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MSC Armonia Cruise Specials 2013/2014

The MSC Armonia is a 13 deck cruise ship which is an identical sister ship of the MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera (with which many South Afrians will be familiar) and the MSC Lirica. She currently sails the eastern Mediterranean from its base in Venice.

The Italian name literally translates to 'harmony' which is exactly the atmosphere that has been created on the luxury cruise liner.

We are now taking cruise bookings up to September 2014 on the MSC Armonia. You can check availability by filling in the form below (email cruises@southafrica.to if you're experiencing difficulties, or phone 021-531-7453).

MSC Armonia Cruise Enquiries
Fill in this form to check availability and pricing
  • If more than 20 people, please specify the number in the special requests field.
  • Please note that the child must still be under 18 at the date the cruise RETURNS to be included as an under 18
  • Please note that the infant must still be under 2 at the date the cruise RETURNS to be included as an infant
  • PLEASE NOTE: Prices include port charges and an "Early Payment Discount". Subject to change and availability.
  • If you would prefer not to share one cabin, please indicate the number of cabins you require. Cabins on the Armonia sleep a maximum of 4 people.
  • Cruise must fall within 6 months of wedding date. Proof of wedding to be provided.
  • You will need to provide an ID or passport showing the date of birth.
  • Senior discount only applies to those over 65 years in the cabin.

MSC Armonia cruise ship

Reviews of the MSC Armonia

September 2011, a family booked a cruise with MSC Armonia and thought "the ship was lovely, many nice places to sit in quiet if needed. Nicely decorated. We could not fault it."

MSC Armonia cigar room

A couple in their mid forties sailed on the MSC Armonia in November 2009. They were particularly happy with the service of the staff, "all our experiences with staff at all levels was nothing but good with happy smiles everywhere we ventured and all queries and requests dealt with without us feeling in the least bit as though we were just bothersome creatures interfering the the efficient running of the ship."

MSC Armonia reception area

Inside the Armonia

The MSC Armonia is a "Mistral class" ship, and can accommodate guests in 777 cabins, of which 132 are balcony suites (in addition to some 700 crew members). The Armonia is 251m long and weighs 58,600 tons. It has 4 restaurants (1 outdoor dining area), 10 bars (1 outdoor pool bar), 2 pools & 2 whirlpools.

Inside the ship are the MSC Aurea Spa & Solarium, children's play area, a video game room, a disco, an internet cafe, a casino, a medical centre &business conference room.

The Armonia offers a running track for the early morning joggers, mini golf and a sports centre for those who enjoy basketball, tennis and volleyball.

Cabins & suites

Inside cabins consist of single beds which may be converted into double beds (except in cabins for the disabled), spacious wardrobe, a bathroom with a shower, a mini bar, safe, an interactive TV, telephone and air conditioning. Size is some 13 square metres.

MSC Armonia Inside cabin

Ocean view cabins are the same as inside cabins, but have a view of the sea.

MSC Armonia Outside cabin

Balcony suites have a double bed & a bathroom with a tub. There is availability of internet connection using your own laptop (on payment). It is some 22 square metres in size.

MSC Armonia Balcony suite

Cabins for people with disabilities have two fixed single beds, a bathroom with a shower, a wardrobe, a mini bar & safe & a TV. It is some 21 square metres in size. There are 4 inside wheelchair friendly cabins.

News of the MSC Armonia & history

  • April to October 2013 : MSC Armonia's new home port is Venice, operating 7 day cruises from Venice to Ancona, Dubrovnik, Corfù, Gythion, Cefalonia, Kotor and then back to Venice.

  • November 2012 : MSC Armonia will set sail for her new home port in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The ships itinerary will include destinations of the Red Sea. The ship is scheduled to leave the Red Sea in April 2013.

  • April 2010 : MSC Armonia spotted in Venice.

  • 2004 : Festival cruises goes bankrupt & MSC Cruises buys the European Vision & her sister ship and renames them the MSC Armonia and the MSC Sinfonia.

  • 20-22 July 2001 : European Vision was chartered for the G8 Summit in Genoa, Italy.

  • 2001 : Built for Festival Cruises and was named European Vision.

Technical specifications

Gross tonnage

58.600 tons

Length

251.16m

Beam

28.7m

Speed

40.7kph

Number of Passengers

1 544 (on a double basis)

Entertainment on the MSC Armonia

Live entertainment shows are offered nightly on board the MSC Armonia. Each show usually has a different theme every night and the acts in the show fit accordingly. Passengers do not know what the shows will entail beforehand and therefore they can be quite a surprise as to what you can expect. Below is a video showing a waitress singing 'When you Believe':

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