MSC Armonia Christmas Cruise – Sail Across Africa from Durban

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Overview

  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Package tour
Package: Christmas Cruise – Sail Across Africa from Durban
Travel Dates: 20 – 28 December 2026
Cruise Dates: 21 – 26 December 2026
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Includes/Excludes

  • 1 night accommodation in Durban with breakfast
  • 5 nights cruise accommodation in an inside cabin / ocean view / partial ocean view cabin
  • 2 nights post-cruise accommodation in Cape Town with breakfast
  • Return airport transfers on private basis
  • Return cruise terminal transfers on private basis
  • Return accommodation transfers on private basis
  • Full board meals on cruise: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • White party, Christmas party and celebrations
  • Onboard inclusive activities, entertainment, contests, games and theme parties
  • Use of onboard facilities: aquapark, gym, sauna, sunbeds, hot tubs, jacuzzi, library, disco, jogging tracks and more
  • Luggage transfers to/from port on embarkation and disembarkation
  • Port taxes and gratuity
  • 48-hour landing permit in Mozambique
  • Air ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Shore excursions
  • Drinks or drinks package
  • Mini bar
  • Laundry
  • Spa and salon services
  • Customs fee on board shopping
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Access to yacht club area or private areas on board
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday, 20 December 2026 – Arrival in Durban

Arrive in Durban, South Africa and transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy your first night in Durban with dinner at leisure and preparation for the cruise.

Overnight: Durban hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Monday, 21 December 2026 – Board MSC Armonia

After breakfast, transfer to the cruise terminal for embarkation.
Board the MSC Armonia and settle into your cabin as the ship departs Durban at 4:00 PM.

Port: Durban, South Africa
Departure: 16:00
Overnight: MSC Armonia
Meal Plan: Full Board on cruise

Day 3: Tuesday, 22 December 2026 – Day at Sea

Spend the day sailing across the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy onboard facilities including entertainment, games, contests, themed parties, gym, sauna, hot tubs, jogging tracks, disco, library and more.

Port: Day at Sea
Overnight: MSC Armonia
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Wednesday, 23 December 2026 – Pomene, Mozambique

Arrive in Pomene, Mozambique at 7:00 AM.
Enjoy time at leisure, beach relaxation, or optional shore excursions before departing at 4:00 PM.

Port: Pomene, Mozambique
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 16:00
Overnight: MSC Armonia
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Thursday, 24 December 2026 – Portuguese Island, Mozambique

Arrive at Portuguese Island, Inhaca Archipelago at 9:00 AM.
Enjoy the island atmosphere, beach activities, and Christmas Eve celebrations onboard after departure at 8:00 PM.

Port: Portuguese Island, Mozambique
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 20:00
Overnight: MSC Armonia
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Friday, 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day at Sea

Celebrate Christmas Day onboard while sailing back toward South Africa.
Enjoy the cruise entertainment, festive meals, Christmas party, white party, themed events, games and celebrations.

Port: Day at Sea
Overnight: MSC Armonia
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Saturday, 26 December 2026 – Return to Durban / Fly to Cape Town

Arrive back in Durban at 5:30 AM.
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax.

Port: Durban, South Africa
Arrival: 05:30
Overnight: Cape Town hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: Sunday, 27 December 2026 – Cape Town City Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day Cape Town city tour on SIC basis.
Explore the highlights of Cape Town, with time to enjoy the city’s scenery, culture and festive atmosphere.

Overnight: Cape Town hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 9: Monday, 28 December 2026 – Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast
End of Package