Genoa (Italy) to Durban (South Africa)

25 nights sailing from Genoa (Italy) on cruise ship MSC Orchestra

Itinerary: Sailing from Genoa (Italy), visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), Heraklion (Crete), Suez Canal, Suez Canal, Sharm El Sheik (Egypt), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Victoria (Seychelles), Victoria (Seychelles), Port Louis (Ma
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Cruise Genoa (Italy) to Durban (South Africa)

25 nights sailing from Genoa (Italy) on cruise ship MSC Orchestra

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Genoa (Italy) Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2 Civitavecchia (Rome) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 19:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 5 Heraklion (Crete) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 6 Suez Canal Arrival time: 19:00H | Departure: 19:30H
Day 7 Suez Canal Arrival time: 15:00H | Departure: 15:30H
Day 8 Sharm El Sheik (Egypt) Arrival time: 06:00H | Departure: 21:00H 15 hours in destination
Day 10 Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) Arrival time: 06:00H | Departure: 17:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 16 Victoria (Seychelles) Arrival time: 12:00H | Departure: 23:59H 11 hours in destination
Day 17 Victoria (Seychelles) Arrival time: 00:01H | Departure: 19:00H 19 hours in destination
Day 20 Port Louis (Mauritius) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 23:59H 15 hours in destination
Day 21 Port Louis (Mauritius) Arrival time: 00:01H | Departure: 17:00H 17 hours in destination
Day 22 La Possession (Reunion) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 26 Durban (South Africa) Arrival time: 07:00H
Genoa (Italy) to Durban (South Africa) Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Genoa (Italy) to Durban (South Africa)

25 nights Cruise on MSC Orchestra. Sailing from Genoa (Italy), visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), Heraklion (Crete), Suez Canal, Suez Canal, Sharm El Sheik (Egypt), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Victoria (Seychelles), Victoria (Seychelles), Port Louis (Mauritius), Port Louis (Mauritius), La Possession (Reunion), ending in Durban (South Africa).

Genoa (Italy) to Durban (South Africa) Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises
Genoa (Italy) to Durban (South Africa) Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Genoa (Italy)

Genoa is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy. Genoa is one of Europe's largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy. Genoa has been nicknamed the Superb one due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks. Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List UNESCO. The city's rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture and history allowed it to became the 2004 Europeam Capital of Culture. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.

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Civitavecchia (Rome)

Civitavecchia is the city of Rome´s port on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The harbour is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse. The name Civitavecchia means ancient town. There, the Eternal City lies before us in large format architectural and artistic sculptures such as the Colosseum, the most important monument of ancient Rome and used for public entertainment. Do not miss the Trevi Fountain and make a wish while you throw a coin back and continues to the Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of antiquity, Piazza Navona and the Vatican City. Take a walk through the Plaza of Spain and rest on the steps of Trinita dei Monti before heading to Via Condotti, wide avenue lined with shops.

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Heraklion (Crete)

Heraklion, or Heraclion also Iraklion is the largest city and capital of the island of Crete, Greece. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion regional unit. The ruins of Knossos, which were excavated and restored by Arthur Evans, are nearby.

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Suez Canal

The Suez canal is an artificial sea level waterway that joins the Mediteranean Sea with the red sea. It allows navigation between Asia and Europe without surrounding Africa.

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Suez Canal

The Suez canal is an artificial sea level waterway that joins the Mediteranean Sea with the red sea. It allows navigation between Asia and Europe without surrounding Africa.

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Sharm El Sheik (Egypt)

Sharm el-Sheikh is a city situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, on the coastal strip along the Red Sea. Which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, Saint Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai. It is a part of Egypt's Asian land, as Egypt is a transcontinental country. Sharm el-Sheikh has also become a favourite spot for scuba divers from around the world. Being situated near the Red Sea, it provides some of the most stunning underwater scenery and warm water making this an ideal place to dive. Visitors to Sharm el-Sheikh can experience a variety of water and activities. Beach seekers find many activities such as diving, snorkelling, windsurfing,kitesurfing, para-sailing, boating, and canoeing. Ras Mohammed is the national park of South Sinai, located on the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Along with Nabq, it has famous dive sites in the Red Sea, with 2,600 ft deep reef walls, pounding current and coral gardens.

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Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

Jeddah is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major city of the western Saudi Arabia. It is the principal gateway to Mecca and Medina Islam's holiest cities, and a great commercial city in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah lies along the coast of the RedSea, connected to the the Corniche, open-air sculptures and works of art, typically situated in roundabouts, making the city one of the largest open-air art galleries in the world. You will find about a dozen museums or collections in Jeddah such as: Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, the Jeddah Municipal Museum, the Nasseef House, the Humane Heritage Museum or the private Abdul Rauf Hasan Khali Museum.

