South Africa Cruises

South Africa is marketed as ‘a world in one country’ for its many diverse offerings that you’d feel as if you travelled the whole world — the region’s offerings range from the famous Big Five and other incredible wildlife and marine life to awe-inspiring natural landscapes and colourful mix of cultures.

South Africa is a year-round destination, but the most ideal time to go on a South African cruise is between January and March for the best weather, wildlife, and wine. Meanwhile, the shoulder seasons are during spring and autumn, in the months of September to November and April to May.

There are no immunizations required when visiting South Africa, however if you’re coming from a place with a risk of yellow fever, a proof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Travellers are advised to always be up to date with their routine vaccines, including MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), hepatitis A & B, malaria, typhoid and yellow fever.

The official currency used is South African Rand. In most cases, major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard and American Express are also accepted.a

Tipping is customary for good service in South Africa. It’s recommended to tip 10% to 20% for taxi drives and restaurants. For hotels, you can tip R50 (2.60 USD) and safari guides can be given anywhere between R50 (2.60 USD) to R100 (5.20 USD). You can also tip car guides and petrol attendants for R5 (0.26 USD) to R20 (1.04) if you’re satisfied with their service. If unsure, the local custom is to tip 10% of your total bill.