Silk & Sands Passage
Saturday, April 7, 2029
Tuesday, May 22, 2029
45 Nights
Cape Town
Atlas Adventurer
Suite
$16,681
per person
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Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Cape Town
South Africa
Ride a rotating cable car 3,600 feet up Table Mountain for breathtaking views of the city, ocean, and surrounding mountains.
Arrive
2029-04-07 15:00:00
Day 2
Cape Town
South Africa
Ride a rotating cable car 3,600 feet up Table Mountain for breathtaking views of the city, ocean, and surrounding mountains.
Arrive
2029-04-08 00:00:00
Depart
2029-04-08 12:00:00
Day 3
Mossel Bay
South Africa
Dive with great white sharks in one of the world's most thrilling marine encounters just off the Cape coast.
Arrive
2029-04-09 09:00:00
Depart
2029-04-09 19:00:00
Day 4
Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Dive into pristine turquoise waters at Princess Margaret Beach and discover untouched Caribbean paradise on this quiet island gem.
Arrive
2029-04-10 12:00:00
Depart
2029-04-10 19:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Richards Bay
South Africa
Spot majestic whales and playful dolphins while cruising through one of Africa's most pristine marine sanctuaries.
Arrive
2029-04-12 08:00:00
Depart
2029-04-12 19:00:00
Day 7
Maputo
Mozambique
Explore the vibrant Baixa district's colonial architecture, bustling markets, and authentic Mozambican cuisine in Africa's most underrated coastal capital.
Arrive
2029-04-13 13:00:00
Depart
2029-04-13 22:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
Morondava
Madagascar
Glide past thousand-year-old baobab trees along the Menabe coast, Madagascar's most iconic natural wonder and a sanctuary for wildlife.
Arrive
2029-04-16 08:00:00
Depart
2029-04-16 19:00:00
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
Mocambique Island
Mozambique
Dive into pristine coral reefs teeming with tropical fish and sea turtles just steps from your ship.
Arrive
2029-04-18 07:00:00
Depart
2029-04-18 15:00:00
Day 13
🌊 At Sea
Day 14
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Explore the labyrinthine spice markets and whitewashed Stone Town, where centuries of Arab, African, and Indian influences blend into an intoxicating sensory experience.
Arrive
2029-04-20 09:00:00
Depart
2029-04-20 20:00:00
Day 15
Mombasa
Kenya
Explore the centuries-old carved doors and narrow alleys of the historic Stone Town, where Swahili architecture meets Indian Ocean mystique.
Arrive
2029-04-21 08:00:00
Depart
2029-04-21 20:00:00
Day 16
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Explore the labyrinthine spice markets and whitewashed Stone Town, where centuries of Arab, African, and Indian influences blend into an intoxicating sensory experience.
Arrive
2029-04-22 08:00:00
Day 17
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Explore the labyrinthine spice markets and whitewashed Stone Town, where centuries of Arab, African, and Indian influences blend into an intoxicating sensory experience.
Arrive
2029-04-23 00:00:00
Depart
2029-04-23 02:00:00
Day 17
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Explore the Stone Town's labyrinthine spice markets and colonial architecture while immersed in centuries of Swahili culture and history.
Arrive
2029-04-23 07:00:00
Depart
2029-04-23 19:00:00
Day 18
Kilwa Kisiwani
Tanzania
Explore haunting medieval stone ruins of a once-thriving Swahili trading empire on this atmospheric UNESCO World Heritage island.
Arrive
2029-04-24 09:00:00
Depart
2029-04-24 19:00:00
Day 19
🌊 At Sea
Day 20
Mamoudzou
Mayotte
Dive into the world's third-largest coral lagoon teeming with tropical fish and pristine marine life.
Arrive
2029-04-26 08:00:00
Depart
2029-04-26 17:00:00
Day 21
Hell-Ville
Madagascar
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and explore the historic Andilana Beach's turquoise waters.
Arrive
2029-04-27 08:00:00
Depart
2029-04-27 17:00:00
Day 22
Diego Ramírez Islands
Chile
Witness the raw power of nature as seabirds wheel overhead and sea lions bask on windswept rocks at the world's southernmost archipelago.
