Starlight Booking Form 2012 13 - You
Starlight Booking Form 2012 13 - You
Starlight Booking Form 2012 13 - You
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Conditions of carriageThese Conditions of Carriage set out the terms that govern the relationship, responsibilities and liabilities as between the Passenger and the Carrier and are BINDINGON THE PARTIES. The Passenger has entered into a Passage Contract with an Organiser and these conditions have been incorporated into the Passenger’s contractwith the Organiser.These Terms and Conditions of Carriage will also apply where the vessel is being used as a floating hotel whether or not there is a Passage Contract and whether ornot there is any carriage.<strong>You</strong> must carefully read the Conditions of Carriage which set out your rights, responsibilities and limitations to make claims against the carrier, its servants and/oragents. The Carrier’s liability is limited as set out in Clause 24.Conditions of CarriageCONTRACT OF CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS FOR VOYAGES TO OR FROM A PORT IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA1. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS"ADDITIONAL SERVICES" mean services other than the provision of the passage on board the cruise vessel, provided by third party Service Providers other than theCarrier or MSC, such as, but not limited to, air flights, transfers, hotel accommodation, road or rail shore transport, excursions ashore during the cruise and all otherservices provided by third parties, who act as independent contractors and for whose actions (including their negligence or that of their servants and agents) theCarrier and/or MSC have no responsibility or liability.“CARRIER” means the Owner and/or Operators and/or Charterer whether Bare Boat/Demise Charter, Time Charterer, or Sub-Charterer of the vessel to the extent thateach of them acts as Carrier or performing Carrier and includes MSC.“LUGGAGE” means any baggage, packages, suitcases, trunks or other personal items belonging to or carried by any passenger, including cabin luggage, hand luggageand articles worn by or carried on the persons of the passenger or deposited with the purser for safe custody.The "MASTER" is the Captain or person in charge of the carrying Vessel at any given point and commanding of the Cruise Ship.“MINOR” means any child under the age of 18.“MSC" is MSC Crociere SA which is the party with whom the Passenger has entered into the Passage Contract and this Contract of Carriage for the cruise and/orcarriage on board the Vessel.“PASSAGE CONTRACT” means the contract which the Passenger has entered into with MSC, the terms of which are evidenced by the <strong>Booking</strong>Conditions together with the answers to the Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQ's") and these terms and conditions of the Contract of Carriage, which together all formpart of the Passage Contract."PASSENGER" is the person or persons named on the relevant passage ticket including Minors, the purchaser of the Passage Contract and any travel agent or otherperson who has booked the cruise and/or who is authorised to receive the Cruise Ticket and to contract on behalf of the Passenger. All references to the singularshall include the plural.“SHORE EXCURSION” means any excursion offered for sale by the Carrier for which a separate charge is payable to either the Carrier or a Service Provider, althoughsuch charge may be included in the passage fare as part of a lump sum cruise package, whether booked prior to commencement of the cruise, or onboard the vessel.“VESSEL” means the Vessel named in the relevant passage contract or any substituted vessel owned or chartered or operated or controlled by the carrier.2. AGREEMENT AND NON-TRANSFERABILITYMSC as the named contractual carrier, agrees to transport the person named in the Ticket ("the Passenger") on the specific voyage ("the Voyage") on named orsubstitute vessels. The Passenger agrees to be bound by all the terms, conditions and limitations of this and the Passage Contract as well as all Rules made andapplied on board the Vessel by the Master and/or the performing carrier (if applicable) . Any prior oral and/or written agreement is superseded by these conditions.These Conditions of Carriage cannot be amended without written and signed consent from the Carrier or its authorised representative. The Passage Ticket (whichincorporates these terms and conditions) issued by MSC is valid only for the Passenger or Passengers for whom it is issued, for the date and Vessel indicated therein,or any substitute vessel and is not transferable.3. BOOKING CHANGES MADE BY MSC3.1 The operation of the Cruise Ship is affected by factors beyond MSC's control, such as weather and sea conditions, mechanical problems, the duty to assist ships indistress, instructions of the Port authorities relating to departure and/or arrival and/or stoppages, and the availability of Port facilities. As a result, , it may benecessary for MSC to change the date or time of the Passenger's Cruise for operational, commercial or safety reasons.3.2 MSC will notify the Passenger (or if the Passenger has booked the Cruise Ticket through a Travel Agent -that Travel Agent) as soon as reasonably possible of anychanges to the Passenger's Cruise booking.3.3 If MSC makes a change to the Passenger's Cruise booking, the Passenger may:3.3.1 accept the new booking;3.3.2 book another Cruise offered by MSC for the same or a higher Cruise Fare (subject to clause (3.5 below)3.3.3 book another Cruise offered by MSC, for a lower Cruise Fare (with a refund of the difference between the Cruise Fare which the Passenger have paid and theCruise Fare of the cheaper Cruise); or3.3.4 cancel the Passenger's booking and receive a refund of the Cruise Fare, the Hotel Service Charge and the Port Charges which the Passenger paid.3.4 The Passenger must notify MSC in writing of the choice which the Passenger has made within 3 days after the date on which the Passenger receive notice fromMSC of the change in the Passenger's Cruise booking. If the Passenger does not do so, MSC shall assume that the Passenger agree to the new Cruise booking.3.5 If the Passenger decides to change the Passenger's Cruise booking for a Cruise which has a higher Cruise Fare, the Passenger must pay to MSC the differencebetween the Cruise Fare of the Cruise which the Passenger has booked and the Higher Cruise Fare.4. CANCELLATIONS OF CRUISES BY MSC4.1 MSC may cancel the Passenger's Cruise at any time by giving the Passenger written notice of cancellation.4.2 If before or during a Cruise, MSC cancels the Passenger's Cruise for any reason, MSC may:4.2.1 refund the Passenger the amount of the Passenger's Cruise Fare in proportion to the part of the Cruise which has not been performed; or4.2.2 transfer the Passenger to another Cruise of a similar, but not necessarily identical, class and type, sailing substantially the same route with substantially similaraccommodation and facilities as on the Cruise for which the Passenger booked.4.3 Subject to the provisions of clause 4.2, MSC shall not be liable for any loss or damages which the Passenger may suffer if for any reasons beyond MSC's control,MSC is required to cancel the Passenger's Cruise.5. CHANGES IN THE CRUISE, TRAVEL ROUTE OR PORTS5.1 The Cruise Ship is scheduled to travel the route ("Travel Route")and stop at the ports of call ("PortsPorts")specified in the advertised Cruise which the Passenger hasbooked.5.2 The operation of the Cruise Ship is affected by weather and sea conditions, mechanical problems, the duty to assist ships in distress, instructions of the PortPage 6 of 19
authorities relating to departure and/or arrival and/or stoppages, the availability of Port facilities, and other factors which may be beyond MSC's control (termed"force majeure" incidents).5.3 For these reasons, the date and/or time at which the Cruise Ship is scheduled to sail are approximate only and may be delayed for reasons beyond MSC's control.5.4 The Carrier or the Master shall have the liberty to comply with any Order or Directions as to departure/arrival routes, ports of call, stoppages, transshipment,discharge or destination or otherwise given by any government or any department or by any person acting or purporting to act with theauthority of any government or any department thereof or by any war risks insurance association working under any government scheme in which theVessel may be entered. Nothing done or not done under such orders or directions shall be deemed a deviation in law.5.5 MSC does not guarantee that the Cruise Ship will stop at the Ports at which it is scheduled to stop, and/or that the Cruise Ship Swill travel along the scheduledTravel Route. MSC may change the Travel Route and/or Ports at which the Cruise Ship stops if the master of the Cruise Ship ("the Master") considers it necessary to doso for any of the reasons set out above.5.6 If for any reason, the Cruise Ship is unable to sail the Travel Route, MSC may transfer the Passenger to another ship or to any other mode of transport bound forthe destination of the Passenger's Cruise.5.7 If the Port from which the Passenger are scheduled to board the Cruise Ship is changed by MSC, MSC will at its cost arrange for the Passenger to be transported tothe Port at which the Passenger are required to board the Cruise Ship.5.8 MSC shall not be liable for any loss or damages which the Passenger may suffer if for any reasons beyond MSC's control:5.8.1 the Passenger have to board the Cruise Ship at a different Port;5.8.2 the time or date on which the Cruise Ship is scheduled to leave a Port is delayed;5.8.3 the Cruise