MSC Musica arrives in Durban for the 2024/2025 SA cruise season
MSC Cruises’ MSC Musica recently docked in sunny Durban to kick off the 2024/2025 South African cruise season.
MSC Musica docks in Durban
MSC Musica, MSC Cruises’ ship that’s to be based in South Africa for the 2024/2025 season, has officially arrived in Durban, marking the start of the new cruise season in South Africa.
According to Travel News, this season will include itineraries to Portuguese Island off Mozambique’s coast, Pomene, also in Mozambique, as well as Mauritius, Madagascar and Réunion.
Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa, said that MSC Musica was a great ship for the South African traveller, with plenty of bars and lounges, ample deck space and endless entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
“We are excited to welcome new and regular cruisers alike on board throughout the summer.” Volk said.
What’s onboard the MSC Musica?
Guests can look forward to elegant luxury onboard the MSC Musica, including:
- 16 decks with 1 275 guest cabins,
- eight indoor and two outdoor lounges and bars,
- three swimming pools,
- four restaurants,
- a nightclub,
- boutique shops,
- a library,
- a game room, and lots more.
A new lounge experience at Durban’s Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
In related news, the 2024/2025 South African cruise season will come with an exciting new offering from MSC Cruises.
The cruise company has launched an exclusive MSC Privé Lounge at Durban’s Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal for the 2024/2025 season.
Guests can enjoy the following benefits at the Privé Lounge:
- A dedicated baggage drop-off area,
- Priority security screening lane,
- A dedicated check-in counter,
- Expedited Immigration procedures, as well as
- Access to the MSC Privé Lounge on the first floor of the terminal where passengers can enjoy light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages.
How much will it cost?
According to MSC Cruises, the new lounge is already open for bookings, which must be done telephonically by calling the MSC call centre.
The experience can be purchased for R350 per adult for cruises departing from Durban, and only applies to embarkation and does not include disembarkation.