---
title: "Spice Trader's Arc – Port Louis & Réunion"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-trader-s-arc-port-louis-reunion~MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12
description: "12-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Sinfonia"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6d27e38f739d4020.jpg
---

# Spice Trader's Arc – Port Louis & Réunion

![Route map: 12 nights round trip from Durban on MSC Sinfonia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6d27e38f739d4020.jpg)

A 12-night round trip from Durban, sailing on the evening of 26 December. After three days at sea it calls at Port Louis (two nights) and Pointe des Galets (Réunion). After three more days at sea it calls at Portuguese Island. The stops are in Mauritius, Réunion and Mozambique, and calls last 7 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. You're back in Durban on the morning of 7 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Port Louis. On New Year's Day the ship is at Port Louis. 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:** 12 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-12-26
- **Return:** 2028-01-07
- **From:** [Durban, South Africa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA |  | 18:00 | 21–26°C |
| 5 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 13:00 | 23:59 | 25–29°C |
| 6 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 00:01 | 23:59 | 25–29°C |
| 7 | [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | MU | 00:01 | 18:00 | 25–29°C |
| 8 | [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | RE | 08:00 | 18:00 | 25–29°C |
| 12 | [Portuguese Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/portuguese-island.md) | MZ | 08:00 | 15:00 | 25–27°C |
| 13 | [Durban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/durban.md) | ZA | 10:00 |  | 21–26°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 | €2,998 | €2,998 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=35e69ca4-272e-457a-83f4-6e0f2ac3b440) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,338 | €3,338 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=a25ecd0f-88b4-44ff-892c-2a2573ad466a) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €4,618 | €4,618 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=5f51a474-d35f-4029-9572-4e22c732196f) |
| Suite | Suite | €4,898 | €4,898 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=eae16c81-997a-40b2-aff4-c25ef03ffc3b) |

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 | €3,166 | €1,583 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=1bf7fbcd-69b9-433a-bee1-e3b38e636ea2) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,506 | €1,753 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=58b30094-6ad1-4141-a03c-979aad3547f5) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €4,786 | €2,393 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=a624042c-b564-46bf-9643-b4583afebb5b) |
| Suite | Suite | €5,066 | €2,533 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=d0773b25-a851-4f5c-a429-770ed5ee21ea) |

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 | €4,309 | €1,436 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=94b4397e-074d-44dc-bf67-d9aa2a67d71a) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,779 | €1,593 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=73919199-d086-477e-8aed-f561fa79be63) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €6,519 | €2,173 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=da2b0506-666a-4b42-9ef3-08b8f21a0645) |
| Suite | Suite | €6,649 | €2,216 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=e9ef2d08-31a9-4e05-8275-8733e535c14b) |

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 | €5,352 | €1,338 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=4f8b7ae0-22bf-4191-83da-3f7876dd48e1) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €5,932 | €1,483 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=be8ceb1a-19ca-4efe-9df1-7821e1a844b4) |

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 | $2,919 | $2,919 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=c3763f36-a588-4733-b295-6d86846a29b4) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,319 | $3,319 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=fdcc222a-8bed-4f04-86b6-98f86334f5d6) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $4,779 | $4,779 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=4b9b585e-85a2-4cec-ad45-5ea65b7fa097) |
| Suite | Suite | $5,099 | $5,099 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=b5b2c206-1231-41c7-8699-d790f93a9e73) |

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 | $3,228 | $1,614 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=37a201ee-9289-4ab4-9e49-a058cd4a698c) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,628 | $1,814 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=a214d446-5ed2-4e17-9a09-67a08274870c) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $5,088 | $2,544 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=871e9ba2-29c0-4a5b-8a74-89018e0347dd) |
| Suite | Suite | $5,408 | $2,704 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=301bb6ba-ade3-4d79-985b-6777cbdc75e0) |

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 | $4,376 | $1,459 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=ac4c4ed1-b31e-44e8-af45-4b1a20bc47b6) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $4,916 | $1,639 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=f6dd175c-d312-4fe5-a7a0-935912e43b02) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $6,896 | $2,299 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=cedc726c-6d34-42c1-a284-366cbc7c3d53) |
| Suite | Suite | $7,056 | $2,352 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=1a351035-d8a0-4f19-8965-957e3c8e5bf4) |

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 | $5,404 | $1,351 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=68f5dd79-0012-486a-b5f4-ef44cf559df0) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $6,064 | $1,516 | Tap water (partly) | Tips (mandatory) | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SINFONIA-20271226-12.md?pid=ed12b8e1-67c1-4a9b-86f5-2df921df5c9f) |

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 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-06 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-07 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-08 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-09 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-10 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-11 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-12 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-13 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-14 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-15 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-16 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-17 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-18 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-19 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-20 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-21 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-22 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-23 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-24 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-25 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-26 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-27 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-28 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-29 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-10-01 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-10-02 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-10-03 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-10-04 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |
| 2026-10-05 | $3,228 | $3,628 | $5,088 | $5,408 |

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-08 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-09 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-10 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-11 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-12 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-13 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-14 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-15 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-16 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-17 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-18 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-19 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-20 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-21 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-22 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-23 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-24 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-25 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-26 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-27 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-28 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,166 | €3,506 | €4,786 | €5,066 |

## 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

### [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: 21–26°C

- Currency: South African Rand
- Languages: af, en, nd, nr, st, ss, ts, tn, ve, xh, zu
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg

### [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

### [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: 25–29°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Indian/Reunion

### [Portuguese Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/africa/portuguese-island.md)

*Mozambique*

> A pristine sandbar in the Mozambique Channel

Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: MZN
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Amber Coast – Pomene & Portuguese Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises/amber-coast-pomene-portuguese-island~MSC-SINFONIA-20271221-5.md) | 2027-12-21 | 2027-12-26 | 5 | €789 / $824 |
| Next | [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 |

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