Love Jazz Cruise | 4 nights | Cape Town to Walvis Bay (Namibia) | 22 - 26 Mar 2024
Enjoy an unforgettable holiday with Clarence Ford (host) and special guests on the ultimate cruise experience on board the MSC Splendida for the Love Jazz Cruise to Walvis Bay in Namibia.
Departing on the 22nd March 2024 from Cape Town on the luxury MSC Splendida cruise ship heading to Walvis Bay in Namibia and returning back 26th March 2024. This is set to be one of the best theme cruise this summer. Apart from music enjoy a luxury cruise ship that will surprise you, offering you an extensive range of on board facilities in a contemporary environment.
Going by Heart FM previous cruise gigs which featured popular Cape Town based jazz crooners the Airborne (2011) & Alistair Izobell (2012), Judith Sephuma (2014), Karen Kortjie (2015), Loukmaan Adams & Nur Abrahams (2016), The Rockets (2017) and we can only expect something just as heart-warming from the Love Jazz Cruise. Passengers on that cruise were said to have got jazzed-up by the acts that were on the program, and we can only look forward to the same this time around.
Highlights include:
NB: 2023 Love Jazz Cruise was sold out so don't delay! BOOK NOW before it is too late!
Enjoy an unforgettable holiday with Clarence Ford (host) and special guests on the ultimate cruise experience on board the MSC Splendida for the Love Jazz Cruise to Walvis Bay in Namibia.
Departing on the 22nd March 2024 from Cape Town on the luxury MSC Splendida cruise ship heading to Walvis Bay in Namibia and returning back 26th March 2024. This is set to be one of the best theme cruise this summer. Apart from music enjoy a luxury cruise ship that will surprise you, offering you an extensive range of on board facilities in a contemporary environment.
Going by Heart FM previous cruise gigs which featured popular Cape Town based jazz crooners the Airborne (2011) & Alistair Izobell (2012), Judith Sephuma (2014), Karen Kortjie (2015), Loukmaan Adams & Nur Abrahams (2016), The Rockets (2017) and we can only expect something just as heart-warming from the Love Jazz Cruise. Passengers on that cruise were said to have got jazzed-up by the acts that were on the program, and we can only look forward to the same this time around.
Highlights include:
- All meals onboard (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner & midnight snack) a range of 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
- Shore excursions to Walvis Bay (weather permitting)
NB: 2023 Love Jazz Cruise was sold out so don't delay! BOOK NOW before it is too late!
CRUISE DETAILS:
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day |
Date |
Port |
Arrival |
Departure |
1 |
Fri, 22 Mar |
Cape Town, South Africa |
---- |
18h00 |
2 |
Sat, 23 Mar |
At sea |
---- |
---- |
3 |
Sun, 24 Mar |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
09h00 |
16h00 |
4 |
Mon, 25 Mar |
At sea |
---- |
---- |
5 |
Tue, 26 Mar |
Cape Town, South Africa |
09h00 |
---- |
*Information subject to change as a consequence of final berth or anchorage effective availability
Port of call
On your cruise you can admire Walvis Bay, which, thanks to its rich marine life, is one of the places of most outstanding natural beauty in Namibia. Its gourmet delights are not to be missed either.
Before leaving the port you have to eat homegrown Walvis Bay oysters in one of the many restaurants that have sprung up in recent years. Today, maybe it’s harder to see whales in these waters but the highlight of Walvis Bay (aka Whales Bay) is still its natural lagoon with its abundance of seabirds, including flamingos and pelicans, which are joined every year by thousands of migratory birds.
As this is an area of outstanding natural beauty, there are many options for spending your time away from the ship. Due north of Walvis Bay along a coast road, the Atlantic harbour town of Swakopmund is just waiting to be discovered on an MSC South Africa excursion.
Offering a vivid reminder of Namibia’s colonial past, the older architecture is Germanic in style, German is widely spoken and the restaurants delight in serving bratwurst. There’s even an annual Oktoberfest, a jolly knees-up featuring locally brewed lager and Bavarian-style bands in lederhosen. Swakopmund is a safari and backpacker hub with some great shops selling souvenirs including beautiful, locally made jewellery, crafts and curios.
