Monsoon to Meridian – Walvis Bay & Mindelo

About this cruise

The kind of trip where you lose track of what day it is, and nobody cares. 17 nights from Cape Town on March 24, 2027, visiting Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Barcelona. The trip wraps in Barcelona, so you won't retrace your steps. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Crossing 3 borders through the Africa: Namibia, Cape Verde and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Deliziosa carries 2,260 guests across 12 decks, with the usual resort-style amenities. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Cape Town has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 17-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.