Dubai to Cape Town (South Africa)

30 nights sailing from Dubai on cruise ship Nautica

Itinerary: Sailing from Dubai, visiting Abu Dhabi, Al Fujayrah (UAE), Muscat (Oman), Bombay (Mumbai), Bombay (Mumbai), Goa (India), New Mangalore (India), Cochin (India), Male (Maldives), Victoria (Seychelles), Victoria (
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Cruise Dubai to Cape Town (South Africa)

30 nights sailing from Dubai on cruise ship Nautica

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Dubai Embarkation | Departure: 19:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 2 Abu Dhabi Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 16:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 3 Al Fujayrah (UAE) Arrival time: 11:00H | Departure: 21:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 4 Muscat (Oman) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 5-6 at sea
Day 7 Bombay (Mumbai) Arrival time: 08:00H
Day 8 Bombay (Mumbai) Departure: 16:00H
Day 9 Goa (India) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 19:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 10 New Mangalore (India) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 17:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 11 Cochin (India) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 12 at sea
Day 13 Male (Maldives) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 16:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 14-15 at sea
Day 16 Victoria (Seychelles) Arrival time: 20:00H
Day 17 Victoria (Seychelles) Departure: 17:00H
Day 18-19 at sea
Day 20 Zanzibar (Tanzania) Arrival time: 10:00H
Day 21 Zanzibar (Tanzania) Departure: 15:00H
Day 22 at sea
Day 23 Nosy Be (Madagascar) Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 18:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 24-25-26 at sea
Day 27 Richards Bay Arrival time: 03:00H | Departure: 22:00H 19 hours in destination
Day 28 at sea
Day 29 Port Elizabeth (South Africa) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 19:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 30 at sea
Day 31 Cape Town (South Africa) Arrival time: 05:30H | Departure: 17:00H 12 hours in destination
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Dubai to Cape Town (South Africa)

30 nights Cruise on Nautica. Sailing from Dubai, visiting Abu Dhabi, Al Fujayrah (UAE), Muscat (Oman), Bombay (Mumbai), Bombay (Mumbai), Goa (India), New Mangalore (India), Cochin (India), Male (Maldives), Victoria (Seychelles), Victoria (Seychelles), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Nosy Be (Madagascar), Richards Bay, Port Elizabeth (South Africa), ending in Cape Town (South Africa).

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Dubai

This sunny, arid paradise on the edge of the desert also happens to be one of the world's fastest growing cities and a premier luxury travel destination for visitors around the world.

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Abu Dhabi

The largest of the seven United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi combines tranquil beaches and beautiful oasis in the desert with an exciting city life. The elegant sports lovers will enjoy the endless activities offered by the area as cricket, golf and equestrian activities.

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Al Fujayrah (UAE)

Fujairah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and the only one of the seven that has a coastline solely on the Gulf of Oman and none on the Persian Gulf.Travel in and around Fujairah and the surrounding towns of Khor Kalba, Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Masafi has been made easy by the development of modern highways over the last 30 years. Newcomers and tourists can use the taxi system, which operates all day and night. There is no central booking system for private companies, but the government is planning to apply one. Taxis are hailed by standing at the roadside and flagging one down. Fares within the city are fixed. Fujairah has much to offer tourists for a day, sports fans, or anyone who values the beautiful countryside or the striking landscape

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Muscat (Oman)

This country will catch you slowly, with no hurries. First with the odours, like incense; after, with the flavours, sweet like the dates and the tea; and finally with the people, simple and friendly, and with a naivety nearly childis. Here you will find the Sultans Palace and the original city port, flanked with the forts Jalali and Mirani.

