--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 74eba58b-7ec1-4679-95ed-1c9b54e84cc6 slug: 2223199 voyage_code: SPI2623 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Spirit departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Cape Town disembarkation_port: Port Louis, Mauritius starting_price_usd: 12749.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:55:55Z --- # Expedition South Africa and Madagascar > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Spirit · Nov 15 – Dec 3   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Spirit | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cape Town | | **Disembarkation Port** | Port Louis, Mauritius | | **Starting Price** | 12,749 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SPI2623 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cape Town **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Day 2: Hermanus, South Africa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale. ### Day 3: Mossel bay **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Mossel Bay is a harbour town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It’s known for the wide Santos Beach and the 19th-century Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, which offers bay views. The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex includes the Maritime Museum, the Shell Museum and botanical gardens. The Post Office Tree, a milkwood tree in the complex, has been used as a mail collection point since the 1500s. ### Day 4: Port Elizabeth **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it's also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood's Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Durban **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species ### Day 7: Richards Bay **Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Richards Bay is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, which makes it one of the country's largest harbours. Richards Bay also has the deepest natural harbour on the African continent. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Toliara, Madagascar **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: Nosy Andriangory **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Mayotte **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Mayotte is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. It’s a department and region of France, though traditional Mayotte culture is most closely related to that of the neighboring Comoros islands. The Mayotte archipelago is surrounded by a coral barrier reef, which shelters a lagoon and marine reserve that are popular diving destinations. ### Day 14: Nosy Be, Madagascar **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Nosy Hara, Madagascar **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Nosy Boroha, Madagascar **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $12,749 | | Balcony | $14,927 | | Suite | $22,484 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) Approx. 22 m²/237 ft² cabins on Deck 4, 5 and 6 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Guaranteed Outside Cabin** (Code: 0) Guaranteed Outside Cabin **Panoramic Cabin** (Code: 02) Approx. 21 m²/226 ft² Cabins on Deck 5 Heated wall in bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service There is one cabin with fully accessible layout and equipment (cabin 404) ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 07) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 06) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 04) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 05) Approx. 21/23 m² (226 ft²/248 ft²) Cabins on Deck 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 03) Approx. 21/23 m² (226 ft²/248 ft²) Cabins on Deck 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 08) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service ### Suite Cabins **Grand Suite with Veranda** (Code: 10) Approx. 71 m²/764 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7 Private veranda (approx. 16 m²/172 ft²) with space heaters Separate living and sleeping areas Separate dining area Sleeping area with panoramic view Separable beds TV in living and sleeping areas Daylight bathroom with two sinks, free-standing bath, rain ... **Junior Suite with Balcony** (Code: 09) Approx. 42 m²/452 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7 Private balcony (approx. 6 m²/65 ft²) Separate living and sleeping areas Separate dining area Sleeping area with panoramic view Separable beds TV in living and sleeping areas Bathroom with two sinks and rain shower Steam sauna in shower area Heated wall i... ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Spirit #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Cape Town *Coordinates: -33.916, 18.4222* Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Hermanus, South Africa *Coordinates: -34.4092, 19.2504* Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of... ### Mossel bay *Coordinates: -34.1833, 22.1333* Mossel Bay is a harbour town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It’s known for the wide Santos Beach and the 19th-century Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, which offers bay views. The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex includes the Maritime Museum, the Shell Museum and botanical gardens. The Post Office Tree, a milkwood tree in the complex, has been used as a mail collection po... ### Port Elizabeth *Coordinates: -33.9667, 25.5* Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it's also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood's Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game. ### Durban *Coordinates: -29.853, 31.0164* Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species ### Richards Bay *Coordinates: -28.788, 32.0997* Richards Bay is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatuze River, which makes it one of the country's largest harbours. Richards Bay also has the deepest natural harbour on the African continent. ### Toliara, Madagascar ### Nosy Andriangory ### Mayotte *Coordinates: -12.8275, 45.1662* Mayotte is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. It’s a department and region of France, though traditional Mayotte culture is most closely related to that of the neighboring Comoros islands. The Mayotte archipelago is surrounded by a coral barrier reef, which shelters a lagoon and marine reserve that are popular diving destinations. ### Nosy Be, Madagascar ### Nosy Hara, Madagascar ### Nosy Boroha, Madagascar ### Port Louis, Mauritius *Coordinates: -20.1654, 57.4896* Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along wit... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223199 - **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/2223199 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223199.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2223199/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/hanseatic-spirit/other/57784.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:55:55 UTC