Ship is unable to stop at a scheduled Port or once stopped at a Port, the Passenger are unable to go ashore; or5.8.4 the Cruise Ship is substituted by another ship or mode of transport.6. VISAS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS6.1 The Passenger must have a valid and appropriate passport and if necessary, a valid and appropriate visa or permit (collectively ly "Travel Documents"), for allscheduled Ports at which the Cruise Ship is scheduled to stop for the duration of the Passenger's Cruise.6.2 MSC is not responsible for ensuring that the Passenger have all necessary Travel Documents. The Passenger must present the necessary Travel Documents forinspection as required on entering and exiting any Port.6.3 The Passenger shall be liable to MSC for any fines or penalties imposed on MSC by any authority at any Port if the Passenger do not present the necessary validTravel Documents for inspection.6.4 MSC may at any time request to inspect the Passenger's Travel Documents.7. OCCUPATION OF BERTHS AND CABINSA passenger shall not have the right to exclusive occupancy of a cabin with two (2) or more berths unless he has paid the Supplement applicable for exclusiveoccupation. The Carrier reserves the right to transfer the passenger from one cabin to another and may adjust the fare accordingly. The Master or the Carrier may if itbecomes advisable or necessary at any time, transfer a passenger from one berth to another. Final Cabin numbers may be amended up until departure date. MSC willguarantee the same or a higher type of Cabin Category should it be necessary to move cabins.8. BOARDING A CRUISE AND SECURITY8.1 The Passenger must be present at the Port from which the Passenger's Cruise is scheduled to depart at least 2 hours before the scheduled time of departure tocomplete any pre-boarding procedures and security inspections.8.2 The Passenger may not without MSC's prior written consent, take any articles on board the Cruise which MSC reasonably believes could endanger the security ofthe Cruise Ship or passengers, including firearms, ammunition, explosives or flammable, toxic or dangerous substances. The Passenger may not take on board anybeverages or foodstuffs. Any such items (including foodstuffs which the Passenger purchase at any Port at which the Cruise Ship stops) will be retained by MSC andreturned to the Passenger at the end of the Cruise, unless any such foodstuff is perishable, in which event it may be destroyed without compensation.8.3 To ensure that the Passengers comply with these restrictions, before the Passenger boards the Cruise Ship, MSC may search the Passenger and the Passenger'sluggage.8.4 MSC may at any time during a Cruise, search any cabin, berth or other part of the Cruise Ship for security reasons.9. LUGGAGE ON BOARD A CRUISE9.1 Each person may take on board the Cruise Ship 4 pieces of luggage consisting of 2 suitcases and 2 pieces of hand luggage.9.2 The Passenger's luggage must be securely and properly packed and distinctly labelled with the Passenger's name and contact details.MSC shall not be liable forany loss, damage or delay in the delivery of any of the Passenger's Pluggage on board a Cruise if it is not securely and properly packed and labelled.9.3 MSC is not liable for any loss or damage to the Passenger's luggage or the contents of the Passenger's luggage whilst on board d the Cruise or in the custody orunder the control of any Port or Service Provider.9.4 Unless instructed otherwise by the staff on board a Cruise Ship ("Cruise Staff")the Passenger must not at any time leave the Passenger's luggage unattended. Ifthe Passenger does so, the Cruise Staff may remove and/or destroy such luggage.9.5 Unless the Passenger's Cruise Schedule provides otherwise, the Passenger must collect the Passenger's luggage at the end of the Passenger's Cruise. If thePassenger fails to do so, the Passenger's luggage will be stored by MSC at the port at which the Passenger's Cruise ended, for a period of 30 days, after which it willbe disposed of. Any proceeds of the disposal of the Passenger's luggage will be kept by MSC as compensation for storage costs.10. MINORS10.1 A person under the age of 18 years ("Minor"Minor") may not board any Cruise Ship unless accompanied by an adult ("Responsible Adult"). The Responsible Adult shallbe fully responsible for that Minor’s conduct and behaviour.10.2 Minors may not order or drink alcoholic beverages or participate in gambling activities on board a Cruise Ship. If the Cruise Ship is scheduled to stop at a Portlocated in the U.S.A (or any Port having similar laws), the same conditions will apply to any passengers under the age of 21.10.3 At all times when on board a Cruise Ship, a Minor must be supervised by the Responsible Adult and may participate in on board activities provided that theMinor is accompanied by the Responsible Adult.10.4 The Responsible Adult shall be liable to MSC for any loss or damage suffered by MSC, including damage to the Cruise Ship and/or damage to and/or loss of anyfurnishings, equipment and other property belonging to the Cruise Ship, which loss or damage is caused by the Minor who is under the care of the Responsible Adult.11. ANIMALSA Passenger may not bring any animals and/or pets on board any cruise vessel without the written consent of MSC given at the time of the booking having beenmade. Any such animals or pets brought onboard by the Passenger will be taken into custody and arrangements will be made for the animal to be landed at the nextport of call at the Passenger’s sole expense. Whilst the Carrier and/or its servants and/or agents will take such care as is reasonable in all the circumstances inrelation to the pet or animal, neither the Master or Carrier is liable to the Passenger in respect of any loss or injury to the pet or animal whilst in the Carrier’spossession/custody in the above circumstances. The only exception to the above prohibition shall be with regard to assistance dogs licensed to Passengerswith disabilities providing MSC has given its separate consent in writing at the time the booking was made and prior to the Ticket being purchased. ThePage 7 of 19
Passenger shall have full responsibility for such dogs.12. MEDICAL DEVICES AND DISABILITIES12.1 MSC will not supply the Passenger with wheel chairs or other medical assistance devices (collectively "Medical"Devices")on board any Cruise.12.2 If a Passenger wishes to take any Medical Device on board a Cruise Ship or if the Passenger is mentally or physically disabled, the Passenger must have advisedMSC of the Passenger's requirements at the time of completing the Cruise <strong>Booking</strong> <strong>Form</strong> so that MSC can have taken steps to ensure as far as is possible, that theaccommodation on the Cruise is suitable for the Passenger's needs.12.3 If the Passenger needs to use a Medical Device on board a Cruise Ship, or the Passenger is mentally or physically disabled, the Passenger may not board theCruise Ship unless:12.3.1 the Passenger is accompanied by another person who will assist the Passenger throughout the Cruise; and12.3.2 the Passenger has signed the written addendum- available from the MSC office where the Passenger's booking was made12.4 MSC may refuse to allow the Passenger to board a Cruise Ship if:12.4.1 the Passenger has not given MSC sufficient notice of his or her requirements and signed the addendum before boarding the Cruise Ship;12.4.2 in MSC's opinion and within its sole discretion or that of the Master, the Passenger is unfit for travelling on board the Cruise Ship for the duration of thePassenger's Cruise; or12.4.3 in MSC's opinion and within its sole discretion or that of the Master, the Passenger's condition may endanger the Passenger or any other passengers if thePassenger boards the Cruise Ship. MSC may request a medical specialist's or practitioner's letter declaring that the Passenger is fit to travel before agreeing that thePassenger may embark the ship.12.5 If the Passenger is mentally or physically disabled or requires the use of a Medical Device, the Passenger may not be allowed to go ashore at certain of the Portsat which the Cruise Ship stops. A list of such Ports is available on request from MSC.<strong>13</strong>. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ON BOARD A CRUISE SHIP<strong>13</strong>.1 Limited medical services for minor medical conditions are available on board a Cruise Ship.<strong>13</strong>.2 The Passenger acknowledges that the Cruise Ship is not equipped as a hospital and the medical personnel are not specialists.MSC and the medical personnel shall not be liable to the Passenger for any loss or damages which the Passenger may suffer because they are unable to treat thePassenger's medical condition. The Passenger is liable to pay for any medical services and medicines provided to the Passenger on board the Cruise Ship, at a Port orin any other place during the Cruise. It is the Passenger's responsibility to check with the Passenger's Medical Aid Scheme prior to departure whether they willreimburse the Passenger for any visits to the Doctor onboard realizing that the Doctor may not be a South African registered medical practitioner and therefore maynot have a practice number, and that the Passenger will be within international waters at the time of visiting the Doctor onboard.