A resort ship that accommodates over 1,700 passengers. Guests can dine on fine, authentic Italian-style dishes, and relax with a variety of entertainment options aimed towards both adults and children. The ship provides a glamorous, eye-catching interior, featuring fine woodworks, marble floors, and acres of vibrant fabrics.
Day #
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
1
Friday, 3/27/26
About Durban
Tourists from all over the world have been coming to Durban for more than half a century, attracted mainly by the city’s famous beaches and the all year-round sunshine. But once they arrive here, they soon discover that this city has a lot more than beautiful, golden beaches to offer.
It is a center of world class sport and hosts major international events. It is a shopper’s paradise with sophisticated shopping malls and precincts, craft markets and street bazaars. It is an entertainment and hospitality center offering a wide range of accommodation from swish beachfront hotels to themed lodges, guesthouses, self-catering apartments and homely B&Bs. It is also a bustling commercial and manufacturing center connected to the business capitals of the world, and is built around one of the busiest ports in Africa.
Durban Attractions
There is an abundance of breathtaking scenery just beyond the city. To the north lies the bustling coastal town of Umhlanga, packed with hotels, restaurants and beautiful beaches. To the south is the Sapphire Coast, an endless stretch of sub-tropical paradise dotted with holiday towns. To the west lies the verdant Valley of 1000 Hills with its nature reserves and cultural villages. A little further afield, the Big 5 game reserves are just a few hours’ drive away, while to the west the mighty Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park – a World Heritage Site – beckons.
Cape Town's name originated from the term 'Cape of Good Hope' when Bartholomew Diaz and other seafarers looked forward to the sight of Table Mountain, like an inn that promised hospitality and prosperity. The presence of Table Mountain in all its splendour still invokes this kind of emotion. Cape Town is steeped in a rich history and is a cultural melting pot with its diverse and vibrant character being derived from Khoisan and other African tribes from the North, and Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers. Bustling and beautiful, the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town means that one never tires of the multitude of experiences it has to offer.
Cape Town Activities
Table Mountain is one of South Africa's greatest landmarks and towers 1,086m above the City of Cape Town.
One of the most significant and symbolically charged pieces of land in South Africa, Robben Island guards the entrance to Table Bay. The name hails from the Dutch word for seals, The island was home to Nelson Mandela who was imprisoned there along with other political prisoners. Now a living museum, the island and its ghosts are visited voluntarily. As a place of history, education and insight into South Africa’s past, this is an essential excursion. The return boat trip (half an hour each way) to this World Heritage Site and a guided tour around the museum by an ex-inmate is an experience never to miss.
The Kirstenbosch Estate covers 528 hectares, 36 hectares make up the central landscaped garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, it is home to more than 8 500 indigenous plant species, and is known as one of the Seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the world.
In 1982 two breeding pairs of African penguins (once known as Jackass penguins thanks to the braying sound they make) moved into prime beachfront estate at Boulders beach between Simonstown and Cape Point. Today there are over 3 000 of these birds living here and the area is now a National Park. Penguins can be viewed up close as they frolic in the water and waddle on land. Sometimes it's hard to tell who is watching who. You're likely to see penguin pairs strolling along the boardwalks and in the park. This is the one place in the world you will be able to swim and sunbathe with penguins.
A resort ship that accommodates over 1,700 passengers. Guests can dine on fine, authentic Italian-style dishes, and relax with a variety of entertainment options aimed towards both adults and children. The ship provides a glamorous, eye-catching interior, featuring fine woodworks, marble floors, and acres of vibrant fabrics.
Year Built
2004
Capacity
1,700
Meeting Rooms
No
Year Refurbished
N/A
Elevators
9
Casino
Yes
Registry
Panama
Restaurants
4
Disco
Yes
Tonnage
58,058
Bars
7
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
850
Pools
2
Children's Program
Yes
Handicap Cabins
5
Theaters
Y
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
Yes
Library
Yes
Spa
Yes
Cabin Categories | Decks
Balcony
Balcony Bella
BINGO BALCONY
BINGO INSIDE
BINGO OUTSIDE
Deluxe Balcony Aurea
Guarantee Balcony
Guarantee Inside
Guarantee Outside
Inside
Interior
Interior Bella
Interior Stateroom
Junior Balcony
Junior Interior
Junior Ocean View
Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View
Junior Suite Aurea
Ocean View
Ocean View Bella
Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Oceanview Stateroom
Premium Ocean View
Suite
Suite with Balcony
Cabin Details
Features a bedroom with separate living area with up to four berths. Double bed can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Features a bedroom with separate living area with up to four berths. Double bed can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
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Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, shampoo & shower gel,TV, telephone, cable internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, shampoo & shower gel,TV, telephone, cable internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, shampoo & shower gel,TV, telephone, cable internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
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Inside
Inside
Inside
Inside
Inside
Features a double bed, which can be converted into two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom? with shower, hairdryer, towels, shampoo & shower gel, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Features a double bed, which can be converted into two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom? with shower, hairdryer, towels, shampoo & shower gel, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Surface approx 12-13 sqm, deck 7-10
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)*
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
The image is representative only
Surface approx 12-13 sqm, deck 7-10
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)*
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
The image is representative only
Surface approx 12-13 sqm, deck 7-10
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)*
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
The image is representative only
More information coming soon.
