Queen Mary 2 leaves Cape Town on final voyage leg
Queen Mary 2 has left Cape Town on the final 17-night leg of her 2026 world voyage, sailing to Southampton after her South African stop.
www.getaway.co.zaHere’s the latest on Queen Mary 2’s Cape Town visit as of 2026:
- Cape Town stop as part of QM2’s 2026 World Voyage occurred in April 2026, with the ship arriving for a short layover and contributing a notable economic and cultural boost to the city during its 32-hour stay. This aligns with Cape Town’s role as a highlight in the ship’s global itinerary.[2][3]
- After Cape Town, QM2 departed for the final leg of its world voyage to Southampton, marking the end of its South African chapter in 2026.[4]
- Local coverage emphasized the economic impact of the visit, including guest and crew spending that benefited waterfront businesses and tourism, and highlighted ongoing cultural exchanges and local procurement linked to the ship’s visit.[3][8][2]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed, up-to-date clips (e.g., exact dates/times of arrival and departure, port calls, or quotes from Cape Town tourism authorities) and summarize them with brief citations.