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New Zealand’s Napier, located on Hawke’s Bay on the eastern coast of North Island, is a charismatic MSC World Cruise destination. This scenic city boasts beautiful Art Deco buildings, wonderful wineries, a fascinating Māori history, and an incredible range of restaurants.
• Cape Kidnappers Bird Safari and Sheep Station
• Hawke's Bay Wine Country
• Māori Waka War Canoe Experience
Enjoy an MSC Cruises excursion to Cape Kidnappers Safari and Summerlee Sheep Station, situated on magnificent Hawke’s Bay. At the cape, visit the largest gannet colony on planet Earth where you’ll see a thriving ecosystem for nesting and breeding. Watch as over 20,000 birds fly and swoop, performing their ritual dances. Next, stop by the scenic Summerlee Sheep Station, which is home to more than 5,000 sheep and cattle.
Warm, sunny winters and long, hot summers provide Hawke’s Bay with the perfect conditions to produce award-winning wines. On an MSC Cruises excursion, you’ll venture through the glorious landscapes of New Zealand’s oldest wine region where you’ll sample Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Tour the famous Ngatarawa Winery and enjoy a premium drop at Abbey Cellars, or hit the renowned Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery.
Gain unparalleled insight into Māori traditions on a fascinating MSC Cruises excursion. Board a Waka Taua (war canoe), where you’ll learn ancient tribal paddling techniques. Listen to a guide sharing historic sea tales about the Pacific Ocean whilst rowing to the rhythm of traditional songs. Next, sail to the sacred site of Matahiwi Marae, where you’ll enjoy a light Māori meal cooked on stones in the ground.
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Moorea Cruise
Green, blue, azure, white. Moorea is an explosion of colours; when viewed from above, this volcanic island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean – separated from Tahiti by the “Sea of the Moon” – is a triangle that resembles a heart.
During this stop-over on the French Polynesia MSC World Cruise, you will be enchanted by Moorea’s crystal waters and extraordinary mountain peaks covered with emerald vegetation. A magical island, which over the years has been chosen by many couples from all over the world as the perfect place to get married. Seeing the beauty of Moorea up close is a privilege. During the excursion organised by MSC Cruises, you can take a guided tour of the island, arriving at the top of Mount Tohivea to enjoy a breathtaking view of Cook’s Bay; you can also visit an archaeological site, where you can see the remains of Moorea’s marae and learn about the ancient Polynesian customs and ceremonies that were practiced in these sacred places. Adventure enthusiasts can take part in a safari on board a 4x4, which will take you off the beaten track into a volcanic crater and to Moorea’s Tropical Garden, with its collection of exotic plants. Those who love the sea can put on a mask and flippers and dive into the lagoon off Opunohu Bay, Cook’s Bay’s twin, which is on the opposite side of Mount Rotui; here you can swim with stingrays and sharks and admire the corals and tropical fish. And afterwards, you can soak up the sun on the soft white sandy beach while eating Polynesian delicacies. Moorea is a fascinating destination that will enchant you; one of the destinations that will make your MSC cruise unforgettable.
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