With the AIDAstella from AIDA Cruises, you can embark on a South Africa & Namibia cruise in November 2025. The journey takes you from Cape Town, South Africa and includes stops in South Africa and Namibia, such as Durban, Walvis Bay, and Lüderitz. You can currently book a 14-night cruise in an inside cabin from just €1,129 per person.
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The cruise price includes full board with all meals in the main and buffet restaurants. During breakfast, filter coffee, tea, and juices are included. For main meals in the buffet restaurants, table wine, draft beer, and soft drinks from the dispensers are also complimentary. Gratuities are already included in the cruise fare. Most onboard facilities and activities (e.g., use of the fitness studio, participation in onboard events, shows in the theatre, etc.) are also included in the package.
Route
Your cruise will begin in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. Before the ship departs late in the evening, you might have time to explore landmarks like Table Mountain or the V&A Waterfront.
After a day at sea, you’ll reach Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) from where you can visit Addo National Park. Following another sea day, the ship will call at the bustling port city of Durban and then East London, allowing you to explore South Africa’s scenic eastern coastline.
The journey then takes you back to Cape Town for a unique overnight stay, giving you a full day to delve deeper into the city’s culture and attractions. From there, the cruise heads north towards the dramatic landscapes of Namibia.
In Namibia, you’ll have an overnight stay in Walvis Bay, known for its lagoon teeming with flamingos, followed by a stop in the historic German colonial town of Lüderitz. A final day at sea provides time to relax and enjoy the ship’s amenities before your adventure concludes back where it began, in Cape Town.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa | 23:00 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 14, 2025 | Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 16, 2025 | Durban, South Africa | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | East London, South Africa | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 19, 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa | 06:00 | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa | 14:00 | |
| Nov 21, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 22, 2025 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 14:00 | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 17:00 | |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Lüderitz, Namibia | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 26, 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa | 08:00 |
Most Europeans do not need a visa to enter South Africa, as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days. You merely need a passport with 2 empty pages, and a ticket to leave South Africa.
The Ship
The AIDAstella was built in 2013. It is 253 meters long and 32 meters wide. The ship, part of the Sphinx class, reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots and has capacity for up to 2,200 passengers and 600 crew members. It is also equipped with a modern system to prevent organisms from being transferred in ballast water to foreign ecosystems.
For leisure and recreation, the ship features three swimming pools (though they are on the smaller side), a casino, a disco, and a cinema. A shopping street offers retail therapy, while sports enthusiasts can use the sports court and jogging track. The heart of the ship’s entertainment is the central “Theatrium,” although finding a seat with a good view can sometimes be a challenge. For relaxation, the expansive wellness area spans 2,600 square meters.
Dining options are plentiful, with a total of 8 restaurants, including Italian and Japanese specialty venues, and 14 bars. The buffet restaurants offer a wide variety of included meals, along with select complimentary beverages like table wine during main meals. While the food in the specialty restaurants is complimentary, beverages are charged separately. A unique feature for beer lovers is the ship’s own onboard brewery.
The main onboard language is German, and the currency used for all transactions is the Euro.
Below are some impressions of the ship as well as the cabins:
Getting There & Back
This cruise begins and ends in Cape Town, South Africa, so you will need to arrange a round-trip flight. One of the best options is flying from London with Norse for €542 r/t, including luggage.
Ensure to arrive with plenty of time to spare, as the ship will not wait for delayed passengers. It’s also worth checking flights to Johannesburg, as they can sometimes be significantly cheaper, requiring an additional domestic flight to Cape Town.
To find the cheapest flights for your desired dates, you can use the form below and then proceed to Skyscanner or Kayak with a single click:
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