Cape Town (South Africa) to Barcelona

21 nights sailing from Cape Town (South Africa) on cruise ship Norwegian Sky

Itinerary: Sailing from Cape Town (South Africa), visiting Walvis Bay (Namibia), Luanda (Angola) , Sao Tomé , Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Dakar (Senegal), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife (Lanzarote
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Cruise Cape Town (South Africa) to Barcelona

21 nights sailing from Cape Town (South Africa) on cruise ship Norwegian Sky

from £2,139 Price per person

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Cape Town (South Africa) Embarkation | Departure: 16:00H
Day 2 at sea
Day 3 Walvis Bay (Namibia) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 4-5 at sea
Day 6 Luanda (Angola) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 7 at sea
Day 8 Sao Tomé Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 16:30H 9 hours in destination
Day 9 at sea
Day 10 Abidjan (Ivory Coast) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 11-12 at sea
Day 13 Dakar (Senegal) Arrival time: 09:30H | Departure: 20:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 14-15 at sea
Day 16 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 23:59H 16 hours in destination
Day 17 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 21:00H 14 hours in destination
Day 18 Arrecife (Lanzarote) Arrival time: 06:00H | Departure: 15:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 19 at sea
Day 20 Granada (Motril) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 21 Alicante (Spain) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 15:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 22 Barcelona Arrival time: 05:00H
Cape Town (South Africa) to Barcelona Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Cape Town (South Africa) to Barcelona

21 nights Cruise on Norwegian Sky. Sailing from Cape Town (South Africa), visiting Walvis Bay (Namibia), Luanda (Angola) , Sao Tomé , Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Dakar (Senegal), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Granada (Motril) , Alicante (Spain), ending in Barcelona.

Cape Town (South Africa) to Barcelona Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line
Cape Town (South Africa) to Barcelona Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The city has several notable cultural attractions. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port.

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Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Walvis Bay meaning "Whale Bay" is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, being the only natural harbour of any size along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also drew large numbers of whales, attracting whalers and fishing vessels. The harbour's value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope. The town is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Kuiseb River delta and lies at the end of the TransNamib Railway to Windhoek, and on the B2 road. Walvis Bay, with its large bay and sand dunes, is the tourism activity centre of Namibia. Other attractions include the artificial Bird Island, centre of a guano collection industry, the Dune 7 sand dune, salt works, birdlife and a museum. Kuisebmund Stadium, home to two clubs in the Namibia Premier League, is also located in the city and the beach resort of Langstrand lies just a few kilometres north. The Walvis Bay Export Processing Zone is an important facet of the local

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Luanda (Angola)

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Sao Tomé

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Abidjan (Ivory Coast)

Abidjan is the economic capital of Ivory Coast and is the most populated West African French-speaking city. It is also the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. Known as the Paris of West Africa the main economical activities is agriculture, mainly coffe and cocoa.

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Dakar (Senegal)

Dakar, the capital of Senegal. It is a modern city with beautiful contemporary buildings and house of historical colonial style. Dakar, the capital of Senegal. It is a modern city with beautiful contemporary buildings mixed with houses of historical colonial style. A vibrating city with active ourdoor markets, cafe terraces, a wide range of hotels to choose from, delicious food and a great night life. You can walk through Dakar, along the ocean or the busy city streets. You will find many art galleries for visiting, studios, museums and festivals. You can also shop in Dakar, a paradise full of shops and exquisite crafts can be found in markets, on the streets, and in stores all over the city. There is also an interesting boat ride to Gorée Island, a former slaving station

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife. It has a significant relevance in two categories: Cruise Passengers and in Fresh Fish caught. Due to the importance of interinsular maritime transport, it also holds a dominant position in Passenger Transport. Some of the world's largest ocean liners have stopped in the Port. The proximity of two international airports backs up its position as base for cruises.

