Natal, South Africa

Cruise Port

Natal

City in South Africa.

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Overview

Natal is a cruise port in South Africa. It lies on the coast at approximately -29.883, 31.05.

About Natal

Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal. North of the harbour and city centre lies the mouth of the Umgeni River; the flat city centre rises to the hills of the Berea on the west; and to the south, running along the coast, is the Bluff.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Natal — 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 Natal

Durban from the Balcony (Dennis Sylvester Hurd)
Durban from the Balcony (Dennis Sylvester Hurd)
Durban TownHall
Durban TownHall
UShaka Marine World
UShaka Marine World
Durban icc
Durban icc

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 28°C in Jan and coolest around 22°C in Jun (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
22°
Feb
28°
22°
Mar
27°
21°
Apr
25°
19°
May
23°
16°
Jun
22°
14°
Jul
22°
13°
Aug
22°
14°
Sep
23°
16°
Oct
23°
18°
Nov
25°
19°
Dec
26°
20°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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