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Victoria (Seychelles)

The largest of the Seychelles and home to approximately 90% its population, Mahe is the cultural and economic centre of the inner islands. The capital of Victoria plays host to the shops, bars and restaurants and is the Hub for transportation between the islands. Boasting a towering landscape of 1000m high granite peaks, Stunning plam tree laden white sand beaches and extraordinary plant life sush as the Jellyfish Tree, the carnivorous Seychelles Pitcher Plant and the Seychelles Vanilla Orchid that have evolved over centuries of splendid isolation.

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Victoria (Seychelles)

The largest of the Seychelles and home to approximately 90% its population, Mahe is the cultural and economic centre of the inner islands. The capital of Victoria plays host to the shops, bars and restaurants and is the Hub for transportation between the islands. Boasting a towering landscape of 1000m high granite peaks, Stunning plam tree laden white sand beaches and extraordinary plant life sush as the Jellyfish Tree, the carnivorous Seychelles Pitcher Plant and the Seychelles Vanilla Orchid that have evolved over centuries of splendid isolation.

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Port Louis (Mauritius)

Capital and principal port of mauritius, Port Louis was founded by the french governor Francois Mahe de La Bourdonnais in 1735. The land extends up to the foot of the mountains that protect the city forming arround it a circumference. The city, nowadays city centre of the financial activities, is very attractive and the historical monuments are the proove of the past. The city of the artists has to be discovered.

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Port Louis (Mauritius)

Capital and principal port of mauritius, Port Louis was founded by the french governor Francois Mahe de La Bourdonnais in 1735. The land extends up to the foot of the mountains that protect the city forming arround it a circumference. The city, nowadays city centre of the financial activities, is very attractive and the historical monuments are the proove of the past. The city of the artists has to be discovered.

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La Possession (Reunion)

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Durban (South Africa)

Durban is a city in South Africa, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, offshore from the Indian Ocean. It is the third biggest city of the country, after Johannesburg and Cape Town. The city has important touristic resorts, many of them with an Artedeco style as a principal claim, as it is the artistic movement of Durban. The hotels have their own private beaches, where tourists enjoy of all type of water sports, but specially surf, due to the big waves in the region. The maritim activity is completed with the Ushaka marine, the aquarium in Durban and one of the biggest in the world. Other of the great attractions is the great offer in natural parks. One of them Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, located two hours away from Durban on the way to Swaziland and Mozambique, is one of the main parks to visit, and it includes a estuary with hippopotamus.

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The ship: MSC Orchestra

A modern cruise ship, offering wonderful facilities and cutting edge design.

If relaxation and a quiet life are your cruise goals then you´ll have no trouble achieving them on this cruise. Stay in shape with the jogging track, the Sports Centre and the Body and Mind Spa. Also the Turkish bath, sauna or a programme of massages will help take the effort out of feeling good. MSC Orchestra is also well equipped to take you on a culinary adventure. The décor aboard is simply thrilling: the leopard-style Savannah Bar, t the Palm Beach Casino or the spectacular shows at the Covent Garden Theatre. Kids have their own outdoor pool and games area as well as the Jungle Adventure playroom.

Inaugurated 2007
Beam 32.8 m.
Length 294 m.
Tonnage 92409 tn.
Occupancy 3223
Crew 1054
Ratio passenger / crew Standard 3:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Good 29:1
Number of decks 13
Number of staterooms 1275
Number of interior staterooms 275
Number of staterooms with balcony 827
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What's included onboard?

Meals at the main restaurants or at the buffett restaurants are included (fees are applied for speciality restaurants)

Daily service charges/gratuities are included as part of the cruise fare at no extra cost.

Port taxes are included in the price

Accommodation in well appointed cabins 

Water, coffee and some juices are included in certain areas of the ship.

Children and Teens Clubs are included with outstanding programme activities and services

All on-board activities such as group games, competitions, quizzes, crafts classes are included.

Future Cruise benefits when booking your next cruise on board

There is no admission charge for any of the nightclubs or discos on MSC's ships

Most evening shows are free to enjoy 

Free entry to the casino, slot machines and gaming areas.

Access to the gym is free of charge

What's not included?

A 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases, with the exception of the All Inclusive Fare, the prepaid Dining Packages and Beverage Packages

Shore excursions and purchases at the onboard shops are not included. Treatments or massages at the beauty salon or at the MSC Aurea Spa are also not included.

Drinks are only included if you have booked the All Inclusive Fare or if you have booked the Standard Fare and added a Drinks Package (in this case the drinks included on board with correspond to the package booked). If you have not booked any of these, the drinks will not be included and must be paid on board Plus a 15% Bar Service Charge will be automatically added to all purchases, (with the exception of the prepaid All-inclusive drinks packages or the All-inclusive fares that also include de bar service charges) 

Spa access and services (charges apply, except access to the thermal area for Aurea and Yacht Club cabins and suites).

Speaciality restaurants (fees apply).

There is a fee to use the facilities in the Internet café.  

Travel and/or Health Insurance. Passengers are strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical treatment and repatriation costs and expenses. 

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