--- title: "Spice Route Odyssey – Hong Kong to Cape Town" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-route-odyssey-hong-kong-to-cape-town~TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36 description: "36-night TUI Cruises cruise on Mein Schiff 6" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5bb4678a030a3ff1.jpg --- # Spice Route Odyssey – Hong Kong to Cape Town ![Route map: 36 nights one way from Hong Kong on Mein Schiff 6](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5bb4678a030a3ff1.jpg) A 36-night cruise from Hong Kong to Cape Town, sailing on the evening of 17 May. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Halong Bay, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The stops are in nine countries, and calls last 11 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Cape Town to 33°C in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (64 to 91°F). The cruise ends in Cape Town, arriving on the morning of 21 June and staying overnight. Mein Schiff 6 (2017) 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 6](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises/mein-schiff-6.md) - **Duration:** 36 nights - **Departure:** 2028-05-17 - **Return:** 2028-06-22 - **From:** [Hong Kong, Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md) - **To:** [Cape Town, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md) | CN | | 23:59 | 25–28°C | | 4 | [Halong Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/halong-bay.md) | VN | 08:00 | 22:00 | 26–30°C | | 6 | [Da Nang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/da-nang.md) | VN | 07:00 | 19:00 | 27–32°C | | 8 | [Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/ho-chi-minh-city-saigon.md) | VN | 06:30 | 19:00 | 26–33°C | | 10 | [Koh Samui Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/koh-samui-island.md) | TH | 07:00 | 18:00 | 28–30°C | | 11 | [Laem Chabang (Bangkok)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/laem-chabang-bangkok.md) | TH | 08:00 | 23:59 | 27–32°C | | 14 | [Singapore](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/singapore.md) | SG | 07:00 | 23:59 | 26–29°C | | 17 | [Klang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/klang.md) | MY | 07:00 | 18:00 | 26–30°C | | 21 | [Colombo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/colombo.md) | LK | 07:00 | 21:00 | 25–29°C | | 23 | [Male City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/male-city.md) | MV | 07:00 | 19:00 | 27–30°C | | 28 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 07:00 | 17:30 | 22–25°C | | 29 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 07:00 | 18:00 | 20–25°C | | 34 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 05:30 | 19:00 | 14–20°C | | 36 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 08:00 | | 10–18°C | | 37 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | | 10–18°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 | €10,072 | €10,072 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=d03e93ee-3dc1-4135-8fc2-4ed2f1173769) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €11,188 | €11,188 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=d8929a9d-8c3a-4184-a3b1-56d52f11f76f) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €12,448 | €12,448 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=5c209156-cc17-4230-8916-d4663aa4ed16) | | Balcony | Veranda Cabin | €27,568 | €27,568 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=1c5b8c6d-eb90-475a-b627-9dd122e6d984) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €36,214 | €36,214 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=d25188f1-bb1e-4728-ad9f-f7ecebb156d2) | | Suite | Suite | €51,327 | €51,327 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=4bc9e742-3df3-44b8-8b63-f82a9985b074) | 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 | €10,658 | €5,329 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=ec72c849-496c-4f30-b227-b6f33c2f85ca) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €11,898 | €5,949 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=303623ab-3724-4742-a436-bc183f5b8f6f) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €13,298 | €6,649 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=70ec86db-7440-4051-9d99-7a65ff5a7f5c) | | Balcony | Veranda Cabin | €30,098 | €15,049 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=f1bd5863-14b6-4182-87f6-89b867504392) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €36,558 | €18,279 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=a07dad2d-cb4f-494a-b6c8-91cdf92d6eef) | | Suite | Suite | €52,058 | €26,029 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=3241d1e4-ac9d-43e0-8e2a-12d149fe3a4e) | 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 | €13,107 | €4,369 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=caf9b638-18e2-40c2-9132-8e8761ed86b4) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €14,347 | €4,782 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=45a42c67-9942-4367-8bcd-9d8a91d48212) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €15,747 | €5,249 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=ca3783a7-200e-4755-94cf-b82443901128) | | Oceanview | Family Cabin | €21,647 | €7,216 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=db337d24-1551-4731-9868-fc75f64cb3f8) | | Balcony | Veranda Cabin | €32,547 | €10,849 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=aacdf12c-db8a-4fe7-8b7f-5fb3b505bf35) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €39,007 | €13,002 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=5d6618cf-591d-4d35-87d8-cebf27f4972b) | | Suite | Suite | €54,507 | €18,169 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=4a335320-7884-4b32-8e12-02666e86e05e) | 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 | €15,856 | €3,964 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=b3938cdd-85f9-4dc1-9402-580bff0c5ca0) | | Oceanview | Outside Cabin | €17,096 | €4,274 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=f6d682fc-e64c-4414-b513-288227b7ce82) | | Balcony | Balcony Cabin | €18,496 | €4,624 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=72a12bcd-1d92-4c72-b61b-7f5e39d62d7f) | | Oceanview | Family Cabin | €24,096 | €6,024 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=ad17efca-daa0-4b0c-8e96-266f961bff79) | | Suite | Junior Suite | €41,456 | €10,364 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=5939b825-686c-4dea-addc-102fd128065b) | | Suite | Suite | €56,956 | €14,239 | Tips, Alcohol (partly), Soft drinks, Tap water, Wi-Fi (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/TUI-MEINS6-20280517-36.md?pid=e07ad7b7-fa60-4e60-9ab0-231d9f8139a4) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-08-20 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-21 