--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 7e373534-9c4d-4cb6-83f0-5fba5529525d slug: 2255505 voyage_code: None cruise_line: MSC Cruises ship: MSC Armonia departure_date: return_date: nights: 26 embarkation_port: Venice(Marghera), Italy disembarkation_port: Durban starting_price_usd: 2811.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:42:18Z --- # MSC Grand Voyages from Venice > MSC Cruises · MSC Armonia · Nov 1 – 27   (26 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | MSC Cruises | | **Ship** | MSC Armonia | | **Duration** | 26 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Venice(Marghera), Italy | | **Disembarkation Port** | Durban | | **Starting Price** | 2,811 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Venice(Marghera), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Venice, a romantic MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an artisan masterpiece. The city is built on 118 small islands, separated by canals, in a shallow lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site overflows with beauty – from the gondola-lined canals and ancient marble palaces to historical architectural feats like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Visiting Venice is like being in a fabled land, a scintillating mix of culture, history, and water. ### Day 2: Split, Croatia **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM With its seafront cafés and ancient alleyways, shouting stallholders and travellers on the move, bustling, exuberant Split is one of Croatia’s and the Mediterranean’s most compelling cities, it’s easy to see this feeling when you step aground from your MSC cruise. It has a unique historical heritage too, having grown out of the palace built here by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 295AD. The palace remains Split’s central ingredient, having been gradually transformed into a warren of ... ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Heraklion, Crete, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Crete's capital Heraklion, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an energetic city with a prolific history. Admire majestic Mount Yioúhtas as you dock in the harbour and ancient Koules Fortress on the port’s western pier. Discover the mythical Palace of Knossos or visit historical monasteries and churches. Crete is a fascinating slice of Greek island life just waiting to be explored! ### Day 5: Rhodes **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Rhodes, a Greek Dodecanese island and MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, archaeological ruins, and magnificent museums. Its historical Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest medieval city in the European continent! ### Day 6: Suez Canal Transit **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 7: Suez Canal Transit **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Aqaba **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM When you disembark from your MSC cruise in Aqaba, you can enjoy its idyllic, sunny setting on the shores of the Red Sea, at the country’s southernmost tip. From something of a dowdy backwater, in the last decade or so Aqaba has transformed itself into a pleasant, if still under-resourced, leisure destination. Hotels at all grades are springing up in the town as well as at luxury waterfront developments up and down the coast; investment is coming in to improve the city’s infrastructure and f... ### Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh **Arrives:** 06:30 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It's known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants. Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination, with marine life around the Shark and Yolanda reefs and the Thistlegorm wreck. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Port Victoria **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Port of Victoria, is located in Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. Port-Victoria has no fixed handling equipment. Ships are handled through ship's gear by the private stevedores. ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Nosy Be **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Nosy Be is an island off Madagascar’s northwestern coast. In the southeast, the forests of Lokobe Reserve shelter chameleons, geckos and frogs. The capital, known as Hell-Ville, has French colonial buildings and a covered market. Lemuria Land is home to a variety of lemurs, plus reptiles. Also in the park is a 19th-century distillery still used to extract essential oils from the native ylang-ylang tree. ### Day 20: Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), Madagascar **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 21: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 22: Port Louis **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM A holiday in the Mauritius with an MSC cruise means disembarking at Port Louis. It is the capital of this island nation off the cost of Madagascar, which together with its twin Réunion, represents a must-see stop for an MSC cruise to Southern Africa. Port Louis has taken its role as the country’s first city seriously and has expanded over time with new streets, buildings and a beautiful promenade. After our cruise ship has docked, you will be able to take a stroll along the Caudan Waterfro... ### Day 23: La Possession **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Cruise ships rarely visit the port of La Possession, on the splendid Punta des Galets. This makes it one of the most unique stops of an MSC cruise to Southern Africa. As soon as you disembark, you can head off on an excursion to the so-called Circus of Salazie, the remains of an enormous volcanic caldera located a few kilometres from La Possession. Instead of geysers of lava, extinguished centuries ago, you will find an explosion of life, where marvels of nature live side by side with small t... ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 26: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 27: Durban **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM When you alight from your MSC cruise in Durban – South Africa’s third-largest city and the continent’s largest port – you will be captured by its tropical colours and holidaying people. A shore excursion on your MSC South Africa cruise can be the opportunity to discover Durban’s second-largest ethnic group, its Indian population, whose mosques, bazaars and temples are juxtaposed with the Victorian buildings of the colonial centre. The pulsing warren of bazaars, alleyways and mosque... