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Norwegian Dawn - 12-Day Southern African Safari and Seas
Feb 07-19, 2026
13 Days 12 Nights
Have you ever dreamed of sailing across the southern tip of Africa? Embark on the Norwegian Dawn for a unique 12-day exploration that captures the essence of Africa's southern shores, from the lush landscapes of Mauritius to the historical wonders of Cape Town, South Africa.
- About the trip
- What's Included
- What's Excluded
- About Accommodation
- Itinerary
- Booking Policies
About the trip
Estimated Group Size
1 - 38
Accommodation
Meals
Swimming Pool
Casino
What's Included
- 12 nights cruise accommodation at Oceanview or Balcony cabin on Norwegian Dawn
- Daily meals on board
- 2 (Oceanview) / 3 (Balcony) specialty dining meals per person (for up to 2 pax per cabin)
- Ultimate Premium Beverage package* for 1st and 2nd guest only
- US$50 SHORE EXCURSIONS credit (per cabin)
- 300 Minutes Internet Package for 1st and 2nd guest only
- 20% F&B Gratuities (from US$281.4 to 289.4 per person)
- Taxes and Port Fees (US$210.14 per person)
*The package includes spirits and cocktails along with a selection of soft drinks, juice, draft and bottled beer, and wine-by-the-glass. Any of these drinks with a menu price of $15 or less is included in the program. If the 2nd guest is under 21 years of age, Premium Beverage package does not apply, and soft drink package will be given as a substitution.
What's Excluded
- Flight tickets
- Arrival and departure transfers, except where listed in the inclusion
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Laundry, bar and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone charges
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
- Onboard Service Charge (US$20 per person per day)
Closest Airport
Arrival
MRU
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Departure
CPT
Cape Town International Airport
About Accommodation
Built: 2002
Refurbished in 2021
Gross tonnage: 92,250 tons
Passenger Capacity: 2,290
Crew Capacity: 1,032
Room Types
Oceanview
- Room size: 14 sqm
- Bedding: 2 lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed
US$2,898.00
/ person
US$2,898.00
Balcony
- Room size: 18-27 sqm
- Balcony Size: 3-5 sqm
- Bedding: 2 lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed
- Feature: Sliding glass doors and a private balcony
*For adding the 3rd person to existing booking, please contact customer service team to check the availability. The enquiry must be done within 5 days after the booking has been made. If adding 3rd person is unavailable, booking can be cancelled for free. Otherwise, cancellation fee will be applied according to policy.
US$3,998.00
/ person
US$3,998.00
Itinerary
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- 8 p.m.: Embarkation
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- 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Dock at Pointe Des Galets, Reunion
- Explore the city on your own
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Dock at Antsiranana, Madagascar
- Explore the city on your own
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- 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Dock at Nosy Be, Madagascar
- Explore the city on your own
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise faciliti
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- 11:15 a.m. : Dock at Richards Bay, South Africa until the next day 6:30 p.m.
- Explore the city on your own
- Overnight on cruise
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- 6:30 p.m. : Depart Richards Bay, South Africa
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- 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.: Dock at Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), South Africa
- Explore the city on your own
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- 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Dock at Mossel Bay, South Africa
- Explore the city on your own
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- 8 a.m. : Dock at Cape Town, South Africa
- Explore the city on your own
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- 6 a.m.: Disembarkation
Location
Facts to Know
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Diverse Climate Zones: The cruise covers a range of climates from the tropical weather of Madagascar with its warm temperatures year-round to the more variable climates of South Africa, where weather can change from hot days to cooler, windy conditions as you move southward.
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Rich Biodiversity: Madagascar is known for its unique wildlife, with over 90% of its species being endemic. Ports like Antsiranana provide access to incredible natural reserves where visitors can see lemurs, baobabs, and other native species.
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Historical Layers: South Africa's ports like Richards Bay and Cape Town are steeped in complex histories from Zulu battles to Dutch and British colonial influences, offering a deep historical context visible in local museums, monuments, and architecture.
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Culinary Exploration: The culinary landscape is as varied as the geography. From the seafood delicacies in Mossel Bay to the fusion of Malay and Dutch cuisines in Cape Town, every port offers its own taste of local flavors.
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Cultural Tapestry: Each port reflects a rich cultural tapestry, including the vibrant arts and craft markets in Durban, the French influence in Port Louis, Mauritius, and the blend of African cultures in Madagascar.
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Geographical Wonders: From the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town to the dramatic cliffs and beaches of Madagascar, the natural landscapes provide stunning backdrops and are central to the experiences offered at each port.
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Marine Life: The waters around South Africa are famous for their biodiversity, including the chance to spot the Marine Big Five: whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and penguins, particularly around Cape Town.
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Adventure Activities: For the adventurous, there are ample opportunities ranging from shark cage diving in Gansbaai, South Africa, to hiking in the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar.
