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Indian Ocean Islands Repositioning via Split, Iraklion & Port Said

Split · Iraklion (Heraklion) · Rhodes · Port Said · As Suways (Suez) · Al 'Aqabah · Sharm El-Sheikh · Port Victoria · Nosy-Be · Antsiranana · Port Louis · Durban · Portuguese Island

Extended 29-night voyage with 16 sea days and 13 ports. Covers Croatia, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, and more. Includes anchorage-style calls.

29 nights Marghera (Venice) Indian Ocean Islands 13 ports 16 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Expansive, immersive and built around life at sea

At 29 nights, this is a multi-month, world-cruise-style voyage rather than a conventional getaway. 16 sea days make the ship your home base between 13 ports across a wide arc of destinations. Expect long ocean passages and the planning commitment of an extended journey.

Long-form pace

13 ports in 29 nights

Long ocean passages make onboard routines a major part of the experience.

Broad destination variety

Split · Iraklion (Heraklion) · Rhodes + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Marghera (Venice)

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Split · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Long-form travelers · Sea-day lovers · Multi-region exploration

Think twice if · You want a conventional one- or two-week cruise

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MSC Cruises

MSC Armonia

Marghera (Venice) → Split → Portuguese Island → Durban

Nov 1 · 29 nights

$2,455 inside · $85/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $72/night, with most departures landing in the $69-$128/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$72/night

$2,077 total

Normal range

$69-$128/night

$1,998-$3,719 total

Lowest recent fare

$85/night

$2,455 total

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Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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29 nights · 13 port calls · 16 sea days · 9 countries

13 port calls across Croatia, Greece, Egypt, Jordan · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Marghera (Venice)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Split

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  3. 3

    Iraklion (Heraklion)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  4. 4

    Rhodes

    Greece · Greek Isles

  5. 5

    Port Said

    Egypt · Eastern Mediterranean

  6. 6

    As Suways (Suez)

    Egypt · Red Sea

  7. 7

    Al 'Aqabah

    Jordan · Red Sea

  8. 8

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    Egypt · Red Sea

  9. 9

    Port Victoria

    Seychelles · Indian Ocean Islands

  10. 10

    Nosy-Be

    Madagascar · Indian Ocean Islands

  11. 11

    Antsiranana

    Madagascar · Indian Ocean Islands

  12. 12

    Port Louis

    Mauritius · Indian Ocean Islands

  13. 13

    Durban

    South Africa · South Africa

  14. 14

    Portuguese Island

    Mozambique · South Africa

    Anchorage
  15. 15

    Disembark in Durban

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.