The impressive MSC Virtuosa docked at Durban’s Nelson Mandela Terminal for a brief pit-stop on her journey back to Southampton affording the Durban Port Captain and Ship’s Captain the opportunity to swap the traditional crests in recognition of her maiden arrival. Normally seen cruising the mediterranean seas MSC Virtuoso chose to cruise around the tip of Africa back to Southampton to avoid the current issues around the Red Sea.
Whilst the MSC Virtuosa’s visit to Durban was fleeting, Ross Volk, MD of MSC Cruising South Africa looks forward to bringing such impressive ships to port here on a more regular basis. He stressed the need to build on the long-standing partnerships already forged in Durban between the city and MSC and understands the need to build on infrastructure and tourism capacity to ensure MSC guests can enjoy the best cultural, historical and natural wonders the city has to offer, all of which will provide new entreprenuerial opportunities and create employment for Durbanites.