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What can you do on the MSC Orchestra?
MSC Orchestra Entertainment
- Art Gallery. Refined culture at sea is what you will experience in our inspiring and thought-provoking Art Galler…
- Card Room. Try your hand at a game of gin rummy or simply take in the lovely sea view in this intimate space.
- Covent Garden Theatre.
- Library.
- Solarium.
- Virtual Games.
Are cruise ships still operating in South Africa?
The coronavirus pandemic brought global cruising to a standstill for much of 2020, and South Africa did not reopen its cruise sector until 2021, forcing MSC to cancel the entirety of its season for 2020/21.
Is MSC Orchestra still in Cape Town?
MSC Orchestra will spend the rest of the month cruising from Cape Town, before departing on January 24th for Durban, but this 7-night itinerary will take the ship deep into the Indian Ocean to Marion Island.
Is MSC Orchestra sailing now?
But during that time, the country recorded a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases, driven by the recently discovered Omicron variant. Hours after the MSC Orchestra docked, the cruise company said it had suspended operations for the remainder of the year. MSC cruises are now scheduled to resume on 9 January 2022.
Is MSC Orchestra a good cruise for English-speaking travelers?
Indeed, English-speaking travelers who prefer a more European experience when cruising in Europe should, in particular, give the line a try. Editor’s Note: Because MSC Orchestra is Europe-based, all onboard prices are in euros (go to www.xe.net for latest conversion rates).
Are there any special MSC excursions available for families?
We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package, and MSC Bike Adventours, which only we off and are available on selected MSC Cruises’ itineraries. Choose your MSC Cruise Excursion online and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
Is MSC Musica ramping up to compete with other cruise lines?
It would be safe to say that with these two new ships (MSC Musica debuted in 2006), the cruise line is definitely ramping up to better compete with other European big ship lines, like Italy’s Costa and Spain’s Pullmantur.
How much is the gratuities for MSC Cruises?
MSC Orchestra Gratuity. Per person, per day gratuities for adults are: 12 euros for Caribbean cruises and ocean voyages, and 6 euros for Mediterranean and Northern European sailings.