MSC Cruises SA will once again raise the bar in local cruising for the upcoming 2013/14 season, with an extended season planned for the return of MSC Opera and MSC Sinfonia to South African shores, and the introduction of new itineraries.
Some of the highlighted itinerary changes include a 12-night New Year cruise on MSC Sinfonia, visiting Mauritius, Réunion and Ile St Marie in Madagascar. The ship will spend three days in Mauritius with arrival scheduled for after the New Year’s holiday, ensuring travellers can shop to their heart’s content and make the most of the time on the island.
MSC Sinfonia and MSC Opera will also operate a series of new seven-night itineraries visiting Portuguese Island, and the fishing village of Anakao and Fort Dauphin in Madagascar. With three island stops in seven nights, this itinerary is expected to be a hit with cruising fans.
A 14-night Island Discovery Cruise has also been introduced that will see MSC Sinfonia visit Mauritius, Réunion as well as Ile St Marie and the beaches of Fort Dauphin in Madagascar.
The popular Cape Cruises will once again be on offer but will commence later in the season to make the most of calmer weather patterns.
According to MSC Cruises, the meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector will also be catered for with additional two-night to ‘nowhere’ cruises being added to the itinerary. The short two- and three-night weekend cruises have proved very popular with the corporate market and offer the perfect venue for launches, teambuilding and awards events on board.
To launch the new season, a 40% discount is being offered as an incentive for those who wish to book early and secure their future holiday at the best price.
Accommodation, meals, and entertainment are all included in the cruise fare, with children under 18 cruising free.
