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title: "Wild African Coast – Walvis Bay from Cape Town"
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description: "5-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Opera"
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# Wild African Coast – Walvis Bay from Cape Town

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Cape Town on MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f5f084f50d2fd57d.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from Cape Town, sailing on the evening of 4 April. After a day at sea it calls at Walvis Bay (overnight). The stop is in Namibia. The typical high in Walvis Bay for the time of year is 23°C (73°F). After another day at sea you're back in Cape Town at 06:00 on 9 April. MSC Opera (2004) carries up to 2,658 guests on 13 decks and has 4 restaurants, all of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-opera.md)
- **Duration:** 5 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-04-04
- **Return:** 2026-04-09
- **From:** [Cape Town, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA |  | 18:00 | 14–22°C |
| 3 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 12:00 |  | 15–23°C |
| 4 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA |  | 12:00 | 15–23°C |
| 6 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 06:00 |  | 14–22°C |

## Price History (1 guest)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-02-18 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-19 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-20 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,588 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-21 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-22 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-23 | €1,148 | €1,268 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-24 | €1,148 | €1,268 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-25 | €1,148 | €1,248 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-26 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-27 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-02-28 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-03-01 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-03-02 | €1,148 | €1,228 | €1,408 | €1,948 |
| 2026-03-03 | €1,148 | €1,248 | €1,428 | €1,948 |
| 2026-03-04 | €1,148 | €1,248 | €1,428 | €1,948 |
| 2026-03-05 | €1,148 | €1,248 | €1,428 | €1,948 |
| 2026-03-06 | €1,148 | €1,248 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-07 | €1,148 | €1,248 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-08 | €1,148 | €1,248 | €1,608 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-09 | €1,168 | €1,248 | €1,608 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-10 | €1,168 | €1,248 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-11 | €1,168 | €1,248 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-12 | €1,168 | €1,328 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-13 | €1,168 | €1,288 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-14 | €1,168 | €1,288 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-15 | €1,168 | €1,288 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-16 | €1,168 | €1,328 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-17 | €1,208 | €1,288 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-18 | €1,208 | €1,288 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-19 | €1,208 | €1,288 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-20 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-21 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-22 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-23 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-24 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-25 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,428 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-26 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,608 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-27 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,608 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-28 | €1,188 | €1,268 | €1,608 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-29 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,608 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-30 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,448 | €1,968 |
| 2026-03-31 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,448 | €1,968 |
| 2026-04-01 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,448 | €1,968 |
| 2026-04-02 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,448 | €1,968 |
| 2026-04-03 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,448 | €1,968 |
| 2026-04-04 | €1,208 | €1,268 | €1,448 | €1,968 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-15 | – | $1,367 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-16 | – | $1,390 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-17 | $1,272 | $1,367 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-18 | $1,272 | $1,367 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-19 | $1,272 | $1,367 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-20 | $1,272 | $1,343 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-21 | $1,272 | $1,343 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-22 | $1,272 | $1,343 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-23 | $1,272 | $1,343 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-24 | $1,272 | $1,343 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-25 | $1,272 | $1,343 | – | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-26 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,730 | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-27 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,730 | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-28 | $1,225 | $1,343 | $1,730 | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-29 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,730 | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-30 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,532 | $2,151 |
| 2026-03-31 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,532 | $2,151 |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,532 | $2,151 |
| 2026-04-02 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,532 | $2,151 |
| 2026-04-03 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,532 | $2,151 |
| 2026-04-04 | $1,272 | $1,343 | $1,532 | $2,151 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2004
- **Passengers:** 2,658
- **Crew:** 728
- **Gross Tonnage:** 65,591 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 274.9m
- **Beam:** 28.7m
- **Dining (total):** 4
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 0

## Port Details

### [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md)

*South Africa*

> Where the ocean meets the mountain

Avg dock time: 14.3h · Weather: 14–22°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: 15–23°C

- Currency: NAD
- Languages: en
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Wild Coastal Odyssey – Durban to Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/wild-coastal-odyssey-durban-to-cape-town~MSC-OPERA-20260327-3.md) | 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-30 | 3 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Mediterranean Grandeur – Riviera, Gibraltar & Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-grandeur-riviera-gibraltar-lisbon~MSC-OPERA-20260503-10.md) | 2026-05-03 | 2026-05-13 | 10 | €1,418 / $2,522 |
| Next bookable | [Mediterranean Escape – Lisbon & Genoa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-escape-lisbon-genoa~MSC-OPERA-20261005-5.md) | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-10 | 5 | €778 / $673 |

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