--- title: "Spice Route Lift – Indian Ocean to Cape Town" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-route-lift-indian-ocean-to-cape-town~TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14 description: "14-night TUI Cruises cruise on Mein Schiff 5" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/66c6e902d71b276f.jpg --- # Spice Route Lift – Indian Ocean to Cape Town ![Route map: 14 nights one way from Port Louis on Mein Schiff 5](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/66c6e902d71b276f.jpg) A 14-night cruise from Port Louis to Cape Town, sailing on the evening of 29 February. It calls at Pointe des Galets (Réunion), Richards Bay, Durban and Port Elizabeth (until midnight), with eight days at sea along the way. The stops are in Réunion and South Africa, and calls last 12 to 18 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Port Elizabeth to 28°C in Richards Bay (75 to 82°F). The cruise ends in Cape Town, arriving at 06:30 on 13 March and staying overnight. Mein Schiff 5 (2016) carries up to 2,506 guests on 15 decks and has 11 restaurants, 8 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Mein Schiff 5](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises/mein-schiff-5.md) - **Duration:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-02-29 - **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 | | 4 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 07:00 | 19:00 | 25–28°C | | 8 | [Richards Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/richards-bay.md) | ZA | 06:00 | 19:00 | 22–28°C | | 9 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 08:00 | 20:00 | 22–27°C | | 11 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 05:30 | 23:59 | 19–24°C | | 14 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 06:30 | | 17–24°C | | 15 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | | 17–24°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 3 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside Cabin | €3,388 | €3,388 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=ba60faec-4b34-4da8-a648-49daece4ed83) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €3,802 | €3,802 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=ad25622a-286a-41d4-ae2b-8af7c642de33) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €4,288 | €4,288 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=dbf7399d-9a88-4d48-894f-3ac04524d07e) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €12,178 | €12,178 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=eb9a42cd-bb4a-411d-908c-31b41695dae7) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer, wine and house spirits are in the fare. Premium bottles cost extra. **Tap water:** Free in the restaurants and at the bars. Only the few venues that charge for every drink charge for water too. **Wi-Fi:** A basic data allowance is in the fare. Faster or unlimited access costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside Cabin | €3,498 | €1,749 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=2aa06976-3e83-4e98-a317-9b1e8d6f5ea7) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €3,958 | €1,979 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=0bcd3a1a-743e-4a46-b5f1-cb1fdda28a7f) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €4,498 | €2,249 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=cbc8ddcb-ac8b-404b-9a51-80a03e385fe1) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €12,198 | €6,099 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=1a91d287-f42b-49f2-ba1b-882167aad35f) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer, wine and house spirits are in the fare. Premium bottles cost extra. **Tap water:** Free in the restaurants and at the bars. Only the few venues that charge for every drink charge for water too. **Wi-Fi:** A basic data allowance is in the fare. Faster or unlimited access costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside Cabin | €4,497 | €1,499 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=3e816908-159c-4ff9-84e4-ac4bebaa6875) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €4,957 | €1,652 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=ee2f3eba-b2ac-4170-9c4b-239a43a4b907) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €5,497 | €1,832 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=082d07f6-5ce8-46e6-9647-b2f7d1761574) | | Oceanview | Family Cabin | €6,957 | €2,319 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=0b2f0f1b-4fe1-4b2f-8a0e-d84b401b656c) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €13,197 | €4,399 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=b0f49544-2a9b-4a12-adbb-1208a6429f34) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer, wine and house spirits are in the fare. Premium bottles cost extra. **Tap water:** Free in the restaurants and at the bars. Only the few venues that charge for every drink charge for water too. **Wi-Fi:** A basic data allowance is in the fare. Faster or unlimited access costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside Cabin | €5,696 | €1,424 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=773877e6-218c-4615-8ce6-742f255f6862) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €5,956 | €1,489 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=35a23238-f808-4a03-a6e4-d7e336e30873) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €6,796 | €1,699 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=0b9be87b-b277-4fea-8cac-ebda9e0c9677) | | Oceanview | Family Cabin | €7,956 | €1,989 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=e9cf6941-b74b-4af6-929c-ae8b5f525b8b) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €14,196 | €3,549 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS5-20280229-14.md?pid=f70deeaf-63ab-487b-bbd0-4b5af2dfd56a) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Alcohol:** Beer, wine and house spirits are in the fare. Premium bottles cost extra. **Tap water:** Free in the restaurants and at the bars. Only the few venues that charge for every drink charge for water too. **Wi-Fi:** A basic data allowance is in the fare. Faster or unlimited access costs extra. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-06-12 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-13 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-14 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-15 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-16 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-17 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-18 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-19 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-20 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-21 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,398 | | 2026-06-22 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-23 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-24 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-25 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-26 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-27 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-28 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-29 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-06-30 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-01 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-02 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-03 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-04 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-05 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-06 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-07 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-08 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-09 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,558 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-10 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-11 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-12 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-13 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-14 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-15 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-16 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-17 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-18 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-19 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-20 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-21 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-22 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-23 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-24 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-25 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-26 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-27 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-28 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-29 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-30 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-07-31 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-08-01 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-08-02 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-08-03 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-08-04 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-08-05 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €11,798 | | 2026-08-06 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-07 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-08 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-09 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-10 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-11 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-12 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-13 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-14 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-15 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-16 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-17 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-18 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-19 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-20 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-21 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-22 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-23 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-24 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-25 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-26 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-27 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-28 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-29 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-30 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-08-31 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-01 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-02 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-03 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-04 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-05 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-06 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-07 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-08 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-09 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-10 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-11 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-12 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-13 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-14 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-15 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-16 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-17 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-18 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-19 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-20 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,398 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-21 | €3,498 | €3,958 | €4,498 | €12,198 | | 2026-09-22 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-23 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-24 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-25 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-26 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-27 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-28 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-29 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-09-30 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-10-01 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-10-02 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-10-03 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | | 2026-10-04 | €3,498 | €3,958 | – | €12,198 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2016 - **Passengers:** 2,506 - **Crew:** 1,000 - **Gross Tonnage:** 98,785 GT - **Decks:** 15 - **Length:** 295.2m - **Beam:** 35.8m - **Dining (total):** 11 - **Dining (included):** 8 - **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 ### [Richards Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/richards-bay.md) *South Africa* Weather: 22–28°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [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 ### [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) *South Africa* > The friendly city on Algoa Bay Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 19–24°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: 17–24°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Spice Route Current – Cape Town & Réunion](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-route-current-cape-town-reunion~TUI-MEINS5-20280215-14.md) | 2028-02-15 | 2028-02-29 | 14 | €1,729 | | Next | [Cape to Canary Current – Namibia’s Wild Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cape-to-canary-current-namibia-s-wild-coast~TUI-MEINS5-20280314-20.md) | 2028-03-14 | 2028-04-03 | 20 | €1,629 | ## Browse - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Mein Schiff 5](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises/mein-schiff-5.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)