--- title: "Spice Route Current – Indian Ocean to Cape" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-route-current-indian-ocean-to-cape~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27 description: "27-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a0dbe7a6671c78f3.jpg --- # Spice Route Current – Indian Ocean to Cape ![Route map: 27 nights one way from Port Louis on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a0dbe7a6671c78f3.jpg) A 27-night cruise from Port Louis to Cape Town, sailing on the evening of 16 February. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Pointe des Galets (Réunion), Maputo and Durban. The stops are in Réunion, Mozambique, South Africa and Namibia, and calls last 9 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 23°C in Walvis Bay to 29°C in Maputo (73 to 84°F). The cruise ends in Cape Town, arriving at 06:00 on 13 March and staying overnight. 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:** 27 nights - **Departure:** 2028-02-16 - **Return:** 2028-03-14 - **From:** [Port Louis, Mauritius](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) - **To:** [Cape Town, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | 23:59 | 26–30°C | | 2 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | 18:00 | 26–30°C | | 3 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 20:00 | 25–28°C | | 7 | [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) | MZ | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–29°C | | 8 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 13:30 | 23:59 | 22–27°C | | 9 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | | 16:00 | 22–27°C | | 10 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | 10:00 | | | | 11 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 08:00 | | 20–24°C | | 13 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 06:00 | 23:59 | 18–26°C | | 14 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | | 18–26°C | | 15 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 21:00 | 18–26°C | | 17 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 08:00 | 23:59 | 20–24°C | | 18 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | | 19:00 | 20–24°C | | 19 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | | 16:00 | | | 23 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 07:00 | 23:59 | 16–23°C | | 24 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | | 17:00 | 16–23°C | | 25 | [Lüderitz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/luderitz.md) | NA | 09:30 | 18:30 | 17–26°C | | 27 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 06:00 | | 18–26°C | | 28 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 00:00 | | 18–26°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 | €5,635 | €5,635 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=34781099-d920-4e17-bd2a-5595a81a3952) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €7,850 | €7,850 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=36318c1c-596c-4dc0-b49e-eac09793d465) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €9,315 | €9,315 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=fce93fde-4165-4b90-9c3e-df498c7642a7) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €10,710 | €10,710 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=09831349-f006-4cf0-b8dd-3807a5af63d9) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €6,190 | €3,095 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=144be062-19e1-4f2a-9fdd-85c478ff4845) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €8,800 | €4,400 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=a388bf8d-b0ea-4134-818f-6583722cb817) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €10,670 | €5,335 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=02b4cf2d-770c-4d08-a044-bf8302134526) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €12,600 | €6,300 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=2dead605-cf59-4579-9a18-060055039df0) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €6,950 | €2,317 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=9771146f-cbce-47a1-b896-8189a9b71ae8) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €9,190 | €3,063 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=396853c5-293a-43ec-9b46-86c5c6a4177c) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €11,430 | €3,810 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=cf407dc5-035d-4265-8439-a662d92b91da) | | Balcony | Verandakabine Patiodeck | €13,360 | €4,453 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=2b01d203-fe67-4c1f-83f4-52123329158f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €7,710 | €1,928 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=4c3ece1c-b8e7-4b96-9ec9-d1d1629f8114) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €9,950 | €2,488 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=541432b6-9403-4bd4-a5bb-1380a7df7190) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €12,190 | €3,048 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280216-27.md?pid=d742df17-ed64-4500-bcdf-8fa01d06dc60) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €6,190 | €8,800 | €10,670 | | 2026-10-03 | €6,190 | €8,800 | €10,670 | | 2026-10-04 | €6,190 | €8,800 | €10,670 | ## 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 ### [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) *Mauritius* > A melting pot beneath volcanic peaks Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 26–30°C - Currency: Mauritian Rupee - Languages: en, fr, ta - Timezone: Indian/Mauritius ### [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: 25–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Indian/Reunion ### [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) *Mozambique* > Mozambique's jacaranda-lined port of fusion cuisine Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: MZN - Languages: pt - Timezone: Africa/Maputo ### [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: 22–27°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 ### [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) *South Africa* > The friendly city on Algoa Bay Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 20–24°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) *South Africa* > Where the ocean meets the mountain Avg dock time: 14.3h · Weather: 18–26°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) *Namibia* > Gateway to the desert coast Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 16–23°C - Currency: NAD - Languages: en - Timezone: Africa/Windhoek ### [Lüderitz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/luderitz.md) *Namibia* Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 17–26°C - Currency: NAD - Languages: en - Timezone: Africa/Windhoek ## 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