--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 55169bf3-6b70-4354-bed6-dd67011a5c17 slug: 2182229 voyage_code: DA270328014 cruise_line: Silversea ship: Silver Dawn departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Mahe, Seychelles disembarkation_port: Cape Town, South Africa starting_price_usd: 11700.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:02:16Z --- # Mahe to Cape Town > Silversea · Silver Dawn · Mar 28 – Apr 11, 2027   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Silversea | | **Ship** | Silver Dawn | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Mahe, Seychelles | | **Disembarkation Port** | Cape Town, South Africa | | **Starting Price** | 11,700 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | DA270328014 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Mahe, Seychelles **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Like jade-colored jewels in the Indian Ocean, the more than 100 Seychelles Islands are often regarded as the Garden of Eden. Lying just four degrees south of the equator, the Seychelles are some 1,000 miles from the nearest mainland Africa. Little more than 200 years ago, all 115 islands were uninhabited.Then in 1742 a French ship dispatched from Mauritius sailed into one of the small bays. Captain Lazare Picault was the first to explore these unnamed islands. He encountered breathtaking vistas ... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Located just off the east coast of Madagascar, Mauritius is fast making a name for itself as the tropical paradise of the Indian Ocean. A volcanic island approximately 10 million years old, Mauritius is thought to be the peak of an enormous sunken volcanic chain stretching from the Seychelles to Réunion. In fact, volcanic lakes and inactive craters can be found scattered throughout the island. Mauritius also boasts a unique marine environment. Surrounded by one of the largest unbroken coral ... ### Day 5: Pointe des Gallettes, Reunion Island **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Located about 480 miles east of Madagascar and 102 miles southwest of Mauritius, Réunion is the largest of the Mascarene Islands. The archipelago, consisting of Rodrigues, Mauritius and Réunion, was named The Mascarentes following its discovery in 1512 by the Portuguese navigator, Pedro de Mascarenhas. The French made the decision to settle Réunion in 1642, but no one actually lived here until four years later when the French governor of Fort Dauphin in Madagascar exiled a dozen mutineers to ... ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Richards Bay, South Africa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Richards Bay was named after Frederick William Richards of the British Royal Navy. When he learned of the conflict the English experienced in Zululand, Richards arrived with 250 men in support of his fellow countrymen. He also made a survey of the coast in 1879. In 1906, development of the area got underway with the founding of the Zululand Fisheries and the first ox wagon trek to the town of Empangeni. In 1928, Richards Bay got a hotel and a store, from which it gradually developed into the ec... ### Day 10: Durban, South Africa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM The great natural harbor of Port Natal, on whose shores the city of Durban now stands, was thought by early Portuguese navigators to be a lagoon at the mouth of a large river. They called the harbor Rio de Natal (Christmas River), as its discovery fell on Christmas Day in 1497. The name Durban was acquired in 1843 when Port Natal was renamed for Sir Benjamin D'Urban, the Cape governor who had ordered the British annexation of Natal. Durban became a municipality in 1854 and a city in 1935. Today... ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Port Elizabeth, South Africa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Port Elizabeth is the third largest port and the fifth largest city in South Africa. The center is spread over steep hills overlooking Algoa Bay. Except for some interesting historical architecture, 21st-century Port Elizabeth, or PE as it is commonly known, has few attractions of note. To compensate, the town is surrounded by charming countryside; it bills itself as the Friendly City. Its origins go back to the site of Fort Frederick around which settlers from Britain established Port Elizabeth... ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: Langebann **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM ### Day 15: Cape Town, South Africa **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sprawling across endless, staggeringly blue coastline, and watched over by the iconic plane of Table Mountain, Cape Town is without doubt one of the world’s most beautiful cities. A blend of spectacular mountain scenery, multiculturalism and relaxed ocean charm awaits in the Mother City, where you can venture out to rolling vineyards, dine in laid back sea suburbs, or spend days exploring cool urban culture. Cape Town’s natural splendour fully reveals itself as the cable car rears sharply to... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Suite | $11,700 | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Grand Suite** (Code: G1) A grand traveller needs a grand suite, and we are happy to oblige! Get ready to scale new heights of comfort in our ultra-luxury Grand Suite. Situated at the front of the ship for the most spectacular views, the Grand Suite is for travellers who like the finer things in life. A large veranda, furnis... