

This Christmas season, swap boxes and bows for an unforgettable gift – a sun-soaked cruise holiday at a special festive rate.
For a limited time, enjoy exclusive Christmas fares from *R3 760 p.p. (excluding mandatory fees) on 23 January 2026, plus a selection of complimentary onboard gifts to make your time at sea even more memorable aboard MSC Opera.
Unwrap your complimentary gifts and choose either one of these packages for the following departures - 10 Jan 2026; 12 Jan 2026; 19 Jan 2026; 26 Jan 2026; 2 Feb 2026 and 9 Feb 2026 per cabin:
1. Gift 1, VIP Package: Bon Voyage Package + Cocktails, Spirits, Wine & Beer Package + Macarons
(This includes one bottle of sparkling wine J.C. Le Roux Le Domaine, two MSC flutes (souvenir to take home) and a tray of selected cold canapé (10 pieces) plus a bowl of fresh season fruits. Up to 20 alcoholic drinks of your choice - cocktails, spirits, mixed drinks up to US$ 5,50, spirit coolers, beers and ciders up to US$ 3,30, wine by the glass up to US$ 4,50. The drinks included in this package can be consumed in bars, restaurants and self-service buffet. Price limit applies. A tray of assorted macarons, 8 pieces.)
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2. Gift 2, Drinks on Us: Cocktails, Spirits, Wine & Beer Package + Non-alcoholic Drink Package + Soda & Ice Cream Package
(This includes up to 20 alcoholic drinks of your choice cocktails, spirits, mixed drinks up to US$ 5,50, spirit coolers, beers and ciders up to US$ 3,30, wine by the glass up to US$ 4,50. Up to 15 non-alcoholic drinks of your choice mocktails up to US$ 4,50, mineral water, sodas, fruit juices and energizers and coffee drinks up to US$ 4,50. Up to 10 canned sodas, fruit juices or takeaway ice creams from our ice cream bar. The drinks included in this package can be consumed in bars, restaurants and self-service buffet. Price limit applies.)
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3. Gift 3, Romantic Package: VIP Treatment + Mix & Match 5 photos + Chocolate Birthday Cake
(This includes one bottle of sparkling wine J.C. Le Roux (white, red or rosé) and a bowl of fresh season fruits. Choose 5 photos taken on board by our photographers. Dark chocolate cake, white chocolate raspberry cake or Nutella cake (serving 6-8 persons); served in restaurant.)
MADAGASCAR, MAURITIUS & REUNION - 14 NIGHTS
DATES: 27 DEC 2025 - 10 JAN 2026
INDIAN OCEAN - 2 NIGHTS
DATES: 10 - 12 JAN 2026
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R52 456 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R58 981 PC
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R8 603 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R9 024 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Bella: R11 124 PC
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Suite: R15 624 PC


MAPUTO & PORTUGUESE ISLAND - 4 NIGHTS
DATES: 12 - 16 JAN 2026
PORTUGUESE ISLAND - 3 NIGHTS
DATES: 16 - 19 JAN 2026
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R15 496 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R16 576 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Bella: R19 276 PC
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Suite: R26 476 PC
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R11 820 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R12 780 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Bella: R15 660 PC
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Suite: R19 500 PC


PORTUGUESE ISLAND - 3 NIGHTS
DATES: 23 -26 JAN 2026
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R10 860 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R12 140 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Bella: N/A
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Suite: N/A

PORTUGUESE ISLAND - 3 NIGHTS
DATES: 30 JAN 2026 - 02 FEB 2026
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R15 230 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R17 015 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Bella: N/A
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Suite: N/A

POMENE - 4 NIGHTS
DATES: 19 - 23 JAN 2026
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R14 296 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Bella: R16 396 PC
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Suite: R22 246 PC

POMENE - 4 NIGHTS
DATES: 26 - 30 JAN 2026
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R13 540 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R14 446 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Bella: R18 946 PC
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Suite: R22 546 PC

POMENE - 4 NIGHTS
DATES: 02 - 06 FEB 2026
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Inside Cabin, Fantastica: R15 356 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R15 696 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Aurea: R20 626 PC
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Suite: R24 706 PC

POMENE - 4 NIGHTS
DATES: 09 - 13 FEB 2026
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Inside Cabin, Bella: R14 506 PC
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Ocean View Cabin, Bella: R15 696 PC
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Balcony Cabin, Aurea: R20 626 PC
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Suite: R24 706 PC

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLIED
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Christmas Gift is valid for new bookings made from 5 – 31 December 2025.
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Christmas Gift applies to selected cruise departures on MSC Opera in South Africa only, subject to availability.
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Christmas Gift rates are per person, based on 2 people sharing a 2-berth Bella Interior Experience cabin
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*Above cruise fare of R3 760 is based on 23 January 2026 departure in an Interior Bella Experience cabin and excludes mandatory port, services and insurance charges which are available at the time of booking.
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Bella Balcony Experience is on a guaranteed basis only (you cannot choose your cabin location).
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The gift only applies on selected departures dates onboard MSC Opera (10, 12, 19, 26 Jan ’26 & 2, 9 Feb ’26).
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Only one gift per cabin (applicable to adults, 18 years and older at the time of travel).
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**All advertised departures rates are per person based on 2 adults sharing an Interior Bella Experience cabin and includes mandatory port & service charges but excludes insurance charges and subject to availability, foreign exchange and fuel cost fluctuations.
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All cruise offers are capacity-controlled and offer selected cabins at a specific price in line with MSC Cruises' Dynamic Pricing Policy.
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The advertised rates do not include flights, which are available upon request.
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Promotions are not combinable with each other but are combinable with the MSC Voyagers Club discount (excluding Voyagers Exclusives).
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This promotional offer is subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
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Single supplement applies.
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Prices are correct at the time of submission.
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ST&Cs apply.
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E&OE.





