15 Feb Cape Town, South Africa
Moor here overnight.

16 Feb Cape Town, South Africa
Set against the backdrop of Table Mountain, Cape Town is one of the world’s most attractive cities. It offers a wealth of attractions including the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated and of course Table Mountain, whose summit you can ascend in a rotating gondola, giving you 360˚ views of the city below. Alternatively join an excursion to Stellenbosch to taste the famous wines of the Western Cape.

Full day.

Sail into Cape Town, which has a spectacular setting dominated by flat-topped Table Mountain.

Spend the day exploring this magnificent capital of the Western Cape. If the weather’s fine, why not take the cable car ride to the summit of Table Mountain for unrivalled views, enjoy a boat trip over to poignant Robben Island, or join a tour through the heart of the city?

Then enjoy an evening out in the city, perhaps at one of the fine restaurants surrounding the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront before Saga Ruby sails away late in the evening.

18 Feb East London, South Africa
Set beside the Buffalo River on the Eastern Cape’s magnificent Indian Ocean coast, East London was founded in 1847. An attractive town with fine buildings, it is also a popular resort with some beautiful golden-sand beaches. During your stay perhaps browse the waterfront shops of Latimers Landing or visit the Gately House Museum, former home of East London’s mayor.

Full day.

Set beside the Buffalo River on the Eastern Cape’s magnificent Indian Ocean coast, East London was founded in 1847. An attractive town with fine buildings, it is also a popular resort with some beautiful golden-sand beaches.

During your stay perhaps browse the waterfront shops of Latimers Landing or visit the Gately House Museum, former home of East London’s mayor.

20 Feb Maputo, Mozambique
Mozambique’s capital is a handsome, cosmopolitan city located on the west side of Maputo Bay at the mouth of the Tembe River. Established in the late 18th century, Maputo became the capital in 1898 when Mozambique was a Portuguese colony. Discover its colonial architecture on an included tour which visits the railway station designed by Gustav Eiffel and the neo-classical City Hall.

Full day.

Mozambique’s capital is a handsome, cosmopolitan city located on the west side of Maputo Bay at the mouth of the Tembe River.

Established in the late 18th century, Maputo became the capital in 1898 when Mozambique was a Portuguese colony. Discover its colonial architecture on an included tour which visits the railway station designed by Gustav Eiffel and the neo-classical City Hall.

22 Feb Beira, Mozambique
This morning you arrive in Mozambique’s second largest city, giving you a chance to explore its many historic buildings. A half-day city tour takes you to see the impressive Cathedral of Beira, built in 1925 with stone from the 16th century fort of Sofala, and the Portuguese colonial Casa Portugal.

Morning and early afternoon.

This morning you arrive in Mozambique’s second largest city, giving you a chance to explore its many historic buildings.

A half-day city tour takes you to see the impressive Cathedral of Beira, built in 1925 with stone from the 16th century fort of Sofala, and the Portuguese colonial Casa Portugal.

24 Feb Richards Bay, South Africa
South Africa’s largest harbour is located on a lagoon on the Mhlatuze River on the northern coast. The town is now a popular holiday destination with unspoilt beaches, year-round sunshine and excellent recreational facilities. Join an excursion to learn about Zulu culture at the ‘living museum’ of DumaZulu, a traditional village which is home to over 50 Zulu residents.

Full day and evening.

Set in a lagoon in South Africa’s Mhatuze River, Richards Bay takes its name from Admiral Sir FW Richards, who cruised here during the Anglo-Zulu War.

A game reserve since the 1930s, the lagoon and its surrounds has a somewhat Caribbean feel, making it unique in South Africa. Perhaps join an optional game drive through Hluhluwe or a wetlands cruise in the St Lucia Nature Reserve.

25 Feb Durban, South Africa
Durban began life as a remote trading outpost and has developed into a thriving city-port. The surrounding landscape is an eclectic mix of lush hills, soaring skyscrapers and sandy beaches. Enjoy a tour of the city or join an excursion to the colonial city of Pietermaritzburg.

Full day and evening.

Durban began life as a remote trading outpost and has developed into a thriving city-port. The surrounding landscape is an eclectic mix of lush hills, soaring skyscrapers and sandy beaches.

Enjoy a tour of the city or join an excursion to the colonial city of Pietermaritzburg.

27 Feb Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The gateway to Settler Country, Port Elizabeth was named after the wife of its former governor, Sir Rufane Donkin, who came here with 4,000 British settlers in 1820. Today Port Elizabeth is South Africa’s fifth-biggest city and is surrounded by miles of beautiful coastline. Local sights include Number 7 Castle Hill, the oldest surviving Settler cottage which now serves as a museum. Or join a memorable excursion to Addo Elephant Park, a ‘big five’ game reserve and South Africa's third largest national park.

Full day.

The gateway to Settler Country, Port Elizabeth was named after the wife of its former governor, Sir Rufane Donkin, who came here with 4,000 British settlers in 1820.

Today Port Elizabeth is South Africa’s fifth-biggest city and is surrounded by miles of beautiful coastline. Local sights include Number 7 Castle Hill, the oldest surviving Settler cottage which now serves as a museum.

Or join a memorable excursion to Addo Elephant Park, a ‘big five’ game reserve and South Africa’s third largest national park.

28 Feb Mossel Bay, South Africa
The harbour town of Mossel Bay has a reputation for enjoying the finest year-round weather in South Africa, and is certainly the beach resort of choice. While here, visit the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, named after the first European explorer to land here in 1488, which has collections of local and maritime history.

Morning and early afternoon, land by launch or tender.

The harbour town of Mossel Bay has a reputation for enjoying the finest year-round weather in South Africa, and is certainly the beach resort of choice.

While here, visit the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, named after the first European explorer to land here in 1488, which has collections of local and maritime history.

01 Mar Cape Town, South Africa
Disembark MV Quest for Adventure.

Sail into Cape Town, which has a spectacular setting dominated by flat-topped Table Mountain