East London
East London, South Africa's only river port, was originally established as a supply port to serve the military headquarters at King William's Town. Its sheltered harbour at the mouth of the Buffalo River can be seen from one or other of the great bridges, each of which made history with its construction. The beaches of East London and its vicinity are claimed to be among the finest in the world. Many seem to stretch on forever and one can frequently find oneself alone on the golden sand, accompanied only by the rolling surf and sea-birds. Surfers, bathers, beachcombers and anglers are in their element.
Adventures
- Eastern Beach and Nahoon Reef are renowned for their surfing waves with international championships being held here.
- Divers, by contrast, will find plenty to see below the warm waters of the Indian Ocean with information on both fish species and famous shipwrecks available at the East London Museum.
- For the less adventurous, the Aquarium offers eye-to-eye contact with fish (including sharks) as well as daily seal performances.
Currency
The currency used in South Africa is the Rand (ZAR).
| Cruise Lines | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2009 Jan |
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| Voyages of Discovery |
Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas on 10/11/08 · $849
Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas on 11/22/08 · $949
Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas on 12/14/08 · $899
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Pearl on 09/07/08 · $949
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Gem on 09/21/08 · $999
NCL America Pride of America on 11/22/08 · $1,149