Zeebrugge (Dutch pronunciation: [zeːˈbrʏɣə] ; from Brugge aan zee [ˌbrʏɣə ʔaːn ˈzeː], meaning "Bruges-on-Sea"; French: Zeebruges, pronounced [zebʁyʒ]) is a village on the coast of Belgium and a subdivision of Bruges, for which it is the modern port. Zeebrugge serves as both the international port of Bruges-Zeebrugge and a seafront resort with hotels, cafés, a marina and a beach.
▸Getting ashore in Zeebrugge
About the MSC Armonia
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MSC Armonia is a cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises, 65,542 GT, carrying up to 2,223 guests. Specifications sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
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The port of Amsterdam (Dutch: Haven van Amsterdam) is an inland seaport in Amsterdam in North Holland, Netherlands. It is the 14th busiest port in Europe by total cargo tonnage.
▸Getting ashore in Amsterdam
Day 4Kiel· Germany
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The Port of Kiel (German: Kieler Hafen) is a port for passenger and cargo shipping located in Kiel, Germany. It occupies the inner part of the Baltic Sea inlet Kieler Förde and includes the approach to the locks at the eastern end of Kiel Canal.
▸Getting ashore in Kiel
Day 5Warnemünde· Germany
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Warnemünde (German pronunciation: [vaʁnəˈmʏndə] , literally Mouth of the Warnow) is a seaside resort and a district of the city of Rostock in Mecklenburg, Germany. It is located on the Baltic Sea and, as the name implies, at the estuary of the river Warnow.
▸Getting ashore in Warnemünde
Day 6At Sea
Day 7Le Havre· France
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Le Havre is a major port city in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of northern France. It is situated on the right bank of the estuary of the river Seine on the English Channel southwest of the Pays de Caux, very close to the Prime Meridian.
▸Getting ashore in Le Havre
Day 8Southampton· United Kingdom
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port in the central part of the south coast of England. The modern era in the history of the Port of Southampton began when the first dock was inaugurated in 1843.
▸Getting ashore in Southampton
Day 9Dublin· Ireland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Dublin Port (Irish: Calafort Átha Cliath) is the seaport of Dublin, Ireland, of both historical and contemporary economic importance. Approximately two-thirds of Ireland's maritime freight traffic, in turn almost 90% of all freight, travels via the port, which is by far the busiest on the island of Ireland.
▸Getting ashore in Dublin
Day 10Cobh· Ireland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Cobh ( KOHV, Irish: An Cóbh), known from 1849 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. With a population of 14,148 inhabitants at the 2022 census, Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and home to Ireland's only dedicated cruise terminal.
▸Getting ashore in Cobh
Day 11Greenock· United Kingdom
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Greenock ( ; Scots: Greenock; Scottish Gaelic: Grianaig, pronounced [ˈkɾʲiənɛkʲ]) is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The town is the administrative centre of Inverclyde Council.
What the fare covers, what it doesn't, and how this itinerary actually runs.
Your one sea day
The pool loungers and the shaded spots go early on a sea day — by eight in the morning on a full ship, and this one carries 2,223 guests. Reserving one and leaving it is against the rules on most lines and crew do clear them, so send someone early rather than at ten.
Save the balcony money
11 port days and one sea day — you are ashore in daylight and asleep the rest. An interior cabin costs about $700 less per person, which is most of a shore excursion budget.
6 port days back to back
Early tenders and late returns, several days running, with no sea day to recover in. Pick the two ports you actually care about and let one of the others be a lie-in — the itinerary is not a checklist.
Day one and the last day are half-days
A 12-night cruise is really 11 full days. Boarding runs into the afternoon and you are off the ship early on the last morning.
Money on board · MSC Cruises
Already in the fare
Meals in the main dining rooms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Access to the buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks.Basic beverages like water, coffee, tea, and juice available at specified times and locations in the buffet.Use of the main pools, hot tubs, and the ship's fitness center.Most onboard entertainment, including theatrical shows, live music, and basic activities.Kids' clubs and supervised activities for various age groups.
The drinks package
Typically around $50-65 USD per person, per day, including service charge, for a mid-tier package like Easy Plus.
Break-even: This package usually pays for itself with about 5-7 drinks a day, counting cocktails, glasses of wine or beer, and specialty coffees.
It suits those who plan to have several alcoholic or specialty non-alcoholic drinks daily; light drinkers may find it does not provide value for their habits.
Gratuities
An automatic daily service charge, usually about $14.50-16 USD per adult per day, and a lower rate for children, is added to your onboard account; it can often be prepaid or adjusted at Guest Services.
Wifi
Internet packages vary in price and speed; a basic browse package, typically around $10-25 USD per day or more for a cruise-long plan, usually supports email and messaging but not streaming video or high-bandwidth activities.
Costs that surprise people
◆Specialty Dining. Restaurants beyond the main dining rooms and buffet, such as steakhouses or sushi bars, incur an additional per-person charge or à la carte pricing.
◆Shore Excursions. Guided tours and activities in port booked through MSC will be charged to your onboard account.
◆Spa and Thermal Area Access. Individual spa treatments, massages, and access to the dedicated thermal suite (saunas, steam rooms) typically come with an extra cost.
◆Professional Photos. Any photos taken by the ship's photographers, whether posed portraits or candid shots, must be purchased separately.
◆Room Service. While some breakfast items may be complimentary, a delivery fee usually applies for room service orders, especially late at night, and certain menu items carry a charge.
◆Minibar Items. Drinks and snacks consumed from the minibar in your cabin are charged to your account.
Ways to spend less
◆Pre-book packages. Purchasing drinks, internet, or specialty dining packages before your cruise often results in a lower price than buying them on board.
◆Dine at included venues. Enjoy all your meals in the main dining rooms or the extensive buffet, where food costs are covered by your fare.
AI-written guidance, not a quote. Prices and policies change and vary by sailing — confirm anything that matters with the cruise line before you book.
◆Bring permitted beverages. Check MSC's current policy, as some lines allow guests to bring a limited amount of non-alcoholic beverages or a bottle of wine on board.
◆Explore independently in port. Instead of booking MSC's excursions, research local transportation and attractions to visit destinations on your own, which can be more economical.
◆Utilize free drinks. Take advantage of complimentary water, basic coffee, tea, and juice available in the buffet and main dining rooms throughout the day.
◆Check the daily program. The ship's daily schedule lists numerous free activities and entertainment options, from trivia to live music.