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Bombay (Mumbai)

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Mumbai Suburban Railway system carries more than 6.99 million commuters on a daily basis. It has the highest passenger densities of any urban railway system in the world. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is India´s second-busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic. The architecture of the city is a blend of Gothic Revival, Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco, and other contemporary styles. Most of the buildings during the British period, such as the Victoria Terminus and Bombay University, were built in Gothic Revival style Mumbai´s culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and theatres. The city offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment and night life, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other world capitals. Mumbai´s history as a major trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures, religions and cuisines coexisting in the city. This unique blend of cultures is due to the migration of people from all over India since the British period. Tourist Attractions: Gate way of India Juhu Beach Haji-Ali Adlabs Imagica Bandstand Linking Road Fashion Street Mahalaxmi Racecourse

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Bombay (Mumbai)

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Mumbai Suburban Railway system carries more than 6.99 million commuters on a daily basis. It has the highest passenger densities of any urban railway system in the world. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is India´s second-busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic. The architecture of the city is a blend of Gothic Revival, Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco, and other contemporary styles. Most of the buildings during the British period, such as the Victoria Terminus and Bombay University, were built in Gothic Revival style Mumbai´s culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and theatres. The city offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment and night life, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other world capitals. Mumbai´s history as a major trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures, religions and cuisines coexisting in the city. This unique blend of cultures is due to the migration of people from all over India since the British period. Tourist Attractions: Gate way of India Juhu Beach Haji-Ali Adlabs Imagica Bandstand Linking Road Fashion Street Mahalaxmi Racecourse

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Goa (India)

Goa is India’s smallest state, Goa is famous for its beaches, ancient temple, churches, night life, water sports, beach parties and food. Every year large number of domestic and International tourist visit Goa. There are many famous restaurants and shacks on the beaches that offer great service, delicious food and entertainment. The best time to visit Goa is from November to May and the main attractions of Goa are: Anjuna beach, Baga beach, Old Goa, Museums in Panaji, Bom Jesus Basilica, Candolim beach and Goa Chitra Museum.

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New Mangalore (India)

Mangalore is named after the goddess Mangaladevi and is the gateway to Karnataka. Mangalore is a blend of the new and the old. Traditionally, it was an important trading port with ties with the Persian Gulf states dating back to the 14th century.  Mangalore is one of the fastest developing cities in India and has many clean and beautiful beaches, lot of temples and churches to visit. Mangalore is close to temple town of udupi, beaches of malpe, jungles, hill stations, heritage sites. Bhagavathi Kshetra, Kudroli is one of the eighteen temples belonging to malayali billawas, dedicated to Godess Bhagavathi. Its fascination is in its architectural grandiosity. Being in the heart of the city it is frequented by many mangaloreans. an excellent place to see mangalorean and malayali culture coming together.

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Cochin (India)

Formerly known as "Cochin", Kochi is located in the Kerala state of India. A vibrant and bustling commercial port city, and is considered a major tourist destination in India. Once the centre of Indias spice trade, it's history with the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab, Chinese, and Japanese traders have heavily influenced the diverse and cosmopolitan nature of the city.

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Male (Maldives)

A group of islands totalling approximately 1200, the Maldives are located 220 miles South West of India. The majority of the islands are uninhabited making it a destination filled with tropical beauty boasting stunning white sand islands surrounded by coral reefs. With its city covering the entire island, Male is the commercial and economic centre of the Maldives and is home to the bulk of the nations population.

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Victoria (Seychelles)

The largest of the Seychelles and home to approximately 90% its population, Mahe is the cultural and economic centre of the inner islands. The capital of Victoria plays host to the shops, bars and restaurants and is the Hub for transportation between the islands. Boasting a towering landscape of 1000m high granite peaks, Stunning plam tree laden white sand beaches and extraordinary plant life sush as the Jellyfish Tree, the carnivorous Seychelles Pitcher Plant and the Seychelles Vanilla Orchid that have evolved over centuries of splendid isolation.

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Victoria (Seychelles)

The largest of the Seychelles and home to approximately 90% its population, Mahe is the cultural and economic centre of the inner islands. The capital of Victoria plays host to the shops, bars and restaurants and is the Hub for transportation between the islands. Boasting a towering landscape of 1000m high granite peaks, Stunning plam tree laden white sand beaches and extraordinary plant life sush as the Jellyfish Tree, the carnivorous Seychelles Pitcher Plant and the Seychelles Vanilla Orchid that have evolved over centuries of splendid isolation.