This is also Namibia’s extreme sports capital, with several operators offering quad-biking, dune buggy racing and sandboarding. Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are the southern point of the Skeleton Coast where, on nature trails across the sands and gravel plains, you can observe ancient desert-adapted plant species such as welwitschia (an endemic, trunkless tree which sags raggedly on the ground and can live for over 2500 years), lithops and delicate lichens.
Before leaving the port you have to eat homegrown Walvis Bay oysters in one of the many restaurants that have sprung up in recent years. Today, maybe it’s harder to see whales in these waters but the highlight of Walvis Bay (aka Whales Bay) is still its natural lagoon with its abundance of seabirds, including flamingos and pelicans, which are joined every year by thousands of migratory birds.
As this is an area of outstanding natural beauty, there are many options for spending your time away from the ship. Due north of Walvis Bay along a coast road, the Atlantic harbour town of Swakopmund is just waiting to be discovered on an MSC South Africa excursion.
Offering a vivid reminder of Namibia’s colonial past, the older architecture is Germanic in style, German is widely spoken and the restaurants delight in serving bratwurst. There’s even an annual Oktoberfest, a jolly knees-up featuring locally brewed lager and Bavarian-style bands in lederhosen. Swakopmund is a safari and backpacker hub with some great shops selling souvenirs including beautiful, locally made jewellery, crafts and curios.
This is also Namibia’s extreme sports capital, with several operators offering quad-biking, dune buggy racing and sandboarding. Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are the southern point of the Skeleton Coast where, on nature trails across the sands and gravel plains, you can observe ancient desert-adapted plant species such as welwitschia (an endemic, trunkless tree which sags raggedly on the ground and can live for over 2500 years), lithops and delicate lichens.
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.
Children of all ages, from tots to teenagers, will have lots of fun and find it easy to make new friends on MSC Splendida thanks to the fabulous dedicated facilities and clubs for every age group, each with its own packed daily programme of activities.
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.
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.
Children of all ages, from tots to teenagers, will have lots of fun and find it easy to make new friends on MSC Splendida thanks to the fabulous dedicated facilities and clubs for every age group, each with its own packed daily programme of activities.
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:
• 4 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.
• 1-day stop-over in Walvis Bay (weather permitting)
• Daily activities
• Onboard nightly entertainment - programme to be advised
EXCLUDES:
• 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 R1,616.00 per child (12-17yrs) or R1,260.00 per child (2-11yrs). This offer is subject to the availability of 4 sleeper cabins.
• 4 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.
• 1-day stop-over in Walvis Bay (weather permitting)
• Daily activities
• Onboard nightly entertainment - programme to be advised
EXCLUDES:
• 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 R1,616.00 per child (12-17yrs) or R1,260.00 per child (2-11yrs). This offer is subject to the availability of 4 sleeper cabins.
PRICE FROM:
ZAR5,500 per person sharing
PLEASE NOTE:
The above price is based on 2 adults sharing a 2-sleeper cabin. Single supplement applies for a solo traveler, please contact us for a quotation.
Excluded from the above price: Port & Baggage Fees, Mandatory Insurance and Service Fees (standard charges at R1,921.00 per person), Miscellaneous Entertainment Fees of R1,000.00 per person and as well as currency adjustments.
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 based on double occupancy.
NB! The price listed was correct at the time of publishing on this website, however may change at any time without prior notice. Only the pricing given to you by your consultant should be considered the final correct pricing applicable to your booking.
ZAR5,500 per person sharing
PLEASE NOTE:
The above price is based on 2 adults sharing a 2-sleeper cabin. Single supplement applies for a solo traveler, please contact us for a quotation.
Excluded from the above price: Port & Baggage Fees, Mandatory Insurance and Service Fees (standard charges at R1,921.00 per person), Miscellaneous Entertainment Fees of R1,000.00 per person and as well as currency adjustments.
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 based on double occupancy.
NB! The price listed was correct at the time of publishing on this website, however may change at any time without prior notice. Only the pricing given to you by your consultant should be considered the final correct pricing applicable to your booking.
Other Disclosures
CHANGES IN THE CRUISE, TRAVEL ROUTE OR PORTS:
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.
CHANGES IN THE CRUISE, TRAVEL ROUTE OR PORTS:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.