Each inside stateroom is furnished with two lowers convertible to queen size bed, bath with shower. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer, TV and telephone.
Each inside stateroom is furnished with two lowers convertible to queen size bed, bath with shower. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer, TV and telephone.
Each inside stateroom is furnished with two lowers convertible to queen size bed, bath with shower. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer, TV and telephone.
Each inside stateroom is furnished with two lowers convertible to queen size bed, bath with shower. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer, TV and telephone.
Each inside stateroom is furnished with two lowers convertible to queen size bed, bath with shower. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer, TV and telephone.
Surface 13 sqm, balcony approx 3 sqm, deck 9-10
Sitting area with sofa
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only.
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only.
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8
Window with sea view
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8
Window with sea view
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Surface 13 sqm, deck 7
Window with sea view
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Surface 23 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 12
Balcony
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious Wardrobe
Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Ocean View
Ocean View
Ocean View
Ocean View
Ocean View
Ocean View
Ocean View
More information coming soon.
Window with sea view, comfortable double or single beds (on request), relaxing armchair, TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar, bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer, surface approx. from 11 to 13 sq.m.
Features a porthole? and a double bed, which can be converted into two singles. Also includes; air conditioning, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, towels, shampoo & shower gel, TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Each oceanview stateroom with balcony is furnished with a convertible queen size bed, bath and common area with desk. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.
Each oceanview stateroom is furnished with a convertible queen size bed, bath and common area with desk. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.
Each oceanview stateroom is furnished with a convertible queen size bed, bath and common area with desk. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.
Each oceanview stateroom is furnished with a convertible queen size bed, bath and common area with desk. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.
Each oceanview stateroom is furnished with a convertible queen size bed, bath and common area with desk. Amenities include satellite television and radio, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.
Surface 22 sqm, deck 9.
Window with sea view
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Suite
Suite
Each suite is furnished with a convertible queen size bed, bathroom, living room, spacious wardrobe, coffee table and desk. Amenities include satellite television and radio, availability of internet connection by your own lap top (on payment), full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.
Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, TV, telephone, cable internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
La Boheme
Tosca
Turandot
Norma
La Traviata
Rigoletto
Otello
Aida
Deck 5 - Aida
Deck 6 - Otello
Deck 7 - Rigoletto
Deck 8 - La Traviata
Deck 9 - Norma
Deck 10 - Turandot
Deck 11 - Tosca
Deck 12 - La Bohème
Deck 13 - Sun Deck
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Departure Port:
Durban
Sailing Date:
Friday, 03/27/26
Return Date:
Monday, 03/30/26
Nights:
3
Ship:
MSC Opera
Cruise Line:
MSC Cruises
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Tourists from all over the world have been coming to Durban for more than half a century, attracted mainly by the city’s famous beaches and the all year-round sunshine. But once they arrive here, they soon discover that this city has a lot more than beautiful, golden beaches to offer.
It is a center of world class sport and hosts major international events. It is a shopper’s paradise with sophisticated shopping malls and precincts, craft markets and street bazaars. It is an entertainment and hospitality center offering a wide range of accommodation from swish beachfront hotels to themed lodges, guesthouses, self-catering apartments and homely B&Bs. It is also a bustling commercial and manufacturing center connected to the business capitals of the world, and is built around one of the busiest ports in Africa. 
Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. 
Cape Town's name originated from the term 'Cape of Good Hope' when Bartholomew Diaz and other seafarers looked forward to the sight of Table Mountain, like an inn that promised hospitality and prosperity. The presence of Table Mountain in all its splendour still invokes this kind of emotion. Cape Town is steeped in a rich history and is a cultural melting pot with its diverse and vibrant character being derived from Khoisan and other African tribes from the North, and Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers. Bustling and beautiful, the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town means that one never tires of the multitude of experiences it has to offer. 
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