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BOOKINGS FOR THE NEW 2012/2013 SEASON (MSC SINFONIA FROM 28 NOVEMBER 2012 – 15 APRIL 2013 & MSC MELODY FROM 12 DECEMBER 2012 – 26 FEBRUARY 2013) ARE NOW OPEN!!! Please contact us for details.

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 Africa for a 4th time during the 2012/2013 season for 38 local cruises (28 NOVEMBER 2012 to 14 APRIL 2013) ranging from 2 to 11 nights. Cruises will operate from Durban to destinations such as Mozambique, Mauritius, Reunion & Madagascar. 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. The Southbound (19 nights) & Northbound (18 nights) cruises between Italy and South Africa now follows a West Africa itinerary (to completely remove any threat to its passengers from Somali pirates), 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.

The MSC Melody will also be returning, offering 15 local cruises (12 DECEMBER 2012 to 26 FEBRUARY 2013) and once again including a selection of Cape Town cruises and a Mauritius cruise at the end of January 2012. Cruises will operate from Cape Town as well as Durban to destinations such as Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Reunion, Madagascar & (for the first time) St Helena. The Southbound (18 nights) & Northbound (20 nights) cruises between Italy and South Africa follows a similar route to the MSC Sinfonia.


PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO LOCAL CRUISES FROM 31 MARCH 2012 UP TO 27 NOVEMBER 2012. DURING THIS TIME CRUISES TAKE PLACE IN EUROPEAN WATERS BEFORE RESUMING ONCE AGAIN FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN SUMMER SEASON.



MSC SINFONIA & MSC MELODY 2012/2013 SPECIALS

Specials are offered on selected cruises and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. They are NOT applicable to Peak Season (Christmas & New Year) and North & Southbound Cruises unless stated differently (but this could be reviewed at any stage). Selected discounts may be combined from time to time and can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Children under 18 and sharing with 2 parents travel for free on all cruises unless stated differently and pay only port & service charges. ALL DISCOUNTS EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE ARE PER PERSON, AND APPLY ONLY TO THE CRUISE FARE AND NO OTHER CHARGES.
 
Partner Less 50% Special (Partner pays half price)
Book and pay in Full 60 days Prior to Departure after initial deposit. All passengers pay full Port taxes, service charges and Insurance. Cannot be combined with any other specials .
 
Buy 2 get 2 Free Special (First 2 Passengers pay the Full cruise Fare & Second 2 Cruise Free)
All passengers pay full Port taxes, service charges and Insurance. A 4 Berth cabin is required – as 4 passengers share the same cabin (Bunk beds on the MSC Sinfonia). Book and pay in Full 60 days Prior to Departure after initial deposit. Can be combined with the Prima Special where both Specials apply on the same cruise.
 
Prima Price Special (Up to 30% off per person)
Book at least 6 months Prior to sailing and Pay in full within 60 days prior to departure after initial deposit. Discount only applies to passengers 1 & 2 in a cabin. All passengers pay full Port taxes, service charges and Insurance. The percentage discount is dependant on how full the cruise is. For a VERY limited time this special is also available on Christmas & New Years cruises – percentage discount varies.
 
Senior Citizens (Age 60+) Discount
10% Off Per person on all cruises 4 nights or less & 5% Off Per person on all cruises 5 nights or more. Book and Pay in Full 60 days Prior to Departure after initial deposit. All passengers pay full Port taxes, service charges and Insurance.
 
Honeymooners Special
10% Off per person with a One Cabin Category Upgrade (subject to (availability). Book and Pay in Full 60 days Prior to Departure after initial deposit. All passengers pay full Port taxes, service charges and Insurance. Please note that no upgrades are possible from an Inside cabin to an Outside cabin or from an outside cabin to a suite.
 
Student Specials
Minimum 4 Passengers 18-35 years  sharing one cabin. Inside cabin @ R620 per person per night (excludes Port and Baggage & Service Charge as well as mandatory travel insurance). Outside cabin @ 730 per person per night (excludes Port and Baggage & Service Charge as well as mandatory travel insurance). Not applicable to cruises over Peak Season (Christmas & New Year) or High Season (December school holidays). Berthed in the Lowest Category 4-berth Inside / Outside cabins available at the time of booking.



MSC SINFONIA
Go Single Travel - Starlight CruisesMSC 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 and 2011/2012 South Africa Cruise Seasons
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).  During the 2011/2012 season, The MSC Sinfonia will be cruising the South African waters from 08 November 2011 to 30 March 2012 for just under 5 months before returning north to Europe. 39 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 5-night cruise over Christmas 2011).
 
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


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PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MSC SINFONIA - SUMMER 2011/12 - NOVEMBER '11 to MARCH '12 SCHEDULE
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MSC Sinfonia Cabins (777 Cabins - 2087 guests; 9 decks & 9 elevators)

  • 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 2011/2012 South Africa Cruise Season
Go Single Travel - Starlight CruisesDuring the 2011/2012 season, The MSC Melody will be cruising the South African waters from 06 December 2011 to 20 February 2012 for 2.5 months before returning north to Europe. 18 Local cruises are scheduled (excluding the southbound and northbound cruises and including a 10-night Mauritius cruise cruise over Christmas, a 11-night Mauritius cruise at the end of January 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 2011/12 - DECEMBER '11 to FEBRUARY '12 SCHEDULE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
 
INCLUDED
Accommodation, travel insurance, port charges and all meals as well as all entertainment onboard, library, games, popular movies and the use of gym and fitness equipment.

EXCLUDED
Flights, medical services, beauty centre treatments, drinks, tips, gambling, video games, golf simulator (Sinfonia), Internet, phone calls & shopping money as well as cost for optional airport shuttles and on-land excursions and purchases. 24-Hour room service is excluded except for breakfast.
 
TICKETING
An e-ticketing system is used to send all documentation via e-mail.
 
TRAVEL INSURANCE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A COMPULSORY TRAVEL INSURANCE OF R11 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 R22 PER PASSENGER (AGED 12 OR OLDER) PER DAY. THIS IS PAYABLE IN FULL TOGETHER WITH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT.
 
MSC STARLIGHT TERMS & CONDITIONS
Rates exclude port charges & travel insurance. A non-refundable deposit of R1,500 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
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.
 
SPECIALS
Detail of available specials are included further up on this page.
 
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 R300 to R500 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 R500 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.



FOR ALL QUOTES, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER CABIN,

INCLUDING THE AGES ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE OF ANY CHILDREN,

TOGETHER WITH THE PREFERRED CRUISE NUMBER OR NUMBERS WHERE POSSIBLE.


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