Durban to Nowhere cruise

The Durban to Nowhere cruise departs from Durban harbour and sails up and down the KwaZulu Natal coastline in the Indian Ocean for 2 nights and 3 days. 

You might be asking yourself "just where exactly is nowhere?". Rest assured that nowhere is somewhere, indeed: this cruise simply goes out to sea for a short sailing that's devoid of ports, where the main destination is the ship. On this cruise, you will 'get to know your ship' and experience what every seasoned traveler is raving about! Exceptional entertainment, world-class cuisine and fun-filled days you will never forget!

This 2-night cruises offer the perfect weekend getaway experience for those who are short on time, but in need of a perfect fun filled break! 

Ideal for first time cruisers, for couples or families wanting a quick escape, or for those wanting to celebrate their own personal occasions onboard like bachelor parties or milestone birthdays, a 2-night cruise to nowhere allows for a fabulous away from home experience.

Discover this big cruise ship, which offers the very best in relaxing and in cruising comfort: steaming sauna, bubbling whirlpools, well-equipped gym as well as the elegant wine-tasting room, the original sushi bar and the tone is set on the welcoming atmosphere. Most of the cabins have balconies, ideal for relaxing and enjoying your memorable holiday.

Come and cruise at the very best time to sail as the seas are calm and the weather sunny, ensuring the best possible setting for the best possible experience.

Highlights include:
  • All meals onboard (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner & midnight snack) 4 restaurants to choose from
  • Pizza station, burger station and buffet open 20 hours a day
  • Daily onboard activities to choose from
  • World class live entertainment at various venues every night

CRUISE DETAILS
Cruise ship: MSC Splendida
Departing from: Durban port
Ports of call: Nowhere
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Sailing dates: 
  • 24 Nov 2023
  • 17 Feb 2024
​Itinerary
Day
Port
Arrival
Departure
1
Durban, South Africa​
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20h00
2
At sea​​
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3
Durban, South Africa​
07h00
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​*Information subject to change as a consequence of final berth or anchorage effective availability
On Board |  Eco-ship MSC Splendida carries you in comfort, style and luxury to the most desirable cruise destinations in the world, while at the same time being a beautiful destination in her own right. With so much to see and do on board, every day on MSC Splendida promises travellers of all ages a world of new discoveries, before they even step ashore.

You’ll love the live music and the extraordinary variety of themed bars and restaurants with many gourmet choices to explore. Complete the night with a world-class show in The Strand Theatre, a winning streak in the Royal Palm Casino or dancing in the Club 33 Disco

Sports facilities on MSC Splendida include four swimming pools, a jogging track, a squash court and an ultramodern gym.
After exercising, you can relax with a massage in the MSC Aurea Spa or sunbathe in the peace and privacy of the Top 18 sun deck.

Guests on MSC Splendida can enjoy an eclectic range of restaurants with many different gourmet choices to explore, from authentic Mediterranean specialities to American steakhouse beef cuts, not forgetting the dedicated restaurant for MSC Yacht Club guests. On board you will have the possibility to taste the exclusive dishes created excusively for MSC Splendida by the German chef Harald Wohlfhart.

Feel like a mid-morning cappuccino, a pre-dinner glass of wine or a late-night cocktail? The extraordinary variety of designer-themed bars on board means you’ll always be able to find the perfect venue to match your mood and satisfy your desires.

MSC Splendida is like a floating luxury resort and boasts all the recreation and entertainment options you’d hope to find on holiday, from the Broadway-style theatre, glamorous casino and designer disco to the sports arena, high-tech 4D cinema, MSC Formula Racer simulator and dedicated areas for kids and teens.​

Cabins have the following amenities: a double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request), spacious wardrobe, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, Internet connection (payable), mini bar, safe, air-conditioning.

