- Outside view onto the MSC Orchestra
- Relax in the generous balcony staterooms.
- Balcony stateroom, 17-39 square metres
- Inside stateroom, ca. 13 bis 20 square metres
- Inside stateroom, ca. 13 bis 20 square metres
- Inside stateroom, ca. 13 bis 20 square metres
- Inside stateroom, ca. 13 bis 20 square metres with
- The Purple Bar
- MSC Business Center - Conference rooms
- Read an exciting book in the library.
- In this theather unique entertainment and an innovative design are united.
- Enjoy your dinner in the L'Ibiscus Ristorante.
- Enjoy the best service in the Villa Borghese Ristorante.
- Reception
- Smoking area
- Enjoy your dinner in the Shanghai restaurant.
- Take a bath in the MSC Aurea Spa Whirpool.
- MSC Orchestra - Cafeteria
- MSC Aurea Spa Whirpool
- Acapulco Pool
- Playing a round of minigolf.
- Outside view onto the MSC Orchestra

Western Mediterranean Cruise with MSC Orchestra 



11 days from Genoa to Safaga, departure 08/11/2023
- Date
- Port
- Arrive
- Depart
- Date: Wed 08/11/23
- Port: Genoa / Italy
- Depart: 19:00
- Date: Thu 09/11/23
- Port: Marseilles / France
- Arrive: 09:00
- Depart: 17:00
- Date: Fri 10/11/23
- Port: At Sea
- Date: Sat 11/11/23
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) / Italy
- Arrive: 07:00
- Depart: 17:00
- Date: Sun 12/11/23
- Port: At Sea
- Date: Mon 13/11/23
- Port: Katakolon (Olympia) / Greece
- Arrive: 08:00
- Depart: 16:00
- Date: Tue 14/11/23
- Port: Heraklion (Crete) / Greece
- Arrive: 08:00
- Depart: 16:00
- Date: Wed 15/11/23
- Port: Passage Suez Canal / Egypt
- Arrive: 18:00
- Date: Thu 16/11/23
- Port: Passage Suez Canal / Egypt
- Depart: 14:30
- Date: Fri 17/11/23
- Port: Aqaba / Jordan
- Arrive: 08:00
- Depart: 22:00
- Date: Sat 18/11/23
- Port: Sharm El-Sheikh / Egypt
- Arrive: 09:00
- Depart: 19:00
- Date: Sun 19/11/23
- Port: Safaga / Egypt
- Arrive: 08:00
Traveled Distance: 4,460.55 km/2,408.51 nm
Itinerary may be subject to change at any time.
Additional Remarks
Choose your MSC Cruises experience:
Bella
- Guaranteed staterooms: MSC Cruises assigns the stateroom number to you
- Rebooking of the booking for a fee
- Discounted drink package option available at the time of booking
- Access to onboard facilities such as the pool and sun decks, entertainment and gym
Fantastica
- All "Bella" experience benefits
- Choice of your preferred stateroom number (+ in case MSC Cruises changes the stateroom number due to operational changes, you'll get a free cabin category upgrade
- One free rebooking of the booking up to 1 month before departure, applicable either on the cruise dates or on the destination. The new cruise has to sail within 3 months from the original departure.
- Breakfast in the stateroom
- 24-hour room service (for a fee)
- Chance to request preferred dinner sitting (subject to availability)
- 20 % discount on a dedicated speciality restaurant prepaid package
Aurea
- All "Fantastica" experience benefits
- Welcome package with prosecco & chocolate
- 24-hour room service (delivery for free, dishes on payment)
- My Choice Dining: Free time dining in a dedicated area in the main restaurant
- Free access to the TOP sun deck
- Bathrobe and slippers in each stateroom
- Selection of pillows
- For adults: free access to thermal area
- 40 % discount on a dedicated Spa prepaid package and 10 % discount on all spa treatments purchased on board
- Preferred check-in and luggage on embarkation day in MSC Cruises home ports (not available in all ports)
Important information for your voyage (update: 10th May 2023):
- COVID-19 vaccination or testing prior departure: Currently, there is no obligation to provide proof of a vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or testing. A COVID-19 insurance is no longer mandatory though it is still recommended. In addition, please also urgently check the individual country-specific requirements, which may differ from the cruise lines' guideline, before starting your trip.
- Shore leave: Individual shore excursions are currently possible based on the local conditions (that may change at short notice).
- Mouth and nose protection: The wearing of a mouth-nose protection is strongly recommended. Should the applicable regulations of the local health authorities or the ports called upon require mouth and nose protection, the recommendation can also be converted into a mandatory requirement. On land, local regulations always apply. Subject to necessary changes on board and in the destinations.
- Recommendation: Pandemic-related changes of hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
Stateroom numbers: Stateroom numbers are always confirmed by MSC Cruises under reserve, MSC Cruises reserves the right to change cabin numbers after the booking.
MSC Voyages Club members or vouchers: Please inform us about these within your reservation. The MSC Voyages Club member number has to be entered directly while booking in order to benefit from the club discout (if applicable for this cruise and rate).
Required travel documents by MSC Cruises: Every passenger has to have a valid passport whose validity is still given 6 months after the trip. For all cruises that only call ports in the EU including Norway and Iceland, German citizens only require identity card or children up to the age of 14 a children's passport or ePassport; these documents need a validity of 6 months after the trip.
Prices
- Category
- Price pp. €
Inside
- 999
Outside
- 1,159
Balcony
- 1,439
Suite w/ Balcony
- 2,539
Included in Cruise Price
Included in the cruise price:
- All meals on board
- Baggage transport on embarkation and debarkation
- Coffee, tea, water & ice cubes
- Entertainment program on board
- MSC Hotel Service Charge for the duration of the cruise
- Taxes and port charges
- Use of most onboard facilities
Not included benefits
Transportation
Outward journey
Outward journey to Genoa from... | Price p.p. |
---|---|
Genoa (GOA), Airport -> Ship | €18 |
Nice (NCE), Airport -> Ship | €30 |
Milan-Malpensa (MXP), Airport -> Ship | €60 |
Milan Linate (LIN), Airport -> Ship | €88 |
To book the airport transfers, please note the minimum flight times that must be respected:
Latest Arrival | Earliest Departure |
---|---|
Airport Milan Malpensa (MXP) -> Port of Genoa 6 hours prior ship departure | Port of Genoa -> Airport Milan Malpensa 7 hours after ship arrival |
Airport Milan Linate (LIN) -> Port of Genoa 6 hours prior ship departure | Port of Genoa -> Airport Milan Linate 7 hours after ship arrival |
Airport Genoa (GOA) -> Port of Genoa 4 hours prior ship departure | Port of Genoa -> Airport Genoa 5 hours after ship arrival |
Only also bookable for MSC Sinfonia 11 days voyages in November and December 2023:
Airport Nice (NCE) -> Port of Genoa 6 hours prior ship departure | Port of Genoa -> Airport Nice 7 hours after ship arrival |
Important information: Transfer duration depending on traffic. In case of a flight delay, MSC Cruises does not guarantee the transfer. All resulting consequential damages (e.g. delay for embarkation) are to be borne by the guest.
Return journey
All advertised airfares are "from-prices" and will only be reconfirmed by MSC Cruises upon booking.
Additionally, the 2nd Class Rail&Fly ticket is included - for a comfortable journey between your place of residence in Germany and the German airport.
