Ocean Discovery – Cape Town, Port Elizabeth & Durban

About this cruise

Block out 14 nights from February 15, 2028 and let this sailing from Cape Town do its thing. The route covers Port Elizabeth, Durban, Saint-Denis and Port Louis and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. You wind up in Port Louis, so it's worth planning a night or two there. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Crossing 3 borders through the Africa: South Africa, Réunion and Mauritius. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Port Elizabeth stands out. It's The friendly city on Algoa Bay. Roughly 14 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Mein Schiff 5 takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. And a February cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All in all, it's a solid trip.