EXOTIC MOZAMBIQUE AND MADAGASCAR BY SEA
A NEW CRUISE ITINERARY WITH 3 ISLAND STOPS IN 7 DAYS
Both the MSC Opera and the MSC Sinfonia will offer new 7 night cruise itineraries as part of the new 2013/14 South African cruise season visiting Portuguese Island, Maputo or Anakoa and Fort Dauphin. With three island stops in 7 nights these new itineraries are expected to be a huge hit with holidaymakers.
The MSC Opera departs on the 30th December 2013 from Durban, spending New Year at unspoilt Portuguese Island. The ship will cruise onto the bustling Capital city Maputo and then onto the island port of Fort Dauphin in exotic Madagascar.
MSC Sinfonia offers 5 departure dates: 7 Dec / 14 Dec / 21 Dec / 1 Feb and 22nd Feb with a NEW itinerary visiting Portuguese Island in Mozambique and a call in Anakao and Fort Dauphin in Madagascar.
Portuguese Island has long been South Africa’s favourite cruise destination. The uninhabited nature reserve with pristine beaches, dense vegetation, pleasant lagoons and small patches of mangrove make for a real ‘Island’ experience. The newly built eco-friendly restaurant structure, an island bar, kiddies jungle gym and the optional beach club with deck chairs and umbrellas allow cruise passengers an ideal lazy day on the beach in comfort and style.
Transfers to the neighbouring Island of Inhaca allow for a real cultural experience in the local African village where one can experience Mozambique prawns and peri peri chicken as only Mozambique can prepare them.
Anakoa the second stop on the MSC Sinfonia itinerary is a small fishing village where the locals still carve ocean going dhows from huge logs much as their ancestors have done for centuries before. Anakao is also a popular seaside getaway on the shores the Mozambique Channel with miles of unspoilt beaches.
The port of Fort Dauphin is the final destination for both ships. It is situated deep in the South East of Madagascar, Set in a huge bay it offers sandy white beaches overlooked by forest clad mountains. A variety of activities are on offer – the markets, the beaches, the botanical gardens with lemurs ,flora and fauna seen nowhere else outside of Madagascar.
All 3 Island destinations are traditionally difficult to access, and MSC Opera and MSC Sinfonia allow easy entry, whilst allowing passengers comfort and style as part of the journey. Both the ship and the Islands offer a perfect Holiday destination. On-board entertainment, delectable cuisine and Italian Hospitality allow for the ultimate in holiday getaway.
A perfect Christmas or New Year holiday for families, honeymoons or couples, Children under 18 Cruise Free sharing with parents.. Early bookings will save passengers up to 40%, with starting prices from just R5979.00 pp.
MSC Opera has 856 cabins of which 172 are balcony cabins and 28 are balcony suites. The ship has four restaurants, eleven bars, two pools, and two whirlpools. The liner boasts the MSC Aurea Spa and Solarium, a disco, video games room, internet café, casino, team building facilities and a medical centre. The ship has a wonderful array of duty free shopping and caters for kids with the Buffalo Bill children’s play area, mini and junior clubs, and teen clubs. Additional facilities include the ‘Cotton Club’ bar and a stage on deck for outdoor entertainment.
MSC Sinfonia has 777 cabins, of which 132 are balcony suites. The ship also boasts four restaurants, 10 bars, two swimming pools and the luxurious MSC Aurea Spa. Guests can enjoy world class performances in the San Carlo Theatre and take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness centre, golf simulator, casino, mini and junior clubs, teen's clubs, disco, internet cade and luxury shopping. Additional facilities include a business and conference centre and medical centre.
For more information please visit www.msccruises.co.za