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: O1) Available in a one or two bedroom configuration (so perfect for families) the Owner’s suite is the epitome of elegance at sea. A large seating area is the hub of the suite, equipped with all mod cons – think a Bose sound system, an interactive 55” TV and even an Illy coffee machine! Whether inside o... **Silver Suite** (Code: S2) Silver Suite **Deluxe Veranda Suite** (Code: DX) After a busy day of on shore exploring, the Deluxe Veranda Suite is the perfect home away from home. Spacious and well-situated, enjoy ultra-luxury amenities from the 24-hour butler service to the well-stocked mini-bar (and yes, they’re all included!). Not forgetting the teak veranda from which the ... **Silver Suite** (Code: SL) A Silversea favourite and by far our best-selling suite! The Silver Suite is one of the foundations of ultra-luxury cruising. Take travelling to a whole new level with the Silver Suite’s unparalleled levels of service, comfort and of course style! Available in either a one bedroom, a two bedroom or ... **Superior Veranda Suite** (Code: SV) A superior location makes the Superior Veranda Suite, well … superior! From the sumptuous views from the teak veranda to the spacious sitting room and large marble bathroom, everything about the Superior Veranda has been designed for your comfort. So settle in and get comfortable, order some 24-hour... **Grand 2 Suite** (Code: G2) A grand traveller needs a grand suite, and we are happy to oblige! Get ready to scale new heights of comfort in our ultra-luxury Grand Suite. Situated at the front of the ship for the most spectacular views, the Grand Suite is for travellers who like the finer things in life. A large veranda, furnis... **Panorama Suite** (Code: PA) Beautiful elegant furnishings are the perfect choice to soothe and relax as you sail from one destination to the next. Large windows flood the room with light, making for luxurious sea views whether it’s morning, noon or night! Panorama suites are the perfect accompaniment to a Silver Suite for larg... **Classic Veranda Suite** (Code: CV) A lower-bow location makes the Classic Veranda Suite a comfortable choice for travellers. A lovely comfortable bed – available in a twin or queen bed configuration – with a choice of mattress makes sure that you enjoy the best night’s sleep of your life, while the seating area is perfect for in-suit... **Vista Suite** (Code: VI) Comfortable, spacious and offering stupendous ocean views, the Vista Suite carries its name very well! Wake up to wide ocean views, breakfast to the sound of the waves lapping at the side of the ship or simply relax with the in-suite entertainment system and comfy sofas. Some Vista Suites are a litt... **Owner's 2 Suite** (Code: O2) Available in a one or two bedroom configuration (so perfect for families) the Owner’s suite is the epitome of elegance at sea. A large seating area is the hub of the suite, equipped with all mod cons – think a Bose sound system, an interactive 55” TV and even an Illy coffee machine! Whether inside o... **Royal Suite 2** (Code: R2) With just two Royal Suites on board, this stateroom is in a class all of its own! Spacious and dignified, commanding and majestic, there’s no secret to why we named this suite Royal. Ample indoor space with a living room (including state of the art entertainment systems), twin beds that can be joine... **Royal Suite** (Code: R1) With just two Royal Suites on board, this stateroom is in a class all of its own! Spacious and dignified, commanding and majestic, there’s no secret to why we named this suite Royal. Ample indoor space with a living room (including state of the art entertainment systems), twin beds that can be joine... ## Ship Information ### Silver Dawn A new world of luxury is waiting aboard Silver Dawn. Elegant and modern, Silver Dawn is the natural evolution of our fleet. Large enough to offer eight dining options – including the superb Sea and Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) programme – yet small enough for the famed Silversea onboard ambience, Silver Dawn inherits the best features of her sister ships Silver Muse and Silver Moon, but is in a class all of her own. With sumptuous suites, outstanding itineraries, plus cutting-edge design and technology and the outstanding OTIVM wellness concept, Silver Dawn sets new standards of luxury. Wake up to a new dawn with Silversea. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 596 | | Crew | 411 | | Gross Tonnage | 40,700.0 | | Length | 699.