
Mozambique
Maputo
Mozambique's lively capital on the bay.
About Maputo
Maputo is a vibrant city of wide, tree-lined avenues, colonial-era architecture and a buzzing food and art scene. Its famous railway station, often listed among the world's most beautiful, sits a short distance from the harbour.
Things to do
- Visit the grand Maputo Railway Station
- Browse the craft and fish markets
- Enjoy Mozambican prawns and peri-peri dishes
- Stroll the waterfront along Maputo Bay
Good to know
- • Mozambique uses the metical; some places accept rand
- • Use organised tours or trusted transport in the city
- • A valid passport is required for Mozambique


Cruises visiting Maputo
5 upcoming cruises start, stop or end here. Prices are per person sharing; charges are shown on each cruise page.
MSC Armonia
Mozambique Explorer
8 Feb – 12 Feb 2027 4 nights From Durban
From
R6,000
MSC Sinfonia
Mozambique Journey
22 Nov – 26 Nov 2027 4 nights From Durban
From
R6,600
MSC Sinfonia
Mozambique Explorer
6 Dec – 10 Dec 2027 4 nights From Durban
From
R8,797
MSC Sinfonia
Portuguese Island
11 Feb – 14 Feb 2028 3 nights From Durban
From
R4,400
MSC Sinfonia
Mozambique Visit
28 Feb – 3 Mar 2028 4 nights From Durban
From
R5,500