<strong>13</strong>.3 The medical facilities and standards vary at the Ports at which the Cruise Ship stops. MSC does not warrant the suitability of the medical facilities at any Port atwhich the Cruise Ship stops and is not responsible for the quality and/or standards of the medical facilities available at such Ports.14. FITNESS TO TRAVEL14.1 The Passenger warrants that the Passenger is physically and mentally fit to travel on board the Cruise Ship for the duration of the tPassenger's Cruise.14.2 MSC may at any time require the Passenger to provide it with a doctor's certificate certifying that the Passenger is fit to travel on board the Cruise Ship.14.3 The Passenger must make sure that the Passenger has received all necessary inoculations prior to the Cruise.14.4 Any passenger who is pregnant shall be obliged to inform MSC on making the booking and the ship's Doctor on boarding of the vessel, of that fact. The CruiseShip does not have on board facilities for childbirth. MSC shall not allow the Passenger on board the Cruise Ship if the Passenger will be at least 24 weeks pregnant bythe date on which the Cruise ends.14.5 If the Passenger will be up to 23 weeks pregnant at the end of the Cruise the Passenger will not be allowed on board the Cruise Ship unless the Passengerprovides MSC with a medical certificate from a medical specialist or practitioner confirming that the Passenger is fit to travel on board the Cruise Ship for the durationof the Cruise. Failure to inform the Carrier and the Vessel’s doctor of pregnancy will release the Carrier from any liability to the pregnant Passenger.14.6 If in MSC's opinion and within its sole discretion or that of the Master, the Passenger is for any reason unfit to travel on board the Cruise Ship for the duration ofthe Passenger's Cruise, likely to endanger the Passenger's safety or the safety of others on board the Cruise, or likely to be refused permission to land at any Port atwhich the Cruise is scheduled to stop, then MSC may:14.6.1 refuse to allow the Passenger to board the Cruise Ship;14.6.2 refuse to allow the Passenger to leave the Cruise Ship at any Port at which it stops; or14.6.3 transfer the Passenger to different accommodation on the Cruise Ship.14.7 The doctor on duty on board the Cruise Ship shall be allowed to administer first aid and any medicine or therapy or other medical treatment tment he considersnecessary. If the Passenger refuse to cooperate with the doctor, MSC may require the Passenger to leave the Cruise Ship at the e next Port at which the Cruise Shipstops.14.8 MSC will not be liable to the Passenger for any loss or damage which the Passenger may suffer as a result of not being fit to travel on board the Cruise Ship forthe duration of the Passenger's Cruise, not being allowed by MSC to board the Cruise Ship because the Passenger are not fit to travel on board the Cruise Ship for theduration of the Passenger's Cruise, or being required to leave the Cruise Ship at a Port other than the Port at which the Cruise ends.14.9 MSC recommends that the Passenger seek medical advice before booking any Cruise Tickets for children up to 12 months of age15. PURCHASING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON BOARD A CRUISE SHIP15.1 The Passenger may purchase alcoholic beverages on board the Cruise Ship.15.2 MSC shall not sell any alcoholic beverage to a Minor during the Cruise. If the Cruise Ship stops at a port located in the U.S.A (or another Port having similar laws),the same conditions will apply for any passengers under the age of 21 years.15.3 MSC may refuse to serve the Passenger an alcoholic beverage if in MSC’s opinion, the Passenger may be a danger and/or nuisance to the Passenger him-orherselfor other passengers on the Cruise Ship.16. SMOKING POLICY ON BOARD A CRUISE SHIP16.1 The Passenger may not smoke when entering or exiting the Cruise Ship, on any balconies or in any public or private areas other than the designated smokingareas located throughout the Cruise Ship.16.2 MSC recommends that the Passenger do not smoke in the Passenger's cabin because of the risk of fire. Smoking on cabin balconies is not allowed.16.3 Throwing cigarettes or cigarette butts over the side of the Cruise Ship is not allowed.17. GENERAL CONDUCT17.1 MSC may refuse to allow the Passenger to board the Cruise Ship if in MSC's opinion and within its sole discretion or that of the Master, the Passenger's conductmay endanger the Passenger's safety and security, or the safety and security of others on board the Cruise Ship, or negatively affect their enjoyment of the Cruise.17.2 When on board a Cruise Ship, for the sake of the Passenger's own safety and the safety of others, the Passenger must pay attention to and comply with all rulesand regulations regarding the safety of the Cruise Ship and passengers, the Port facilities and the requirements of any Port authorities. The Passenger must notPage 8 of 19
ehave in any way which may endanger the safety of the Cruise Ship and/or any passengers on board the Cruise Ship and the Passenger must listen to and complywith all instructions given to the Passenger by the Cruise Staff.17.3 If the Passenger causes any damage to the Cruise Ship and/or any damage to and/or loss of any furnishings, equipment and other property belonging to theCruise Ship, the Passenger will be liable to reimburse MSC for such damage or loss.18. FORCE MAJEUREThe Carrier shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, or inability to perform any Voyage arising from any Force Majeure circumstances such as, but not limitedto: war, terrorism (actual or threatened), piracy, collision, grounding, fire, typhoon or cyclonic weather, natural disasters, Tsunami, acts of God, labour strikes, portclosures, bankruptcy, failure of subcontractors to perform, or any other events beyond the Carrier's or MSC's actual personal control and/or any events which areunusual and/or unforeseeable.19. MSC'S LIABILITY WHERE THE ATHENS CONVENTION DOES NOT APPLY19.1 Where in terms of the provisions of Article 2 of The International Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their luggage by Sea, adoptedin Athens on <strong>13</strong> December 1974, that Convention does for any reason NOT apply to the carriage covered by this Contract of Carriage, then the followingprovisions as to liability shall apply in all respects, to the exclusion of any provisions of the Athens Convention and/or any or the Protocols thereto.19.2 Subject to the other provisions of this clause, MSC is not liable for death, injury or illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of any Service Providerproviding Additional Services which the Passenger have purchased through MSC, or otherwise.19.3 Subject to clause 19.4, any liability which MSC may have to the Passenger or to his or her dependants and/or executors or assigns, for death or personal injuryis limited to a maximum of R500 000.00 in respect of each incident or event.19.4 Subject to clause 19.3, MSC's is only liable for the Passenger's death, injury or illness if caused by a negligent or intentional and unlawful act or omission of MSCor its employees and/or agents. If the Passenger has contributed to such death, injury or illness, MSC's liability shall be reduced raccordingly.19.5 Liability of the Carrier for loss of or damage to Passenger's luggage or other property shall not exceed R10,000 per Passenger. It is agreed thatsuch liability of the Carrier shall be subject to a deductible of R160.00 per Passenger, such sum to be deducted from the loss or damage to luggage orother property.19.6 It shall be presumed that the Carrier has delivered luggage to a Passenger unless written notice is given by the Passenger within the followingperiods: (i) in the case of apparent damage before or at the time of disembarkation or redelivery (ii) in the case of damage which is not apparent or lossof luggage within fifteen days from the disembarkation or delivery or of the date that such delivery should have taken place.19.7 Subject to the other provisions of this clause, MSC is not liable for fany loss, injury, death, illness or damage which the Passenger may suffer as a consequenceof:19.7.1 the Passenger's own conduct or the conduct of other passengers on board the Cruise Ship;19.7.2 the conduct of the Service Providers of the Additional Services which the Passenger have purchased through MSC; and/or19.7.3 any unforeseeable and unavoidable event or "force majeure" which is beyond MSC's control, including but not limited to actual or threatenedwar, invasion,hostilities, civil war and acts of terrorism, , natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, floods and inclement weather, and any riot, civil commotion,disorder, labour dispute, strike or lock-out out by persons other than the e employees of MSC.19.8 The Carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage to any valuables such as monies, negotiable securities, precious metal items, jewellery, art, cameras,computers, electronic equipment, or any other valuables unless they are deposited with the Carrier for safe-keeping, and a higher limit is agreed expressly and inwriting at the time of deposit, and an extra charge is paid by the Passenger for declared value protection.19.9 Any liability which MSC may have to the Passenger and which is not limited or excluded by the provisions of the above sub-clauses, is limited to twice the costof the Cruise Fare which the Passenger has paid for the Cruise.19.10 The Carrier and Passenger agree not to demand any security from the other in connection with a claim of any kind. The Passenger waives the right to arrest theCruise Ship or to attach any other asset owned, chartered or operated by the Carrier. If the Cruise Ship is arrested or attached, then the ship and the Carrier shall havethe right to any limitation and all defences available herein.19.11 In addition to the restrictions and exemptions from the liability provided in these Conditions of Carriage, the Carrier shall have full benefit of any applicablelaws