Durban's Golden Mile beachfront

South Africa

Durban

Warm water, golden beaches and your cruise home port.

About Durban

Durban is the main home port for MSC cruises from South Africa. The subtropical city is known for its warm Indian Ocean water, the Golden Mile beachfront, a rich Indian heritage and some of the country's best curry. Most of our Mozambique cruises begin and end here.

Things to do

  • Walk or cycle the Golden Mile promenade
  • Visit uShaka Marine World
  • Try a Durban bunny chow
  • Take in the views from Moses Mabhida Stadium

Good to know

  • • Warm and humid most of the year
  • • Allow time for check-in at the Durban cruise terminal
  • • Arriving a day early takes the stress out of embarkation
Durban's Golden Mile beachfront
Durban's Golden Mile beachfront
Sailing out of Durban harbour
Sailing out of Durban harbour

Cruises visiting Durban

56 upcoming cruises start, stop or end here. Prices are per person sharing; charges are shown on each cruise page.

MSC Armonia

Inaugural Sailing

23 Nov – 27 Nov 2026 4 nights From Durban

From
R3,480

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MSC Armonia

Pomene Escape

27 Nov – 30 Nov 2026 3 nights From Durban

From
R5,475

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MSC Armonia

Island Getaway

30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,680

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MSC Armonia

Oh Ship Party Cruise

4 Dec – 7 Dec 2026 3 nights From Durban

From
R8,667

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MSC Armonia

Midweek Escape

7 Dec – 11 Dec 2026 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,600

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MSC Armonia

December Weekend Break

11 Dec – 14 Dec 2026 3 nights From Durban

From
R7,400

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MSC Armonia

December Holiday Cruise

14 Dec – 18 Dec 2026 4 nights From Durban

From
R6,300

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MSC Armonia

Pre-Christmas Weekend

18 Dec – 21 Dec 2026 3 nights From Durban

From
R9,100

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MSC Armonia

Christmas Cruise

21 Dec – 26 Dec 2026 5 nights From Durban

From
R9,150

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MSC Armonia

New Year Extravaganza

26 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 12 nights From Durban

From
R21,330

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MSC Armonia

80's & 90's Cruise

7 Jan – 11 Jan 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R7,776

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MSC Armonia

Summer Island Break

11 Jan – 15 Jan 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,800

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MSC Armonia

Weekend Island Escape

15 Jan – 18 Jan 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,700

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MSC Armonia

Midweek Relaxation

18 Jan – 22 Jan 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R4,875

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MSC Armonia

Weekend Break

22 Jan – 25 Jan 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R5,600

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MSC Armonia

Midweek Escape

25 Jan – 29 Jan 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R4,950

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MSC Armonia

Krone Cruise

29 Jan – 1 Feb 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R6,200

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MSC Armonia

February Midweek

1 Feb – 5 Feb 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R4,800

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MSC Armonia

Mi Casa Escape

5 Feb – 8 Feb 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R6,208

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MSC Armonia

Mozambique Explorer

8 Feb – 12 Feb 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R6,000

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MSC Armonia

Valentine's Cruise to Nowhere

12 Feb – 14 Feb 2027 2 nights From Durban

From
R4,000

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MSC Armonia

Double Island Voyage

14 Feb – 19 Feb 2027 5 nights From Durban

From
R10,580

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MSC Armonia

Kaptein en Vriende Cruise

19 Feb – 22 Feb 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R6,414

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MSC Armonia

Midweek Island Getaway

22 Feb – 26 Feb 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R6,600

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MSC Armonia

Bhangra Cruise

26 Feb – 1 Mar 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R5,957

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MSC Armonia

Pomene Break

1 Mar – 5 Mar 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,500

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MSC Armonia

Portuguese Island Cruise

5 Mar – 8 Mar 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R5,300

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MSC Armonia

Coastal Sailing to Cape Town

8 Mar – 11 Mar 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,088

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MSC Armonia

Easter Coastal Cruise to Durban

29 Mar – 1 Apr 2027 3 nights From Cape Town

From
R46,759

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MSC Sinfonia

Sinfonia Season Opener

12 Nov – 15 Nov 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,800

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MSC Sinfonia

Pomene Midweek Escape

15 Nov – 19 Nov 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R6,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Weekend Break

19 Nov – 22 Nov 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,800

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MSC Sinfonia

Mozambique Journey

22 Nov – 26 Nov 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R6,600

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MSC Sinfonia

Portuguese Island Weekend

26 Nov – 29 Nov 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R6,157

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MSC Sinfonia

Pomene Getaway

29 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R7,100

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MSC Sinfonia

Mozambique Explorer

6 Dec – 10 Dec 2027 4 nights From Durban

From
R8,797

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MSC Sinfonia

Midweek Island Break

13 Dec – 16 Dec 2027 3 nights From Durban

From
R6,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Double Island Holiday

16 Dec – 21 Dec 2027 5 nights From Durban

From
R12,200

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MSC Sinfonia

Christmas Cruise

21 Dec – 26 Dec 2027 5 nights From Durban

From
R12,200

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MSC Sinfonia

New Year Extravaganza

26 Dec – 7 Jan 2028 12 nights From Durban

From
R23,700

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MSC Sinfonia

One Way Coastal Cruise to Cape Town

7 Jan – 10 Jan 2028 3 nights From Durban

From
R5,450

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MSC Sinfonia

Pomene Vacation

7 Feb – 11 Feb 2028 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Portuguese Island

11 Feb – 14 Feb 2028 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,400

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MSC Sinfonia

Mozambique

14 Feb – 18 Feb 2028 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Kaptein en Vriende

18 Feb – 21 Feb 2028 3 nights From Durban

From
R5,708

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MSC Sinfonia

Pomene Explorer

21 Feb – 25 Feb 2028 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Portuguese Island Jaunt

25 Feb – 28 Feb 2028 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,400

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MSC Sinfonia

Mozambique Visit

28 Feb – 3 Mar 2028 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Bhangra cruise

3 Mar – 6 Mar 2028 3 nights From Durban

From
R5,408

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MSC Sinfonia

Pomene

6 Mar – 10 Mar 2028 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Portuguese Island

10 Mar – 13 Mar 2028 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,400

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MSC Sinfonia

Pomene

13 Mar – 17 Mar 2028 4 nights From Durban

From
R5,500

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MSC Sinfonia

Portuguese Island

17 Mar – 20 Mar 2028 3 nights From Durban

From
R4,400

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MSC Sinfonia

Grand Voyage to Genoa (Portofino), Italy

20 Mar – 15 Apr 2028 26 nights From Durban

From
R35,969

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MSC Sinfonia

Grand Voyage to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

20 Mar – 14 Apr 2028 25 nights From Durban

From
R32,959

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MSC Sinfonia

Grand Voyage to Marseille (Provence), France

20 Mar – 16 Apr 2028 27 nights From Durban

From
R36,729

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