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the largest cities in Spain, and is the largest city in the Canary Islands The Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria receives ships from all over the world. As a beach town, Las Palmas is specially popular for ocean-side activities. Catch a wave, grab your snorkel, or just soak up some sun. The south of the island is hot, dry, relatively arid and home to brash new resorts such as Playa del Inglés. The north and centre of the island is cooler, wetter, and retains more of a Spanish colonial atmosphere. The dramatic lush interior features spectacular volcanic peaks. The capital of Las Palmas functions as a bustling cosmopolitan city and a popular seaside. Those arriving by cruise ship can appreciate the island´s spectacular setting between two bays as they sail into the biggest port in Spanish territory. Most of the island´s top sights are in the north, situated within 30 minutes or so of Las Palmas. However, Las Palmas itself has a variety of first-class attractions plus an excellent golden beach, Playa de las Canteras, which is a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal (as is the city centre).

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Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Arrecife open the doors of Lanzarote, an island full of underwater views and spots, transparent waters, and palm trees. the natural park of Timanfaya is the most representative of the island, and you will see how the volcanic lava swept all the land. A good example of this is Los Jameos del Agua, spectacular volcanic cave in which interior lies a natural lake of transparent waters inhibiten by blind albino crabs, from unknown origin. You can also visit the beaches of Famara or Papagayo.

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Granada (Motril)

Spanish city located in Andalusia. The principal monument of this sity is the Alhambra. It is also important it's sport tourism due to the existence of the ski resort Sierra Nevada.

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Alicante (Spain)

Alicante is a city and port in Spain on the Costa Blanca, the capital of the province of Alicante and of the comarca of Alacantí, in the south of the Valencian Community. It is also a historic Mediterranean port. The most important festival, the Bonfires of Saint John (Fogueres de Sant Joan), takes place during the summer solstice. This is followed a week later by seven nights of firework and pyrotechnic contests between companies on the urban beach Playa del Postiguet. Another well-known festival is Moros i Cristians in Altozano or San Blas district. Overall, the city boasts a year-round nightlife for the enjoyment of tourists, fun-loving residents, and a large student population of the University of Alicante. The nightlife social scene tends to shift to nearby Playa de San Juan (St. John's Beach) during the summer months. Every summer in Alicante, a two-month-long programme of music, theatre and dance is staged in the Paseo del Puerto.

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Barcelona

The port of Barcelona was born about the same time as the city was. It is one of themost important ports in the Mediterranean, cruise ships leave the city to call on some of themost desirable cities in the Western Mediterranean. The port has modern facilities and allthe services needed to accommodate the many passengers who have Barcelona as anembarkation and a disembarkation port. Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan andmulticultural capitals of Europe. Among many attractions that include the Sagrada Familia,Montjuic, Gaudi's Güell Park and the famous Ramblas. It’s a hub of activity and the city isalways bustling.

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The ship: Norwegian Sky

From the moment you step aboard, you'll see that Norwegian Sky offers something for everyone. Norwegian Sky is the youngest cruise ship sailing to the Bahamas, offering three and four night cruises from Miami year round. Add a cruise on to your Florida holiday and bring the kids – they'll be kept entertained all day, while you lounge by the pool, play in the casino, take your pick from 11 on-board dining choices, celebrate in any of 11 bars, or just do nothing.

From traditional fine dining to endless buffets with custom-order action stations, there is a host of delicious choices included in your cruise fare. For an additional cover charge, you’ll have access to a world of possibilities including gourmet French, exceptional Italian and an upscale steakhouse – 12 different dining choices in all.Broadway-style shows in the theatre, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a sports court, bars and lounges of all kinds, pools, hot tubs, kid’s centres, teen discos and more are all on board and included in your cruise fare.Flexible accommodation ranges from the affordable to the over-the-top opulence of our Suites and Penthouses, perfect for a special occasion.

Year renovated 2024
Beam 33 m.
Length 260 m.
Tonnage 77104 tn.
Occupancy 2450
Crew 899
Ratio passenger / crew Standard 3:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 31:1
Number of decks 13
Number of staterooms 1001
Number of interior staterooms 427
Number of staterooms with balcony 252
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What's included onboard?

