RSG Oppiwater Arts Festival Cruise | 5 nights | Cape Town to Walvis Bay (Namibia) | 22 - 27 Mar 2025
Get on board a luxury cruise ship and join RSG FM & Lefra Productions as they proudly present the first truly African Arts Festival onboard the MSC Musica cruise ship. This nice Oppiwater Arts Festival Cruise will depart Cape Town harbour on the 22nd of March 2025 heading to Walvis Bay (Namibia) for a 5-night cruise. The rest of the time enjoy African Arts Festival for the connoisseur of the leading artists, productions, theatre, comedy, cabaret and music productions. It's unique - a festival on a floating hotel with its magnificent theatre and several smaller venues.
On board you will find the very best highly qualified staff, 5-star cuisine and a comprehensive array of fitness equipment, spa treatments and more. A choice of restaurants and an extensive buffet offering everyone's favourite foods, freshly prepared by highly trained chefs. Age-specific day and night childrens's club. Under expert supervision, our clubs offer the chance to explore and socialise with a wide range of stimulating and fun activities.
Highlights include:
Entertainment Line-up: To Be Conformed
NB: 2024 RSG FM Oppiwater Arts Festival Cruise was sold out, so don't delay! BOOK NOW before it is too late!
Get on board a luxury cruise ship and join RSG FM & Lefra Productions as they proudly present the first truly African Arts Festival onboard the MSC Musica cruise ship. This nice Oppiwater Arts Festival Cruise will depart Cape Town harbour on the 22nd of March 2025 heading to Walvis Bay (Namibia) for a 5-night cruise. The rest of the time enjoy African Arts Festival for the connoisseur of the leading artists, productions, theatre, comedy, cabaret and music productions. It's unique - a festival on a floating hotel with its magnificent theatre and several smaller venues.
On board you will find the very best highly qualified staff, 5-star cuisine and a comprehensive array of fitness equipment, spa treatments and more. A choice of restaurants and an extensive buffet offering everyone's favourite foods, freshly prepared by highly trained chefs. Age-specific day and night childrens's club. Under expert supervision, our clubs offer the chance to explore and socialise with a wide range of stimulating and fun activities.
Highlights include:
- All meals onboard (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner & midnight snack) a range of restaurants to choose from
- Pizza station, burger station and buffet open 20 hours a day
- Daily onboard activities to choose from
- World class live entertainment at various venues every night
- Beach excursions to Walvis Bay (weather permitting), with beach activities
Entertainment Line-up: To Be Conformed
NB: 2024 RSG FM Oppiwater Arts Festival Cruise was sold out, so don't delay! BOOK NOW before it is too late!
CRUISE DETAILS:
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day |
Date |
Port |
Arrival |
Departure |
1 |
Sat, 22 Mar |
Cape Town, South Africa |
---- |
18h00 |
2 |
Sun, 23 Mar |
At sea |
---- |
---- |
3 |
Mon, 24 Mar |
Walvis Bay, Namibia [overnight] |
16h00 |
23h53 |
4 |
Tue, 25 Mar |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
00h00 |
16h00 |
5 |
Wed, 26 Mar |
At sea |
---- |
---- |
6 |
Thu, 27 Mar |
Cape Town, South Africa |
09h00 |
---- |
*Information subject to change as a consequence of final berth or anchorage effective availability
Port of call
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Walvis Bay
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On your cruise you can admire Walvis Bay, which, thanks to its rich marine life, is one of the places of most outstanding natural beauty in Namibia. Its gourmet delights are not to be missed either.
Before leaving the port you have to eat homegrown Walvis Bay oysters in one of the many restaurants that have sprung up in recent years. Today, maybe it’s harder to see whales in these waters but the highlight of Walvis Bay (aka Whales Bay) is still its natural lagoon with its abundance of seabirds, including flamingos and pelicans, which are joined every year by thousands of migratory birds.
