Cairns Cruises

The Australian city of Cairns, in Queensland's tropical north, is a former mining town that overlooks the sparkling Coral Sea. Today, this MSC World Cruise destination is distinguished by lush rain forests, including the Daintree National Park, and...


Fremantle Cruises

Although long since merged into the metropolitan area’s suburban sprawl, Perth’s port of Fremantle – “Freo” – retains an altogether different character to the centre of Perth: one that’s just waiting to be discovered on an MSC Grand Voyages...


Melbourne Cruises

In many ways, Melbourne is the most European of all the Australian cities, its highlights making it one of the most unique stops on an MSC Grand Voyages cruise:magnificent landscaped gardens and parks provide green spaces near the centre, while...


Safaga Cruise

Port Safaga (Bur Safaga in Arabic) is a village on the Red Sea coast, which you will discover on your Middle East cruise.  The town’s economy is driven by the nearby phosphate mines. Don’t miss the chance to go on a shore excursion and discover...


Sokhna Cruise

Around 55km south of Suez is the town of Sokhna, whose beaches are popular with Egyptians but attract few foreigners. The town’s name derives from the hot springs (35°C) originating in the Jebel Ataqa. During your MSC Grand Voyage you’ll be able to...


Ar Ras al Abyad cruise

Known as ‘Coastal White Head,’ this port city offers azure coral seas and unspoiled pristine beaches where you can unwind, relax and enjoy delicious, fresh seafood.   With numerous scuba-diving and swimming options, you may opt to enjoy their final...


Jeddah cruise

Homeporting in this bustling metropole, you will have your pick of sites to visit, from the famed floating Al Rahma Mosque, which is built directly over the water, to the New Jeddah Corniche, offering a waterfront boardwalk and beautiful seaviews,...


King Abdullah Economic City cruise

Explore the Middle East on your cruise to Saudi Arabia & Red Sea: About a 100 km north of Jeddah you find the megaproject of the former King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud: King Abdullah Economic City. The port of King Abdullah...


Yanbu al Bahr cruise

In Yanbu al Bahr you find the open desert touching the blue waters. Old Yanbu dates back 2500 years and offers one of the oldest souks, where traders used to come from places as far as Africa to sell their goods. Divided into three administrations,...


Aqaba Cruise

When you disembark from your MSC Jordan cruise in Aqaba, you can enjoy its idyllic, sunny setting on the shores of the Red Sea, at the country’s southernmost tip. From something of a dowdy backwater, in the last decade or so Aqaba has transformed...