Cruise itinerary
29-Night World Cruise Cruise from Cape Town
29 nights · World Cruise · 14 ports of call
29-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Armonia, departing Cape Town and calling at Durban, Possession, Port Louis, Antsiranana, Nosy Ve and Port Victoria and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Armonia
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 29 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Cape Town
- Returns
- Venice
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Cape Town
Depart 18:00
South Africa's coastal city beneath the flat summit of Table Mountain, where the Atlantic meets the approaches to the Cape of Good Hope. The harbourfront, Robben Island and the Cape winelands lie within easy reach of the cruise terminal.
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape winelands
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Durban
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
South Africa's largest port and a subtropical city on the Indian Ocean coast. Known for its warm beaches along the Golden Mile, a strong Zulu and Indian heritage, and as a gateway to the Drakensberg mountains and the game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Golden Mile beaches
- uShaka Marine World
- Victoria Street Market
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Possession
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Port Louis
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital and main port of Mauritius, set on a natural harbour beneath a backdrop of jagged peaks in the Indian Ocean. A multicultural city, it is known for its colonial Caudan waterfront, the crowded stalls of the Central Market and the racecourse at the Champ de Mars.
- Caudan Waterfront
- Central Market
- Champ de Mars
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Antsiranana
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Nosy Ve
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Port Victoria
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21At sea
- Day22
'Aqaba
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day23
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day24
Suez Canal (transit), Egypt
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 19:15
- Day25
Suez Canal (transit), Egypt
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 15:15
- Day26
Rhodes
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 22:00
The largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, off the Turkish coast, with one of Europe's best-preserved medieval walled towns. The Old Town keeps the cobbled Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master, while Lindos and its acropolis lie down the coast.
- Medieval Old Town
- Palace of the Grand Master
- Lindos Acropolis
- Day27
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The largest city on Crete and the island's main port, in Greece. A Venetian harbour and fortress front the town, while the Bronze Age palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum's Minoan treasures lie close by.
- Palace of Knossos
- Venetian harbour
- Archaeological Museum
- Day28At sea
- Day29
Split
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
A Croatian port on the Dalmatian coast, built quite literally inside the walls of a Roman emperor's retirement palace. Diocletian's Palace still forms the living old town, its cellars and courtyards woven through with cafes, shops and the cathedral.
- Diocletian's Palace
- Riva promenade
- Marjan Hill
- Day30
Venice
Arrive 08:00
A city built across more than a hundred islands in a lagoon on the Adriatic, threaded by canals instead of streets. Venice is known for St. Mark's Basilica and its piazza, the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, and the glass workshops of Murano nearby.
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
- Rialto Bridge
Upcoming departures
- 29 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
29-Night World Cruise Cruise from Cape Town FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 29-night World Cruise cruise calls at Cape Town, Durban, Possession, Port Louis, Antsiranana, Nosy Ve, Port Victoria, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Suez Canal (transit), Egypt, Rhodes, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Split and Venice.
How many days are spent at sea?
15 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Cape Town and ends in Venice.
How long is this cruise?
29 nights aboard MSC Armonia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.