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South Africa · Ships call at Durban, South Africa
Ships use the cruise terminal in Durban harbor, with a shuttle to uShaka Marine World. King Shaka International Airport is about 37 km north, 35 to 45 minutes by road.
Ships leave from Durban Cruise Terminal, Durban harbor, Durban. (Source: WhatsInPort)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
An aquarium and water park on the beachfront, with a shuttle from the port.
Source: WhatsInPort
An Indian market with spices and crafts.
Source: WhatsInPort
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Weltentdecker-Route - Ab Las Palmas/Bis Singapur
TUI Cruises · Mein Schiff 6
Grose Weltentdecker-Route - Ab Las Palmas/Bis Singapur
TUI Cruises · Mein Schiff 6
MSC Grand Voyages
MSC Cruises · MSC Armonia
MSC Grand Voyages
MSC Cruises · MSC Armonia
Indischer Ozean Mit Mauritius - Ab Kapstadt/Bis Singapur
TUI Cruises · Mein Schiff 6
In The Kingdom Of Wild Animals (Cape Town Mauritius)
Hapag Lloyd Cruises · Europa 2
The best months to visit Durban by cruise ship are April, May, December. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: uShaka Marine World; Victoria Street Market.
Durban is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Durban.