Cruise itinerary
27-Night World Cruise Cruise from Marseille
27 nights · World Cruise · 14 ports of call
27-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Sinfonia, departing Marseille and calling at Olbia, Civitavecchia, Messina, Rhodes, Limassol and Alexandria and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Sinfonia
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 27 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Marseille
- Returns
- Durban
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Marseille
Depart 16:00
France's oldest city and biggest Mediterranean port, set around the old harbour of the Vieux-Port. The hilltop basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde watches over the bay, with the Calanques inlets and bouillabaisse stalls a short way off.
- Vieux-Port
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Calanques
- Day2
Olbia
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
A port town on the northeast coast of Sardinia, set on a sheltered gulf and serving as the gateway to the Costa Smeralda. The surrounding coast is known for granite headlands and turquoise coves, while the old centre keeps Roman and medieval roots.
- Costa Smeralda
- San Simplicio basilica
- Granite coves
- Day3
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
- Day4
Messina
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 17:00
A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
- Etna day trips
- Taormina gateway
- Astronomical clock
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Rhodes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day7
Limassol
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 15:00
A southern coastal city on Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, set around a long seafront promenade. A medieval castle anchors the old town, and the port is a base for the ancient ruins of Kourion and the wine villages of the Troodos foothills.
- Limassol Castle
- Kourion ruins
- seafront promenade
- Day8
Alexandria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Corniche seafront
- Day9
Canal de Suez (transit) (Égypte)
Arrive 22:30 · Depart 23:00
- Day10
Canal de Suez (transit) (Égypte)
Arrive 16:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day12
Safaga
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
A Red Sea port on Egypt's eastern coast, ringed by desert and coral reefs. It serves mainly as the sea gateway to the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on the Nile, a long inland drive away, while its own shore is known for diving and snorkelling.
- gateway to Luxor
- Red Sea reefs
- Valley of the Kings
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20
Port Victoria
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day21At sea
- Day22At sea
- Day23
Port Louis
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day24
Possession
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day25At sea
- Day26At sea
- Day27At sea
- Day28
Durban
Arrive 07:00
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
- 16 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
27-Night World Cruise Cruise from Marseille FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 27-night World Cruise cruise calls at Marseille, Olbia, Civitavecchia, Messina, Rhodes, Limassol, Alexandria, Canal de Suez (transit) (Égypte), Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Port Victoria, Port Louis, Possession and Durban.
How many days are spent at sea?
13 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Marseille and ends in Durban.
How long is this cruise?
27 nights aboard MSC Sinfonia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.