As this is an area of outstanding natural beauty, there are many options for spending your time away from the ship. Due north of Walvis Bay along a coast road, the Atlantic harbour town of Swakopmund is just waiting to be discovered on an MSC South Africa excursion.
Offering a vivid reminder of Namibia’s colonial past, the older architecture is Germanic in style, German is widely spoken and the restaurants delight in serving bratwurst. There’s even an annual Oktoberfest, a jolly knees-up featuring locally brewed lager and Bavarian-style bands in lederhosen. Swakopmund is a safari and backpacker hub with some great shops selling souvenirs including beautiful, locally made jewellery, crafts and curios.
This is also Namibia’s extreme sports capital, with several operators offering quad-biking, dune buggy racing and sandboarding. Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are the southern point of the Skeleton Coast where, on nature trails across the sands and gravel plains, you can observe ancient desert-adapted plant species such as welwitschia (an endemic, trunkless tree which sags raggedly on the ground and can live for over 2500 years), lithops and delicate lichens.
Before leaving the port you have to eat homegrown Walvis Bay oysters in one of the many restaurants that have sprung up in recent years. Today, maybe it’s harder to see whales in these waters but the highlight of Walvis Bay (aka Whales Bay) is still its natural lagoon with its abundance of seabirds, including flamingos and pelicans, which are joined every year by thousands of migratory birds.
As this is an area of outstanding natural beauty, there are many options for spending your time away from the ship. Due north of Walvis Bay along a coast road, the Atlantic harbour town of Swakopmund is just waiting to be discovered on an MSC South Africa excursion.
Offering a vivid reminder of Namibia’s colonial past, the older architecture is Germanic in style, German is widely spoken and the restaurants delight in serving bratwurst. There’s even an annual Oktoberfest, a jolly knees-up featuring locally brewed lager and Bavarian-style bands in lederhosen. Swakopmund is a safari and backpacker hub with some great shops selling souvenirs including beautiful, locally made jewellery, crafts and curios.
This is also Namibia’s extreme sports capital, with several operators offering quad-biking, dune buggy racing and sandboarding. Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are the southern point of the Skeleton Coast where, on nature trails across the sands and gravel plains, you can observe ancient desert-adapted plant species such as welwitschia (an endemic, trunkless tree which sags raggedly on the ground and can live for over 2500 years), lithops and delicate lichens.
On Board | MSC Musica not only launched a new class of eco-friendly cruise ship, she launched a new class of cruise - a spacious world of graceful lines and superlative choice, enriched by the creativity, fine natural materials and attention to detail that have always distinguished MSC Cruises. A magical world of warmth and hospitality awaits every guest.
Life on MSC Musica is lovely from the moment you step on board. As soon as you see the central foyer’s three-tier waterfall and its see-through piano, suspended on a crystal floor above a pool of shimmering water, you know this is a special ship.
The designer venues on board are equally inspiring, whether you’re dancing to a band in the dazzling Crystal Lounge, relaxing in the stylish Havana Club cigar lounge, gaming in the Sanremo Casino or enjoying a live show in the stunning Teatro la Scala.
The varied cuisine on board is freshly prepared from prime ingredients. Try the tasty Italian gourmet specialities in Il Giardino, treat yourself to Japanese delicacies in the Kaito Sushi Bar, or enjoy authentic Italian pizzas. Savour extensive international selection of fine wines, thirst-quenching beers and classic and innovative cocktails. With nine elegant bars to choose from, there’s a venue to suit every occasion.
On MSC Musica, children and young adults enjoy the special treatment for which MSC Cruises is well known, with colourful indoor and outdoor play amenities, a pool of their own and separate Kids and Teens Clubs for a vibrant social life on board.
Boasting elegant pools and enticing play areas for kids, as well as a lavish spa, plush theatre, glamorous casino, panoramic disco and more, MSC Musica offers her guests a world of daytime activities and night-time entertainment. With so many options available, the only problem is deciding what to do!