providing for limitation and/or exoneration of liability (including without limitation, law and/or the laws of the Vessel’s flag in respect of/or the global limitationon damages recoverable from the Carrier). Nothing in these Conditions of Carriage is intended to operate to limit or deprive the Carrier of any such statutory orotherwise limitation or exoneration or liability. The servant and/or agents of the Carrier shall have the full benefit of all such provisions relating to the limitation ofliability.20. MSC'S LIABILITY WHERE THE ATHENS CONVENTION DOES APPLY20.1 Where in terms of the provisions of Article 2 of The International Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their luggage by Sea, adoptedin Athens on <strong>13</strong> December 1974, that Convention does apply to the carriage covered by this Contract of Carriage, then the following provisions as toliability shall apply.20.2 The liability (if any) of The Carrier for damages suffered as a result of death or personal injury to the Passenger, or loss s or damage to luggage shallbe subject to the following limitations and shall be determined in accordance with the following:20.3 The International Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their luggage by Sea, adopted in Athens on <strong>13</strong> December 1974 and its1976 Protocol, (the "Athens Convention") shall apply. Subject to the provisions of clause 20.1 and if applicable, the provisions of the Athens Conventionare hereby expressly incorporated into the Terms and Conditions of Carriage. A copy of the Athens Convention is available on request and can bedownloaded from the internet at www.imo.org. The Carrier shall be entitled to the benefit of all the limitations, rights and immunities provided by theAthens Convention including the full deductible under Article 8(4) of the Athens Convention. The liability of the Carrier for death, personal injury orillness to the Passenger shall not exceed 46.666 Special Drawing Rights ("SDR") as provided and defined in the Athens Convention 1976 Protocol.Liability of the Carrier for loss of or damage to Passenger's luggage or other property shall not exceed 833 SDR per Passenger. It is agreed that suchliability of the Carrier shall be subject to a deductible of <strong>13</strong> SDR per Passenger, such sum to be deducted from the loss or damage to luggage or otherproperty. The Passenger understands that the conversion rate of SDR's fluctuates daily and may be obtained from a bank. If any provision of theseConditions of Carriage is rendered null and void by the Athens Convention, such invalidity shall be limited to the particular clause and not to theConditions of Carriage.20.4 The Carrier’s liability in relation to death and/or personal injury is limited and shall in no circumstances whatsoever exceed the limits of liabilityset out under the Athens Convention.20.5 Subject to the other provisions of this clause, MSC is not liable for any loss, injury, death, illness or damage which the Passenger may suffer as a consequence of:20.5.1 the Passenger's own conduct or the conduct of other passengers on board the Cruise Ship;20.5.2 the conduct of the Service Providers of the Additional Services which the Passenger have purchased through MSC; and/or20.5.3 any unforeseeable and unavoidable event or "force majeure" which is beyond MSC's control, including but not limited to actual or threatened war, invasion,hostilities, civil war and acts of terrorism, natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, floods and inclement weather, and any riot, civil commotion,disorder, labour dispute, strike or lock-out by persons other than the employees of MSC.20.6 The Carrier will only be liable in relation to death and/or personal injury and/or loss of or damage to luggage in the event that the Carrier and/orPage 9 of 19
its servants or agents are guilty of “fault or neglect” as required by Article 3 of the Convention. The limits of liability under the Terms of the Conventionshall be applicable to the Carrier’s servants and/or agents and/or Independent Contractors in accordance with Article 11 of the Convention. Anydamages payable by the Carrier shall be reduced in proportion to any contributory negligence by the Passenger as provided in Article 6 of the AthensConvention.20.7 It is presumed under the Athens Convention that the Carrier has delivered luggage to a Passenger unless written notice is given by the Passengerwithin the following periods: (i) in the case of apparent damage before or at the time of disembarkation or redelivery (ii) in the case of damage which isnot apparent or loss of luggage within fifteen days from the disembarkation or delivery or of the date that such delivery should have taken place.20.8 If the carriage provided hereunder is not “international carriage” as defined in Article 2 of the Athens Convention or the Vessel is being used as afloating hotel, the remaining provisions of the Athens Convention shall apply to this/her contract and be deemed to be incorporated herein mutatismutandis.20.9 The Carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage to any valuables such as monies, negotiable securities, precious metal items, jewellery, art, cameras,computers, electronic equipment, or any other valuables unless they are deposited with the Carrier for safe-keeping, and a higher limit is agreed expressly and inwriting at the time of deposit, and an extra charge is paid by the Passenger for declared value protection. (ii) Extra charges are: 1 % of declared value for a Voyage 1to 7 days; 2% of declared value for a Voyage 8 to 21 days; 3% of declared value for a Voyage 22 days and over. If the value of any luggage or property ismisrepresented, the Carrier's liability for loss or damage to the property shall not exceed U.S. $100. (iii) The Carrier and Passenger agree not to demand any securityfrom the other in connection with a claim of any kind. The Passenger waives the right to arrest the Cruise Ship or to attach any other asset owned, chartered oroperated by the Carrier. If the Cruise Ship is arrested or attached, then the ship and the Carrier shall have the right to any limitation and all defences available herein.20.10 In addition to the restrictions and exemptions from the liability provided in the Conditions of Carriage, the Carrier shall have full benefit of any applicable lawsproviding for limitation and/or exoneration of liability (including without limitation, law and/or the laws of the Vessel’s flag in respect of/or the global limitation ondamages recoverable from the Carrier). Nothing in these Conditions of Carriage is intended to operate to limit or deprive the Carrier of any such statutory orotherwise limitation or exoneration or liability. The servant and/or agents of the Carrier shall have the full benefit of all such provisions relating to the limitation ofliability.20.11 Any liability which MSC may have to the Passenger and which is not limited or excluded by the provisions of the above sub-clauses, is limited to twice the costof the Cruise Fare which the Passenger has paid for the Cruise.20.12 Without prejudice to the provisions of 20.3 to 20.9 above, if any claim is brought against the Carrier in any jurisdiction where the applicable exemptions andlimitations incorporated in these Conditions of Carriage are held to be legally unenforceable then the Carrier shall not be liable for death, injury, illness, damage,delay or other loss or detriment to any person or property arising out of any cause of whatsoever nature which has not been shown to have been caused by theCarrier’s own personal negligence or fault.21. EMOTIONAL/DISTRESSNo compensation is payable by the Carrier to any Passenger for any emotional stress, mental anguish and/or psychological injury of any kind save where legallyrecoverable against the Carrier as a result of any injury caused by an accident due to the fault or neglect of the Carrier. Under no circumstances shall the Carrier beliable for consequential damages.22. SHORE EXCURSIONSAll excursions are provided by third party Service Providers whose own terms and conditions apply to any activity provided by them including all waivers, limitationsof liability and/or transfer of risk. Should however those terms and conditions be held not to be applicable for any reason, then these Terms and Conditions ofCarriage, including limitation of liability are applicable to the shore excursions purchased, whether in the form of a ticket coupon or voucher, whether prior toembarkation or from the Carrier after embarkation.23. COMPLAINTSIf the Passenger has complaint relating to a Cruise which could not be resolved during the course of the Passenger's Cruise, the Passenger must report thePassenger's complaint to MSC in writing within 14 days after the date on which the Passenger's Cruise ends so that MSC can assist the Passenger with the Passenger'scomplaint as soon as possible.24. CLAIMS AND NOTICE24.1 The Carrier shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of any claim arising from an accident which was not reported by the Passenger to theMaster whilst onboard the Vessel.24.2 Notices of claim for death, illness, or personal injury, shall be given in writing with full particulars, to the Carrier and the Cruise Ship within six (6)months (185 days) after the date such death, injury, or illness occurring. Such notice shall be sent by registered mail to: CLAIMS DEPARTMENT, MSCCrociere, Via A. Depretis 31, 80<strong>13</strong>3, Naples, Italy.24.3 If no such notice is given and/or received at the aforesaid address within that period, such claim shall be unenforceable.24.4 Notices of Claim for loss or damage to luggage or other property shall be