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Architectural Diversity: The architecture varies from the colonial buildings in Port Louis to the modern skyscrapers in Cape Town and the traditional Malagasy structures in Madagascar, offering a visual journey through time and cultures.
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Community Interactions: Many ports provide opportunities to engage with local communities and experience their traditions firsthand, whether through village tours, cultural performances, or local workshops, allowing for a deeper understanding and connection with the places visited.
Things to note
- Upon making a reservation for this trip, an initial deposit is required to move the booking status to "Pending." Once the cruise confirms your reservation, the status will change to "Balance Payment," and a confirmation notification email will be sent to the email associated with your booking account. You must complete the payment of the remaining balance within 7 days of receiving this email to finalize your cruise reservation. Failure to complete this payment within 7 days from the date of confirmation will result in the cancellation of your cruise reservation, and the initial deposit will not be refunded. If the cruise company cannot confirm the reservation due to being fully booked or other reasons, your reservation will be canceled, and the initial deposit will be refunded.
- All travel documents are the customer’s responsibility. Customer should ensure the required document, including visas and public health documents, are prepared and to comply with customs requirements of the destination, including countries that may just be transiting through. For latest information, please consult the embassy or government authorities.
- Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing on Day 1 of cruise. Guest may consider arriving 1 day earlier to avoid hassle of possible schedule change.
- Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on final day of cruise. Guest should book their departure flight after 2pm on the day
- Guest should refer to final cruise document/ ticket for detail cruise itinerary. Documents will be provided by cruise line after online check-in completed.
- For details of the ship and travel notes, please visit POLYTRIPS cruise database.
- POLYCLUB reserves the right to collect fuel surcharge, applicable taxes or supplement charges which imposed by the cruise company, even if full payment has been made to the reservation. Fare difference is governed by official notification from cruise company. These amounts will be determined upon the confirmation of booking and will be added to the final fare.
- If a material alteration to a package tour after its commencement for reasons beyond control, POLYCLUB may impose any additional charge to his clients as a result of an increase in operation costs. (“Reasons beyond control” mean hostilities, political unrest, terror attacks, natural disasters, pestilences, bad weather, technical problems to transport, changes to the frequency/timetable of any means of conveyance by its operator without advance notice, strikes, industrial action, travel advisories (warnings) issued by governments of the destinations/the World Health Organisation, outbound travel alerts issued by Government, and any other situations of which the industry has no control and which are unfavourable to outbound trips of travellers.)
- Passengers accept full responsibility for all losses and expenses due to “Reasons beyond control”. Cruise company and POLYCLUB will not be liable for any consequences.
- For the safety of crew and passengers, Cruise Line has the right to cancel, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing or itinerary without prior notice, in the event of bad weather, technical or other reasons beyond control. Passengers shall not make claim against cruise company and POLYCLUB for any recovery.
- POLYCLUB strongly encourage passengers to take out their travel insurance before the journey.
- Stateroom assignment is subject to the cruise company upon availability. Members of same travelling party may not be assigned to adjacent/ nearby rooms. Cruise company also upgrade any passenger(s) at sole discretion.
- Bedding arrangement is subject to the cruise company upon availability.
- The operation of activities, restaurants, menus and facilities is subject to the final arrangement on board. The seating in main dining restaurants is group reservation and subject to restaurant arrangement on board.
- For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 need to be stay in the same cabin with at least one adult passenger.
- For minors (under the age of 18) unaccompanied by parent or legal guardian, a consent form and other documents are required to present to cruise line prior to embarkation and at pier during check-in. Failure to provide the required document may result in booking cancellation or boarding being denied. Passengers shall not make claim against cruise company and POLYCLUB for any recovery. Please contact POLYCLUB for further arrangement.
- If the children are included on parent's travel document, they can use that document only when travelling with parent.
- Pregnant guest entered the 24th week of pregnancy and infants under 6 months of age (12 months for some itineraries) are not eligible for travel on ships, according to the cruise company and itinerary requirement. The minimum age requirement varies from cruise company and itinerary. Medical certificate is required for pregnant guest entered the 20th to 23rd week of pregnancy. Please refer to the details on Cruise Company website.
- Passenger have to agree and comply with the health and safety protocol implemented by the Cruise line, and other policies such as , as laid in Cruise Company Website. The protocol and requirement may change any time without prior notice. Please refer to the details on Cruise Company website.
- In case of disputes, Cruise Company reserves the right to make the final decision. Members of same travelling party may not be assigned to adjacent/ nearby rooms. Cruise company also upgrade any the guest(s) at sole discretion.
- All information in Chinese and Korean are translated from English. English version will be taken as the correct one if there is a difference.
Booking Policies
Notice period before departure(Excluding the departure date and notification date)
- 100 days prior
- 99-30 days
- 29 days or less
Product ID 260207MUS0001
Feb 7, 2026 ~ Feb 19, 2026
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