Cabins have the following amenities: a double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request), spacious wardrobe, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, Internet connection (payable), mini bar, safe, air-conditioning.
Life on MSC Musica is lovely from the moment you step on board. As soon as you see the central foyer’s three-tier waterfall and its see-through piano, suspended on a crystal floor above a pool of shimmering water, you know this is a special ship.
The designer venues on board are equally inspiring, whether you’re dancing to a band in the dazzling Crystal Lounge, relaxing in the stylish Havana Club cigar lounge, gaming in the Sanremo Casino or enjoying a live show in the stunning Teatro la Scala.
The varied cuisine on board is freshly prepared from prime ingredients. Try the tasty Italian gourmet specialities in Il Giardino, treat yourself to Japanese delicacies in the Kaito Sushi Bar, or enjoy authentic Italian pizzas. Savour extensive international selection of fine wines, thirst-quenching beers and classic and innovative cocktails. With nine elegant bars to choose from, there’s a venue to suit every occasion.
On MSC Musica, children and young adults enjoy the special treatment for which MSC Cruises is well known, with colourful indoor and outdoor play amenities, a pool of their own and separate Kids and Teens Clubs for a vibrant social life on board.
Boasting elegant pools and enticing play areas for kids, as well as a lavish spa, plush theatre, glamorous casino, panoramic disco and more, MSC Musica offers her guests a world of daytime activities and night-time entertainment. With so many options available, the only problem is deciding what to do!
Cabins have the following amenities: a double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request), spacious wardrobe, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, Internet connection (payable), mini bar, safe, air-conditioning.
CRUISE INCLUDES:
EXCLUDED:
Child policy:
Children are welcome. Up to 2 children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents or responsible adults, cruise free but only pay for the applicable Port, Baggage and Service charges of R1,616 per child (12-17yrs) or R1,260 per child (2-11yrs). This offer is subject to the availability of 4 sleeper cabins.
- 5 Nights accommodation, MSC Musica cruise ship
- Inside cabin with a double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request).
- All meals and snacks and activities
- The following drinks at the buffet restaurants only:
- Ice, cold water; hot water; American coffee by dispenser; concentrated juices; instant coffee; decaffeinated coffee; tea; milk. - 1-day stop-over in Walvis Bay in Namibia (weather permitting)
- Daily activities
- Onboard nightly entertainment - programme to be advised
EXCLUDED:
- Any International & local flight/s
- Transfers to the ship
- Anything of a personal nature i.e. telephone calls, laundry, etc
- Any services, tours, meals and drinks not mentioned above
- Shore excursions
- Any items not mentioned above
Child policy:
Children are welcome. Up to 2 children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents or responsible adults, cruise free but only pay for the applicable Port, Baggage and Service charges of R1,616 per child (12-17yrs) or R1,260 per child (2-11yrs). This offer is subject to the availability of 4 sleeper cabins.
PRICE RROM:
ZAR9,680 per person sharing
PLEASE NOTE:
The above price is based on 2 adults sharing a 2-sleeper cabin. Single supplement applies for a solo traveler, please contact us for a quotation.
Excluded from the above price: Port & Baggage Fees, Mandatory Insurance and Service Fees (standard charges at R2,301.00 per person), Miscellaneous Entertainment Fees of R850.00 per person and as well as currency adjustments.
Please note that all prices are subject to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges and may change without notice unless paid in full. Offer is subject to availability and based on double occupancy.
NB! The price listed was correct at the time of publishing on this website, however may change at any time without prior notice. Only the pricing given to you by your consultant should be considered the final correct pricing applicable to your booking.
ZAR9,680 per person sharing
PLEASE NOTE:
The above price is based on 2 adults sharing a 2-sleeper cabin. Single supplement applies for a solo traveler, please contact us for a quotation.
Excluded from the above price: Port & Baggage Fees, Mandatory Insurance and Service Fees (standard charges at R2,301.00 per person), Miscellaneous Entertainment Fees of R850.00 per person and as well as currency adjustments.
