--- title: "Frankincense Drift – Seychelles & Venice" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/frankincense-drift-seychelles-venice~MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29 description: "29-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Armonia" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a62a997b6b7aeae1.jpg --- # Frankincense Drift – Seychelles & Venice ![Route map: 29 nights one way from Cape Town on MSC Armonia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a62a997b6b7aeae1.jpg) A 29-night cruise from Cape Town to Venice, sailing on the evening of 29 March. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Durban, Pointe des Galets (Réunion) and Port Louis. The stops are in ten countries, and calls last 8 to 14 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 17°C in Venice to 31°C in Sharm El Sheikh (63 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Venice on the morning of 27 April. MSC Armonia (2001) carries up to 2,620 guests on 13 decks and has 5 restaurants, all of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Armonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-armonia.md) - **Duration:** 29 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-29 - **Return:** 2027-04-27 - **From:** [Cape Town, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) - **To:** [Venice, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/venice.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 17:00 | 17–24°C | | 4 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 05:30 | 18:00 | 20–25°C | | 8 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 9 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 08:00 | 18:00 | 25–29°C | | 11 | [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) | MG | 08:00 | 18:00 | 25–29°C | | 12 | [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) | MG | 07:00 | 16:00 | 26–29°C | | 14 | [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | SC | 10:00 | 18:00 | 27–30°C | | 22 | [Aqaba](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/aqaba.md) | JO | 07:00 | 21:00 | 17–31°C | | 23 | [Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/sharm-el-sheikh.md) | EG | 08:00 | 19:00 | 19–31°C | | 24 | [Suez Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/suez-canal.md) | EG | 19:00 | 23:59 | 13–28°C | | 25 | [Suez Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/suez-canal.md) | EG | | | 13–28°C | | 26 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | 14:00 | 22:00 | 16–19°C | | 27 | [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) | GR | 09:00 | 18:00 | 13–22°C | | 29 | [Split](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/split.md) | HR | 09:00 | 17:00 | 10–18°C | | 30 | [Venice](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/venice.md) | IT | 08:00 | | 10–17°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All 5 of this ship's restaurants are included. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €5,337 | €5,337 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=be860423-64ed-422c-b53a-dd069b9c8834) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €5,997 | €5,997 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=ae0a21d7-6c02-4d73-a7d3-483c7e6e6f1d) | | Balcony | Balcony | €8,537 | €8,537 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=3a57a993-e1f3-4f37-97d0-8e9e7bf28dac) | | Suite | Suite | €10,117 | €10,117 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=23b3b7f5-ea1a-4efa-ac87-731bd49f0d21) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €5,772 | €2,886 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=a5346a19-adb0-441e-9011-4731e1ded5b3) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €6,432 | €3,216 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=8b13d78e-eabf-49d7-94cf-26aa8774ad12) | | Balcony | Balcony | €8,972 | €4,486 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=f7832af1-25fc-45a1-9494-22930e784a00) | | Suite | Suite | €10,552 | €5,276 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=2e3972a5-1ae1-424d-81c8-730fd497e011) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €7,568 | €2,523 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=79a1b4c1-5843-4f77-9c65-1212f7d6a241) | | Balcony | Balcony | €11,028 | €3,676 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=4f047a47-da99-48ae-b21f-3e02a70dd8df) | | Suite | Suite | €12,918 | €4,306 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=213bd2fc-c6bf-4947-9434-b956672fea46) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €9,044 | €2,261 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=ba8c0c48-5f88-442e-81a6-6ff45ec764c7) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $4,803 | $4,803 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=e2a389b6-651d-4d96-a56a-d5e43da025d4) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $5,563 | $5,563 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=a80e3a4d-5b8c-41bc-9a88-255c67e1be2a) | | Balcony | Balcony | $9,203 | $9,203 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=6165d50d-4664-48fa-bb7e-dd88ee670871) | | Suite | Suite | $11,003 | $11,003 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=612df2ab-b36f-486c-ab6e-b61e50f4721d) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $6,084 | $3,042 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=96a911bd-bf51-4d3c-8b53-7a617899a184) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $6,844 | $3,422 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=92049ffc-42d0-40b7-8334-e9b62d90679f) | | Balcony | Balcony | $10,484 | $5,242 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=1576fac8-345a-429e-a30e-2d4016f58686) | | Suite | Suite | $12,284 | $6,142 