

    General Information 

    • In order to guarantee a comfortable flow of play for all golfers, we have determined a basic speed, which is sufficient for a playing time of 4.5 to 5 hours on foot (covering 18 holes with a trolley).
    • Due to tournaments, renovations, etc. at the various golf clubs, our Golf & Cruise programme is subject to change at short notice.
    • Golf & Cruise voyages allow all players with a handicap of 36 or less to play on courses all over the world. 
    • Additional courses can only be booked in conjunction with the basic package.
    • The reservation of e-carts cannot always be guaranteed due to local availability and weather conditions. You may, therefore, have to play and walk just with trolleys - possibly even on hilly courses. Please consider this when planning/booking your Golf & Cruise package. 
    • Halfway refreshments are always ordered via the respective golf club; we have no influence on the quality of the snacks. We kindly ask for your understanding.
    • When booking a Golf & Cruise package and flights through Hapag-Lloyd, we will register your golf equipment directly with the airlines – when possible and required. The current baggage regulations of the relevant airline apply. In your travel documents, which you will receive about four weeks prior to departure, you will find relevant information about this. Excess baggage fees for golf equipment are normally to be paid at check-in.
    • Minimum number of participants for basic packages: 12 persons.
    • Minimum number of participants for additional courses: 10 persons.
    • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, cancellation will occur no later than eight weeks prior to cruise departure.
    • Rental clubs for right-handed and left-handed players are available on board, subject to a surcharge.

Price special

Limited offer: Travel for the best price with the SILVER fare

For this cruise, offers in the SILVER fare are available. You will find these under "Prices & Booking" after selecting the respective suite.

Included Services

Experiences ashore
  • Shuttle transfer to selected ports
  • Available to borrow: bicycles (subject to official approval at each destination), snorkelling equipment, warm parkas, umbrellas and parasols (please note that this is a limited contingent and the rental items cannot be reserved in advance)
  • Port information including maps and tips for going ashore
  • Zodiac rides to hidden beaches and bays (subject to routes and weather conditions)
In your suite
  • Champagne and delicacies as a welcome gift
  • Mini bar (soft drinks and beer) and fresh fruit, refilled daily
  • 24-hour suite service; butler service in the Penthouse Suites
  • Flat-screen TV in your suite with entertainment and information system (guest portal) as well as your personal EUROPA email account (only accessible via a mobile device), a selection of up to 100 contemporary and classic films, various genres of music and audio dramas
  • Digital newspaper service: a condensed on-board edition of 'Die Welt' every morning
  • Exclusive service privileges in the SPA Suites and Penthouse Suites
Culture and entertainment
  • Carefully selected, exciting guest artists and renowned stars in an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
  • Top-class classical music, rousing shows, fascinating concerts, cabaret artists, readings and plays
  • Activity programmes and lecture series, talks, lectures and workshops with renowned lecturers and experts
  • Onboard chaplain on selected voyages
  • Free internet on board - one hour per guest per day, further information and conditions can be found
    here
Restaurants
  • Five restaurants at no extra cost: the Europa Restaurant, yet there are also three speciality restaurants and a buffet restaurant to choose from
  • Main meal times, snack times, late breakfast, speciality teas and coffees as well as cakes and midnight snacks
For all cases
  • German ship and cruise management as well as a majority German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares
Spa and fitness
  • 15 m (49 ft) long seawater pool, whirlpool, fitness area with ocean views and golf simulator
  • Wide range of fitness classes - including innovative LES MILLS classes - indoors or outdoors
  • SPA area with steam bath, infrared chairs, relaxation room and Tea Lounge