Cruise itinerary
29-Night World Cruise Cruise from Venice
29 nights · World Cruise · 14 ports of call
29-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Armonia, departing Venice and calling at Split, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, Suez Canal (transit), Egypt, 'Aqaba and Sharm El Sheikh and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Armonia
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 29 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Venice
- Returns
- Durban
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Venice
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2
Split
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day5
Rhodes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
Suez Canal (transit), Egypt
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 19:15
- Day7
Suez Canal (transit), Egypt
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 15:15
- Day8
'Aqaba
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day9
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Port Victoria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Nosy Ve
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day20
Antsiranana
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Port Louis
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day23
Possession
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day24At sea
- Day25At sea
- Day26At sea
- Day27
Durban
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day28
Portuguese Island
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day29At sea
- Day30
Durban
Arrive 06:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 1 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
29-Night World Cruise Cruise from Venice FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 29-night World Cruise cruise calls at Venice, Split, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, Suez Canal (transit), Egypt, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Port Victoria, Nosy Ve, Antsiranana, Port Louis, Possession, Durban and Portuguese Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
14 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Venice and ends in Durban.
How long is this cruise?
29 nights aboard MSC Armonia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.