Award-winning entertainment like Broadway shows, live music, comedy and dancing.

Dining experiences: from buffets with live-cooking stations to pan-Asian restaurants and casual eateries, as well as up to three main dining rooms with daily-changing menus and à la carte service; 

Aqua Parks, sports and leisure facilities , endless activities, professional child care and more

All government fees and port taxes

What's not included?

Speciality restaurants are not included (a supplement is required) except for guests staying in The Haven and Suites in which case a  Gourmet dining package is included valid for the following speciality restaurants: Cagney's Steakhouse, Teppanyaki, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Margaritaville and Moderno Churrascaria  (in ships where available)  

An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to guest's accounts for dining options and spa treatments not included in the cruise fare.

Internet is not included, except for the Haven and Suite guests

Service charges are not included

Please note that to comply with Spanish and Italian tax regulations, the cruise line is required to charge Spanish/Italian VAT on applicable retail items purchased on board cruises from/to Barcelona, Venice and Rome (Civitavecchia), as well as on all other cruises whilst the ship is in Spanish or Italian waters.

Personal expenses such as shore excursions, use of the spa facilities on most ships and beauty & body treatments in the spa, some fitness classes on selected on-board activities as well as other personal expenses need to be paid additionally

Use of the bowling alley, casino bets, shore excursions, some fitness classes and other courses, laundry services, shopping at the on-board stores, photography services.

Please note that for cruises to/from Australia, Australian VAT has to be charged for all entertainment, drink and dining packages, spa and wellness treatments as well as shore excursions and further additional services (both if pre-booked and purchased on board).

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  • More at Sea

    Available for 2025 sailings and beyond. With More At Sea™, NCL makes pricing easier with two standard price levels per category. Basic cruise fare includes a wide variety of services such as unparalleled dining options, award-winning entertainment and modern recreational facilities. But guests can upgrade to More At Sea™ to enhance their cruise experience at a fixed rate (depending on the length of the cruise). The upgrade packages include Premium Beverage Package (More at Sea™) consisting of a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines, draft beer, juice and soda (age restrictions applicable). Speciality Dining Package is applicable to guests 1 and 2 on the reservation. Internet (Wi-Fi) Package is applicable to guests on the reservation and usage is limited to number of minutes. Guest 1 on reservation receives a non-transferable $50 USD Shore Excursion Credit per tour.

    More at Sea™ charge varies by sail length and by guest. The MAS Upgrade of £249 pp is for cruises of 7-8 days, £299pp is for cruises of 9-10 days and more. If guests 1 and 2 opt for the More At Sea™ upgrade programme, all adult^ guests travelling in the same stateroom will automatically be opted-in as well, and packages vary by guest. The upgrade charge for More At Sea™ is based on the length of cruise and number of guests in the stateroom (the upgrade amount is lower for guests 3 to 8). Please note children in the same stateroom don’t have to pay for the upgrade but only receive the Wi-Fi package.  Guests 3 and 4 sharing the same stateroom as guests 1 and 2 pay taxes only on select sailings instead of applicable cruise fare when guests 1 and 2 on same booking pay applicable full cruise fare. Guests 3 and 4 will receive the More at Sea™ Beverage Package and Wi-Fi Package only as part of their MAS Upgrade charge. Offer is non-transferable, non-refundable, has no monetary value and cannot be substituted.

  • Suites & The Haven Benefits

    Your stateroom selection comes with ALL Free at Sea Upgrade packages at no additional cost. Speciality Dining Package, Beverage Package (open bar), Internet Package and Shore Excursions Credit when booking a Suite or The Haven Stateroom (mini suites are excluded)

    Open Bar: Guests 1 & 2 get a beverage package, including unlimited spirits, cocktails, wine and beer. Speciality Dining: Savour specialtiy dining restaurants with meal packages for Guests 1 & 2. WiFi: stay connected whilst at sea with an Internet Package. Excursions: Receive one US$ 50 Shore Excursion credit at each port. All these benefits are included

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