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 288 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Venetian Lounge**: The grandeur and magic of music and theater. The experience of being transported by performance. That satisfying feeling of seeing an evening show … W... - **Casino**: Let the fun begin! Channel your inner James Bond and place a bet at a variety of table games, including American Roulette, Blackjack, and Ocean Poker,... ### Other - **Connoisseur’s Corner**: Our smoking lounge aboard Silver Dawn is our latest venue where cigar lovers can buy and sample some of the world’s finest Havanas, Cohibas, Partagás,... - **Otium Beauty Salon**: A full range of salon services, including hairstyling, manicures, and pedicures, is available on board this luxury cruise ship for both men and women.... - **Observation Library**: Set on the highest level at the very top of the ship, this is a quiet space for reading and reflection while being dazzled by the undulating seascapes... - **Boutique**: Exceptional shopping experiences do not end in the cosmopolitan cities we visit. Silversea’s striking new shipboard boutiques, reimagined and redesign... ### Food and Drink - **Kaiseki**: The fine art of Kaiseki lies in its meticulous preparation and beautiful presentation. Dishes reflect a passion for tradition and performance and our ... - **S.A.L.T. Lab**: S.A.L.T. Lab elevates a curious traveler to a culinary insider through intimate, hands-on cooking classes focused on regional techniques and tradition... - **Atlantide**: Instantly recalling images of the sea in all her watery majesty, the Atlantides are the seven nymph daughters of Atlas. Creative muses known for their... - **Silver Note**: A sumptuous, intimate setting with a lively ambience is the perfect place to dine, dance, and dream the night away … Small-plate, tapas-style dishes o... - **Dolce Vita**: Our main bar has been newly reimagined for Silver Dawn! Dolce Vita has of course kept her legendary charm, inspired cocktails, stylish decor, and comf... ### Fitness - **Fitness Centre**: With state-of-the-art Technogym® equipment, free weights, and specialty classes, the Fitness Center brings together elite design with programs that ar... ### Recreational - **Pool Deck & Jacuzzi Area**: The epitome of open-air living—defining how you enjoy the outdoors—this is the place to cool off, unwind, and enjoy the sunshine. Take a dip in the po... ### Relaxation - **Otium Spa**: Finding relaxation is one the of the principle aims of taking a cruise, so why not join us in the Otium Spa for guaranteed indulgence? Turn off your p... ## Ports of Call ### Mahe, Seychelles *Coordinates: -4.68267, 55.4804* Like jade-colored jewels in the Indian Ocean, the more than 100 Seychelles Islands are often regarded as the Garden of Eden. Lying just four degrees south of the equator, the Seychelles are some 1,000 miles from the nearest mainland Africa. Little more than 200 years ago, all 115 islands were uninhabited.Then in 1742 a French ship dispatched from Mauritius sailed into one of the small bays. Captai... ### Port Louis, Mauritius *Coordinates: -20.1654, 57.4896* Located just off the east coast of Madagascar, Mauritius is fast making a name for itself as the tropical paradise of the Indian Ocean. A volcanic island approximately 10 million years old, Mauritius is thought to be the peak of an enormous sunken volcanic chain stretching from the Seychelles to Réunion. In fact, volcanic lakes and inactive craters can be found scattered throughout the island. ... ### Pointe des Gallettes, Reunion Island Located about 480 miles east of Madagascar and 102 miles southwest of Mauritius, Réunion is the largest of the Mascarene Islands. The archipelago, consisting of Rodrigues, Mauritius and Réunion, was named The Mascarentes following its discovery in 1512 by the Portuguese navigator, Pedro de Mascarenhas. The French made the decision to settle Réunion in 1642, but no one actually lived here until ... ### Richards Bay, South Africa *Coordinates: -28.788, 32.0997* Richards Bay was named after Frederick William Richards of the British Royal Navy. When he learned of the conflict the English experienced in Zululand, Richards arrived with 250 men in support of his fellow countrymen. He also made a survey of the coast in 1879. In 1906, development of the area got underway with the founding of the Zululand Fisheries and the first ox wagon trek to the town of Emp... ### Durban, South Africa *Coordinates: -29.853, 31.0164* The great natural harbor of Port Natal, on whose shores the city of Durban now stands, was thought by early Portuguese navigators to be a lagoon at the mouth of a large river. They called the harbor Rio de Natal (Christmas River), as its discovery fell on Christmas Day in 1497. The name Durban was acquired in 1843 when Port Natal was renamed for Sir Benjamin D'Urban, the Cape governor who had orde... ### Port Elizabeth, South Africa *Coordinates: -33.9667, 25.5* Port Elizabeth is the third largest port and the fifth largest city in South Africa. The center is spread over steep hills overlooking Algoa Bay. Except for some interesting historical architecture, 21st-century Port Elizabeth, or PE as it is commonly known, has few attractions of note. To compensate, the town is surrounded by charming countryside; it bills itself as the Friendly City. Its origins... ### Langebann *Coordinates: -33.0547, 18.0658* ### Cape Town, South Africa *Coordinates: -33.916, 18.4222* Sprawling across endless, staggeringly blue coastline, and watched over by the iconic plane of Table Mountain, Cape Town is without doubt one of the world’s most beautiful cities. A blend of spectacular mountain scenery, multiculturalism and relaxed ocean charm awaits in the Mother City, where you can venture out to rolling vineyards, dine in laid back sea suburbs, or spend days exploring cool u... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2182229 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2182229 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2182229.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2182229/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/silversea/silver-dawn/other/65924.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:02:16 UTC