BOOKINGS FOR
THE 2010/2011 SEASON (12 NOVEMBER 2010 - 30 APRIL 2011) ARE NOW OPEN!!!
THE 2009/2010 CRUISE SEASON SAW THE
ARRIVAL OF THE FINEST FLOATING HOTEL THAT SOUTH AFRICA HAS EVER SEEN -
THE MSC SINFONIA.
She will be returning to South African shores for an extended season of
47 local cruises (09 NOVEMBER 2010 to 03 MAY 2011) ranging from 2 to 11
nights while the MSC MELODY will make a return visit with 16 exciting
cruises (18 DECEMBER 2010 to 07 MARCH 2011) ranging from 2 to 16
nights. At 58600 tons and close to 2,100 passengers, the MSC SINFONIA
is the largest and most modern ship to have ever operated from a South
African port. The Liner hosts 778 cabins, of which 135 are suites with
private balconies. The ship also boasts 3 restaurants, 7 bars, 2 pools,
spa, business and conference centre, internet café, casino,
cigar room, disco, fitness centre, golf simulator, library, card room,
mini club, teen’s club, exchange office and medical centre. For both
vessels, on the Northbound & Southbound cruises between Italy and
South Africa and to completely remove any threat to its passengers from
Somali pirates, the route now follows a new West Africa itinerary
departing from Genoa in Italy and Cape Town in South Africa. The new
West Coast itinerary has been expertly designed to offer a stimulating
and varied combination of city life, ancient sites, wildlife, beaches
and beautiful landscapes.
PLEASE
NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO LOCAL CRUISES FROM 01 APRIL 2010 UP TO 09
NOVEMBER 2010. DURING THIS TIME CRUISES TAKE PLACE IN EUROPEAN WATERS
BEFORE RESUMING ONCE AGAIN FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN SUMMER SEASON
STARLIGHT CRUISES MSC SINFONIA 2010/2011
SPECIALS
CURRENTLY VALID ON ALL CRUISES FROM 12
NOVEMBER 2010 TO 30 APRIL 2011 (except Christmas, Northbound &
Southbound cruises)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLY 2 SPECIALS THAT MAY BE COMBINED ARE THE
EARLY-SETTLEMENT WITH THE BUY-2-GET-2-FREE FOR ALL OTHER BOOKINGS
ONLY ONE SPECIAL MAY APPLY PER BOOKING. SPECIALS ARE CAPACITY
CONTROLLED AND CAN BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME.
Children under 18 and sharing with 2 parents travel for free on all
cruises unless stated differently.
Partner
Special
Partner less 50% off brochure rate - applies to cruise fare only with
full port charges as well as travel insurance still payable. Only valid
for 2-berth and 3-berth cabins. A child sharing pays the 3rd person
fare.
Buy 2 Get 2
Free
Based on 4 people sharing in a cabin the first 2 passengers will each
pay the full brochure rate then the 3rd and 4th passenger travels for
free sharing in the same cabin. Full port charges and travel insurance
are still payable by all passengers. Only valid for 4-berth cabins.
Senior
Citizen Discount
20% discount on 2-4 night cruises and 10% discount on 5 nights and
longer. The discount applies to the cruise fare only and full port
charges as well as travel insurance is still payable by all passengers.
Applicable in all categories.
Honeymooners
10% discount and 1 free cabin category upgrade. The discount applies to
the cruise fare only and full port charges as well as travel insurance
is still payable by all passengers. Applicable from category 1 to
category 10 but subject to availability. Applicable to ALL cruises
INCLUDING the Peak season Christmas cruise but excluding the Northbound
and Southbound cruises.
30% Early
Settlement Discount
Entire cruise need to be paid in 6 months before departure. The
discount applies to the cruise fare only and full port charges as well
as travel insurance is still payable by all passengers. Applicable in
all categories and to all cruises excluding the Northbound and
Southbound cruises. Up to two children under 18, sharing with 2 adults,
travel for free.
MSC
SINFONIA MSC Sinfonia has taken
inspiration
from the classical symphonies and blended the notes with contemporary
tunes to deliver a unique cruising experience. MSC Sinfonia is a
distinctive ship in terms of design and comfort as it offers excellent
value and an extensive range of on board facilities. On board MSC
Sinfonia you'll be able to practice one of the most pleasant and
fashionable sports of our day... golf! Indeed, the ship comes with a
cutting-edge Virtual Golf Simulator that allows players to practice
their swing while sailing. But there's much more.. MSC Sinfonia will
never leave you short of something to do. Sun, sea and heaps of fun,
for an unforgettable holiday on board MSC Sinfonia!
