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.

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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.

Nearby cruise ports

Straight-line distance from Port Elizabeth.

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 →