Vroom: From R1424* for a Chev Spark from the 11th to the 19th September from King Shaka International Airport.
Parents know that if the kids don't enjoy the cruise it's going to be difficult for everybody else too! So, it's good to see that there is now an option for kids to eat meals without their parents, supervised by the cruise entertainment team. This, as well as the kids own cabin special gives parents the chance to enjoy some time on their own while the kids participate in the entertainment MSC has to offer.
Cruise news: Just the sound of the MSC Opera's horn going off, at Felison Terminal in IJmuiden, Netherlands.
Fun time cruise dinners
5 September 2012. For kids that enjoy a bit more freedom and spending extra time with their new friends, they can opt for the new Fun Time Dinners. Here they can eat without their parents, in the company of their new BFF’s and MSC Entertainers in their own decorated area within the buffet restaurant. After dinner, all the kids will be accompanied to the Mini and Junior Club where they will be kept amused with different theme parties most nights, until being picked up by their parents.
Another option is the Happy Dinner where children no longer have to wait for their parents to finish their meal. The MSC Happy Dinners mean children can now be picked up by the kids’ club staff during dinner and join other children their age in fun activities and games, leaving parents to enjoy the rest of their meal at their leisure.
Ages
Both of these offerings are for children aged between 3 and 11 years, whose parents have registered them at the Mini or Junior Club. This service will be available free of charge on all MSC Ships, every night of the week.
Nanny hours
Further good news is the inclusion of more nanny hours to the kids’ club programmes. Babies and toddlers aged between 10 and 36 months can spend quality time at the kids’ area with their parents, as well as the support of the MSC Kids’ club staff, every morning from 09h00 – 10h00 and in the evening from 17h00 – 18h00.
Book at MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera or email us on cruises@southafrica.to`
From R800 for 4 people at Toy Cottage on the banks of the Breede River, near Bonnievale (weekday special).
Air Madagascar are changing their luggage allowances from 5 September 2012.
From 1 October 2012, Airlink is using Embraer ERJ135 jets on its JNB-Mthatha route, effectively shortening the trip by 40 minutes to an hour.
The Purple shall rule! "I flew Mango Airlines - always a pleasure and efficient... We boarded the ship and as soon as we stepped into the reception area it hit me: "We're on a gorgeous cruise ship." Who gets to say that often?
We were given all our necessary information and went to our suite. I don't think we will ever "grow up"... as soon as the door closed we let out a total girly squeal and just jumped around the room. Yes. I know. Don't judge ;-) The best part of the room for me was the balcony. Just amazing." Bailey Schneider on the MSC Sinfonia cruise ship
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The Bottom Line: Comair announces that: "A review by management of the financial results for the year ended 30 June 2012, has indicated that earnings per share are likely to be between 1.2 cents and 1.8 cents per share whilst headline earnings per share are expected to be between 3.0 cents and 4.1 cents. Although the results are lower than the prior year, the results represent a significant turnaround in performance from the losses incurred in the first half of the financial year."