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Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
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Language
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
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Time Zone
SAST (UTC+2)
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Best Time to Visit
Jan–Apr
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Typical Duration
53-61 nights
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Price Range
$2,430–$68,500 per person
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Port Type
Port of Call
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Tender Port
Yes
Gateway to South Africa's Garden Route and a departure point for Antarctic and South Atlantic expeditions with luxury cruise lines.
Cruises that visit Mossel Bay
- cruises to Mossel Bay
- Mossel Bay sailings
- Mossel Bay cruises
- 14-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 16-night Silversea cruise
- 25-night Seabourn cruise
- 45-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 53-night Seabourn cruise
- 55-night Seabourn cruise
- 63-night Seabourn cruise
- 82-night Seabourn cruise
- 112-night Seabourn cruise
- 120-night Seabourn cruise
- 128-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 132-night Silversea cruise
Build Your Day in Mossel Bay
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 7:00 PM
Usually about 11 hours ashore
Getting around:
Delfinos Seaside Restaurant
Fantastic!Food, atmosphere, and service was amazing.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7:15 AM
Langeberg Mall
All the stores are easily accessible and the instore service is excellent.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Heiderand Mall - Mossel Bay
A variety of Retailers, sufficient parking, very clean and neat
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Hartenbos Seefront
Clean open spaces, friendly shops with awesome service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
The Sea Gypsy Cafe
Great atmosphere, good food and service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Kaai 4 Braai Restaurant
... delicious food...food freshly prepared on fire
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Garden Route Casino
Lots of activities, great food, superb.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Cafe Gannet Restaurant
The food was very nice, fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 AM
Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
Post office tree, replica of Diaz's ship and lots of history.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Hennie's Mossel Bay
Great service, food, and the atmosphere was excellent.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Cape St Blaize Lighthouse Complex
Fun and very affordable.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Salt & Copper
Amazing selection of drinks, super yummy food, friendly service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Kingfisher Restaurant
We enjoyed attentive service and good food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
De Vette Mossel Grootbrak | Beach Seafood Restaurant Experience
Great atmosphere, friendly service, good food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 6 PM Sat
Bayside Centre
It has essential stores and decent food options, plus easy parking.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Mossel Bay Zipline
Big expensive but very cool zip line
🕐 Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
The Goods Shed
Great selection of stores and a wonderful play area for the kids
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Game Mossel Bay
Friendly helpful staff and a great variety of goods.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Santos Beach Mosselbay
Kids will love this .
Carola Ann's
Food was excellent, staff was excellent, atmosphere was perfect.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Point of Human Origins
There is tunnel with mosaic art.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Woolworths Mossel Bay Mall
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.Cashiers are fast limiting queues.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Diaz Water Park
Kids had a blast, and the staff are friendly and helpful.
🕐 Temporarily closed
Powervan Mosselbay (previously Diaz Express)
Very reasonably priced and kids would enjoy it.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Patricks Restaurant & Pub
Cold beer, friendly service, cool music, pool and gambling venue...
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Mossel Bay Boat Adventures
What a fun activitie to do, just lived the experience
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Romonza Boat Trips
100% Worth it, Would definitively reccomens this to anyone, great experience
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
St Blaize Hiking Trail
Loved the experience and will definitely do it again.
The Shark Lab - Mini Aquarium
Educational and entertaining
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Mozambik Mossel Bay
Watched the sunset with a drink followed by delicious, innovative food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Zeppelins
Great music with amazing staff, good food and well looked after pool tables.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Pirates Action Bar
Awesome vibe with a beautiful view over the ocean and friendly staff!
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
The Marbled Wagyu Mossel Bay
The Wagyu beef was simply phenomenal, perfectly prepared and full of flavor.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Blaize & Barrel
Great service good atmosphere and cold beers.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
The Beach Bar
Good service, amazing view and good food, and afcorse very good cocktails
Blue Oyster Cocktail Bar
Great view excellent cocktails
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
The 19th pub
Knocked some balls and beer back here, friendly atmosphere and service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Mossel Bay Tourism
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Royal Blue Lounge Cafe
Lovely jazzy atmosphere, great food and sweet staff.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Dragon Dune Sandboarding
We did the Sandboarding with Leon and it was a great experience!
Love Cross Viewpoint
Had a lot of fun clicking pics here.
Loka Mossel Bay
She was very helpful and gladly assisted with choices and sizes.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Koala Shopping Mossel Bay
Affordability, quality and availability stands out.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Sky Lounge
I relocated from Cape Town and the first bar I went to was Sky Lounge.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Cape St Blaize Cave
It was cute an experience.
Boulevard Place
A awesome strip mall with handy mixed shopping.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay serves as a port of call for some of the world's most distinguished cruise lines, including Seabourn, Silversea, Norwegian Cruise Line, and PONANT EXPLORATIONS. With four major operators offering 11 upcoming cruises, this South African port attracts travelers on extended voyages, particularly those embarking on epic 53-night journeys to destinations like Cape Town, the Antarctic Experience, Buenos Aires, and Walvis Bay. The port sees its busiest season from December through April, making it a popular stop during the Southern Hemisphere summer.
During your time in port, you'll discover a charming coastal town with a rich maritime heritage and access to some of South Africa's most compelling natural attractions. Whether you're interested in exploring local history, enjoying fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants, or venturing into the surrounding Garden Route region, Mossel Bay offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for cruise passengers seeking authentic South African experiences.
During your time in port, you'll discover a charming coastal town with a rich maritime heritage and access to some of South Africa's most compelling natural attractions. Whether you're interested in exploring local history, enjoying fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants, or venturing into the surrounding Garden Route region, Mossel Bay offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for cruise passengers seeking authentic South African experiences.
Cruise Lines at Mossel Bay
- Seabourn (7 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (4 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (2 cruises)
- Silversea (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Mossel Bay
Cruises Visiting Mossel Bay
Ship Schedule at Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay Location
Other Cruise Ports in South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mossel Bay?
Mossel Bay is an official port in South Africa (Unlocode ZAMZY), located at -34.1747, 22.0834.
Where is Mossel Bay located?
It sits on the coast of the Western Cape, near Mossel Bay town in South Africa.
What can you do in Mossel Bay?
Enjoy beaches, maritime views, whale watching, and historic sites around the harbor.
What is the Unlocode for Mossel Bay?
ZAMZY.