Sunset Retreat – Portuguese Island

About this cruise

3 nights from Durban, visiting Portuguese Island. It sails December 18, 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. People come back from this cruise talking about Portuguese Island: A pristine sandbar in the Mozambique Channel. MSC Armonia takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. A strong pick for first-timers. Not too long, not too short, and you get a taste of the routine. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. 1 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.