given to the Carrier in writing before or at the time of disembarkation,or if not apparent, within fifteen (15) days from the date of disembarkation. Notice shall be sent by registered mail to the address in Clause 28 (B)above.25. TIME LIMITS FOR FILING SUIT25.1 All claims against the Carrier or the Cruise Ship for death, illness, or personal injury to a Passenger or for loss or damage to luggage or otherproperty shall be time barred as follows: All claims shall be time barred after two (2) years from the date of disembarkation. For claims involving aPassenger under age 18 or an incompetent person, time shall be calculated from the date of the appointment of a legal representative. In such cases,such appointment must in any case be made within three (3) days after such injury or death.25.2 All other actions, including any claim based on an alleged delict/tort or breach of contract, against the Carrier and the Vessel, shall be time barredafter six (6) months (185 days), from the Passenger's disembarkation.25. CHOICE OF LAWThese CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE shall be governed by the law of the Republic of South Africa, unless a competent court seized of a dispute arising out of suchconditions holds that it is more appropriate that the law of the country where the dispute is being adjudicated, be applied, in which case that law shall govern theseCONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE.26. JURISDICTIONAny claim against the Carrier or the Vessel arising out of this Contract of Carriage shall be brought before the Courts of Naples, Italy. Any claim by the Carrier againstthe Passenger may, within the discretion of the Carrier, be brought before a competent court in the jurisdiction where the contract was concluded or where thePassenger is domiciled.Page 10 of 19
Frequently Asked QuestionsCRUISE Frequently Asked QuestionsCareful planning will go a long way to ensuring this is your most memorable holiday so take a little time to go through our list of “Frequently Asked Questions” to letus help you create your own checklist.Q. Can my family and friends contact me when I am at sea?Both the Opera and the Sinfonia have a Satellite telephone on board. This service is VERY expensive and should be used for emergencies only.Opera Tel: Int. 00 870 335762710/335762720 Sinfonia: Tel: Int. 00 870 335671611/621Opera Fax: Int. 00 870 335762711/335762721 Sinfonia: Fax: Int. 00 870 335671614/23Q. What are the most important t things to take with me?<strong>You</strong>r ticket, passport, spending money, camera, sun cream and essential medication are the most important things to carry with you. Note: Keep your passport on youas you need to present it to Immigration Officials before boarding ship. Keep your medication and all valuable items on you or locked safely in your hand luggage.Q. What Travel Documents do I need?CRUISE TICKETCruise tickets, along with any tickets for additional services are issued about 3-2 weeks prior to your departure. <strong>You</strong>r E-Documents will be e-mailed to you 2-3weeks prior to your cruise departure. <strong>You</strong> will be required only to print off the Cruise Ticket to present at the harbour for embarkation.NOTE:If you have not received your tickets 7 days before the date of departure please call us at the MSC <strong>Starlight</strong> Office where your booking was made.Special circumstances for collecting tickets on Departure:If you have booked close to departure and there isn’t enough time for us to e-mail your ticket, you will need to proceed to the information desk in the terminal andshow your cabin number as stated on your booking invoice.PASSPORTEvery passenger (adult and child) will need a valid passport to clear immigration at the Port.NO PHOTOCOPIES ARE ACCEPTED• South African citizens with dual nationality - MUST USE THEIR SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT TO EXIT AND ENTER SOUTH AFRICA.• Non-South African Citizens/Permanent Residents must have their permanent residence endorsed in their foreign passport.Exceptions:The only exception is for cruises that do not leave South African waters as in a “Cruise to Nowhere”; “Mossel Bay Cruise” and Cruises from Durban to Cape Town andvice versa. For these cruises an official photo Identification is required – your PHOTO ID, Passport, or in the case of children, an original birth certificate is required.Q. Do I need Visas and Vaccinations?MozambiqueSouth African passport holders do not require visas or vaccinations for Mozambique. Foreign passport holders will need to obtain a visa at a cost of US$25. This canbe obtained on board and does not have to be pre-arranged. (SADAC passport holders do not require a visa for Mozambique) (The following passport holders are notrequired to pay the Visa Charge for Mozambique: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania,Zambia, and Zimbabwe)MauritiusSouth African and British passport holders do not require visas for Mauritius.MadagascarSouth African passport holders require a visa for Madagascar. Visas can be obtained onboard through the passenger manifest. Madagascar has confirmed that therewill be no fee payable for the visa.Mossel BayFor these cruises an official photo Identification is required – your ID Book, Passport, or in the case of children, an original birth certificate is required.Walvis Bay, NamibiaSouth African and British passport holders do not require visas for Walvis Bay. All passengers require valid passports for Walvis Bay, Namibia.Q. Is there a cooling off period when I book a cruise and want to cancel?If MSC has approached you in person, by post or electronic communication to offer to sell you a cruise ticket and as a result, you purchase a cruise ticket from MSC,within 5 business days after the date which you pay the deposit, you may cancel your cruise ticket booking without any charge by giving MSC a written notice ofcancellation. MSC shall within 15 business days after receiving your notice of cancellation, refund to you the deposit and any other amount which you have paid toMSC for your cruise ticket.Q. How much luggage can we take?There is no weight restriction for cruising, but only HAND luggage which can be carried over gangways and kept in a cabin is allowed on board. We recommend youtake smaller bags so as not to clutter your cabin area.Please label your luggage very clearly with your Name / Surname and Cabin Number BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE CRUISE TERMINAL. Labels must be fixed to all ofyour main luggage items as you will be handing them over during check-in; for delivery to the ship. Please ensure that all bags are securely locked and that NOVALUABLES OR BREAKABLES HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE. .Safety and Security of luggagePlease do not put any valuable or fragile items in your main luggage. (Please refer to insurance wording on www.msccruises.co.za for description of “valuables” interms of cruise insurance policy). Items such as cameras, perfumes, video cameras, jewellery, medication, documentation such as passports and ID cards, money andcredit cards should be carried in your hand luggage and kept with you at ALL times.<strong>You</strong>r luggage must be securely and properly packed and distinctly labelled with your name; contact details and cabin number. MSC shall not be liable for any loss,damage or delay in the delivery of any luggage onboard a cruise if it is not securely and properly packed and labelled.MSC is not liable for any loss or damage to your luggage or the contents of your luggage whilst onboard the cruise or in the custody or under the control of any portor Service provider. Unless instructed otherwise by the staff onboard a cruise ship you must not at any time leave your luggage unattended. If you do so, the cruisestaff may remove and/or destroy such luggage.<strong>You</strong>r checked luggage will be screened and delivered to your cabin during the course of the afternoon on the day of sailing. Due to high volumes, please allow 2 – 3hours after boarding for your luggage to arrive at your cabin.Page 11 of 19
Checked luggage that is screened and found to contain alcohol will be set aside and passengers will be recalled to the terminal to identify their bags, from which thealcohol will be removed and disposed of. In order to avoid any delay in the departure of the ship, luggage found to contain alcohol and which is not identified by theowner will not be loaded on to the ship and will be held at the terminal for collection by the passenger on conclusion of their cruise.Q. What do I do if I find that my luggage has been damaged?On board: Should you find that your baggage has been damaged during the embarkation process, please approach Guest Services onboard and request a“Lost/Damaged Luggage <strong>Form</strong>”. A staff member from Guest Services is to sign and acknowledge that the damage has been viewed by them and has been reported tothem.On disembarkation: Please approach the information desk inside N Shed where an MSC <strong>Starlight</strong> Representative will hand you a copy of a “Lost/Damaged Luggage<strong>Form</strong>” that the Representative will sign acknowledging damage to the luggage.It is important that these procedures are followed if passengers are considering instituting a claim from their travel insurance for loss or damage of luggageQ. How Hdo I make sure I don’t “miss the boat”?All passengers must embark at least 3 hours prior to sailing, please check the embarkation times on your tickets to ensure that you embark timeously.For all WALVIS BAY departures check-in and embarkation closes 2HOURS prior to sailing and all passengers not on board 2 hours prior to sailing will risk missing theshipQ. Can my family and friends come on board to see me off?Regrettably no visitors are allowed past security control in the passenger terminal. The ship security staff is always present during embarkation and disembarkationand follow international security regulations in the monitoring of passengers and baggage. Our security is your security!Q. What is the best way to travel to Durban?