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MSCMSC Musica

MSC Musica
March 16, 2025

7-Night Saudi Arabia & Red Sea from Sokhna Port aboard MSC Musica · Departing March 16, 2025 from the Port of Safaga, Egypt.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Musica March 16, 2025 Cruise Overview

This 7-night cruise aboard the Musica departs from Safaga, Egypt on Sunday, March 16, 2025 and returns on Sunday, Mar 23rd. March weather across this route averages 98°/40°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.7 out of 10 — Safaga (5.9), Aqaba (7.5), Sharm El Sheikh (6.8).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 67% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Sun

Safaga

departure port

Egypt

port stops

Arabia

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Musica March 16, 2025 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

Saudi Arabia & Red Sea from Sokhna Port Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMARCH 16, 2025

The MSC Musica sails on March 16, 2025 for a Saudi Arabia & Red Sea from Sokhna Port (Safaga Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Safaga, Egypt at 10:00 PM and will return to the port of Safaga, Egypt on Mar 23rd at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Musica will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Musica

MARCH 16, 2025

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SAFAGA

// 04 · PORTS

Saudi Arabia & Red Sea from Sokhna Port Port List

MSC Musica·March 16, 2025

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·MAR 16

Safaga

Egypt

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

10:00 PM

Safaga, Egypt, offers docking at Safaga Port. Travelers explore Luxor’s Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings. Excursions visit Hurghada’s coral reefs. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for historic tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Red Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes ful medames, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus art, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Pharaonic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance temple walks. Safaga’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and coastal beauty, making Safaga an engaging gateway to Egypt’s heritage.

MARCH FORECAST

70°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Aqaba (Petra), Jordan — Day 5 of MSC Musica March 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

THURSDAY·MAR 20

Aqaba (Petra)

Jordan

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

10:00 PM

Aqaba (Petra), Jordan, docks at Aqaba Port, 2 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute rides. The port city, population 200,000, serves as a gateway to Petra, 2 hours north, with Nabataean tombs like Al-Khazneh carved into rose-red cliffs. Local sites include the Aqaba Fort, a 14th-century Mamluk structure. Snorkeling at South Beach, 10 minutes south, explores coral reefs. Markets sell za’atar spices. Excursions to Wadi Rum, 1 hour east, offer jeep tours through desert canyons. Peak season October to April; taxis 5-10 JOD. Dining includes sayadiyah (fish rice) at port cafes. Souvenirs feature Bedouin silver jewelry.

MARCH FORECAST

65°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — Day 6 of MSC Musica March 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

FRIDAY·MAR 21

Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, offers docking at Sharm El Sheikh Port. Travelers explore Naama Bay and Ras Mohammed National Park. Excursions include snorkeling at Tiran Island. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Red Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes falafel, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sinai history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Sharm El Sheikh’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine adventures and desert beauty, making Sharm El Sheikh an engaging destination.

MARCH FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Safaga, Egypt — Day 8 of MSC Musica March 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·MAR 23

Safaga

Egypt

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

—

Returning to Safaga — see Day 1 above for port info.

MARCH FORECAST

70°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

Saudi Arabia & Red Sea from Sokhna Port Weather Forecast

MSC Musica·March 16, 2025

MAR FORECAST · SAFAGA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Safaga port guide

70°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

101°

AVG LOW

39°

AVG RAINFALL

0.0"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT SAFAGA

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Safaga Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Musica itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·231 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST SAFAGA SHORE TOURSBest Safaga Shore ToursCURATED FROM 131 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 131

EXCELLENT QUALITY

5.0(110)

$88.84

These are the eight most reviewed. Safaga has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL SAFAGA EXCURSIONS

Pricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — MSC Musica sails March 16, 2025, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.

AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

Saudi Arabia & Red Sea from Sokhna Port

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 67% of all cruises

6.7/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Safaga 🌍

Egypt · EgyptCAUTION

Safaga is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should remain vigilant, stick to populated areas, and heed local advice.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Aqaba (Petra) 🌍

Jordan · JordanMODERATE

Aqaba is a safe cruise destination with a strong police presence, but travelers should remain vigilant against minor scams and theft.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Sharm El Sheikh 🌍

Egypt · EgyptMODERATE

Sharm El Sheikh is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty crime and stay informed about regional security concerns.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Musica Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MUSICA

CHRISTENED

2006

STATEROOMS

1,335

TONNAGE

92,409GT

32.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2006

7 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

964ft

6.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,550cruisers

43.3% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Musica has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 92,409 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet in length. MSC Musica is included in MSC's Musica class. At full capacity, the Musica holds 2,550 passengers. That includes 1,563 cruise vacationers and 987 staff members. The Musica total number of staterooms is 1,335.