Durban

🇿🇦 South Africa

South Africa's Golden Mile of sun and spice

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Avg. Ships / Day

12.1h

Avg. Time in Port

Peak Season

Mar – Mar

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69 sailings over the next 12 months

Based on cruises available on Cruisello

About Durban

Durban sits on the Indian Ocean coast with a subtropical climate that keeps things warm year-round. The Passenger Terminal is close to the waterfront, though taxis are the safer way to get around. The Golden Mile is a four-mile stretch of beach good for walks or swimming. The Moses Mabhida Stadium, built for the 2010 World Cup, has a SkyCar ride with wide views of the city. uShaka Marine World has one of the world's larger aquariums, plus dolphin shows. The Grey Street Mosque is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Bunny chow is the thing to eat here: a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with spicy curry, sold at small restaurants throughout the city. The Victoria Street Market sells spices, textiles, and handcrafted goods. English is widely spoken, with Afrikaans and Zulu also common. ATMs are easy to find, though be aware of your surroundings when withdrawing cash.

Port Location

Things to do in Durban

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

5.0(136)6h10:00–16:00
Fits your port day
From $68per person
Viator
Valley of a Thousand Hills - Durban

Valley of a Thousand Hills - Durban

5.0(7)5h08:30–13:30
Fits your port day
From $174per person
Viator
Durban Shore Excursion: Valley of 1000 Hills and PheZulu Tour

Durban Shore Excursion: Valley of 1000 Hills and PheZulu Tour

4.8(6)3h 30m08:30–12:00, 13:00–16:30
Fits your port day
From $106per person
Viator
Zulu Cultural Experience: Village, Tribal Market, Local Food

Zulu Cultural Experience: Village, Tribal Market, Local Food

4.9(7)8h08:00–16:00
Fits your port day
From $135per person
Viator
Isithumba Village and Phezulu safari Park Tour

Isithumba Village and Phezulu safari Park Tour

5.0(6)8h09:00–17:00, 23:30–07:30+1
Fits your port day
From $162per person
Viator
Safari & PheZulu Village Day Tour from Durban

Safari & PheZulu Village Day Tour from Durban

4.9(55)9h07:30–16:30
From $243per person
Viator
1-3 Passenger Durban - Airport Transfer

1-3 Passenger Durban - Airport Transfer

5.0(12)
From $54per person
Viator
Durban from Within : An Immersive City Tour

Durban from Within : An Immersive City Tour

5.0(5)8h08:30–16:30
Fits your port day
From $121per person
Viator
Durban Cruise Ship Transfers

Durban Cruise Ship Transfers

5.0(3)1h
Fits your port day
From $53per person
Viator
Discover Durban on our Durban City Day Tour

Discover Durban on our Durban City Day Tour

5.0(3)6h09:00–15:00
Fits your port day
From $111per person
Viator
Half Day Wildlife Safari Tala Game Reserve and Natal Park

Half Day Wildlife Safari Tala Game Reserve and Natal Park

5.0(3)6h07:30–13:30
Fits your port day
From $224per person
Viator
Private Cultural Walking Tour in Durban with Golden Mile

Private Cultural Walking Tour in Durban with Golden Mile

5.0(3)4h08:00–12:00, 09:00–13:00, 10:00–14:00 +7
Fits your port day
From $569per person
Viator

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Quick Facts

TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg (UTC+2)
CurrencySouth African Rand (ZAR)
$10 ≈ ZAR 165
LanguagesAfrikaans, English, nd, nr, Southern Sotho, ss, Tsonga, Tswana, ve, Xhosa, Zulu
Tipping10-15% at restaurants

Todays Weather

25°
Partially cloudy
8 km/h
UV 5

5-Day Forecast

Wed25°
Thu26°
Fri27°
Sat28°
Sun28°

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