Whatever your age and travel desires, you can be sure they will come true for you, your friends and family on a cruise like no other on MSC Orchestra. In addition to all the features of Bella and Fantastica, the Aurea experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for the body and soul. If relaxation is your goal, there’s ample deck space to unwind in the sun or in the superb Body and Mind Spa. Kids can go wild to their heart’s content in the Jungle Adventure playroom. Catch up with a spectacular show in the equally spectacular Covent Garden Theatre.
* Port order and/or content may vary by sailing date.
Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa
Day 2: day at sea
Day 3: Walvis Bay, Namibia
Day 4: day at sea
Day 5: Cape Town, South Africa
When you cruise, encounter unique ports of call that are rich in history, culture and natural beauty.
Cape Town, which is located at the southern tip of the African continent, forms an amphitheater shape from the mountains to the bay. When viewed from the top of Table Mountain, with its relatively flat peak, the city’s downtown district seems miniscule. While the exact origins of Cape Town are lost, it had a long history as a colony of The Netherlands and then Britain. However, today South Africa is probably most noted for its former president, the late Nelson Mandela, who ushered in an era of post-apartheid South Africa. Cape Town is also the most visited city in all of Africa because it offers a beautiful backdrop of beaches and mountains along with famed vineyards and cultural attractions.
While sailing the South Atlantic Ocean and heading for Africa, you may encounter the cruise port of Walvis Bay, Namibia; the name translates to "Whale Bay," and true enough, it's an excellent place to seek these amazing marine mammals. While Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias arrived here in 1487 and even named the town “O Golfo de Santa Maria da Conceição,” he didn’t settle here; instead, the British staked a claim in 1884, with Walvis Bay finally becoming part of the newly-created Union of South Africa in 1910. It wasn’t until 1994 that the city and the Penguin Islands became part of Namibia. Today, Walvis Bay is the country's only commercial port, with fishing making up a great deal of the area's economy. One of the driest cities in the world, its climate is perfect for outdoor activities.
Combining spacious, elegant interiors with fine dining, varied entertainment programs and high-quality, resort-style amenities, MSC Orchestra promises you a dream cruise. With a choice of countless different ways to relax and enjoy yourself each day, life aboard can be just what you want it to be. Accommodations include interior, ocean view staterooms as well as balcony staterooms and suites for even greater comfort. Every moment you spend aboard MSC Orchestra is rich with possibility.
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