MSC
Sinfonia
2010/2011
South
Africa
Cruise Season During the
2010/2011 season, The MSC Sinfonia will be cruising the South African
waters from 09 November 2010 to 03 May 2011 for just under 6 months
before returning north to Europe. 47 Local cruises are scheduled
(excluding the southbound and northbound cruises and including an
11-night Mauritius cruise cruise over New Year as well as a 6-night
cruise over Christmas 2010). Rates exclude: - mandatory port
charges of R300 to R500 per person once-off - travel insurance
of approximately R10 to R25 per person per day - ticket courier
charges - optional airport
shuttles - any additional
fuel surcharges which might be announced
Suites with balcony:
Air-conditioning, double bed, spacious wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub,
TV, telephone, radio, internet connection, minibar, safe
Family-size suite without
balcony: 2 separate rooms, one of which for children, bathroom with
shower, TV, telephone, radio, minibar, safe
Inside & Outside
cabins: Single beds convertible to double bed, bathroom with shower,
minibar, TV, telephone. radio, safe
4 staterooms equipped for
disabled passengers
All cabins have
air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, radio & 25-hour room
service
Please
note
that
the
vast
majority
of
cabins fall under categories 3, 4, 8, 9 & 11.
Availability in other categories is very limited.
Description
No
of
Cabins
CAT 1 INSIDE
5
CAT 2 INSIDE
14
CAT 3 INSIDE
116
CAT 4 INSIDE
117
CAT 5 INSIDE
20
CAT 6 OUTSIDE
36
CAT 7 OUTSIDE
26
CAT 8 OUTSIDE
144
CAT 9 OUTSIDE
140
CAT 10 OUTSIDE
24
CAT 10 OUTSIDE
FAMILY
2
CAT 11 BALCONY
SUITE
132
MSC
Sinfonia
Passenger
Amenities
Minigolf
Tennis
Basketball
Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Discotheque
Video Games Room
Children Playroom
Teenage Area
Hairdresser
Spa
Beauty Salon
Gymnasium
Jogging Track
Play Room
Internet Cafe
Cigar Room
Conference Room
Bars
Restaurants
Cafeteria
Photo gallery
MSC MELODY MSC Melody
2010/2011 South Africa Cruise Season During the 2010/2011 season, The MSC
Melody will be cruising the South African waters from 18
December
2010 to 07 March 2011 for 2.5 months before
returning north to Europe. 17 Local cruises are
scheduled (excluding the southbound and northbound cruises and
including a 9-night Mauritius cruise cruise over Christmas, a 16-night
Island cruise in February as well as a two 6-night cruises, exciting
new destinations and cruises from/to Cape Town).
Rates exclude:
- mandatory port charges of R300 to R500 per person once-off
- travel insurance of approximately R11 to R22 per person per day
- ticket courier charges
- optional airport shuttles
- any additional fuel surcharges which might be announced
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PLEASE
CLICK
HERE
FOR MSC MELODY - SUMMER 2010/11 - DECEMBER '10 to MARCH '11 SCHEDULE
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Included
in the fare:
On-board accommodation, four fabulous meals per day, ports of call as
per the cruise itinerary, captain's cocktail party and gala dinner,
singles cocktail party, all shipboard facilities and entertainment,
entrance to casino and dancing classes and supervised children
activities.
Not Included in the fare:
Cost of transport to/from ports, gratuities, drinks, shore excursion
expenses, casino stakes, babysitting and items of a personal nature.
TICKETING
The following overnight shipping options are available for your ticket
docket through SpeedServices:
- to your PO Box, closest Post Office or PostPoint (not PostNet) @ R50
per delivery (up to 3 cabins can be combined per delivery)
- to your home/office door by 10:30am @ R95 per delivery (only 1 cabin
per delivery)
Early bird (by 09:00am), Same-Day, Saturday, After-Hours and
International deliveries outside of South Africa are available at an
additional cost.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A COMPULSORY TRAVEL INSURANCE OF R10 PER
PASSENGER (OLDER THAN 12) PER DAY ON ALL CRUISES OF 7 NIGHTS OR LESS.
