--- title: "Indian Ocean Escape – Maputo & Portuguese Island" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/indian-ocean-escape-maputo-portuguese-island~MSC-OPERA-20260323-4 description: "4-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Opera" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/55623ce696ac5f04.jpg robots: noindex --- # Indian Ocean Escape – Maputo & Portuguese Island ![Route map: 4 nights round trip from Durban on MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/55623ce696ac5f04.jpg) A 4-night round trip from Durban, sailing on the afternoon of 23 March. It calls at Maputo and Portuguese Island. The stops are in Mozambique. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. After a day at sea you're back in Durban at 06:00 on 27 March. MSC Opera (2004) carries up to 2,658 guests on 13 decks and has 4 restaurants, all of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-opera.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-03-23 - **Return:** 2026-03-27 - **From:** [Durban, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) - **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | | 14:00 | 22–27°C | | 2 | [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) | MZ | 11:00 | 19:00 | 23–28°C | | 2 | [Portuguese Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/portuguese-island.md) | MZ | 21:30 | | 24–27°C | | 3 | [Portuguese Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/portuguese-island.md) | MZ | | 20:00 | 24–27°C | | 5 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 06:00 | | 22–27°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All 4 of this ship's restaurants are included. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €874 | €874 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=523c5e0c-882a-4693-acbf-2f6ba6c965e3) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €954 | €954 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=153a807b-7be7-4fd8-b093-a8e6e4785b96) | | Suite | Suite | €1,554 | €1,554 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=b6122f9d-1a35-4762-a4d3-7260ed7c3157) | 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. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €930 | €465 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=f821b458-9124-41ac-99ff-5e707a7d7d79) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,010 | €505 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=8ae0a4b4-bcac-4d6c-8a40-7790d999b6f8) | | Suite | Suite | €1,610 | €805 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=1e1352f4-69fe-4aec-88e6-5be7712a3e27) | 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. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,145 | €382 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=f95f6f6f-9b02-46fb-8eef-0513148edd56) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,245 | €415 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=34004d06-08fe-4721-bac4-75ad7781a9af) | 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. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,360 | €340 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=01839dfb-54f3-4aea-bf0e-9cef7cbae2b1) | 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. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $1,837 | $1,837 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=bb67815f-d5c6-4d93-819f-b57082ee42a9) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,013 | $2,013 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=715c3be3-ef98-4ebd-ad85-8f8d7d1d47e6) | 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. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $2,006 | $1,003 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=8f9a38f0-08a8-4b13-9c32-268a170a48dc) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,182 | $1,091 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=b81d92ed-b9b8-4e32-a455-5f6be016d927) | 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. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $2,674 | $891 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=1ebb9413-4fc4-4880-b233-67439a6c090e) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,894 | $965 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=8d516b17-df8f-4bd9-9c35-866888beb0a9) | 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. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $3,343 | $836 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20260323-4.md?pid=1377f127-6e3a-439c-80b3-c8902ec0f31b) | 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. ## Price History (1 guest) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-02-21 | €818 | €898 | €1,238 | – | | 2026-02-22 | €818 | €898 | €1,238 | – | | 2026-02-23 | €818 | €898 | €1,238 | – | | 2026-02-24 | €818 | €898 | €1,238 | – | | 2026-02-25 | €818 | €898 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-02-26 | €818 | €898 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-02-27 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-02-28 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-01 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-02 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-03 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-04 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-05 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-06 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-07 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-08 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-09 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-10 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-11 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-12 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-13 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-14 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-15 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-16 | €818 | €918 | €1,238 | €1,538 | | 2026-03-17 | €818 | €954 | €1,238 | €1,554 | | 2026-03-18 | €874 | €954 | €1,238 | €1,554 | | 2026-03-19 | €874 | €954 | €1,238 | €1,554 | | 2026-03-20 | €874 | €954 | €1,238 | €1,554 | | 2026-03-21 | €874 | €954 | €1,238 | €1,554 | | 2026-03-22 | €874 | €954 | €1,238 | €1,554 | | 2026-03-23 | €874 | €954 | €1,238 | €1,554 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | |------|------|------| | 2026-03-18 | $1,837 | $2,013 | | 2026-03-19 | $1,837 | $2,013 | | 2026-03-20 | $1,837 | $2,013 | | 2026-03-21 | $1,837 | $2,013 | | 2026-03-22 | $1,837 | $2,013 | | 2026-03-23 | $1,837 | $2,013 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2004 - **Passengers:** 2,658 - **Crew:** 728 - **Gross Tonnage:** 65,591 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 274.9m - **Beam:** 28.7m - **Dining (total):** 4 - **Dining (included):** 4 - **Dining (surcharge):** 0 ## Port Details ### [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: 22–27°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Maputo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/maputo.md) *Mozambique* > Mozambique's jacaranda-lined port of fusion cuisine Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 23–28°C - Currency: MZN - Languages: pt - Timezone: Africa/Maputo ### [Portuguese Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/portuguese-island.md) *Mozambique* > A pristine sandbar in the Mozambique Channel Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: MZN - Languages: pt - Timezone: Africa/Maputo ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous (sailed) | [Coastal Haven – Portuguese Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-haven-portuguese-island~MSC-OPERA-20260320-3.md) | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-23 | 3 | €660 / $701 | | Next (sailed) | [Wild Coastal Odyssey – Durban to Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/wild-coastal-odyssey-durban-to-cape-town~MSC-OPERA-20260327-3.md) | 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-30 | 3 | – | | Next bookable | [Mediterranean Escape – Lisbon & Genoa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-escape-lisbon-genoa~MSC-OPERA-20261005-5.md) | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-10 | 5 | €778 / $673 | ## Browse - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-opera.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)