Arrive
2029-04-28 07:00:00
Depart
2029-04-28 14:00:00
Day 23
🌊 At Sea
Day 24
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Dive into the emerald waters of Anse Lazio to snorkel pristine coral gardens and relax on powdery white sand beaches.
Arrive
2029-04-30 13:00:00
Depart
2029-04-30 19:00:00
Day 25
Victoria, Mahé
Seychelles
Dive into crystalline waters to snorkel pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and colorful sea life.
Arrive
2029-05-01 08:00:00
Day 26
Victoria, Mahé
Seychelles
Dive into crystalline waters to snorkel pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and colorful sea life.
Arrive
2029-05-02 00:00:00
Depart
2029-05-02 04:00:00
Day 26
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Dive into the emerald waters of Anse Lazio to snorkel pristine coral gardens and relax on powdery white sand beaches.
Arrive
2029-05-02 08:00:00
Depart
2029-05-02 14:00:00
Day 27
🌊 At Sea
Day 28
🌊 At Sea
Day 29
🌊 At Sea
Day 30
Salalah
Oman
Wander through the emerald-green Khareef monsoon forests and discover the legendary frankincense markets of this Arabian coastal gem.
Arrive
2029-05-06 12:00:00
Depart
2029-05-06 20:00:00
Day 31
🌊 At Sea
Day 32
🌊 At Sea
Day 33
🌊 At Sea
Day 34
🌊 At Sea
Day 35
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Explore the enchanting Al-Balad historic district where centuries-old coral stone architecture and bustling traditional souks reveal Saudi Arabia's rich maritime heritage.
Arrive
2029-05-11 10:00:00
Depart
2029-05-11 18:00:00
Day 36
🌊 At Sea
Day 37
Safaga
Egypt
Dive into crystalline Red Sea waters teeming with colorful coral gardens and exotic fish just steps from the cruise terminal.
Arrive
2029-05-13 06:00:00
Day 38
Safaga
Egypt
Dive into crystalline Red Sea waters teeming with colorful coral gardens and exotic fish just steps from the cruise terminal.
Arrive
2029-05-14 00:00:00
Depart
2029-05-14 18:00:00
Day 39
🌊 At Sea
Day 40
🌊 At Sea
Day 41
Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
Dive into the Red Sea's world-class coral reefs and encounter colorful tropical fish in some of the world's most pristine underwater gardens.
Arrive
2029-05-17 07:00:00
Depart
2029-05-17 14:00:00
Day 42
Cairo
Egypt
Stand beneath the colossal pyramids of Giza and witness humanity's greatest architectural achievement rising majestically from the desert sands.
Arrive
2029-05-18 06:00:00
Depart
2029-05-18 22:00:00
Day 43
Suez
Egypt
Witness the engineering marvel of massive container ships navigating through one of the world's most strategic waterways while exploring nearby ancient temples and desert landscapes.
Arrive
2029-05-19 02:00:00
Depart
2029-05-19 20:00:00
Day 44
🌊 At Sea
Day 45
Santorini
Greece
Watch the sun sink into the Aegean Sea while perched on white-cliffed villages that seem to defy gravity itself.
Arrive
2029-05-21 11:00:00
Depart
2029-05-21 19:30:00
Day 46
Piraeus
Greece
Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive
2029-05-22 08:00:00
About This Cruise
Begin your journey by discovering South Africa’s famed Garden Route and game reserves before sailing into the primeval beauty of Madagascar’s otherworldly baobabs and the soft white sands of the Seychelles, framed by dramatic granite boulders. Along the way, immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of the Swahili Coast, where intoxicating spice markets and UNESCO World Heritage Sites await in Zanzibar and Mombasa. As you navigate the Indian Ocean, enjoy enrichment programs, rejuvenating spa treatments, and the camaraderie of fellow explorers during relaxing days en route to the Red Sea. Here striking desert landscapes meet monumental ancient civilizations, including rose-hued Petra near Aqaba, the colossal temples of Luxor, and Cairo’s Great Pyramids. After a daytime transit of the remarkable Suez Canal, conclude amid the whitewashed cliffside villages of Santorini and the iconic Acropolis of Athens, a fitting finale linking the ancestral realms of Africa with the cradle of Western Civilization.
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