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Indian Ocean Islands

Aboard Seven Seas Voyager with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Departure Date

1 December 2024

Duration

19 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£11,264pp

Cruise Reference

ART-9INRE14

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.

South Africa’s largest harbour is located on a lagoon on the Mhlatuze River on the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal and takes its name from Admiral Sir F W Richards who sailed into the bay to deliver supplies to the troops during the Anglo/Zulu War of 1879.

The Richards Bay lagoon was declared a game reserve in 1935, when conservationists objected to the growing industrialisation here.

This however did nothing to halt development.

Instead a compromise was agreed and a wall was built across the length of the bay to divide the lagoon.

The north side became the seaport and the south remained a sanctuary for waterfowl and wildlife.

The lagoon is famous for being the site where the longest crocodile ever recorded was shot by hunter John Dunn - it measured over 20 feet.

The town was built on the shores of the lagoon in 1954 and although it was only a small fishing community in the 1960s, the development of the deep water harbour and railway in 1976 prompted the growth of the much larger township you see today.

The bustling town is now a popular holiday destination with its unspoilt beaches at the edge of the Indian Ocean, year-round sunshine and excellent recreational facilities including surfing and fishing.

It is also an excellent gateway to Zululand and the KwaZulu wildlife reserves.

Richards Bay has recently undergone a major renovation that has given the town a Caribbean feel.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Seven Seas Voyager

Launch Year: 2003 Length: 204 Width: 29 Currency: USD Capacity: 680 Crew Count: 469 Deck Count: 8 Cabin Count: 340

Discover the wide variety of inviting spaces and activities on Seven Seas Voyager®. Sip fresh java at Deck 5’s Coffee Connection, run on the open-air track on Deck 12, or head to Serene Spa & Wellness™ spa on Deck 6 for some pampering.

Seven Seas Voyager® is designed so you can enjoy the outdoors just as much as the indoors while you cruise. Take a look at all the places you can watch the sunset at the end of another perfect day, including your private balcony

Seven Seas Voyager Facilities

Seven Seas Voyager Includes

Cabin Details

Every suite on Seven Seas Voyager® has a private balcony along with marble bath accents and roomy closets. Sip a cup of coffee or glass of wine and dine alfresco on room service as you take in the endless views and fresh sea air.

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