SAVE 60% - MSC Cruises Deals in South Africa 2022/2023

South African citizens and most SADC nationals will not need a visa for any of the Southern African Destinations. 

Non-SADC nationals will need a visa - some passport holders will get a visa on arrival and some others will require a visa before they board the ship. 

MSC Voyagers Discount: Guests on board MSC Cruises automatically qualify for a 5% discount the second time cruising with MSC Cruises. 

Senior Discount: All passengers above 60 receive a 5 % discount.

Young & Young: Guests between the ages of 18 and 29 receive a 5-10% discount depending on their cabin type.

All in One: One adult with up to 3 children travelling in a cabin qualifies for this deal. The first child is only charged 60% of the cruise fare while the remaining children are only charged for mandatory charges.

Tandem: Children sleeping in a different cabin than their parents qualify for this discount. They are charged a set rate per evening, depending on the cabin type.

Honeymoon: Newlyweds qualify for a 5-10% discount depending on the cabin type as a wedding present from MSC.

For the 2022/2023 season, South Africa will welcome two ships.

The MSC Orchestra is cruising from her home port in Durban to popular destinations such as Portuguese Island and Pomene. 

The MSC Sinfonia is cruising from her home port in Cape Town to Walvis Bay for 5 nights as well as 3 nights along the coast to Mossel Bay.

For the 2023/2024 season, MSC Cruises South Africa will welcome the MSC Splendida which will do the bulk of her cruises out of Durban with 3 5 nights cruises to Walvis Bay out of Cape Town in the second part of the season. 

Previously South Africa welcomed the MSC Musica, and MSC Opera and will welcome the MSC Poesia for a short left of her World Cruise. MSC Cruises is committed to bringing at least 1 MSC Cruise Ship every season. 

You can book your cruise through us at Hupla through our online booking engine or speak to a friendly consultant.

When you book your cruise with us at hupla, you can be sure that you're getting the best possible deal. We work very closely with the cruise line to get you the best price on your dream cruise vacation.

The MSC Sinfonia, during her 2022/2023 season is not scheduled to go to Portuguese Island. She is staying in and around Cape Town.

To secure your cabin, you will need to pay a R3,300 deposit. The balance of your payment will be due 75 days before departure. If you book within 75 days of departure, you will need to pay the full amount at the time of booking.

All MSC cruise ship prices South Africa are subject to availability and might change at any time without prior notice.