Please note that all prices are subject to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges and may change without notice unless paid in full. Offer is subject to availability and based on double occupancy.
NB! The price listed was correct at the time of publishing on this website, however may change at any time without prior notice. Only the pricing given to you by your consultant should be considered the final correct pricing applicable to your booking.
Other Disclosures:
CHANGES IN THE CRUISE, TRAVEL ROUTE OR PORTS:
For all cruises cancelled by MSC, you will be offered a future cruise credit voucher equal to the value of the amount for the cancelled cruise, to be used for any future sailing as per Terms and Conditions detailed in your voucher. If you wish not to continue on with your booking you will only be charged an administrative fee.
Booked Guests that found themselves not to meet any of the requirements of the MSC Health and Safety Protocol (e.g missing vaccination) and therefore that they are prevented from boarding, are asked to send written communication not later than 15 days before the scheduled departure of their cruise in order to request their voucher or reschedule their cruise according to the MSC Flexible Booking Program.
CHANGES IN THE CRUISE, TRAVEL ROUTE OR PORTS:
- The Cruise Ship is scheduled to travel the route (“Travel Route”) and stop at the ports of call (“Ports”) specified in the Cruise Booking which you have booked.
- The Cruise and Travel Route shall be deemed to have commenced when you have boarded the Cruise Ship at the scheduled or substituted embarkation port, have cleared customs and immigration and have passed through the reception formalities to board the ship, notwithstanding when ocean navigation from the port commences. The Cruise and Travel Route shall be deemed to have been completed when you disembark at the final port of destination.
- In the case of a repositioning or other international non-coastal voyage or cruise, or in the event of a package or multi-modal inclusive travel booking, then the Cruise Travel Route shall be deemed to have commenced when you have cleared through passport control and entered the international departure area in the country of your domicile or the departure point for your pre-cruise travel arrangements if covered in your booking, for the commencement of international travel by air, train or other means of conveyance in a multi-modal package booking.
- The operation of the Cruise Ship is affected by weather and sea conditions, mechanical problems, duty to assist ships in distress, instructions of the Port and other authorities relating to departure and/or arrival and/or stoppages, the availability of Port facilities, and other factors which may be beyond MSC’s control. MSC cannot accept liability or pay compensation where performance (prompt or otherwise) of this agreement is prevented or affected by factors beyond MSC’s control.
- For these reasons set out in clause 17.4, the date and/ or time at which the Cruise Ship is scheduled to sail and land are approximate only and may be delayed and subject to change.
- MSC does not guarantee that the Cruise Ship will be able to depart the port of embarkation on or at the scheduled date or time, or at all; and/or call or stop at the Ports at which it is scheduled to call or stop; and/or that you will be able to go ashore on a planned shore excursion during the scheduled Travel Route; and/or that the Cruise Ship will travel along the scheduled Travel Route. MSC may change the Travel Route and/or Ports at which the Cruise Ship calls or stops if the master of the Cruise Ship (“the Master”) considers it necessary to do so for any of the reasons set out above.
- If for any reason, the Cruise Ship is unable to sail the Travel Route, MSC may transfer you to another ship or to any other mode of transport bound for the destination of your Cruise. 17.8 If the Port from which you are scheduled to board the Cruise Ship is changed by MSC, MSC will at its cost arrange for you to be transported to the Port at which you are required to board the Cruise Ship.
For all cruises cancelled by MSC, you will be offered a future cruise credit voucher equal to the value of the amount for the cancelled cruise, to be used for any future sailing as per Terms and Conditions detailed in your voucher. If you wish not to continue on with your booking you will only be charged an administrative fee.
Booked Guests that found themselves not to meet any of the requirements of the MSC Health and Safety Protocol (e.g missing vaccination) and therefore that they are prevented from boarding, are asked to send written communication not later than 15 days before the scheduled departure of their cruise in order to request their voucher or reschedule their cruise according to the MSC Flexible Booking Program.