--- title: "Saharan Sunrise – Canaries to Seychelles" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-sunrise-canaries-to-seychelles~AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45 description: "45-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAsol" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b0ec491b5d0cdb67.jpg --- # Saharan Sunrise – Canaries to Seychelles ![Route map: 45 nights one way from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b0ec491b5d0cdb67.jpg) A 45-night cruise from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Port Louis, sailing on the evening of 12 November. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Praia, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 9 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 22°C in Walvis Bay to 30°C in Antsiranana (72 to 86°F). The cruise ends in Port Louis, arriving at 4:00 AM on 26 December and staying overnight. Christmas Day is spent at sea. AIDAsol (2011) 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:** [AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidasol.md) - **Duration:** 45 nights - **Departure:** 2028-11-12 - **Return:** 2028-12-27 - **From:** [Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) - **To:** [Port Louis, Mauritius](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | | 22:00 | 20–23°C | | 4 | [Praia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/praia.md) | CV | 07:00 | 16:00 | 24–29°C | | 12 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 10:00 | | 13–22°C | | 13 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | | 18:00 | 13–22°C | | 14 | [Lüderitz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/luderitz.md) | NA | 11:00 | 20:00 | 15–25°C | | 16 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 08:00 | | 15–23°C | | 17 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | | 15–23°C | | 18 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 21:00 | 15–23°C | | 20 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 08:30 | | 18–23°C | | 21 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | | 21:00 | 18–23°C | | 22 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | 08:00 | 19:00 | | | 24 | [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) | MZ | 08:00 | 20:00 | 23–29°C | | 28 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 29 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 30 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 08:00 | | 25–29°C | | 31 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | | 25–29°C | | 32 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | 21:00 | 25–29°C | | 33 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 34 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–28°C | | 37 | [La Digue Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/la-digue-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 08:00 | 18:00 | 26–28°C | | 38 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 02:00 | | 26–28°C | | 39 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | | 19:00 | 26–28°C | | 41 | [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) | MG | 09:00 | 19:00 | 25–30°C | | 42 | [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) | MG | 08:00 | 19:00 | 25–29°C | | 45 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 04:00 | | 25–29°C | | 46 | [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. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €7,330 | €7,330 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=fb81cf62-1c0b-4de9-a8c4-be90a0a8692b) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €9,800 | €9,800 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=0c86c9d6-d738-4a7d-a0bb-5b999fef1b81) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €12,845 | €12,845 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=132971bb-3218-45ee-a4cd-d9aac4b5eeb9) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €14,080 | €14,080 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=753d9cb8-119a-4234-a2a9-8b2b20097785) | 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 | €7,880 | €3,940 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=4a4a6c19-2e98-45ab-a72d-cfa4797b2477) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €10,780 | €5,390 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=78bddd76-9d64-4eaa-9ddf-39ea3953eb44) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €14,370 | €7,185 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=583b9ea4-ffac-49bb-9a8a-4df9c3240dd8) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €15,820 | €7,910 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=bf487a7e-1980-4249-a829-cf3814eac520) | | Suite | Suite | €25,360 | €12,680 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=846ba8f6-0200-439c-846c-269fec625c08) | 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 | €9,680 | €3,227 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=acec4a45-d730-4c74-868d-312f05bd9721) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €12,580 | €4,193 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=5fb891ab-c053-46d6-a701-8f490e3c6977) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €16,170 | €5,390 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=0df706de-0c5f-45ef-a016-84520683ebb5) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €17,620 | €5,873 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=82538f78-49f6-458e-b602-c33a62360785) | | Suite | Suite | €27,160 | €9,053 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=3bd961d0-cfa7-4fed-a95d-4f45b840d939) | 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 | €11,480 | €2,870 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=d4f02f54-5863-471d-a666-d10ff26d6dc7) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €14,380 | €3,595 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=a9997c40-03cb-4945-9f64-abe99ddcdb89) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €17,970 | €4,493 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=ae0e7f19-e279-4578-b4ff-fc725953fb54) | | Suite | Suite | €28,960 | €7,240 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks (partly), Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281112-45.md?pid=8fe9489b-b0f5-4389-af26-472d332e9b85) | 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 | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-06 | €7,880 | €10,780 | €14,370 | €23,560 | | 2026-10-07 | €7,880 | €10,780 | €14,370 | €25,690 | | 2026-10-08 | €7,880 | €10,780 | €14,370 | €25,360 | | 2026-10-09 | €7,880 | €10,780 | €14,370 | €25,360 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2011 - **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 ### [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: 12.3h · Weather: 20–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Praia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/praia.md) *Cape Verde* > Cape Verde's sun-drenched capital Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: CVE - Languages: pt - Timezone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde ### [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) *Namibia* > Gateway to the desert coast Avg dock time: 12.4h · 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: 14.1h · Weather: 15–23°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: 14h · Weather: 18–23°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: 9.3h ### [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) *Mozambique* > Mozambique's jacaranda-lined port of fusion cuisine Avg dock time: 10.4h · 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: 10.3h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Mauritian Rupee - Languages: en, fr, ta - Timezone: Indian/Mauritius ### [La Digue Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/la-digue-island-seychelles.md) *Seychelles* > Granite boulders on powder-white sand Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Seychellois Rupee - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: Indian/Mahe ### [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) *Seychelles* > Tropical perfection in the Indian Ocean Avg dock time: 11.4h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Seychellois Rupee - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: Indian/Mahe ### [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) *Madagascar* > Madagascar's northern bay of emerald waters Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 25–30°C - Currency: Malagasy Ariary - Languages: fr, mg - Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo ### [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) *Madagascar* > Madagascar's perfumed island of ylang-ylang Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Malagasy Ariary - Languages: fr, mg - Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Saharan Drift – Northern Lights to Canary Sun](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-drift-northern-lights-to-canary-sun~AIDA-AIDASOL-20281101-11.md) | 2028-11-01 | 2028-11-12 | 11 | €1,320 | | Next | [{](https://cruisello.com/cruises/AIDA-AIDASOL-20281227-14.md) | 2028-12-27 | 2029-01-10 | 14 | €2,100 | ## Browse - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [AIDAsol](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidasol.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)