Luanda, Angola

Cruise Port

Luanda

Capital and largest city of Angola.

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Overview

Luanda is a cruise port in Angola. It lies on the coast at approximately -8.838, 13.234.

About Luanda

Luanda is the capital and largest city of Angola. It is Angola’s primary port, and its major industrial, cultural and urban centre. Located on Angola’s northern Atlantic coast, Luanda is Angola’s administrative centre, its chief seaport, and also the capital of the Luanda Province. Luanda and its metropolitan area is the most populous Portuguese-speaking national capital in the world and the most populous Lusophone city outside Brazil. In 2024 the population reached more than 8.8 million inhabitants.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Luanda — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Luanda

Luanda 2025 focused
Luanda 2025 focused
Monument of the Unknown Soldier in Luanda
Monument of the Unknown Soldier in Luanda
Memorial Antonio Agostinho Neto
Memorial Antonio Agostinho Neto
National Assembly Building
National Assembly Building

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 30°C in Jan and coolest around 25°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
30°
23°
Feb
30°
24°
Mar
30°
24°
Apr
30°
24°
May
29°
23°
Jun
27°
20°
Jul
25°
18°
Aug
25°
19°
Sep
27°
21°
Oct
28°
23°
Nov
29°
23°
Dec
29°
24°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Luanda the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Luanda, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →