Indian Ocean Escape – Maputo & Portuguese Island

About this cruise

4 nights from Durban, visiting Portuguese Island and Maputo. It sails March 23, 2026 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." With 1 sea days woven in between port calls, there's time to actually use the ship and recharge. Cape of Good Hope to Morocco. One cruise, and you see how big the continent actually is. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Maputo, Mozambique's jacaranda-lined port of fusion cuisine. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Opera has 4 dining spots on board, most of them included. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.