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,811 | | Ocean View | $3,121 | | Suite | $5,611 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: IB) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request* Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 ft2 Located on decks 7 – 10 *Staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobili... **JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IM1) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request* Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 ft2 Located on decks 7 – 10 *Staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobili... **JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IM2) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request* Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 ft2 Located on decks 7 – 10 *Staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobili... ### Outside Cabins **PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OL1) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 - 237 ft2 **OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: OB) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 - 237 ft2 **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OM1) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 ft2 Located on decks 7 - 8 **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OM2) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 ft2 Located on decks 9 - 10 **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OO) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available.Junior Ocean View with obstructed view ( Obstructed view - Module 13 sqm - Decks 7... ### Balcony Cabins **JUNIOR BALCONY FANTASTICA** (Code: BM1) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available.Junior Balcony ( Module 13 sqm - Balcony 3 sqm - Decks 9-10 ) **BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: BB) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 140 ft2 and a balcony that is approx. 32 – 43 ft2 Located on decks 9 - 10 ### Suite Cabins **Junior Suite Aurea** (Code: SR2) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available.Deluxe Suite Aurea ( Module 22 sqm - Balcony 5 sqm - Decks 12 ) **Junior Suite Aurea** (Code: SR1) Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) Approx. 237 ft2 and a balcony that is approx. 54 ft2 Located on decks... ## Ship Information ### MSC Armonia As her name implies, MSC Armonia is a sociable ship with a real fun loving atmostphere. She’s been carefully designed to put passengers first and, make no mistake, she was built for good times! And, best of all, these good times take place against some spectacular backdrops. MSC Armonia operates some of the most interesting and fun loving itineraries of any ship in our fleet. Whether you’re cruising the clement Canary Islands in the winter months, or slipping serenely out of Venice into the Adriatic heading for the best of the Eastern Med’ in the summer, you’re always bound for enjoyment. MSC Armonia is a great ship to enjoy the company of friends and family whilst enjoying the sunshine at the external spa and swimming pool complex. And, should you find yourself over doing the fine Italian and international cuisine on offer, then you can always make redress at the gym, the Armonia Spa or why not simply dance the night away in the Starlight Disco? Aside from being thoroughly convivial, MSC Armonia is also a most comfortable ship. She offers a selection of spacious suites with private balconies and splendid views. But, the usual caveat applies: once you’ve cruised in a balcony cabin aboard MSC Armonia you’ll want to keep doing so again and again! British cruisers especially appreciate the White Lion pub where friendly service and an easy-going charm will quickly turn everyone into a ‘local’. Later on, as you leave the setting sun and another port of call in your wake it’s time to explore the many bars, lounges and, perhaps, a special evening at the Teatro La Fenice? Whatever you do and wherever you go aboard MSC Armonia, a happy and harmonious cruise comes as standard! #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 2,520 | | Crew | 780 | | Gross Tonnage | 65,542.0 | | Length | 824.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 976 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Recreational - **LEGO® Experience**: Once during every cruise we hold a special entertainment event called the LEGO® Experience On Board: an entire day dedicated to fun LEGO activities fo... - **Kids Clubs and Family Activities**: Discover our Entertainment options on board: there's always so much to do that you kids will never get bored! An MSC cruise is an experience for the w... - **Web Series**: Experience the cruise adventure before you even step on board! Dive into the captivating web series Cabin 12006, available on MSC Cruises' official Yo... ### Relaxation - **Parent Time**: Wind down, lie back, chill out or dress up, and make the most of every marvellous moment. While your kids are having the time of their lives,with our... - **Barber Shop**: Inside the MSC Aurea Spa there’s a dedicated Barber Shop to keep you looking at your best during your time on board! Leave the salon styled and ready ... - **Beauty Salon**: You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of you... - **Thermal Area**: Start your wellness journey in our on board thermal area and achieve a lasting feeling of absolute well-being that will stay with you well beyond your... - **Hair Salon**: Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single ... ### Food and Drink - **Take Away Station**: The Take-away Station is just the place to be when you’re feeling peckish for a snack on the go. A wide range of the most popular fast foods awaits yo... - **Meat Carvery**: Come to the Carvery for deliciously tender, juicy and flavourful roast meat specialities that will please your palate any day of the week. Enjoy the t... - **Daily Special Corner**: Get set to be wowed by the creativity of our talented chefs at the Daily Special Corner. Wrap your taste buds around a different speciality every day ... - **Ethnic Corner**: Enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavours are served up at our Ethnic Corner. Choose your personal favourite from a range of delectable dishes, hand... - **Minors Package**: Book your Minors Drink package online and save up to 15% compared to the onboard price. Including: • Mocktails • Soft drinks • Fruit juices and smo... ### Entertainment - **Sport Tournaments**: Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a g... - **Fashion Boutique**: Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here