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MSC Cruises Parking at Durban Harbour Guide: What You Need to Know

The car parking rates at N-Shed Durban Cruise Terminal, when travelling on an MSC Cruises, will be ZAR 150.00 per car, per night. The parking is on a first come first serve basis and can not be pre-booked

The new parking facilities at the terminal are similar to airport parking, in that the cars are parked under shade cloth. There is no valet parking or valet service at Durban Harbour.

Where is the Durban cruise terminal?

The new Durban Cruise Terminal, where all MSC Cruises ships departs from, is situated a stone trough away from the uShaka Marine World. 

It is an MSC Cruises operated facility open from November to April and functions as the passenger terminal.

Durban downtown is within 10 minutes walking distance from the terminal. However, due to safety concerns, it is better to use private drivers (Uber) or transfers.

The Cruise Terminal is now at: 65 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban

Where do MSC Cruises depart from in Durban, South Africa?

Durban is the biggest departure port in Southern Africa for MSC.

All MSC Cruises' ships depart from the Kwazulu Cruise Terminal the only Durban Passenger terminal.

Kwazulu Cruise Terminal is located northeast of the Durban harbour, next to uShaka Marine World.

During the 2022/2023 Season, the MSC Orchestra will be based out of Durban and visiting the popular 3 nights cruises to Portuguese Island and the 4 nights to Pomene . The MSC Sinfonia will be based in Cape Town.

For the 2023/2024 season, both ships will be replaced by the MSC Splendida.

Related: All MSC Cruises departing from Durban

Where is the MSC Cruises parking in Durban port?

The entrance to the self-service parking is clearly indicated when you get to the terminal

Car parking at Durban Harbour - can you leave your car during your trip?

There are limited car parking spaces at the Cruise Terminal. The new car park is like an airport parking, under shade cloth.

When you get to the car park, you will get asked for your cruise ticket by one of the parking staff. 

For any of the MSC Cruises, it will cost ZAR 150.- per car per night to be parked at the terminal.

You can not pre-book your Parking slots, it will be allocated on a first come first serve. 

We recommend arriving early as there is very limited availability; the new parking will have only 300 bays on site.

It is self-service parking, meaning you have to park your own car and take your own luggage to the luggage drop off zone. There is no valet parking at the Durban facility provided by MSC.   

How far is the parking from the check-in area?

You will not need a shuttle bus service from the self-service car park to the terminal, as it is within walking distance, about 300 to 400 metres.

How much does it cost to leave your car at the parking?

For any MSC Cruises passengers, the cost of leaving your vehicles at the port will be R 150.- per car, per night.

As a "normal" car park, you will pay for your parking when you pick your car up at the end of your trip. 

A note that all the parking facilities are secure parking, but still at the owner's risk. 

How to get to Durban port in my own car?

Driving to durban port from joburg:.

• Stay on the N3 when approaching Durban from Johannesburg (Pietermartizburg).
• Stay on the N3 all the way to town.
• At one stage you will pass three elephants on the left hand side; keep right to stay on the N3.
• After the highway bend, you will see directions to the port; stay on the right to take Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street.
• At the bottom of the offramp, at the traffic lights, turn right onto Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street.
• Drive all the way down to the bottom of Dr Yusuf Daddo Street and keep left.
• At the traffic light, when you see the harbour, continue straight on Margaret Mnacadi Ave.
• Margaret Mnacadi Ave will change into Cr Langalibalele Dube St. Continue straight until the next traffic light, just before the bridge. 
• At the traffic light turn right on Mahatma Gandhi Rd.
• Drive all the way down Mahatma Gandhi Rd. You will eventually see the Cruise Terminal on your Right. 

Driving from King Shaka Airport (North Coast)

• When getting to Umhlanga join M4.
• On the M4 drive into Durban on Florence Nzama Street.
• Drive through the city, the road will change name to Cato Street.
• Continue straight until you see the big red brick building of Customs and Excise.
• Turn right onto Margaret Mncadi Avenue.
• Drive all the way down Mahatma Gandhi Rd. You will eventually see the Cruise Terminal on your Right.

Driving from Amanzimtoti (South Coast)

• Drive on the N2 towards Durban.
• Take exit 151 to merge on M4 toward Durban.
• Continue on the M4.
• On the left, you will see the railway line and train station.
• After driving under the passenger bridge, keep left.
• Take exit 3 to merge onto Margaret Mnacdi Ave.

How far is uShaka Marine World from the port?

uShaka Marine World is just behind the terminal. As the port is not safe, you should get a transfer service (Uber) to drop you at uShaka.

It is a great experience with amazing customer reviews. It will cost you R80.- per adult to get in.

How far is Umdloti Beach from the port?

Umdloti Beach is 30 km, 45 minutes from Durban Port.

Does MSC provide a shuttle service to the port?

MSC Cruises provides a shuttle service from King Shaka (Durban) Airport for a hassle-free holiday.

The shuttle departs every hour from midday for the 2024/2025 season whilst the ship is in harbour, with the last shuttle leaving the airport three hours before departure. 

What is the address for the Kwazulu Natal Cruise Terminal?

On Google Maps: Kwazulu Cruise Terminal, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point, Durban

Google Maps Link: Click here for Google Map

Published 13 January 2021 updated 15 November 2022

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This season both the MSC Orchestra and the MSC SINFONIA will be in attendance. 

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A COVID-19 test or Passenger locator form (PLF) may still be necessary for national or international mobility requirement: it’s every guest’s responsibility to verify this requirement before departure. For more information, it is recommended to check your country’s authorities official channels.

Starting from October 1st 2021, MSC Cruises will only welcome Guests who are residents in the 26 European ‘Schengen’ countries (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland) and Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Croatia , USA, UK, Ireland and Israel. Certain restrictions will apply depending on the destinations. For more information, it is recommended to check your country’s competent authorities official channels. 

To ensure peace of mind, MSC Cruises requires all guests to have a specific and mandatory Covid-19 insurance policy to embark, covering against COVID-19 related risks, i.e cancellation, interruption, repatriation expenses, quarantine, medical assistance and related expenses, as well as hospitalization. Before finalizing a reservation, it is possible to add to the cruise the MSC COVID-19 Protection plan for Winter 21/22 cruises on this website. A proof of the specific COVID-19 coverage insurance policy – which must be in one of the following languages English, Italian, German, French or Spanish – must be presented at embarkation or boarding will be denied.

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Health screening of all guests in the cruise terminals will include a temperature check and a health questionnaire.To minimise congestion during embarkation, guests will be assigned a specific arrival time, which will be indicated on their cruise tickets. Guests are asked to respect the timing and will not be allowed to enter the terminal until their time slot.MSC Orchestra and MSC Sinfonia are equipped with a 24/7 Medical Centre staffed by professional doctors and nurses and have a contingency response plan agreed upon in collaboration with the relevant authorities ashore.Additional health and safety measures include increased sanitation protocols on board and other crew health requirements and checks.

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 – Symptoms i.e fever (higher than 37,5 C C / 99.5 F), cough, shortness of breath,chills, muscle/body aches, fatigue, headache, sore throat and loss of taste/smell in the 14 days prior to embarkation

– Potential exposure to a suspected or confirmed case of COVID 19 in the 14 days prior to embarkation

– Temporary travel restrictions based on local circumstances. For example, certain countries may deny visas or prohibit entry based on travel history or nationality.

– Failure to provide the proof of the mandatory COVID-19 insurance policy (which must be in one of the following languages: English, Italian, German, French or Spanish) 

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