--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: f1a0f4ec-65c0-4009-a1a2-874bd65a34da slug: 2366830 voyage_code: SX20280320DURCVV cruise_line: MSC Cruises ship: MSC Sinfonia departure_date: return_date: nights: 25 embarkation_port: Durban disembarkation_port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy starting_price_usd: bookable: true last_updated: 2026-10-19T10:51:24Z --- # 25 nights South Africa from Durban > MSC Cruises · MSC Sinfonia · Mar 20 – Apr 14, 2028   (25 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | MSC Cruises | | **Ship** | MSC Sinfonia | | **Duration** | 25 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Durban | | **Disembarkation Port** | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SX20280320DURCVV | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Durban **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM When you alight from your MSC cruise in Durban – South Africa’s third-largest city and the continent’s largest port – you will be captured by its tropical colours and holidaying people. A shore excursion on your MSC South Africa cruise can be the opportunity to discover Durban’s second-largest ethnic group, its Indian population, whose mosques, bazaars and temples are juxtaposed with the Victorian buildings of the colonial centre. The pulsing warren of bazaars, alleyways and mosques that mak... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Nosy Be **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Nosy Be is an island off Madagascar’s northwestern coast. In the southeast, the forests of Lokobe Reserve shelter chameleons, geckos and frogs. The capital, known as Hell-Ville, has French colonial buildings and a covered market. Lemuria Land is home to a variety of lemurs, plus reptiles. Also in the park is a 19th-century distillery still used to extract essential oils from the native ylang-ylang tree. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Zanzibar **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar City, is an old trade center, with mosques and winding lanes. The 1883 House of Wonders is a former sultan’s palace with a clock tower. ### Day 8: Mombasa **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM Mombasa is a coastal city in southeast Kenya along the Indian Ocean. The city is known as the white and blue city in Kenya. ### Day 9: Mombasa **Arrives:** 12:01 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Mombasa is a coastal city in southeast Kenya along the Indian Ocean. The city is known as the white and blue city in Kenya. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Port Victoria **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Port of Victoria, is located in Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. Port-Victoria has no fixed handling equipment. Ships are handled through ship's gear by the private stevedores. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 20: Aqaba **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM When you disembark from your MSC cruise in Aqaba, you can enjoy its idyllic, sunny setting on the shores of the Red Sea, at the country’s southernmost tip. From something of a dowdy backwater, in the last decade or so Aqaba has transformed itself into a pleasant, if still under-resourced, leisure destination. Hotels at all grades are springing up in the town as well as at luxury waterfront developments up and down the coast; investment is coming in to improve the city’s infrastructure and facil... ### Day 21: Suez **Arrives:** 07:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:15 PM Suez is a seaport city in north-eastern Egypt, located on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez, near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal, having the same boundaries as Suez Governorate. It has three harbours, Adabiya, Ain Sokhna and Port Tawfiq, and extensive port facilities. ### Day 22: Suez Canal Transit **Arrives:** 03:00 PM · **Departs:** 03:15 PM ### Day 23: Rhodes **Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Rhodes, a Greek Dodecanese island and MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, archaeological ruins, and magnificent museums. Its historical Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest medieval city in the European continent! ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 26: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Discover the culture and colour of Civitavecchia, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. This Italian gem is an enjoyable flight from many European and non-European cities. Celebrated for its 16th-century Michelangelo Fort, ancient Taurine Baths, and marble Vanvitelli fountain, the port is a convenient starting point for visiting Rome, Italy’s regal and romantic capital. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,150 | | Ocean View | $2,640 | | Balcony | $4,240 | | Suite | $5,220 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: IB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ### Outside Cabins **OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: OB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ### Balcony Cabins **BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: BB) Balcony Sitting area with sofa Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer ### Suite Cabins **JUNIOR SUITE AUREA** (Code: SR2) Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ## Ship Information ### MSC Sinfonia MSC Sinfonia pays homage to the symphonies of the great composers in a thoroughly modern reinterpretation of the classic cruise experience. Stylish designer interiors combine clean lines and every modern comfort with the warmth of traditional natural wood, brass and marble, bringing each stunning venue on this ship its own unique feel. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 2,546 | | Crew | 721 | | Gross Tonnage | 65,542.0 | | Length | 824.