t... - **Beer Festival**: Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competit... - **Family Activities**: Family Game Show - this is a competition for the whole family with dance, music and selfie challenges dedicated to Kelly & Kloe On Board, MSC Cruises’... - **MSC Factor**: Think you’ve got what it takes to be a star in our on-board talent competition, The MSC Factor? Then come and showcase what you can do in the most exc... ### Fitness - **Basketball**: Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout ... - **Volleyball**: Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyb... - **Gym by Technogym**: Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the on-board gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitne... - **Five-a-side Football**: Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and... - **Power Walking Track**: Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging... ### Technology - **Your own devices**: 24/7 internet access means you can stay in touch with the folks at home via your smartphone, tablet or laptop any time you like. Book the internet pac... ### Other - **Browse and Stream Cruise Package**: The "Browse & Stream Cruise Package" keeps you connected with friends and family all cruise long. Text on messenger services, browse the web and send ... - **Public Areas**: On our MSC Cruises you can stay connected also in the Public Areas using your devices. The service is accessible 24 hours a day. - **Babies and Toddlers Services**: MSC Baby Care Service - we have thought about mums and dads too! Everyday, you can drop your baby off at the Baby Club, where they will be looked afte... ## Ports of Call ### Venice(Marghera), Italy Venice, a romantic MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an artisan masterpiece. The city is built on 118 small islands, separated by canals, in a shallow lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site overflows with beauty – from the gondola-lined canals and ancient marble palaces to historical architectural feats like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.... ### Split, Croatia *Coordinates: 43.5069, 16.4424* With its seafront cafés and ancient alleyways, shouting stallholders and travellers on the move, bustling, exuberant Split is one of Croatia’s and the Mediterranean’s most compelling cities, it’s easy to see this feeling when you step aground from your MSC cruise. It has a unique historical heritage too, having grown out of the palace built here by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 295AD. ... ### Heraklion, Crete, Greece *Coordinates: 35.2831, 25.1296* Crete's capital Heraklion, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an energetic city with a prolific history. Admire majestic Mount Yioúhtas as you dock in the harbour and ancient Koules Fortress on the port’s western pier. Discover the mythical Palace of Knossos or visit historical monasteries and churches. Crete is a fascinating slice of Greek island life just waiting to be explored! ### Rhodes *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Rhodes, a Greek Dodecanese island and MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, archaeological ruins, and magnificent museums. Its historical Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest medieval city in the European continent! ### Suez Canal Transit ### Aqaba *Coordinates: 29.5234, 35.0072* When you disembark from your MSC cruise in Aqaba, you can enjoy its idyllic, sunny setting on the shores of the Red Sea, at the country’s southernmost tip. From something of a dowdy backwater, in the last decade or so Aqaba has transformed itself into a pleasant, if still under-resourced, leisure destination. Hotels at all grades are springing up in the town as well as at luxury waterfront deve... ### Sharm El Sheikh *Coordinates: 27.8598, 34.2824* Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It's known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants. Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination, with marine life around the Shark and Yolanda reefs and the Thistlegorm wreck. ### Port Victoria *Coordinates: -4.61451, 55.4418* Port of Victoria, is located in Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. Port-Victoria has no fixed handling equipment. Ships are handled through ship's gear by the private stevedores. ### Nosy Be *Coordinates: -13.315, 48.2593* Nosy Be is an island off Madagascar’s northwestern coast. In the southeast, the forests of Lokobe Reserve shelter chameleons, geckos and frogs. The capital, known as Hell-Ville, has French colonial buildings and a covered market. Lemuria Land is home to a variety of lemurs, plus reptiles. Also in the park is a 19th-century distillery still used to extract essential oils from the native ylang-yla... ### Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), Madagascar *Coordinates: -12.2809, 49.2909* ### Port Louis *Coordinates: -20.1654, 57.4896* A holiday in the Mauritius with an MSC cruise means disembarking at Port Louis. It is the capital of this island nation off the cost of Madagascar, which together with its twin Réunion, represents a must-see stop for an MSC cruise to Southern Africa. Port Louis has taken its role as the country’s first city seriously and has expanded over time with new streets, buildings and a beautiful prom... ### La Possession *Coordinates: -20.9181, 55.3418* Cruise ships rarely visit the port of La Possession, on the splendid Punta des Galets. This makes it one of the most unique stops of an MSC cruise to Southern Africa. As soon as you disembark, you can head off on an excursion to the so-called Circus of Salazie, the remains of an enormous volcanic caldera located a few kilometres from La Possession. Instead of geysers of lava, extinguished centu... ### Durban *Coordinates: -29.853, 31.0164* When you alight from your MSC cruise in Durban – South Africa’s third-largest city and the continent’s largest port – you will be captured by its tropical colours and holidaying people. A shore excursion on your MSC South Africa cruise can be the opportunity to discover Durban’s second-largest ethnic group, its Indian population, whose mosques, bazaars and temples are juxtaposed with ... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255505 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255505 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255505.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2255505/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-armonia/other/151443.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 05:42:18 UTC