DMW
Well-known member
It doesn't seem to have been widely publicised, but BirdLife South Africa has organised a 7 day cruise from Durban - Marion Island - Cape Town in Jan 2021, on the 2,000 berth MSC Opera.
For seabird enthusiasts, a rare opportunity to see Kerguelan Tern, Crozet Shag and Lesser Sheathbill, plus tons of the usual southern ocean dross |=o|
The trip is extremely good value considering the destination (e.g. £550 for a berth in a triple cabin).
https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/flock-to-marion/
If you are interested, I suggest booking quickly, as it seems to be filling up fast. The cruise isn't currently offered on the MSC Cruises website, so you need to book by phone through their South Africa office (00 27 876300333 calling from the UK).
For seabird enthusiasts, a rare opportunity to see Kerguelan Tern, Crozet Shag and Lesser Sheathbill, plus tons of the usual southern ocean dross |=o|
The trip is extremely good value considering the destination (e.g. £550 for a berth in a triple cabin).
https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/flock-to-marion/
If you are interested, I suggest booking quickly, as it seems to be filling up fast. The cruise isn't currently offered on the MSC Cruises website, so you need to book by phone through their South Africa office (00 27 876300333 calling from the UK).