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=5291c3f6-aba8-4b3d-8c11-52945b4a1a06) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $8,106 | $2,702 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=9839997d-06d2-4c46-8dcf-cd8ac60a98a1) | | Balcony | Balcony | $12,786 | $4,262 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=fc6101d2-c4bb-4cf8-a57e-e83fb6eb3fca) | | Suite | Suite | $14,946 | $4,982 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=84390c38-fc7b-4cfd-af13-4dfd03499991) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $9,748 | $2,437 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md?pid=93e51dba-65ca-4566-8109-c07f70f586ee) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge. **Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-26 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-09-27 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-09-28 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-09-29 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-09-30 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-10-01 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-10-02 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-10-03 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-10-04 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | | 2026-10-05 | €5,772 | €6,432 | €8,972 | €10,552 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-26 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-09-27 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-09-28 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-09-29 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-09-30 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-10-01 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-10-02 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-10-03 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-10-04 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | | 2026-10-05 | $5,098 | $5,858 | $9,498 | $11,298 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2001 - **Passengers:** 2,620 - **Crew:** 721 - **Gross Tonnage:** 65,542 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 274.9m - **Beam:** 31.7m - **Dining (total):** 5 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 0 ## Port Details ### [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) *South Africa* > Where the ocean meets the mountain Avg dock time: 14.3h · Weather: 17–24°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) *South Africa* > South Africa's Golden Mile of sun and spice Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 20–25°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) *Réunion* > French culture on a volcanic Indian Ocean isle Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Indian/Reunion ### [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) *Mauritius* > A melting pot beneath volcanic peaks Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Mauritian Rupee - Languages: en, fr, ta - Timezone: Indian/Mauritius ### [Antsiranana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/antsiranana.md) *Madagascar* > Madagascar's northern bay of emerald waters Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Malagasy Ariary - Languages: fr, mg - Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo ### [Nosy Be Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/nosy-be-island.md) *Madagascar* > Madagascar's perfumed island of ylang-ylang Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Malagasy Ariary - Languages: fr, mg - Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo ### [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) *Seychelles* > Tropical perfection in the Indian Ocean Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 27–30°C - Currency: Seychellois Rupee - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: Indian/Mahe ### [Aqaba](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/aqaba.md) *Jordan* > Jordan's Red Sea door to Petra and Wadi Rum Avg dock time: 13.8h · Weather: 17–31°C - Currency: Jordanian Dinar - Languages: ar - Timezone: Asia/Amman ### [Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/sharm-el-sheikh.md) *Egypt* > Coral gardens at the tip of Sinai Avg dock time: 12.2h · Weather: 19–31°C - Currency: Egyptian Pound - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Cairo ### [Suez Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/suez-canal.md) *Egypt* > The shortcut that changed the world Avg dock time: 5h · Weather: 13–28°C - Currency: Egyptian Pound - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Cairo ### [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) *Greece* > Medieval knights and Aegean light Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 16–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) *Greece* > Minoan legends on a Cretan shore Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 13–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Split](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/split.md) *Croatia* > Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 10–18°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: hr, it - Timezone: Europe/Zagreb ### [Venice](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/venice.md) *Italy* > A floating masterpiece of marble and light Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 10–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Weekend in Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/weekend-in-cape-town~MSC-ARMONIA-20270326-3.md) | 2027-03-26 | 2027-03-29 | 3 | €431 / $512 | | Next | [Adriatic Escape – Venice & Kotor](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-escape-venice-kotor~MSC-ARMONIA-20270427-3.md) | 2027-04-27 | 2027-04-30 | 3 | €305 / $321 | ## Browse - 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