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MSC Cruises to begin operating in Brazil and South Africa

MSC Preziosa, MSC Seaside and MSC Splendida will homeport in Brazil, where they will operate from November 2021 to March 2022, with MSC Cruises vessels also set to be deployed in South Africa this upcoming austral summer.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

October 6, 2021

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Brazil

This comes after Brazil’s local health authority, Anvisa, granted permission for the resumption of cruising after a 20-month hiatus.

It will be MSC Seaside’s first season in the country.

South Africa

South Africa’s government is permitting cruise ships to operate this upcoming austral summer in line with national health protocols; MSC Cruises is awaiting news on specific guidelines for visitors before reconfirming its 2021/22 cruise schedules.

Yesterday, Azamara announced six South Africa voyages. 

Restarts     

MSC Cruises currently has 12 ships operating, with plans for up to 15 to be in operation for the 2021 winter season.

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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