ON CRUISES OF 8-NIGHTS AND LONGER THE INSURANCE AMOUNT IS R20 PER
PASSENGER (AGED 12 OR OLDER) PER DAY. THIS IS PAYABLE IN FULL TOGETHER
WITH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT.
STARLIGHT TERMS & CONDITIONS
Rates exclude port charges & travel insurance. A
non-refundable deposit of R1,000 per person (passengers 1 & 2) plus
the mandatory travel insurance (all passengers older than 12) is
payable within 48 hours of making a reservation. Outstanding
payments must be made no later than 60 days before the cruise departure
date. Rates are to be used as a guide only and does not always reflect
current availability regarding cabin types - full quotes based on
availability will be provided when enquiries are received. Fares are
subject to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges. Contact us to
make arrangements to pay for your cruise in monthly instalments.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
For single travellers requiring their own cabins there is a 50%
surcharge on the normal rate (selected cabin types only, 100% in
suites). Single passengers prepared to share a cabin with someone of
the same sex qualify for the standard sharing rates, even if no
suitable sharing partner is found by Starlight Cruises (selected cabin
types only and not available on peak season cruises).
SINGLE
PARENTS
A single adult cruising alone with their child or children in the same
cabin pays the normal twin sharing rate. The first child will pay 50%
of the normal twin sharing rate. The 2nd or 3rd child pays the normal
3rd/4th person rate. At least one child must be 12 years or under to
qualify for the above.
CHILDREN
RATES 2008/2009 Season
Children aged 6 and under at the time of travel, sharing a cabin with 2
full fare paying passengers, pay only Port and Baggage charges on all
departures.
Children aged 7 to 11 at the time of travel, sharing a cabin with 2
full fare paying passengers, pay only Port and Baggage charges on all
departures EXCEPT in Peak season, when they pay the 3rd or 4th person
rates as well as Port and Baggage charges. 2009/2010 Season
A maximum of 2 children (under the age of 18 on the departure day of
the cruise) travel for FREE when sharing a cabin with 2 full paying
adults. This offer excludes the applicable port & baggage handling
charges, insurance and any fuel or currency supplements that may apply.
On PEAK SEASON cruises this offer is limited and subject to
availability and approval.
3RD AND 4TH PERSON RATES
Rates for 3rd and 4th persons sharing a cabin with 2 full fare paying
passengers are available in selected categories at approximately one
third of the normal rates. All passengers pay full port & baggage
handling charges while all passengers older than 12 pay full travel
insurance.
SENIOR
CITIZENS
Senior Citizens aged 60 and over qualify for 20% discount on cruises
from 2 to 4 nights and 10% discount on cruises 5 nights and longer. Not
applicable to Peak season cruises or suites and CANNOT be combined with
any other discounts being offered.
HONEYMOON
SPECIAL
10% discount plus one cabin upgrade. Proof of marriage within 4 weeks
of cruise departure required. Not applicable to Peak Season cruises and
suites and CANNOT be combined with any other discounts being offered.
On certain suites only the 10% discount applies.
BOOKING CHANGES
Ticket and name changes can be made free of charge up to 30 days prior
to the departure date but normal ticket delivery charges will apply to
tickets already delivered. Changes after this time will incur a cost of
R200 to R400 PER CHANGE. Cruise changes can be made free of charge up
to 60 days prior to the departure date but normal ticket delivery
charges will apply to tickets already delivered. Changes after this
time will incur a cost of R400 to R1,000 PER CHANGE depending on the
number of days from departure. No changes whatsoever can be made within
7 days of the departure date.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Most
cruises depart around 13:00 and arrive back around 08:00. For
flight purposes, boarding commences two to three hours before departure
and disembarking again takes two to three hours before all passengers
have disembarked. A shuttle service is available between the airport
and the harbour on all departure and arrival days at an additional
cost. NOTE THAT ALL CRUISES (EXCEPT THE 2-NIGHT NOWHERE CRUISES AND
CRUISES THAT ONLY VISIT SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS) REQUIRE A VALID PASSPORT
FOR ALL PASSENGERS, IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE.
During the 2010/2011 season, The MSC
Melody will be cruising the South African waters from 18
December
2010 to 07 March 2011 for 2.5 months before
returning north to Europe. 17 Local cruises are
scheduled (excluding the southbound and northbound cruises and
including a 9-night Mauritius cruise cruise over Christmas, a 16-night
Island cruise in February as well as a two 6-night cruises, exciting
new destinations and cruises from/to Cape Town).