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-22 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-23 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-24 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-25 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-26 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-27 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-28 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-29 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-30 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-08-31 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-01 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-02 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-03 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-04 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-05 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-06 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-07 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-08 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-09 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-10 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-11 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-12 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-13 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-14 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-15 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-16 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-17 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-18 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-19 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €13,298 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-20 | €10,658 | €11,898 | – | €36,558 | | 2026-09-21 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-22 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-23 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-24 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-25 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-26 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-27 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-28 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-29 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-09-30 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-10-01 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-10-02 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-10-03 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-10-04 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-10-05 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-10-06 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | | 2026-10-07 | €10,658 | €11,898 | €30,098 | €36,558 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2017 - **Passengers:** 2,506 - **Crew:** 1,030 - **Gross Tonnage:** 98,785 GT - **Decks:** 15 - **Length:** 295.2m - **Beam:** 35.8m - **Dining (total):** 11 - **Dining (included):** 8 - **Dining (surcharge):** 3 ## Port Details ### [Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md) *Hong Kong* > Neon skyline on a fragrant harbour Avg dock time: 14.9h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Hong Kong Dollar - Languages: zh, en - Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong ### [Halong Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/halong-bay.md) *Vietnam* > Three thousand limestone pillars rising from emerald water Avg dock time: 14.9h · Weather: 26–30°C - Currency: Vietnamese Dong - Languages: vi - Timezone: Asia/Bangkok ### [Da Nang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/da-nang.md) *Vietnam* > Vietnam's dragon bridge city on the coast Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 27–32°C - Currency: Vietnamese Dong - Languages: vi - Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh ### [Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/ho-chi-minh-city-saigon.md) *Vietnam* > Motorbike energy and French-colonial elegance Avg dock time: 11.4h · Weather: 26–33°C - Currency: Vietnamese Dong - Languages: vi - Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh ### [Koh Samui Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/koh-samui-island.md) *Thailand* > A palm-fringed Thai island idyll Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 28–30°C - Currency: Thai Baht - Languages: th - Timezone: Asia/Bangkok ### [Laem Chabang (Bangkok)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/laem-chabang-bangkok.md) *Thailand* > Gateway to the City of Angels Avg dock time: 14.6h · Weather: 27–32°C - Currency: Thai Baht - Languages: th - Timezone: Asia/Bangkok ### [Singapore](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/singapore.md) *Singapore* > A garden city where cultures converge Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Singapore Dollar - Languages: zh, en, ms, ta - Timezone: Asia/Singapore ### [Klang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/klang.md) *Malaysia* > Malaysia's royal gateway to Kuala Lumpur Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 26–30°C - Currency: Malaysian Ringgit - Languages: en, ms, ta - Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur ### [Colombo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/colombo.md) *Sri Lanka* > Sri Lanka's spice-scented metropolis Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee - Languages: en, si, ta - Timezone: Asia/Colombo ### [Male City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/male-city.md) *Maldives* > An island capital in a turquoise atoll Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 27–30°C - Currency: MVR - Languages: dv - Timezone: Indian/Maldives ### [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) *Mauritius* > A melting pot beneath volcanic peaks Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 22–25°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: 20–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Indian/Reunion ### [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) *South Africa* > The friendly city on Algoa Bay Avg dock time: 14h · Weather: 14–20°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: 14.1h · Weather: 10–18°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 | [Silk Road Current – Tokyo & Shanghai](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-current-tokyo-shanghai~TUI-MEINS6-20280503-14.md) | 2028-05-03 | 2028-05-17 | 14 | €3,079 | | Next | [Sunset to the Canaries – Cape Town & Sahara’s Edge](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunset-to-the-canaries-cape-town-sahara-s-edge~TUI-MEINS6-20280622-21.md) | 2028-06-22 | 2028-07-13 | 21 | €2,029 | ## Browse - 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