THE PAGELAST CRUISE STRAP NEWS WORD
MSC Cruises updates on Winter 2023-24 itineraries MSC Cruises has cancelled the full winter programme of MSC Orchestra that was planned in the Red Sea from 8 November 2023 to 17 April 2024 because of the proximity of some of the ship’s ports of call to Israel and the number of restrictions in the bordering countries that would have adversely affected the holiday experience for passengers.
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he line is also making changes to some of its other itineraries in light of the current geopolitical situation and to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew. MSC Cruises added that some travel restrictions have been made by local authorities in certain destinations and also some national governments have issued advisories against travel to certain areas. The winter programme for MSC Sinfonia from 12 November 2023 to 15 April 2024 has been cancelled as the ship’s main highlight in its itinerary was Haifa in Israel. There are some minor changes to the itineraries of the grand voyages for MSC Virtuosa, MSC Opera, and MSC Splendida and to two 11-night
sailings for MSC Armonia. Passengers affected by the changes can move their cruise of a similar length of travel to an alternative ship and itinerary or request a full refund. MSC Cruises added that the safety of its passengers and crew is always its utmost priority and during an evolving situation, it will continue to monitor the situation and modify ship itineraries if necessary.
MSC Virtuosa.
Full details of the new itineraries are now available online at https://www. msccruises.co.za/our-cruises/ destinations/msc-grand-voyages.
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