<strong>You</strong> can fly to Durban Airport and take a shuttle service to the harbour or drive by car and leave your car in secure parking at the port.Q. What if I am flying from Port Elizabeth or East London?For passengers flying in from the coastal areas, especially Port Elizabeth and East London it is suggested that you book a flight the day before and enjoy the addedexcursions that we offer in Durban, as unfortunately we have witnessed many delays on the same day departures which have resulted in passengers missing theircruise.Q. What about Parking at Cape Town port?Parking facilities are not available at Duncan Dock, E-Berth; secure parking is available at the Clock Tower area. The cost is approximately R110.00 per car per 24hour period. This parking cannot be pre-booked and passengers are warned that it is some distance from Duncan Dock, E- Berth.Q. If I fly to Durban what flights should I book?Arriving in time for the ship’s departure:We recommend that you book flights to arrive no later than 4 hours prior to sailing as any delays in the flights could cause you to miss the ship. Please refer to therecommended check in times under “How do I make sure I don’t miss the boat”. Please check the embarkation times on your Cruise Tickets in order that you are atthe port well in advance of sailing.Flying home after the cruise:The ships arrive back into the ports between 05h00 and 06h30 on the final day of your cruise. If you plan to fly home on the same day as your return to port, werecommend that you don’t book any flights out before 12h00 on that day.Q. How do I get from Durban Airport to the Harbour and back?There is a continuous transfer service between King Shaka International Airport and the Port when the ship is in harbour. Transfer tickets are on sale at the airportand the harbour at R110 per person each way, or give yourself peace of mind by phoning our Sales Offices and booking and pre-paying your transfers at least 7 daysprior to departure in order to receive the tickets at the same time as your cruise tickets. Children under 3 travel free on the transfer – provided they do not take a seat(They would have to sit on parents’ lap). The driving time is 45-60 minutes per way.The first shuttle will depart from King Shaka International Airport for the port at O8h00 and the last will depart at <strong>13</strong>h00.For the return shuttle from the port to theairport the first shuttle will depart the port at 07h30 and last shuttle will depart 09h30 for the airport. The shuttle from Ushaka to Airport will depart Ushaka at <strong>13</strong>h00Q. How do I get between the Airport / Hotels in Durban and the Port and back?Taxis are plentiful and are a relatively inexpensive way to get around. We have negotiated Private Transfer Rates should you prefer to take advantage of these.King Shaka Airport to the Hotel (Hotels along the Marine Parade Only)1-7 Passengers – R190 per person per wayHotel (Hotels along the Marine Parade Only) to Durban Harbour (Pick up from Hotel 11h00)1 -7 Passengers – R100 per person per wayThe shuttle will depart the Hotel for the port at 11:00. For the return the shuttle will depart the port at 08h00 for the Hotel.Must be pre-booked at the time of ReservationQ. If I arrive by car can I park at Durban harbour while I am away?Car parking is available only in Durban on a first come first served basis. The fare is R80 per car per night (valid for all car types), which will be converted into USD atthe actual exchange rate and will be added to your onboard account.VERY IMPORTANT All vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk and MSC Cruises will not be liable for any loss or damage to any vehicles or articles therein, through anycause whatsoever. Drivers are required to sign an indemnity at the Port.Q. How do I get from Cape Town Airport to the Harbour and back?There is a continuous transfer service between Cape Town Airport and the Port when the ship is in harbour. Transfer tickets are on sale at the airport and the harbourat R110 per person each way, or give yourself peace of mind by phoning our Sales Offices and booking and pre-paying your transfers at least 7 days prior todeparture in order to receive the tickets at the same time as your cruise tickets. Children under 3 travel free on the transfer – provided they do not take a seat (Theywould have to sit on parents’ lap). The first shuttle departs the Airport for the port at 09h00 and the last shuttle will depart at <strong>13</strong>h00. For the return shuttle from theport to the airport the first shuttle departs the port at 08h30 and at 10h30 (Walvis Bay Cruises) and the last shuttle departs the port at <strong>13</strong>h00 for the airport.We are able to arrange Private Transfers between the Airport and the Harbour at the following costs:1-7 Passengers: R190 per person per wayPage 12 of 19
Q. How do I get from my hotel to the port and from the port back to the hotel?We have negotiated Private Transfer Rates should you prefer to take advantage of these. The private rates are as follows:1-7 Passengers: R190 per person per way.The shuttle will depart the hotel for the port at 11h00. For the return the shuttle will depart the port at 08h00 for the Hotel.Must be pre-booked at the time of ReservationPassenger embarkationEmbarkation in Durban takes place at N Shed – Durban HarbourEmbarkation in Cape Town takes place at E Berth, Duncan Dock(Driving directions are on our website www.msccruises.co.za)Facilities at the Ports are VERY limited, and a lengthy wait at the Port is not necessarily the ideal way to start to a good holiday. As all cabins have been assigned priorto the day of departure, no real purpose is served in arriving at the Port prior to the embarkation times stated.Embarkation times do occasionally vary and are set and regulated by immigration officials and custom control authorities. We like to remind our guests that the Portfacility is maintained and operated by the National Ports Authority (NPA) and not by MSC Cruises.Group Embarkation<strong>You</strong> will be advised of Group check-in procedures by the Groups Sales Agent handling your bookingQ. Do I need to take precautions for Malaria?Mozambique and Madagascar are Malaria areas. It is best to speak to your doctor or pharmacist or a Travel Clinic if you have any concerns.Q. What if I am pregnant?The ship does not have onboard facilities for child birth. MSC shall not allow you onboard a cruise ship if you will be at least 24 weeks pregnant by the date on whichthe cruise ends. If you will be up to 23 weeks pregnant at the end of the cruise you will not be allowed onboard the ship. Passengers who are up to 23 weekspregnant at the end of the cruise must obtain a medical certificate from a medical Dr. confirming their fitness to travel onboard the vessel taking into account thespecific itinerary. Please take special note of the Insurance Policy Wording in respect of Pregnancy, available online at www.msccruises.co.za.Q. Does it matter how old I am?Children:A maximum of 2 children under 18 are permitted to share a cabin with 2 adults. When advising a child’s age, it must be the age that the child will be on the date ofreturn from the holiday. In the Balcony Suites onboard a maximum of 2 Adults and 2 Children under 12 only are permitted. Travel may be refused or costing adjustedif the date of birth on the child’s passport differs from the age given on the ticket.MinorsA person under the age of 18 years may not board any cruise ship unless accompanied by an adult. The Responsible adult shall be fully responsible for that minorsconduct and behaviour. Minors may not order or drink alcoholic beverages or participate in gambling activities onboard a cruise ship. At all times when on board acruise ship, a minor must be supervised by the responsible adult, and may participate in onboard activities provided that the minors are accompanied by theresponsible adult. The responsible adult will be responsible to MSC for any loss or damage suffered by MSC, including damage to the cruise ship and/or damage toand/or loss of any furnishings, equipment and other property belonging to the cruise ship which loss or damage is caused by the Minor who is under the care of theResponsible adult.70 years and older:Passengers over 70 years of age do not need to provide a doctor’s certificate verifying their fitness to travel, however they are advised to study the Insurancebrochure available on www.msccruises.co.za very carefully as there are very specific exclusions for passengers over 70 – whether pre-existing conditions exist or not.Q. Can my infant share my cabin with me?Infants are classified from 0-1.99 years of age and may share the existing bedding in the cabin. A release will need to be signed agreeing to these conditions oftravel. If you need a cot for your infant please ensure that it is requested at the time of booking as there are limited cots on board. Alternatively you may bring yourinfant’s camp cot on board with you.Q. How do dinner sittings work?On most cruises, there are two sittings for dinner. An alternative Casual Dining Buffet is available for families or passengers who prefer more casual dining. Pleasecheck onboard as to which restaurant will be serving the Casual Dining Buffet (generally