South Africa, Namibia & Cape Verde Cruise: Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Saint Helena
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South Africa, Namibia & Cape Verde Cruise: Cape Town, Walvis Bay & Saint Helena

Departure 11 May 2026
Duration 17 Nights
Cruise Line Azamara
Ship Azamara Onward
0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Cape Town, South Africa

Date of arrival 11 May 2026

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.

Cape Town

Lüderitz, Namibia

Date of arrival 13 May 2026

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.

Lüderitz

Walvis Bay, Namibia

Date of arrival 14 May 2026

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.

Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay, Namibia

Date of arrival 15 May 2026

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.

Walvis Bay
Day 1

Cape Town, South Africa

Date of arrival 11 May 2026

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.

Cape Town
Day 3

Lüderitz, Namibia

Date of arrival 13 May 2026

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.

Lüderitz
Day 4

Walvis Bay, Namibia

Date of arrival 14 May 2026

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.

Walvis Bay
Day 5

Walvis Bay, Namibia

Date of arrival 15 May 2026

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.

Walvis Bay

Jamestown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Date of arrival 19 May 2026

In the South Atlantic Ocean, St Helena is a tropical island that has a variation of influences from all over the world. Explore the island with its many activities, local delicacies and rich culture.

Day 9

Jamestown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Date of arrival 19 May 2026

In the South Atlantic Ocean, St Helena is a tropical island that has a variation of influences from all over the world. Explore the island with its many activities, local delicacies and rich culture.

Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde

Date of arrival 25 May 2026

Start your Expedition Cruise in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, located in the south of Santiago Island. You can explore its old centre overlooking the ocean and its historical buildings with transom windows. In the old quarter, you can also learn about the diversity of the archipelago’s cultural origins in the Ethnographic Museum. To finish your day, head to the harbour to visit the Diogo Gomes statue, paying homage to the man who discovered the archipelago in 1460.

Praia, Santiago Island

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Date of arrival 28 May 2026

Perhaps the prettiest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an almost circular isle with the peak of Pozo de Las Nieves, its highest point, at the centre. With a wealth of natural beauty and all the exciting attractions of city life in the capital, the island offers the best of both worlds. You will no doubt wish to see the sights of the capital’s old quarter, which dates back to the 15th century and encompassses the Vegueta and Triana districts, and wherever you go you can enjoy the glorious subtropical climate, perfect for growing exotic palms and fruits.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Day 15

Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde

Date of arrival 25 May 2026

Start your Expedition Cruise in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, located in the south of Santiago Island. You can explore its old centre overlooking the ocean and its historical buildings with transom windows. In the old quarter, you can also learn about the diversity of the archipelago’s cultural origins in the Ethnographic Museum. To finish your day, head to the harbour to visit the Diogo Gomes statue, paying homage to the man who discovered the archipelago in 1460.

Praia, Santiago Island
Day 18

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Date of arrival 28 May 2026

Perhaps the prettiest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an almost circular isle with the peak of Pozo de Las Nieves, its highest point, at the centre. With a wealth of natural beauty and all the exciting attractions of city life in the capital, the island offers the best of both worlds. You will no doubt wish to see the sights of the capital’s old quarter, which dates back to the 15th century and encompassses the Vegueta and Triana districts, and wherever you go you can enjoy the glorious subtropical climate, perfect for growing exotic palms and fruits.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Cabin Options

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World Owner's Suite

Welcome to the World Owner's Suite aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 793ft² (74m²)
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Ocean Suite

Welcome to the Ocean Suite aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 734ft² (68m²)
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Spa Suites

Welcome to the Spa Suites aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 454ft² (42m²)
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Continent Suite

Welcome to the Continent Suite aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 326ft² (30m²)
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Suite Guarantee

Welcome to the Suite Guarantee aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 793ft² (74m²)
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Veranda Plus

Welcome to the Veranda Plus aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 239ft² (22m²)
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Veranda Plus Guarantee

Welcome to the Veranda Plus Guarantee aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 239ft² (22m²)
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Veranda

Welcome to the Veranda aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 215ft² (20m²)
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Veranda Guarantee

Welcome to the Veranda Guarantee aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 215ft² (20m²)
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Oceanview

Welcome to the Oceanview aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 143ft² (13m²)
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Oceanview Guarantee

Welcome to the Oceanview Guarantee aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 143ft² (13m²)
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Interior

Welcome to the Interior aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 158ft² (15m²)
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Interior Guarantee

Welcome to the Interior Guarantee aboard the Azamara Onward from Azamara, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 158ft² (15m²)

Ship Facilities

Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health & Fitness

About the Ship

Built to cross oceans, cruise along scenic waterways and dock at locations larger ships can’t access — this small ship cruising experience is unlike any other.

Azamara onward

Azamara onward Information

Launched 1999
Length 591 ft (180m)
Guest Capacity 692
Cabins 338
Crew Members 375

Deck Plans

Deck 4
  • Medical Facility
  • Guest Relations
  • Concierge
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms (x3 Accessible Staterooms)
Deck 5

  • Cabaret Lounge
  • The Den
  • Photo Shop 
  • Onward Shop
  • Indulgences
  • Mosaic Café
  • Discoveries Bar
  • Discoveries Restaurant

Deck 6
  • Veranda Plus Staterooms
  • Veranda Staterooms (x2 Accessible Staterooms)
  • World Owner’s Suite
  • Continent Suite
  • Ocean Suite
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms
Deck 7
  • World Owner’s Suite
  • Ocean Suite
  • Veranda Staterooms
  • Oceanview Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Veranda Plus Staterooms
  • Self Service Laundry
Deck 8

  • Veranda Plus Staterooms
  • World Owner’s Suite
  • Continent Suite (x2 Accessible Staterooms)
  • Interior

Deck 9
  • Club Spa Suites
  • The Patio
  • Swirl & Top
  • Windows Café
  • Sunset Veranda
  • Pool
  • Pool Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Beauty Salon
  • The Sanctum Terrace
  • The Sanctum
Deck 10

  • The Living Room
  • Card Room
  • In Touch
  • Elevators
  • Table Tennis
  • Jogging Track
  • Atlas Bar
  • Aqualina Specialty Dining
  • Prime C Specialty Dining

Deck 11

  • Shuffle Board
  • Sun Deck

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