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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 SPECIALS ARE CAPACITY CONTROLLED AND CAN BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME.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
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 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

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PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MSC SINFONIA - SUMMER 2010/11 - NOVEMBER '10 to APRIL '11 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 2010/2011 South Africa Cruise Season
Go Single Travel - Starlight CruisesDuring 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.

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