--- title: "Vanilla Trade Wind – Seychelles to Cape Town" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-trade-wind-seychelles-to-cape-town~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280202-27 description: "27-night AIDA Cruises cruise on AIDAblu" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/fb5ee4e4a7ff6165.jpg --- # Vanilla Trade Wind – Seychelles to Cape Town ![Route map: 27 nights one way from Port Louis on AIDAblu](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/fb5ee4e4a7ff6165.jpg) A 27-night cruise from Port Louis to Cape Town, sailing on the evening of 2 February. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Pointe des Galets (Réunion), Praslin and La Digue Island Seychelles. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 9 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Port Elizabeth to 30°C in Port Louis (75 to 86°F). The cruise ends in Cape Town, arriving at 06:00 on 28 February 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:** 2028-02-02 - **Return:** 2028-02-29 - **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 | | 21:00 | 26–30°C | | 2 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 09:00 | 18:00 | 25–28°C | | 5 | [Praslin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/praslin.md) | SC | 09:00 | 19:00 | | | 6 | [La Digue Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/la-digue-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 07:30 | 18:30 | 27–29°C | | 7 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 02:00 | | 27–29°C | | 8 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | | 19:00 | 27–29°C | | 10 | [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) | MG | 09:00 | 19:00 | 25–29°C | | 11 | [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) | MG | 08:00 | 19:00 | 25–29°C | | 14 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 04:00 | | 26–30°C | | 15 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | | 26–30°C | | 16 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | | 18:00 | 26–30°C | | 17 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 20:00 | 25–28°C | | 21 | [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) | MZ | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–29°C | | 22 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 13:30 | | 22–27°C | | 23 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | | 16:00 | 22–27°C | | 24 | [East London](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/east-london.md) | ZA | 10:00 | 19:00 | | | 25 | [Port Elizabeth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/port-elizabeth.md) | ZA | 08:00 | 21:00 | 20–24°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. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €7,610 | €3,805 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280202-27.md?pid=d6433804-8b60-4aa4-86d6-fdf38cb39433) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €7,710 | €2,570 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280202-27.md?pid=cdd114c7-7f44-4fbe-8721-3b56a2cc1248) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €9,980 | €3,327 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280202-27.md?pid=e7b30383-3f1a-49ac-9645-571813778222) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Innenkabine | €8,100 | €2,025 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280202-27.md?pid=b4e38241-dcad-4442-ad82-b8daf064556d) | | Oceanview | Meerblickkabine | €10,370 | €2,593 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280202-27.md?pid=e22d3cd2-06ce-4427-8d65-03bf1c240141) | | Balcony | Balkonkabine | €12,780 | €3,195 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/AIDA-AIDABLU-20280202-27.md?pid=e0fa5e0e-ae75-4acc-9311-8cef034af92e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | |------|------| | 2026-10-02 | €7,610 | | 2026-10-03 | €7,610 | | 2026-10-04 | €7,610 | ## 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 ### [Praslin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/praslin.md) *Seychelles* ### [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: 12h · Weather: 27–29°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: 10.8h · Weather: 27–29°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: 9.6h · Weather: 25–29°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: 9h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Malagasy Ariary - Languages: fr, mg - Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo ### [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 ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Vanilla Trade Wind – Seychelles & Nosy Be](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vanilla-trade-wind-seychelles-nosy-be~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280119-14.md) | 2028-01-19 | 2028-02-02 | 14 | €1,635 | | Next | [Storm’s End Lighthouse – Namibian Dunes & Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/storm-s-end-lighthouse-namibian-dunes-cape-town~AIDA-AIDABLU-20280229-14.md) | 2028-02-29 | 2028-03-14 | 14 | €1,595 | ## Browse - 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