served from 18h30-20h00)OperaLa Carevella and L’Approdo Restaurants are used for both dinner sittings. The first is at approximately 18h30 and the 2nd at 20h45.Sinfonia:The Il Galeone and the Il Covo Restaurants are used for both dinner sittings. The first sitting is at approximately 18h30 and the second at 20h45.Note: <strong>You</strong>r preference of dinner seating, either 1st or 2nd is a request ONLY at the time of booking, and your table number and allocated dining time is onlyconfirmed to you upon embarkation. If you want to sit with friends and family, please request this at the time of booking. Lunches and breakfasts are generally opensittings and guests can choose between a casual buffet and the more formal restaurants for their meal.Q. Are we able to have Lunch on the day of embarkation and Breakfast on Disembarkation n day?Lunch is served on the day of embarkation and passengers embarking by 12h00 be able to enjoy lunch on board on that day.Breakfast is served on the morning of disembarkation between 06h00 and 08h00. All passengers are required to vacate their cabins by 06h45 on the morning ofarrival back into the Port.Q. Is the General Emergency Drill on board necessaryA General Emergency Drill for all passengers and crew will be held shortly after the ship has set sail. <strong>You</strong>r attendance is compulsory according to International SafetyLaws governing ships. Please listen very carefully to all announcements and read the emergency instructions posted behind the cabin door. During the EmergencyDrill all the ship’s services are closed.Q. Do you cater for special dietary dneeds?A vegetarian choice is served at each meal time. The meat loaded onboard is certified Halaal and Halaal food is prepared separately from other foods. Kosher mealsare catered at an additional cost per meal, and must be ordered at least 14 days prior to sailing.Q. Can we take liquor on board?In keeping with the policies adopted by cruise lines throughout the world, personal supplies of alcohol will be confiscated if found in your luggage or if observed inyour cabin. Both your main luggage as well as your hand luggage will be thoroughly searched before embarkation. No exceptions will be permitted. AVOIDPage <strong>13</strong> of 19
Q. What if I need help on board?The information / reception desk is open 24 hours.There are several heads of department who can also attend to your queries depending on what assistance you require.Q. What if I require a medical device or have a disability?If you need to use a medical device onboard a cruise ship or you are mentally or physically disabled, you may not board the cruise ship unless you are accompaniedby another person who will assist you throughout the cruise and you have signed and submitted the relevant special needs form to the MSC <strong>Starlight</strong> Cruises officewhere your booking was made.MSC may refuse to allow you to board a cruise ship if you have not given MSC sufficient notice of your requirements and signed the necessary special needs formbefore boarding the ship; In MSC’s opinion you are unfit for travelling onboard the cruise ship for the duration of your cruise; or in MSC’s opinion your condition mayendanger you or any other passengers if you board the cruise ship.If you are mentally or physically disabled or require the use of a medical device you may not be allowed to go ashore at certain of the ports at which the cruise shipstops.Q. Fitness to travelWhen booking you warrant that you are physically and mentally fit to travel onboard a cruise ship for the duration of the cruise. MSC may at any time require you toprovide it with a Dr’s letter certifying that you are fit to travel aboard the cruise ship.Q. What if I have a complaint whilst onboard?Any Passenger with a complaint whilst on a Cruise must bring it to the attention of the Cruise staff onboard as soon as possible. If the Cruise staff are unable toresolve the problem, any complaint must be notified in writing to the Company within 14 (fourteen) days of the termination of the Cruise. Failure to report thecomplaint within this time may adversely affect the Company’s ability to deal with it. Complaints relating to any other part of a package must be made promptly tothe Company or the supplier.Q. What if I am celebrating a special occasion?Congratulations! If you are celebrating a birthday, an anniversary or a special occasion we will try and help make it truly memorable! Simply advise reception as soonafter embarkation as possible to give them time to prepare your special cake or treat. Note: A charge will be involved. A ‘Special Moments Package” can be prebookedat the time of your cruise booking – To book or for more information on prices and inclusions call our Reservations Department.Q. Purchasing Photos and DVD’s of our CruiseThere will be many photo opportunities onboard and the Ship’s photographer captures many special moments on film. These photographs are put on display and areavailable for purchase on board. A DVD of your cruise is also available for purchase on board. Please note that at the end of each cruise the photos and DVD’s thathave not been sold are destroyed, we are therefore unable to obtain any copies of Photos or DVD’S for you once you have disembarked the ship.Q. Is there an activity programme for youngsters?A fun and exciting activity program for children aged between 4 and 12 years takes place every full day at sea from 09h00 – 12h00 & 14h00 – 17h00. An eveningactivity program is also available from 20h00 until 23h00.A children’s play area is also available for children aged 2 - 4 years of age, however a supervising parent must be present at all time. An orientation meeting for allparents and children is held on the first afternoon onboard. See your daily program delivered to your cabin for details of activities which range from treasure hunts tofun sports, creative activities and games.Q. Is there babysitting on board?Due to Insurance Regulations, private babysitting is not available onboard.Note: Infants aged from 12 - 24 months old are not permitted in the child care centre as there are no sleeping facilities separated from playing areas.Q. How much money do we need?Meals and entertainment are included in your cruise fare. <strong>You</strong> will need spending money for drinks (15% bar service charge is levied on all bar and on all restaurantbills); Duty Free Shopping, Photos, Gambling – including Bingo; Laundry, Beauty Salon and any optional shore excursions you would like to book. All prices onboardare in Euros on Cruises Southbound from Europe to S.A and in US Dollars on all cruises in and around S.A and from S.A back to Europe.Q. Cruise Card / How do we pay for goods & services?For the convenience of all guests, the ship uses a cashless system. Every passenger (including children) will receive a personalised ID cruise card. This card may beused for all your purchases onboard, and is also your own personal identification onboard, and for that reason you will be required to show it to the gangway securityteam whenever you go ashore and return to the ship.Do not lose this card! In the event that you do misplace your card, you must proceed to Reception as soon as possible to have it replaced and to have your old cardvoided to avoid possible unauthorised charges being made to the card. On request, any cards (for a family for example) can be linked to a master account.Q. How do I pay my expenses onboard using my cruise card?<strong>You</strong> are required to activate your cruise card/s (only 1 member per family need do this) once you have embarked the ship. This then opens up your onboard accountand your cruise card can be used for onboard purchases. For all onboard purchases you will present your cruise card and sign for these purchases which will then beadded to your onboard bill to be settled in full on the night prior to arrival back in the port at the end of your cruise.It is important to note that it is required that you activate your cruise card before anything can be purchased onboardQ. How do I activate my Cruise card using my bank Credit Cards?IMPORTANTIt is very important the you DO NOT use a DEBIT CARD / CHEQUE CARD or CASH PASSPORT to activate your on board account. Where passengers have used a DEBIT /CHEQUE CARD or Cash/Forex PASSPORT to activate your onboard account (contrary to our prohibition thereof) MSC and / MSC <strong>Starlight</strong> Cruises will not be liable forloss suffered as a result of the use thereof and the onus will rest solely with the passenger to recover funds from their own bank.The following credit cards are accepted on the ship:VISA CARD/MASTERCARD/AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD/DINERS/JCBAt the accounting desk onboard where you will go to activate your cruise card, you will be required to sign a receipt authorizing MSC Cruises to utilize the credit cardnumber for the total payments onboard. The credit card on-line system will request an initial pre-authorization of USD150 (the currency in force onboard) (Euros onShips sailing from Europe to S.A) The on-line system will then automatically ask for incremental USD100 single authorization as soon as your expenses exceed theamount of the pre-authorization. On the night before disembarkation 2 copies of your onboard bill will be delivered to your cabin. <strong>You</strong> will be required to verify andPage 15 of 19
