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Atlantic Ocean Delight

Aboard Seven Seas Splendor with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Departure Date

5 January 2025

Duration

14 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£7,744pp

Cruise Reference

ART-1ATRE16

Cruise Overview

Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay.

The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck, and evidence of Dutch colonial rule remains throughout the region.

The port is located on one of the world's most important trade routes, and is mainly a container port and handler of fresh fruit.

Fishing is another vital industry, with large Asian fishing fleets using Cape Town as a logistical repair base for much of the year.

The region is famous for its natural beauty, with the imposing Table Mountain and Lions Head, as well as the many nature reserves and botanical gardens such as Kirstenbosch which boasts an extensive range of indigenous plant life, including proteas and ferns.

Cape Town's weather is mercurial, and can change from beautiful sunshine to dramatic thunderstorms within a short period.

A local adage is that in Cape Town you can experience four seasons in one day.
The reopening of the diamond mine at Elizabeth Bay 20 years ago has brought the development of tourism and fishing back to this small 19th century village on the barren, windswept Namib Desert coast.

One of Namibias oddities, it has everything you'd expect from a small German town - delicatessens, coffee shops and a Lutheran church.

Here, the icy but clean South Atlantic is home to seals, penguins and other marine life and the desolate beaches support flamingoes.

It was founded in 1883 when Heinrich Vogelsang purchased Angra Pequena and some of the surrounding land on behalf of Adolf Lüderitz, a Hanseat from Germany, from the local Nama chief.

Lüderitz began its life as a trading post, with other activities in fishing and guano-harvesting.

As a sign of Luderitz's revival, 1996 staged the first traditional German Karneval since 1960.
Once a whaling station, Walvis Bay provides a gateway to the extraordinary desert landscapes of Namibia and is itself an area of unusual natural beauty.

The showpiece of the Walvis Bay area is the natural lagoon where you can see flamingos in their thousands at certain times of the year, along with a variety of other wading birds such as the white pelican.

Further inland you will find the stunning Namib Desert, which provides an unlikely home for a diverse array of wildlife.

Alternatively, you could venture into the desert of Sossusvlei, whose mountainous ochre sand dunes are said to be the highest in the world, or visit the colonial town of Swakopmund.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Seven Seas Splendor

Launch Year: 2020 Length: 224 Width: 31 Currency: USD Capacity: 732 Crew Count: 567 Deck Count: 10 Cabin Count: 366

To perfect luxury, Seven Seas Splendor™ elevates every detail, combining exquisite style and comfort with exemplary service, superb cuisine and all-balcony suites. Get to know this newest ship in the Regent Seven Seas Cruises® fleet.

Seven Seas Splendor Facilities

Seven Seas Splendor Includes

Cabin Details

No matter how large you choose to live on Seven Seas Splendor™, the same exceptional standards of design and comfort apply to every suite. Layouts range from 307 to 4,443 square feet, and all include a furnished private balcony.

As a guest of these exceptional suites, you have the extraordinary opportunity to experience the highest level of service and travel in expansive spaciousness. Additionally, our most sumptuous included amenities are reserved for our Distinctive Suites, from guaranteed dining reservations to personalised Butler service, and you have the ability to customise even your most personal items, such as bed pillows and bath products, exactly to your tastes. We designed these suites to satisfy your every wish, exceed your highest expectations of comfort and become your favourite address as you explore the world.

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