--- title: "Benguela Current – Walvis Bay & Cape Town" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/benguela-current-walvis-bay-cape-town~AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261101-19 description: "19-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAstella" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7e2bd71c20aa2777.jpg --- # Benguela Current – Walvis Bay & Cape Town ![Route map: 19 nights one way from Palma de Mallorca on AIDAstella](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7e2bd71c20aa2777.jpg) A 19-night cruise from Palma de Mallorca to Cape Town, sailing on the evening of 1 November. It calls at Cádiz, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Valparaíso (Santiago) and Walvis Bay (overnight), with 12 days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain, Chile, Namibia and South Africa, and calls last 8 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 19°C in Valparaíso (Santiago) to 23°C in Cape Town (66 to 73°F). The cruise ends in Cape Town, arriving on the morning of 19 November and staying overnight. AIDAstella (2013) carries up to 2,194 guests on 14 decks and has 8 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAstella](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidastella.md) - **Duration:** 19 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-01 - **Return:** 2026-11-20 - **From:** [Palma de Mallorca, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) - **To:** [Cape Town, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) | ES | | 22:00 | 15–19°C | | 3 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–20°C | | 5 | [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) | ES | 12:00 | 20:00 | 19–23°C | | 8 | [Valparaíso (Santiago)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/valparaiso-santiago.md) | CL | 07:00 | 16:00 | 13–19°C | | 16 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 08:00 | 23:59 | 13–22°C | | 17 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | | 13:00 | 13–22°C | | 19 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 09:00 | | 15–23°C | | 20 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 00:00 | | 15–23°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €2,780 | €2,780 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261101-19.md?pid=5f7a5931-42f5-445b-8bde-a577e9d97bba) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €3,240 | €3,240 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261101-19.md?pid=dcc72c9b-957c-47af-bab4-88f95f076845) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €3,060 | €1,530 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261101-19.md?pid=dcc81aaf-6276-449a-8901-713d6d3408c1) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,060 | €2,030 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261101-19.md?pid=94a535ef-8ac3-4491-bd0c-339535714ad4) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €4,670 | €1,557 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261101-19.md?pid=ff736f94-59ce-499c-a252-b38a94777356) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €5,280 | €1,320 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261101-19.md?pid=f7ff2d41-5b55-4db1-87ec-776bbb4e3677) | Also available to buy on board: Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer and wine are free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Everywhere else alcohol costs extra. **Soft drinks:** Free with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars charge for them. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only served with meals in the buffet restaurants. Bars and à la carte restaurants sell water. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | |------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €3,060 | €4,060 | | 2026-10-03 | €3,570 | €4,060 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,060 | €4,060 | | 2026-10-05 | €3,060 | €4,060 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2013 - **Passengers:** 2,194 - **Crew:** 609 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,304 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 253m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) *Spain* > A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 15–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) *Spain* > Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island Avg dock time: 13.2h · Weather: 19–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Valparaíso (Santiago)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/valparaiso-santiago.md) *Chile* > Rainbow-painted hills above the Pacific Avg dock time: 17.1h · Weather: 13–19°C - Currency: Chilean Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Santiago ### [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) *Namibia* > Gateway to the desert coast Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 13–22°C - Currency: NAD - Languages: en - Timezone: Africa/Windhoek ### [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) *South Africa* > Where the ocean meets the mountain Avg dock time: 14.3h · Weather: 15–23°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Byzantine Wake – Rhodes, Valletta & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/byzantine-wake-rhodes-valletta-barcelona~AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261022-10.md) | 2026-10-22 | 2026-11-01 | 10 | €1,199 | | Next | [Monsoon Passage – Seychelles to Bangkok](https://cruisello.com/cruises/monsoon-passage-seychelles-to-bangkok~AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261120-31.md) | 2026-11-20 | 2026-12-21 | 31 | €3,415 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAstella](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidastella.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)