Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Cruise Port

Port Elizabeth

South African port city.

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Overview

Port Elizabeth is a cruise port in South Africa. It lies on the coast at approximately -33.958, 25.6.

About Port Elizabeth

Gqeberha, also known as Port Elizabeth and colloquially P.E., is a major seaport and the most populous city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is the seat of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa’s second-smallest metropolitan municipality by area. It is the sixth-most populous city in South Africa and is the cultural, economic and financial hub of the Eastern Cape.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Elizabeth — 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 Port Elizabeth

City Hall Port Elizabeth-003
City Hall Port Elizabeth-003
Worldcup 2010 Soccer Stadium at night
Worldcup 2010 Soccer Stadium at night
Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial Port Elizabeth-002
Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial Port Elizabeth-002
The Hill Presbyterian Church
The Hill Presbyterian Church

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 24°C in Jan and coolest around 19°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
24°
19°
Feb
24°
19°
Mar
24°
18°
Apr
21°
16°
May
20°
14°
Jun
20°
13°
Jul
19°
11°
Aug
19°
12°
Sep
19°
13°
Oct
20°
15°
Nov
22°
16°
Dec
22°
17°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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