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Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island (locally, Unguja), Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 30km wide. Zanzibar Island, a.k.a., The Spice Island, , it is one of the few places in the world where saffron is produced, and many other Middle Eastern/Asian spices (cardamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, etc.). Zanzibar is also the only place where inhabits the Zanzibar red colobus monkey.

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Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island (locally, Unguja), Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 30km wide. Zanzibar Island, a.k.a., The Spice Island, , it is one of the few places in the world where saffron is produced, and many other Middle Eastern/Asian spices (cardamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, etc.). Zanzibar is also the only place where inhabits the Zanzibar red colobus monkey.

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Nosy Be (Madagascar)

In the Moazambique Canal we find the island of Nosy Be, comonly known as the island of the perfumes. It is a small island where you can rent a boat, ot a yacht to enjoy the sea. You can also find restaurants and cafes where you can east freash seafood such as lobster.

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Richards Bay

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Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

Port Elizabeth is located on the beautiful "Garden Route" on the Indian Ocean in South Africa. There is a historic city center with buildings from the Victorian era, several museums and an oceanarium, a tropical garden with a snake park, as a visitor attraction. The area surrounding Port Elizabeth is usually more interesting for visitors. The visitor magnets include the Addo Elephant and Tsitsikamma National Parks, Jeffrey's Bay and St. Francis Bay.

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Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The city has several notable cultural attractions. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port.

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The ship: Nautica

Regatta ship Oceania Cruises

Nautica, sister ship to Regatta and Insignia, radiates her own unique warmth and character. Her distinctive personality shines through from the moment you first step into her newly redesigned, neo-classical lobby or Toscana, resplendent in rich new fabrics and furnishings that reflect the charisma of Tuscany.

Nautica, sister ship to Regatta and Insignia, radiates her own unique warmth and character. Her distinctive personality shines through from the moment you first step into her newly redesigned, neo-classical lobby or Toscana, resplendent in rich new fabrics and furnishings that reflect the charisma of Tuscany.

Inaugurated 1998
Beam 25 m.
Length 181 m.
Tonnage 30200 tn.
Occupancy 824
Crew 400
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 37:1
Number of decks 9
Number of staterooms 342
Number of interior staterooms 25
Number of staterooms with balcony 232
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What's included onboard?

Free shuttle service from the ship to the city centre in many ports of call – a daily value of up to $50 per guest

Free dining at all specialty restaurants

Free and unlimited access to Canyon Ranch SpaClub private Spa Terrace (Concierge Level Staterooms and Suites only )

Unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, cappuccino, espresso, teas and juices

Room service 24 hours a day 

Accommodation in luxurious staterooms or suites

FREE Unlimited WiFi is included in your cruise fare; enjoy WiFi access throughout the entirety of the ship, including in all suites, staterooms, public rooms and outdoor decks; two free logins will be provided per suite or stateroom, each of which can be used on one device at a time; a login is provided for the first two devices per suite or stateroom; additional logins and upgrade packages are available for purchase on board. 

What's not included?

For your convenience the following gratuities are automatically added to your shipboard account; For guests occupying staterooms, gratuities of $180 per guest, per day will be added; For guests occupying Penthouse, Oceania, Vista or Owner's Suites where Butler Service is provided, gratuities of $23 per guest, per day will be added (please note these may be changed by the cruise line); In addition, an 20% service gratuity is automatically added to all beverage purchases, spa services and dinner at La Reserve. Naturally, guests may adjust gratuities while onboard the vessel at their sole discretion.

Each ship is equipped with limited medical facilities and staffed by international medical personnel; Customary Emergency Room fees and charges do apply for medical services and are dictated by the services performed by the ship's medical staff.

Personal expenses and purchases at the shops onboard are not included in the cruise price.

Also not included are shore excursions, meals ashore, baggage handling, gratuities, beverages not part of the regular menu, laundry service and other onboard amenities and services, including spa and medical treatments

Alcoholic drinks are not included; Wine, beer and spirits can be purchased at an incredible value with Oceania Cruises' beverage packages that enhance your onboard experience; Contact us to book your perfect beverage package.

It is recommended that all guests purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes Medical and Baggage Protection, as well as Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance to cover the full purchase price of the cruise, including air and/or land program costs.

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