CRUISE INCLUDES:
  • 2 nights accommodation, MSC Splendida cruise ship
  • Inside cabin with a double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request). 
  • All meals and snacks and activities
  • The following drinks at the buffet restaurants only:
    - Ice, cold water; hot water; American coffee by dispenser; concentrated juices; instant coffee; decaffeinated coffee; tea; milk.
  • Daily activities
  • Onboard nightly entertainment - programme to be advised

EXCLUDED:
  • Any International & local flight/s
  • Transfers to the ship
  • Anything of a personal nature i.e. telephone calls, laundry, etc
  • Any services, tours, meals and drinks not mentioned above
  • Shore excursions
  • Any items not mentioned above

Child policy: 
​Children are welcome. Up to 2 children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents or responsible adults, cruise free but only pay for the applicable Port, Baggage and Service charges of R958 per child (12-17yrs) or R780 per child (2-11yrs). This offer is subject to the availability of 4 sleeper cabins.
​Other Disclosures: 
CHANGES IN THE CRUISE, TRAVEL ROUTE OR PORTS:
  1. The Cruise Ship is scheduled to travel the route (“Travel Route”) and stop at the ports of call (“Ports”) specified in the Cruise Booking which you have booked.
  2. The Cruise and Travel Route shall be deemed to have commenced when you have boarded the Cruise Ship at the scheduled or substituted embarkation port, have cleared customs and immigration and have passed through the reception formalities to board the ship, notwithstanding when ocean navigation from the port commences. The Cruise and Travel Route shall be deemed to have been completed when you disembark at the final port of destination.
  3. In the case of a repositioning or other international non-coastal voyage or cruise, or in the event of a package or multi-modal inclusive travel booking, then the Cruise Travel Route shall be deemed to have commenced when you have cleared through passport control and entered the international departure area in the country of your domicile or the departure point for your pre-cruise travel arrangements if covered in your booking, for the commencement of international travel by air, train or other means of conveyance in a multi-modal package booking.
  4. The operation of the Cruise Ship is affected by weather and sea conditions, mechanical problems, duty to assist ships in distress, instructions of the Port and other authorities relating to departure and/or arrival and/or stoppages, the availability of Port facilities, and other factors which may be beyond MSC’s control. MSC cannot accept liability or pay compensation where performance (prompt or otherwise) of this agreement is prevented or affected by factors beyond MSC’s control.
  5. For these reasons set out in clause 17.4, the date and/ or time at which the Cruise Ship is scheduled to sail and land are approximate only and may be delayed and subject to change.
  6. MSC does not guarantee that the Cruise Ship will be able to depart the port of embarkation on or at the scheduled date or time, or at all; and/or call or stop at the Ports at which it is scheduled to call or stop; and/or that you will be able to go ashore on a planned shore excursion during the scheduled Travel Route; and/or that the Cruise Ship will travel along the scheduled Travel Route. MSC may change the Travel Route and/or Ports at which the Cruise Ship calls or stops if the master of the Cruise Ship (“the Master”) considers it necessary to do so for any of the reasons set out above.
  7. If for any reason, the Cruise Ship is unable to sail the Travel Route, MSC may transfer you to another ship or to any other mode of transport bound for the destination of your Cruise. 17.8 If the Port from which you are scheduled to board the Cruise Ship is changed by MSC, MSC will at its cost arrange for you to be transported to the Port at which you are required to board the Cruise Ship.
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​For all cruises cancelled by MSC, you will be offered a future cruise credit voucher equal to the value of the amount for the cancelled cruise, to be used for any future sailing as per Terms and Conditions detailed in your voucher. If you wish not to continue on with your booking you will only be charged an administrative fee.

Booked Guests that found themselves not to meet any of the requirements of the MSC Health and Safety Protocol (e.g missing vaccination) and therefore that they are prevented from boarding, are asked to send written communication not later than 15 days before the scheduled departure of their cruise in order to request their voucher or reschedule their cruise according to the MSC Flexible Booking Program. 
PRICE FROM: 
ZAR2,800 per person sharing

​Price based on 2 adults sharing a 2-sleeper cabin. Single supplement applies.
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BOOKING NOTES
THE PRICE LISTED WAS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PUBLISHING ON THIS WEBSITE, HOWEVER MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. ONLY THE PRICING GIVEN TO YOU BY YOUR CONSULTANT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED THE FINAL CORRECT PRICING APPLICABLE TO YOUR BOOKING.
The above COST IS PER PERSON based on 2 adults sharing a cabin. Your cruise fare includes accommodation, all meals, snacks and activities onboard. Single supplement applies.
EXCLUDED: 
Port & Baggage Fees, Mandatory Insurance and Service Fees (Standard charges at R1,241 per person) & as well as currency adjustments. Subject to availability. Prices are quoted in South African Rands.

Please note that all prices are subject to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges and may change without notice unless paid in full. Offer is subject to availability and and based on double occupancy.