12 days of Christmas. 12 reasons to cruise. 
competition

Thank you to everyone who joined MSC Cruises in celebrating the countdown to Christmas! Our 12 Days of Christmas. 12 Reasons to Cruise competition has officially come to an end.

Over 12 festive days, participants followed the excitement on Facebook, cracked daily SMS clues, and completed the full campaign name. With the secret word revealed as MSC CHRISTMAS, and 1 lucky winner and their partner is set to sail aboard MSC Armonia.

 

We’re excited to announce that a winner has been selected, CONGRATULATIONS to Letitia Reichert.

 

A big thank you to everyone who entered. If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry - there are many more incredible cruise experiences and competitions to come.


You still can cruise on MSC Armonia, coming to South Africa for the first time! Book your cruise with only R3 000 upfront and enjoy easy monthly payments. Click here to view https://www.msccruises.co.za/cruise-deals/local-deals/msc-armonia-south-africa-2026

 

Your DREAM cruise is CLOSER than you think! 

Terms and Conditions

  • The competition is open only to South African residents aged 18 years and older only. This excludes any MSC Cruises employees, their close relatives, competition judges, agencies, and associates.
  • Participants must provide a valid South African mobile number when registering; entries submitted without a valid mobile number will be deemed invalid.
  • The competition runs from 15 December 2025 to 26 December 2025. Entries received outside of this period will not be considered.
  • Participants will only qualify if they register once on the dedicated MSC Cruises competition page during the competition period, providing their full name, email address, and a valid South African mobile number.
  • Once registered, participants may submit one valid entry per day by correctly completing the daily challenge communicated via MSC Cruises’ official channels. Each correct daily submission will count as an additional entry into the final prize draw.
  • Participants may enter the competition at any time during the campaign period. The more daily entries submitted, the higher the participant’s chances of winning.
  • Participants with a confirmed booking under the MSC Cruises Christmas Gift promotion during the competition period will qualify for a double entry, subject to verification of a valid booking reference.
  • The winner will be selected at random from all valid entries received and verified by the promoter.
  • The winner will be notified via email and announced on MSC Cruises South Africa’s official digital platforms on 9 January 2026.
  • The prize consists of a cruise aboard MSC Armonia.
  • The prize is non-transferable and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other item.
  • Flights, visas, travel insurance, transfers, and personal expenses are excluded unless otherwise stated.
  • The prize is subject to availability, and MSC Cruises reserves the right to substitute the prize with another of equivalent value without prior notice.
  • It is the winner’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided is accurate, complete, and up to date.
  • Each entrant consents to receive email marketing communications from MSC Cruises as a result of entering this competition. Entrants may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any stage and withdraw their entry.
  • The decision in respect of all matters relating to the competition will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.