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South Africa · Ships call at Cape Town, South Africa
Mild and dry
Cape Town in March offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 70°F and comfortable lows near 64°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 1 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Mild and dry.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Cape Town, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during March, with the date each one leaves port.
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
World Cruise from Savona
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 25, 2026
World Cruise from Marseilles
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 26, 2026
World Cruise from Barcelona
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 27, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt mit MS Artania
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt in 143 Tagen
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 21, 2026
Ships use the cruise terminal at the V&A Waterfront, which you can walk to by day. Cape Town International Airport is about 13 miles away, roughly 25 minutes by taxi.
The average high temperature in Cape Town during March is 70°F, with a low of 64°F.
Cape Town typically sees 1 days of rain in March. Mild and dry.
For a March cruise to Cape Town, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.