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 980 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Wellness Corner**: A selection of light and tasty dishes awaits you at our Wellness Corner. Made with your health in mind, these dishes will boost your wellbeing without... - **Happy Dinners**: Let your children eat then play. As soon as they finish dinner we will be happy to take them to the kids’ clubs, leaving you free to enjoy your meal i... - **International Dining**: Our main restaurants invite you on a journey around the world’s cuisines, offering exceptional international dishes every day of your cruise. - **Dessert Corner**: Indulge your sweet tooth at the Dessert Corner, a cornucopia of deliciously sweet treats that will have your mouth watering. Enter the magical world o... - **Meat Carvery**: Come to the Carvery for deliciously tender, juicy and flavourful roast meat specialities that will please your palate any day of the week. Enjoy the t... ### Entertainment - **Broadway Theatre**: You’d normally have to travel to New York to see top-end shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theatres you can enjoy superlative entertainment with... - **Sailaway Party**: A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade. - **Beer Festival**: Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competit... - **Arcade**: While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of ... - **MasterChef**: The world's best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cookin... ### Relaxation - **Beauty Salon**: You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of you... - **Barber Shop**: Inside the MSC Aurea Spa there’s a dedicated Barber Shop to keep you looking at your best during your time on board! Leave the salon styled and ready ... - **Thermal Area**: Start your wellness journey in our on board thermal area and achieve a lasting feeling of absolute well-being that will stay with you well beyond your... - **Hair Salon**: Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single ... - **MSC Aurea Spa**: MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites.... ### Fitness - **Minigolf**: You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air minigolf course on board the ship. Ge... - **Gym by Technogym**: Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the on-board gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitne... - **Five-a-side Football**: Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and... - **Tennis court**: Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor or indoor tennis court of our on-board Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some h... - **Basketball**: Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout ... ### Other - **Accessories**: Top Italian brands such as Armani, Coccinelle, Furla and Fusaro feature alongside international names like Radley London, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Tommy... - **Fashion Boutique**: Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here t... - **Duty Free**: Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*. You can choose between top-flight international tobacco product... - **Babies and Toddlers Services**: Baby Clubs - along with activities that the whole family can enjoy together, we offer a Baby Club onboard all our ships with dedicated activities and ... - **Photo Gallery**: Don’t forget to explore the All-Inclusive Digital Photo Package, which includes digital files of all the photos taken by our professional photographer... ### Recreational - **Family Dining**: Enjoy a culinary voyage of discovery with your children on an MSC Cruise: an array of international dishes and ethnic specialties will delight the who... ## Ports of Call ### Durban *Coordinates: -29.853, 31.0164* When you alight from your MSC cruise in Durban – South Africa’s third-largest city and the continent’s largest port – you will be captured by its tropical colours and holidaying people. A shore excursion on your MSC South Africa cruise can be the opportunity to discover Durban’s second-largest ethnic group, its Indian population, whose mosques, bazaars and temples are juxtaposed with the Victor... ### Nosy Be *Coordinates: -13.315, 48.2593* Nosy Be is an island off Madagascar’s northwestern coast. In the southeast, the forests of Lokobe Reserve shelter chameleons, geckos and frogs. The capital, known as Hell-Ville, has French colonial buildings and a covered market. Lemuria Land is home to a variety of lemurs, plus reptiles. Also in the park is a 19th-century distillery still used to extract essential oils from the native ylang-ylang... ### Zanzibar *Coordinates: -6.13573, 39.3621* Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar City, is an old trade center, with mosques and winding lanes. The 1883 House of Wonders is a former sultan’s palace with a clock tower. ### Mombasa *Coordinates: -4.05305, 39.6729* Mombasa is a coastal city in southeast Kenya along the Indian Ocean. The city is known as the white and blue city in Kenya. ### Port Victoria *Coordinates: -4.61451, 55.4418* Port of Victoria, is located in Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. Port-Victoria has no fixed handling equipment. Ships are handled through ship's gear by the private stevedores. ### Aqaba *Coordinates: 29.5234, 35.0072* When you disembark from your MSC cruise in Aqaba, you can enjoy its idyllic, sunny setting on the shores of the Red Sea, at the country’s southernmost tip. From something of a dowdy backwater, in the last decade or so Aqaba has transformed itself into a pleasant, if still under-resourced, leisure destination. Hotels at all grades are springing up in the town as well as at luxury waterfront develo... ### Suez *Coordinates: 29.9668, 32.5498* Suez is a seaport city in north-eastern Egypt, located on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez, near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal, having the same boundaries as Suez Governorate. It has three harbours, Adabiya, Ain Sokhna and Port Tawfiq, and extensive port facilities. ### Suez Canal Transit ### Rhodes *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Rhodes, a Greek Dodecanese island and MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, archaeological ruins, and magnificent museums. Its historical Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest medieval city in the European continent! ### Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy *Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757* Discover the culture and colour of Civitavecchia, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. This Italian gem is an enjoyable flight from many European and non-European cities. Celebrated for its 16th-century Michelangelo Fort, ancient Taurine Baths, and marble Vanvitelli fountain, the port is a convenient starting point for visiting Rome, Italy’s regal and romantic capital. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2366830 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2366830 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2366830.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2366830/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-sinfonia/other/70360.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 10:51:24 UTC