Cruise around the World

The Must-sees of the trip

1. SydneyAfter disembarking from your MSC cruise ship in Sydney, you will notice that Port Jackson divides the city into two parts, connected by the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. The south shore is the centre of the action and this is where you will find the city centre and most of the sights and activities. The classic images of Sydney are most often taken from Circular Quay, making this crowded area on the shores of Sydney Cove a logical and pleasant starting point for exploring the city with the Sydney Opera House, the sprawling Royal Botanic Gardens to the east of Sydney Cove and the historic neighbourhood of The Rocks to the west. In contrast, the glitzy and slightly vulgar Darling Harbour to the west of the city centre is a recently modernised tourist and entertainment area. During an excursion with MSC Grand Voyages, you can discover the picturesque Sydney Opera House, which is located just a few steps from Circular Quay on the seafront at Bennelong Point. It is best viewed from the side, when its high roofs, reminiscent of sailboats to some and white shells to others, give the building an almost ethereal quality.
2. TokyoIt is a city of many faces: futuristic buildings and skyscrapers, historical and religious monuments, old neighbourhoods and lush parks. Not to mention art, music, design, shopping and theatre. This city has it all. So much, in fact, that it is impossible to see it all. MSC offers some excursions to give you the opportunity to focus your visit on the must-see places, such as the historic neighbourhood of Asakusa, named after the city guardian of Tokyo and famous for the Buddhist temple Sensō-ji, dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon. You can also join an excursion to marvel at the modern city of Tokyo, from the famous Shibuya district to Hachico Junction, the busiest intersection in the world, where six major roads converge. Afterwards, you can lose yourself among the city’s many ultra-modern buildings, such as the Sumida Hokusai Museum, the experimental architecture of the Ginza district or the almost 100 metre high Ao Building. Take a stroll along the Sumida River, which crosses the city, for a panoramic view of the wonders of Tokyo.
3. Honolulu Pearl HarborWho hasn’t dreamed of travelling to Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii on the beautiful island of Oahu, where the most beautiful beaches in the world stretch out? With your MSC World Cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to go ashore in this enchanting place, perfect for relaxation and peace of mind. Here you can relax in the sun, savour Hawaiian food and cocktails and travel back in time to experience the history of Pearl Harbor. The former military base, which became famous through the 1941 attack by the Japanese Air Force during World War II, is located in Honolulu County. A historic site full of memory and reflection, where you can complement your excursion with MSC Cruises with a visit to the USS Missouri, a warship from that era that is kept in perfect condition with some original parts such as the wooden deck.