The newer sister ship of the MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, will be sailing out of South Africa from November 2019 through to April 2020.

Speaking at the launch of MSC Cruises new offices in Sandton, MD, Ross Volk, said while the vessel had a similar layout to the MSC Musica, it had a completely different aesthetic with new restaurant options and entertainment. In addition, more than 50% of the cabins have balconies, and there are more suites, with 28 in total.

In other news, Volk announced that the highly anticipated Durban Cruise Terminal, which MSC Cruises will operate in a joint venture with Africa Armada Consortium, would break ground this October, with operations set to begin in 2020.

Volk also said that the cruise company was investing in new boats to provide greater flexibility to land at Pomene Island in Mozambique more frequently, as inclement weather conditions prevented guests from stopping over on a number of sailings this season.