Cruise |
Le Bougainville, 10 Night Namibian & South African Coastlines ex Walvis Bay, Namibia to Durban, South Africa |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Bougainville |
Destination |
Africa - South & Central |
Brief Description |
10 Night Cruise sailing from Walvis Bay, Namibia onboard Le Bougainville |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
17 Dec 2025 |
Cruise Description |
Set sail on an all-new, unforgettable 11-day cruise aboard Le Bougainville to explore the shores of Namibia and South Africa. From one ocean to another, from Walvis Bay to Durban, explore southern Africa’s incredible scenery, flamboyant wildlife and bustling cities.
Over the course of your trip, at every port of call, each guest will be able to choose one included excursion from the selection offered by PONANT. On this cruise, from Lüderitz, visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop and its colonial buildings now overrun by sand; discover the spectacular Cape of Good Hope and its unique biodiversity from Cape Town; or admire the elephants in Addo Elephant National Park during a safari, from Port Elizabeth. The range of experiences on offer promises a great time with lots of variety (for the full list of excursions, click on the Itinerary tab).
On the Atlantic coast, facing an untameable ocean, lies the Namib Desert, the oldest in the world. In Walvis Bay, where your adventure begins, nature has sculpted the sand into mountains, sheer drops, ochre and rust-coloured waves in perpetual motion. In this erg listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, silence reigns supreme. And yet this place is teeming with life. Zebras and springboks wash here, while in the neighbouring lagoon, the natural barrier formed by Pelican Point offers thousands of flamingos and cormorants, as well as one of the largest colonies of Cape fur seals, a choice refuge. In Namibia, the desert is king. This is clearly evident in the ghost town of Kolmanskop. A few kilometres from Lüderitz and its pastel-coloured houses clinging to the cliffs, the sand has long since reclaimed the homes of the German settlers, shrouding the abandoned houses in perpetual mystery.
In stark contrast to the serenity of the desert, the bustling cities of South Africa will immerse you in a unique cultural kaleidoscope. Dominated by the distinctive silhouette of Table Mountain, Cape Town reveals its lively streets and colourful gastronomy. After rounding the mythical Cape of Good Hope, discover Port Elizabeth. Known as the “Friendly City” for its hospitality, it is also the gateway to Addo Elephant National Park, famous for its elephants and other iconic African animals. From East London and its beaches of fine sand located on the Sunshine Coast, meet the Xhosa community before your next stop, Durban. In the KwaZulu-Natal region, the cradle of Zulu culture, this city of African, Indian and colonial influences is a perfect example of the term ‘Rainbow Nation’. This is where your journey will end, along the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. |
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Sailing Dates |
17 Dec 2025 |
Category |
Single |
Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
DEL |
AU $10,230
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AU $8,040
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PR4 |
AU $11,370
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AU $8,920
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PR5 |
AU $11,950
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AU $9,360
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PR6 |
AU $12,640
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AU $9,890
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DS6 |
AU $17,660
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AU $13,760
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AU $7,250
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DS4 |
AU $17,660
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AU $13,760
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AU $7,250
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DS3 |
AU $17,660
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AU $13,760
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AU $7,250
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PS5 |
AU $23,930
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AU $18,580
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AU $9,660
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PS6 |
AU $25,200
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AU $19,550
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AU $10,140
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PV6 |
AU $26,460
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AU $20,520
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AU $10,630
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PV5 |
AU $26,460
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AU $20,520
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AU $10,630
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Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
17 Dec 2025 |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
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18 Dec 2025 |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
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2:00 PM |
19 Dec 2025 |
Luderitz, Namibia |
11:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
20 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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21 Dec 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
9:30 AM |
11:00 PM |
22 Dec 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
7:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
23 Dec 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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24 Dec 2025 |
Port Elizabeth South Africa |
7:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
25 Dec 2025 |
East London, South Africa |
7:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
26 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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27 Dec 2025 |
Durban, South Africa |
7:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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