Italy-Cape Town fly/cruise from R12499* pps

South Africans now have the chance to cruise for 17 nights from Genoa to Cape Town in a better deal than the Christmas and New Years cruises within South Africa. Now you can see Europe and Africa and pay a very low price for a once in a lifetime cruise. Navigate to MSC Opera reservations�to ensure you don't miss out on this experience (or email cruises@southafrica.to�to assist you).

OP01 - 25 October 2013 to 11 November 2013

What does the price include

For R24,999* you get an inside cabin for the 2 of you to share on the Genoa to Cape Town cruise on the MSC Opera. You get 2 airline tickets from Cape or Johannesburg to Genoa. All meals and accommodation on-board the ship, port and service charges are included in the R24,998*. Transport to and from airports is not included. Costs to get travel documents are not included. If you'd like to spend a night in Genoa (recommended), the hotel cost is not included. Travel insurance is not included - you will be responsible for your own travel insurance.

*Please note that cruise and flight prices fluctuate.  These prices are based on a very good flight special. Specials can be changed or retracted at any time without prior notice. Prices only guaranteed once a booking has been made and terms and conditions pertaining to the booking are met.  Prices are subject to availability of cabin category and change. 

Itinerary

This cruise will depart from Genoa on the 25th of October 2013 will arrive in Cape Town on the 11th of November after a fun-filled 17 night cruise. Passengers will look forward to see Genoa, Villefranche, Valencia, Casablanca, Agadir, Dakar, Walvis Bay and Cape Town.

Full Itinerary and schedule:

Travel Documents and Currency

All passengers will be required to sail with valid passports and South African Citizens will be required to present their South African passport to exit and enter South Africa. No ID Documents, driver's licences or copies of passports will be accepted. Passengers failing to present the correct documentation will be denied boarding the ship. All non-South African Citizens must have their permanent residence endorsed in their passport.

The information contained here is to be used as a guideline only (refer to the relevant Embassy/Consulate to ensure that you have the most current information in relation to travel documentation required to enter any port at which the cruise ship is scheduled to stop).

NAMIBIA – Walvis Bay

Visa information
- South African and British passport holders do not require a visa for Namibia.
Health Requirements
- Required Vaccination: There are no official Health requirements for Namibia
Currency: The official currency is the Namibian Dollar (NAD). Its' value is equivalent to the South African Rand
(also accepted as legal currency in Namibia).Major credit cards are accepted.
Travellers Cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank or bureau de change.
ATM's are available in larger towns only.

SENEGAL – Dakar

Visa information
- Visas are not required for S.A passports holders visiting Senegal. British Passport holders to check with the Embassy
Health Requirements
- Yellow Fever Certificate 
Currency: The official currency is the West African CFA Franc (XOF). Credit cards are accepted only by major establishments catering to the tourist trade, with American Express being the most widely accepted (commission is charged) There are ATM's in Dakar, and travellers cheques can also be cashed in Dakar.

EUROPE –Villerfrance Sur Mer, Valencia and Genoa

Visa information:
- A multiple entry, short stay Schengen Visa will be required by South African Passport holders.
The country of your longest stay will issue your Schengen visa. Only if your stay in the Schengen states is the same number of days in each country would you apply through the country of the first port of entry.
Health Requirements:
-No official Health Requirements
Currency:
The official currency in Italy, Spain and France is Euro. Money can be exchanged at Bureau de Changes or at any major hotels and banks.

MOROCCO – Casablanca and Agadir

Visa information:
- South African Passport holders will require a visa for Marocco
Healt Requirements:
No health requirements
Currency:
The officail currency is Moroccan Dirham. The Dirham can only be taded in Morocco and should be converted back before departing the country. 

The information contained herein is intended as a guide only and confirmed correct at the time of compilation. The final responsibility rests with the passenger to ensure that all Travel and Health Documents are in order and are obtained timeously. Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travelers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

Email cruises@southafrica.to�for more information

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