The February 19, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Dawn departs from Cape Town, South Africa. On this 12 Night South Africa: South Africa & Madagascar (Cape Town To Port Louis) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Dawn sets sail on Thursday, Feb 19th and returns on Tuesday, Mar 3rd.
Feb 19th - Mar 3rd
Norwegian Cruise Line
from Cape Town, South Africa
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship departing February 19, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,001 ($167 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,945 ($163 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.
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The Dawn has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 92,250 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length. Norwegian Dawn is included in Norwegian’s Dawn Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Dawn holds 3,372 passengers. That includes 2,340 cruise vacationers and 1,032 staff members. The Dawn total number of staterooms is 1,170.
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Norwegian Dawn - February 19, 2026 - 12 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | Feb 18th | Cape Town, South Africa |
2 | Feb 20th | Mossel Bay, South Africa |
3 | Feb 21st | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
4 | Feb 22nd | Richards Bay, South Africa |
5 | Feb 18th | Richards Bay, South Africa |
6 | Feb 23rd | At Sea |
7 | Feb 24th | At Sea |
8 | Feb 26th | Nosy Be, Madagascar |
9 | Feb 27th | Antsiranana (diego Suarez), Madagascar |
10 | Feb 27th | At Sea |
11 | Mar 1st | Pointe Des Galets, Reunion Island |
12 | Mar 2nd | Port Louis, Mauritius |
13 | Feb 18th | Port Louis, Mauritius |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Dawn sails on February 19, 2026 for a 12 Night South Africa: South Africa & Madagascar (Cape Town To Port Louis). The ship will depart the port of Cape Town, South Africa at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Port Louis, Mauritius on Mar 3rd at N/A. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Dawn will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, the city's dominating landmark, for a panoramic view of the Cape from 3,300 feet. At nearby Stellenbosch, the university town famous for its Cape Dutch architecture, sip crisp local vintages at one of the well-known wine estates.
Port Elizabeth, set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay, is located on the south eastern coast of Africa, and is a major tourist destination better known as the Friendly City! The city offers the best mix of eco-attractions as a holiday destination with a rich diversity: scenic nature trails and wildlife experiences, long golden beaches, historic heritage and a unique coastal climate. The calm waters of Algoa Bay, its shores lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, make Port Elizabeth a mecca for all beach and watersport activities.
Richards Bay has developed into one of the most picturesque towns and the economic heartbeat of KwaZulu-Natal. It is considered to be one of the world's best equipped and most effective multi purpose handling ports. Richards Bay is often described as South Africa's 'boom town''. Industry and business in Richards Bay are taking huge steps to ensure that KwaZulu-Natal is at the forefront of South African economic development.
Richards Bay has developed into one of the most picturesque towns and the economic heartbeat of KwaZulu-Natal. It is considered to be one of the world's best equipped and most effective multi purpose handling ports. Richards Bay is often described as South Africa's 'boom town''. Industry and business in Richards Bay are taking huge steps to ensure that KwaZulu-Natal is at the forefront of South African economic development.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Nosy Be, the largest island off Madagascar is known as "the perfumed isle" for its profusion of ylang-ylang, patchouli, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper and saffron. It is also a holiday resort with a colonial French atmosphere. Here you will have the chance of visiting Nosy Komba, set aside to protect the small, endearing primates known as lemurs, which are indigenous here.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Mauritius, an island of volcanic rock, is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. Found on the west coast of the island, Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. Visit the many forests or head to the mountain for a breathtaking view of the sea. Or head into town for some shopping.
Mauritius, an island of volcanic rock, is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. Found on the west coast of the island, Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. Visit the many forests or head to the mountain for a breathtaking view of the sea. Or head into town for some shopping.