--- title: "Dune to Reef – Cape Town to Mauritius" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/dune-to-reef-cape-town-to-mauritius~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48 description: "48-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0d105f2ac518e8de.jpg --- # Dune to Reef – Cape Town to Mauritius ![Route map: 48 nights one way from Palma de Mallorca on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0d105f2ac518e8de.jpg) A 48-night cruise from Palma de Mallorca to Port Louis, sailing on the evening of 4 November. It makes 15 port calls, starting with Gibraltar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Valparaíso (Santiago). The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 8 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 19°C in Gibraltar to 29°C in Port Louis (66 to 84°F). The cruise ends in Port Louis, arriving on the morning of 20 December and staying two nights. AIDAblu (2010) carries up to 2,192 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:** [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - **Duration:** 48 nights - **Departure:** 2027-11-04 - **Return:** 2027-12-22 - **From:** [Palma de Mallorca, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) - **To:** [Port Louis, Mauritius](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.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 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 07:00 | 17:00 | 14–19°C | | 5 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | 12:00 | 20:00 | 20–23°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 | | 18:00 | 13–22°C | | 18 | [Lüderitz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/luderitz.md) | NA | 11:00 | 20:00 | 15–25°C | | 20 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 08:00 | 23:59 | 15–23°C | | 21 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | | 15–23°C | | 22 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 18:00 | 15–23°C | | 24 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | 08:00 | | | | 25 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 09:00 | 20:00 | 19–24°C | | 27 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 07:00 | 23:59 | 17–22°C | | 28 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | | 15:00 | 17–22°C | | 31 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 10:30 | 23:59 | 13–22°C | | 32 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | | 23:00 | 13–22°C | | 35 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 06:00 | 23:59 | 15–23°C | | 36 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 21:00 | 15–23°C | | 38 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 07:00 | 23:59 | 17–22°C | | 39 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | | 20:00 | 17–22°C | | 40 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | | 19:00 | | | 42 | [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) | MZ | 08:00 | 18:00 | 23–29°C | | 46 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 47 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 08:00 | | 25–29°C | | 48 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | | 25–29°C | | 49 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 00:00 | | 25–29°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. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €8,140 | €4,070 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=d17be132-4b72-4665-82de-86c7a0ed5114) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €11,770 | €5,885 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=4f7d83ed-eb01-4dd7-b930-8b6730aa5a04) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €16,550 | €8,275 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=e1146c5e-f5f1-4fc0-8008-81f314915092) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €9,285 | €3,095 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=b5c077d2-28ee-4594-b647-eef21f2dc014) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €12,415 | €4,138 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=f984079f-5b57-4870-bb05-f1f09964d8ed) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €17,695 | €5,898 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=ccea28dd-ae65-4acb-abd7-5b727fcf2930) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €10,430 | €2,608 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=faf582f1-49cb-48a1-98db-6356443c7c64) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €13,560 | €3,390 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20271104-48.md?pid=98d3b132-b1e1-4a0c-8b59-e92299fa9049) | 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 | Balcony | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €8,140 | €11,770 | €16,550 | | 2026-10-03 | €8,140 | €11,770 | €16,550 | | 2026-10-04 | €8,140 | €11,770 | €16,550 | | 2026-10-05 | €8,140 | €11,770 | €16,550 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,192 - **Crew:** 607 - **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 ### [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) *United Kingdom* > A British rock at the mouth of the Mediterranean Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar ### [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) *Spain* > Where Teide watches over the harbour Avg dock time: 12.2h · Weather: 20–23°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 ### [Lüderitz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/luderitz.md) *Namibia* Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 15–25°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 ### [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) *South Africa* Avg dock time: 12h ### [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) *South Africa* > South Africa's Golden Mile of sun and spice Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) *South Africa* > The friendly city on Algoa Bay Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 17–22°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) *Mozambique* > Mozambique's jacaranda-lined port of fusion cuisine Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: MZN - Languages: pt - Timezone: Africa/Maputo ### [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) *Réunion* > French culture on a volcanic Indian Ocean isle Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Indian/Reunion ### [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) *Mauritius* > A melting pot beneath volcanic peaks Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Mauritian Rupee - Languages: en, fr, ta - Timezone: Indian/Mauritius ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Citadel Wake – Valletta, Rhodes & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/citadel-wake-valletta-rhodes-barcelona~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271016-19.md) | 2027-10-16 | 2027-11-04 | 19 | €2,605 | | Next | [Vanilla Shoals – Mahé, Réunion & Nosy Be](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-shoals-mahe-reunion-nosy-be~AIDA-AIDABLU-20271222-14.md) | 2027-12-22 | 2028-01-05 | 14 | €2,165 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidablu.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)