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Luxury cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot sailing in Africa
21 NightsAfrica
Ponant

21-Night Southern Africa Coastal Voyage

PonantLe Commandant CharcotDeparts from Cape Town Cruise Terminal (V&A Waterfront)4.5 Rated (30 Reviews)

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage31,283 GT
Decks9 Guest Decks
Pass Capacity270 guests
Crew Size187 staff

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Stateroom Tiers & Rates

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Stateroom CategoryInclusionsPrice per Guest
Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities.
USD 14,497USD 12,757Save USD 1,740!
Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views.
USD 17,988USD 15,829Save USD 2,159!
Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating.
USD 22,875USD 20,130Save USD 2,745!
Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub.
USD 29,857USD 26,274Save USD 3,583!
SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities.
USD 39,633USD 34,877Save USD 4,756!
Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service.
USD 59,182USD 52,080Save USD 7,102!
Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service.
USD 91,298USD 80,342Save USD 10,956!
Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom.
USD 27,762USD 24,431Save USD 3,331!
Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods.
USD 15,894USD 13,987Save USD 1,907!
Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements.
USD 12,403USD 10,915Save USD 1,488!

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Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary

1
Day 1

Cape Town

Embarkation

Ride the cableway up Table Mountain before boarding • Cabin check-in • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Braai (BBQ) grill station

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

2
Day 2

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

African wildlife documentary screening • South African wine tasting seminar • Deck games

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

African drumming workshop

3
Day 3

Walvis Bay (Namibia)

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Dune 7 sandboarding excursion • Dolphin and seal cruise in Walvis Bay lagoon • Day trip to Sossusvlei red dunes

Shore Activities

Walvis Bay Dolphin & Seal Cruise, Namib Desert Dune Excursion

Dining

The Raft floating restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Namibian desert ecology lecture

4
Day 4

Lüderitz (Namibia)

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Explore the Kolmanskop ghost town • Visit a penguin colony at Diaz Point • Tour German colonial architecture

Shore Activities

Kolmanskop Ghost Town Tour, Diaz Point Penguin Colony Excursion

Dining

Diaz Coffee Shop, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Colonial history lecture

5
Day 5

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Culinary masterclass • Bridge tournament • Spa treatments

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

6
Day 6

Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Safari day trip to Addo Elephant National Park • Visit the Donkin Heritage Trail • Relax on Hobie Beach

Shore Activities

Addo Elephant National Park Safari, Donkin Heritage Trail Walking Tour

Dining

Blackbeards Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Safari wildlife recap lecture

7
Day 7

Durban

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit the Victoria Street Market • Relax on Golden Mile beachfront • Explore uShaka Marine World

Shore Activities

Durban City & Golden Mile Tour, uShaka Marine World Excursion

Dining

Bunny Chow at Cafe 1999, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Zulu cultural dance performance

8
Day 8

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Trivia contest • Art auction

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

9
Day 9

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Spa treatments

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

10
Day 10

Cape Town

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

11
Day 11

Cape Town

Embarkation

Ride the cableway up Table Mountain before boarding • Cabin check-in • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Braai (BBQ) grill station

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

12
Day 12

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

African wildlife documentary screening • South African wine tasting seminar • Deck games

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

African drumming workshop

13
Day 13

Walvis Bay (Namibia)

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Dune 7 sandboarding excursion • Dolphin and seal cruise in Walvis Bay lagoon • Day trip to Sossusvlei red dunes

Shore Activities

Walvis Bay Dolphin & Seal Cruise, Namib Desert Dune Excursion

Dining

The Raft floating restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Namibian desert ecology lecture

14
Day 14

Lüderitz (Namibia)

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Explore the Kolmanskop ghost town • Visit a penguin colony at Diaz Point • Tour German colonial architecture

Shore Activities

Kolmanskop Ghost Town Tour, Diaz Point Penguin Colony Excursion

Dining

Diaz Coffee Shop, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Colonial history lecture

15
Day 15

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Culinary masterclass • Bridge tournament • Spa treatments

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

16
Day 16

Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Safari day trip to Addo Elephant National Park • Visit the Donkin Heritage Trail • Relax on Hobie Beach

Shore Activities

Addo Elephant National Park Safari, Donkin Heritage Trail Walking Tour

Dining

Blackbeards Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Safari wildlife recap lecture

17
Day 17

Durban

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Visit the Victoria Street Market • Relax on Golden Mile beachfront • Explore uShaka Marine World

Shore Activities

Durban City & Golden Mile Tour, uShaka Marine World Excursion

Dining

Bunny Chow at Cafe 1999, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Zulu cultural dance performance

18
Day 18

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Trivia contest • Art auction

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

19
Day 19

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Onboard shopping specials • Spa treatments

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

20
Day 20

Cape Town

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

21
Day 21

Cape Town

Embarkation

Ride the cableway up Table Mountain before boarding • Cabin check-in • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Braai (BBQ) grill station

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

22
Day 22

Cruising at Sea

DisembarkationAt Sea

African wildlife documentary screening • South African wine tasting seminar • Deck games

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

African drumming workshop

Shore Excursions

Optional activities available at your ports of call.

Scenic Route of Cape Town

$214
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Town. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Walvis Bay (Namibia)

$170
Nature Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Walvis Bay (Namibia). This nature tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Lüderitz (Namibia)

$235
Food Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Lüderitz (Namibia). This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

$108
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Durban

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Durban. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Cape Town

$257
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Town. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Cape Town

$200
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Town. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Walvis Bay (Namibia)

$252
Private Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Walvis Bay (Namibia). This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Lüderitz (Namibia)

$211
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Lüderitz (Namibia). This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Secrets of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

$229
Food Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Durban

$204
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Durban. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Cape Town

$112
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Town. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Cape Town

$213
Cultural Tours Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cape Town. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Culinary Experience

Included Complimentary Dining
Grand Dining RoomOceanview Café (Buffet)
Specialty Fine Dining Options
Pinnacle Grill SteakhouseTuscan Grille ItalianJacques French BistroRed Ginger Pan-Asian
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Kosher
GlutenFree

Vessel Entertainment & Activities

Onboard Thrill Activities
Fitness jogging trackShuffleboard
Amenities Overview
1 Swimming Pools
Luxury Spa & Salon

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Guest Reviews

Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.

Guest Traveler 13.9

Absolutely loved the balcony cabin and the service was top notch! The excursions in ports of call were well organized. Slipped off to 21-Night Southern Africa Coastal Voyage and had a fantastic time.

solo Voyage • 2026-07-08
Guest Traveler 24.3

Great family vacation. The kids club kept the children busy all day, letting us relax in the adults-only Solarium. Slipped off to 21-Night Southern Africa Coastal Voyage and had a fantastic time.

largeFamily Voyage • 2026-07-03
Guest Traveler 34.6

The ship was clean and well maintained. Wi-Fi was a bit slow in remote areas, but overall a great value cruise. Slipped off to 21-Night Southern Africa Coastal Voyage and had a fantastic time.

senior Voyage • 2026-06-28