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Adventure · 4 days · South Africa · Mozambique

Xplore MSC Cruise to Portuguese Island

Three nights aboard an MSC cruise ship from Durban with all meals, entertainment and a visit to Portuguese Island.

A short, easy escape at sea combining the warm Indian Ocean, full board cruising and an island day trip, with road transport arranged from inland cities.
South AfricaMozambique

Journey highlights

  • Three nights on board an MSC cruise ship
  • Visit to Portuguese Island
  • All meals included on board
  • Live entertainment every evening
  • Pools, gym and jacuzzi access

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Road transfer and embarkation

    Depart Polokwane, Pretoria or Johannesburg by road to Durban harbour and board the MSC cruise ship. Sail away with dinner and evening entertainment.

    Meals · Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Portuguese Island

    Arrive at Portuguese Island for a day of white sand beaches and warm water. Optional excursions at own cost.

    Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3

    Day at sea

    Enjoy the pools, gym, jacuzzi, live shows and dining venues as the ship cruises back towards Durban.

    Meals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4

    Disembark and return

    Disembark in Durban after breakfast and travel by road back to your departure city.

    Meals · Breakfast

What's included

  • Road transport from Polokwane, Pretoria and Johannesburg to Durban
  • Three nights on board the MSC cruise
  • All meals on board
  • On board entertainment
  • Access to pools, gym and jacuzzi
  • Visit to Portuguese Island

What's not included

  • Shore excursions
  • Drinks on board
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal spending

Pricing tiers

Per person sharing
Price on request

Road transport, three nights on board, all meals, entertainment, pool, gym and jacuzzi access and the Portuguese Island visit. A non refundable deposit of R3 000 secures your booking.

Single-supplement applies · Private departures on request

Accommodation style

Shared cabin accommodation on board the MSC cruise ship

Best time to visit

Departures 4 to 7 December 2026 and 15 to 18 January 2027

Perfect for

FamiliesCouplesGroups of friendsFirst time cruisers