--- title: "Skeleton Shore – Walvis Bay from Cape Town" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/skeleton-shore-walvis-bay-from-cape-town~MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5 description: "5-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Sinfonia" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a2ff41c70f5e786a.jpg --- # Skeleton Shore – Walvis Bay from Cape Town ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Cape Town on MSC Sinfonia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a2ff41c70f5e786a.jpg) A 5-night round trip from Cape Town, sailing on the evening of 10 January. After a day at sea it calls at Walvis Bay (overnight). The stop is in Namibia. The typical high in Walvis Bay for the time of year is 23°C (73°F). After another day at sea you're back in Cape Town at 06:00 on 15 January. MSC Sinfonia (2002) carries up to 2,646 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 Sinfonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-sinfonia.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2028-01-10 - **Return:** 2028-01-15 - **From:** [Cape Town, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | | 18:00 | 18–26°C | | 3 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 12:00 | 23:59 | 16–23°C | | 4 | [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) | NA | 00:01 | 12:00 | 16–23°C | | 6 | [Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/cape-town.md) | ZA | 06:00 | | 18–26°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 | €1,248 | €1,248 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=b825dfe4-d6ed-488c-9bf4-598ec7079013) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,448 | €1,448 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=06965fa8-cd9b-4bb7-969e-9c6edca102e8) | | Balcony | Balcony | €1,768 | €1,768 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=6d04d11a-7b8b-482a-ad07-0a5767418eda) | | Suite | Suite | €2,028 | €2,028 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=48930a5c-45c2-4cbc-937d-710802c3751b) | 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 | €1,318 | €659 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=c8459be6-34e8-4f56-baa9-15659e12521c) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,518 | €759 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=2901323b-8653-46ab-b5a5-dafeaee360c8) | | Balcony | Balcony | €1,838 | €919 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=ab4f9490-ae59-4a4e-baa7-43ed3f226fad) | | Suite | Suite | €2,098 | €1,049 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=1e83cc66-89a3-4bb4-8f43-603f005f9d63) | 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 | €1,677 | €559 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=0eb9611e-6372-41bc-b7af-6d7ee5f259db) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,917 | €639 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=0cbb9078-f9bf-446e-bc2d-1b1196a36d3c) | | Balcony | Balcony | €2,347 | €782 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=a1bf3ad9-6a8a-46f9-ae24-75c64682d56e) | | Suite | Suite | €2,567 | €856 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=0bd7b875-0ee7-4db9-9173-3c7d7255fe89) | 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 | €1,996 | €499 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=49292cad-916b-465c-aaf8-00abe5302d60) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,276 | €569 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=288167d1-425e-4544-a637-47e5e9530729) | 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 | $1,233 | $1,233 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=516ea824-3436-4bda-a89f-96bb7c39b42b) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $1,473 | $1,473 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=c4ed425f-4b92-4132-a55b-ff3f3109b2d2) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,833 | $1,833 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=7bd9ae92-6953-4164-89a3-53bee12a81f7) | | Suite | Suite | $2,133 | $2,133 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=1fa24c57-d405-434c-9ef2-b96e35305d79) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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 | $1,349 | $674 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=b2f9d9b3-e8c1-41d4-8495-f0ba41650ef5) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $1,589 | $794 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=fb69aa20-189f-4015-96ae-616fd560921f) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,949 | $974 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=58d47d44-90fd-44b1-aed1-8e6d56a58ac1) | | Suite | Suite | $2,249 | $1,124 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=27ec5257-7d48-44f8-930d-969e57611b71) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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 | $1,693 | $564 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=2fd168c8-9109-4498-bf99-bdd66fa48bfc) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $1,963 | $654 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=7be136b7-e034-4082-9f8d-0a0bb16ba853) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,463 | $821 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=54cd5827-a02a-4b0e-a90a-23e8991d4b2b) | | Suite | Suite | $2,703 | $901 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=3d7b1614-cf5f-4b33-8c0f-7088f44a05af) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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 | $1,977 | $494 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=d55cb6f2-fe51-439f-a8b3-025f469fd4de) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,297 | $574 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20280110-5.md?pid=51d3561f-4592-4048-be30-28ca9cb3162c) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **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. **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 (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-05 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-06 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-07 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-08 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-09 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-10 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-11 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-12 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-13 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-14 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-15 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-16 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-17 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-18 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-19 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-20 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-21 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-22 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-23 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-24 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-25 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-26 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-27 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-28 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-29 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-09-30 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-10-01 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-10-02 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-10-03 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-10-04 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | | 2026-10-05 | $1,349 | $1,589 | $1,949 | $2,249 | ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-08 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-09 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-10 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-11 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-12 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-13 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-14 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-15 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-16 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-17 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-18 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-19 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-20 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-21 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-22 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-23 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-24 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-25 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-26 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-27 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-28 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-29 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-09-30 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-10-01 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-10-02 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-10-03 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-10-04 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | | 2026-10-05 | €1,318 | €1,518 | €1,838 | €2,098 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2002 - **Passengers:** 2,646 - **Crew:** 721 - **Gross Tonnage:** 65,600 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 274.9m - **Beam:** 28.7m - **Dining (total):** 4 - **Dining (included):** 4 - **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: 18–26°C - Currency: South African Rand - Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu - Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg ### [Walvis Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/walvis-bay.md) *Namibia* > Gateway to the desert coast Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 16–23°C - Currency: NAD - Languages: en - Timezone: Africa/Windhoek ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Wild Coast Dash – Durban to Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/wild-coast-dash-durban-to-cape-town~MSC-SINFONIA-20280107-3.md) | 2028-01-07 | 2028-01-10 | 3 | €385 / $398 | | Next | [Dune & Pelican – Walvis Bay from Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/dune-pelican-walvis-bay-from-cape-town~MSC-SINFONIA-20280123-5.md) | 2028-01-23 | 2028-01-28 | 5 | €659 / $674 | ## Browse - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [MSC Sinfonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-sinfonia.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)