New Years Cruise aboard the MSC Sinfonia
The 11 night New Years Cruise aboard the MSC Sinfonia will tick all your boxes in terms of entertainment & relaxation.
To begin with I would recommend booking either an outside cabin with a view or alternatively the spacious Balcony Cabins where you have an outdoor balcony to welcome the fresh air and scenery. Teenagers can also be booked in a cabin next door to adults on a special 'Tandem' rate, Senior Citizens also receive discounts as do children sharing with adults.
Secondly the VIP or Fastpass at check-in is also a must to avoid all the queues and your next consideration should be the various drinks packages which may also be pre booked. Optional extras include WiFi, flights and airport transfers.
Onboard there is an endless selection of meal options at the various restaurants, the main buffet area offering easy access to almost all day dining whilst for a more refined experience you have the option of dining at one of the main restaurants. Each morning you will also receive a daily newsletter advising of all the Entertainment offered on the day so you can plan exactly how you would like to spend your time.
Docking at each of the destinations being either Reunion or Mauritius is a seamless process. You can opt to book an excursion through MSC Cruises or alternatively for those who are more adventurous you can hop in a cab and explore the island on your own. Reunion's main beach is not too far away, their roads and infrastructure is impeccable and they offer so many outdoor activities & little picnic spots or cafes where you can enjoy a coffee & pastry. The Helicopter Flip over the cirques is absolutely breathtaking not to mention the viewpoint at their active Volcano! Docking in Port Louis, Mauritius is within walking distance to the Le Coudan Waterfront where you will be able to shop and catch a bite to eat. Alternatively, Grand Baie is about a 15-20 minute drive where you walk along the bay, book a water excursion or visit the little market to shop for souvenirs etc.
New Years Eve on the boat is an absolute blast. Normally they host an outdoor party on the top deck around the pool with a massive buffet of food as well as music and entertainment to last throughout the night. You will also celebrate 3 New Years Eve countdowns, one being for SA, the other for Italy (as the boat is Italian) & one for the local time zone you are in.
Come to think of it, you might need a holiday after this holiday!