Work to begin on Durban port’s new cruise terminal Posted on 2 September 2019 Tags:cruise ships, Durban Construction of the new Durban Cruise Terminal from MSC Cruises South Africa will begin in November, the company’s Managing Director Ross Volk announced in late August. Image: supplied Establishing the new 4,516m² cruise terminal is expected to cost R200 million, according to Tourism Update. The new Durban terminal, in the country’s busiest cruise port, will be completed in 2021. As South African holiday-makers expand their travel horizons through cruising, MSC is also looking to expand the country’s tourism sector. “We are investing heavily in infrastructure as well as training, which includes the new Durban Cruise Terminal that will also house the MSC Shosholoza Ocean Academy,” said Volk. From December, MSC will be bringing two of its cruise liners to SA shores – the MSC Musica based in Durban with capacity for 3,200 people, and MSC Opera, with a homeport in Cape Town and capacity of 2,500 guests. Trips itineraries will include stops in Pomene, Mozambique for ocean safaris and beachy getaways. Also read: World’s top 5 cruise destinations for 2019 Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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