sign only 1 copy of the bill that you will receive in your cabin, and deliver that signed copy to the reception desk before disembarking the ship. The 2nd copy will beyour passenger copy to take with you.It is important to note that the pre-authorization is only an estimate of the amount that could be utilised during your time onboard. This pre-authorisation is not anactual debit and the amount is BLOCKED on your credit card for the period of 7-15 working days after your disembarkation. After this period has lapsed your bankautomatically releases the pre-authorised amount. The only amount actually debited to your credit card will be the amount that corresponds with the invoice signedprior to disembarkation.Should you have any concerns about this, we recommend you use CASH to activate your account.Q. How do I activate my Cruise card using Cash?At the accounting desk onboard where you will go to activate your cruise card, you will be required to make a minimum deposit of USD200 per person / USD300 perfamily.On the night before disembarkation 2 copies of your onboard bill will be delivered to your cabin. <strong>You</strong> will be required to proceed to the Accounting desk to settle yourbill. Where there is money outstanding you will be required to pay this in cash, and where there is a credit balance you will be refunded according to the currency inforce onboard: USDExample: If your deposit on your account was paid in S.A Rands, then the credit balance will be refunded in US Dollar.Q. What happens when I pay my original deposit in cash, but don’t have enough cash to to settle the entire bill and so have to settle the difference with my bank creditcards?The on-line system will ask automatically for a USD100 single authorization, regardless of the actual amount that is due. This must be done the night beforedisembarkationExample: I owe USD35 – The system will request an automatic USD100 single authorization.This pre-authorisation once again is not an actual debit and the full USD100 is BLOCKED on your credit card for the period of 7-15 working days after yourdisembarkation. After this period has lapsed you will be able to see on your bank statements that only the amount authorised i.e.: USD35 as used in the exampleabove, has been debited and the authorisation or BLOCK on the remaining funds has been released.Q. Can I use my cruise card for purchases at the ports of call?No. The cruise cards are only used to charge expenses and purchases to your onboard bill, and have no value besides for purchases and expenses onboard the ship.For these destinations you would require credit cards/ cash / travellers cheques etc as you would normally when travelling.What money do I use in the Casino?The Casino only accepts CASHThe Casino does not accept credit cards or cheques – only cash.Q. Are there ATM’s (Automatic teller machines) onboard?There are no ATM’s on board the ships or in the ports. It is therefore important that if you wish to draw cash that you do so prior to arriving at the port and/orembarking the ship.Q. Is there a bank onboard?The Accounting office does not work as a bank. Small amounts of European currencies and Travellers Cheques can be changed on board at the Accounting Office –commission charges apply. Credits on your cruise card may not be “cashed out” during the cruise. Any credits on your cruise card are paid back only at the end of thecruise when each guest settles their onboard bill. * Reminder cash is paid back only against cash deposits made and not where credit card pre-authorizations havebeen authorized.Q. What about a service charge?cDuring your cruise you will meet staff throughout the ship who will provide you with excellent service. They are supported by just as many staff and crew who workhard behind the scene to ensure that you enjoy every moment onboard. Hotel Service Charges will be prepaid at the time of booking based on the below amounts:Southbound Cruises - From Europe to South AfricaAdults 18 years and over R65 per person per dayChildren 14 years and over R32.50 per person per dayChildren under 14 years No Service charge appliedNorthbound Cruises - From South Africa to EuropeAdults 18 years and over R50 per person per dayChildren 3 years and over R25 per person per dayChildren under 3 years No service charge appliedAll other CruisesAdults 18 years and over R50 per person per dayChildren 3 years and over R25 per person per dayChildren under 3 years No service charge applied(Example of charges – A 3 night cruise is calculated as 3 DAYS)Note: A 15% bar service charge is automatically added to all purchases in all Bars and all RestaurantsQ. What about tipping?No tips are requested onboardQ. UNICEF DonationMSC Crociere supports an innovative UNICEF program to combat poverty and inequality by helping ensure disadvantaged children in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo gainquality education. Guests are invited to “get on board for children” and make a difference by offering a small donation. This can be as little as €1 (or $1.50), which willbe added to the bill at the end of the cruise. However this small donation, valid on all ships in the MSC Cruises fleet, is of course optional. Therefore, passengers mayfreely decide whether to increase, decrease or cancel it, communicating their decision to the Accounting Office before 22.00 of the last day of the cruise. For moreinformation please read the informational brochure left in every cabin or go to www.msc-unicef.orgQ. Can we snorkel at the destinations?Yes, but please take note that there is no gear available onboard to hire, and if you intend to snorkel, it is advisable to bring your own. Barra Lodge and PortuguesePage 16 of 19
Island do offer a snorkel excursion with gear hire included from a local source although fin sizes and condition of equipment are not guaranteed. A limited range ofsnorkeling equipment will be available for purchase at Durban harbour prior to boarding the ship.Q. Are landings guaranteed where transfer to the destination is by zodiac?Landings are weather dependent and the sea conditions dictate whether a successful landing can proceed or not. The Captain has the final say as to whether alanding will proceed or not based on the information he has in regard to sea and weather conditions, and with the safety of the passengers and staff onboard as hisprimary concern.Q. What about shore excursions?Shore excursions cannot be pre-booked and are only available to be booked and paid for directly once on board. These excursions fill up very quickly so it isrecommended that you go to Reception as soon as possible after boarding to see what shore excursions are on offer and to pre-book.Q. Do I need take bath and beach towels?Bath towels and pool / beach towels available on boardQ. What t is the Dress Code?During the day casual wear is encouraged although no bathing suits are permitted in the main restaurant. A buffet breakfast and lunch are available on deck shouldyou prefer casual dining. Evenings are generally smart casual (from 18h00) with a formal night on any cruise 4 nights or longer. Every cruise has a PARTY NIGHTwhere guests are encouraged to dress up bright & bold and anything goes. Although the summer evenings are generally warm, it is advisable to bring a light jumperin case of a sea breeze or to wear indoors as most venues are fully air-conditioned.Q. Will there be time to visit uShaka Sea World after our cruiseuShaka tickets are available for purchase on board only. It is recommended that uShaka tickets be purchased on board at the excursion desk in order to enjoy theexcursion after the cruise.Q. Can I request Double / Single beds in the cabinThe beds on board Sinfonia and Opera are generally convertible lower beds, which means that the cabin can be set up either as a double or as 2 singles as required.In some instances the cabins have a “wedding bed” (double bed) only and cannot be converted to 2 single beds.Q. Can we get married / Renew our Vows onboard?Weddings onboard are not legal and are merely “ceremonial”. <strong>You</strong> will therefore have to be legally married in a civil service prior to having your wedding onboard.There are 3 packages which can be pre-paid for Weddings/ Renewal of Vows onboard. Please refer to the website for further information on the packages on offerand the inclusions.Q. Can I take the Mandatory cruise insurance off of my cruise fare?MSC <strong>Starlight</strong> Cruises has a mandatory insurance charge which is designed exclusively for cruise passengers. This charge, which is very reasonable, is required for allpassengers travelling on cruises in and around South Africa. The insurance covers the repatriation of passengers from the vessel as there are no ports of call in reachof the vessels on the routes which they sail. This insurance is not optional and we are required to pay the policy for ALL passengers travelling.Q. Is the Mandatory cruise insurance included for positioning cruises: ie South and Northbound cruises?This insurance is NOT included and all passengers on these cruises are to obtain their own fully comprehensive Travel Insurance and to provide such proof to MSC<strong>Starlight</strong>. No cruise documentation will be processed until such time as this proof has been received as no passengers will be accepted for travel without TravelInsurance in place.Q. What is the Prima Price Special and who qualifies?The Prima Price Special offers up to a 30% discount to passengers who book more than 6 months prior to sailing. The first 2 Adults in the cabin will enjoy up to a 30%saving on the Cruise fare. Any additional adults sharing the same cabin will pay the normal brochure 3rd and 4th passenger sharing rates. All passengers in the cabinwill pay the full port charges, insurance and service fees. This special must be booked more than 6 months prior to sailing and must be paid in full more than 90 daysprior to departure. A maximum of 2 Children under 18 (under 12 in Balcony Suites on Sinfonia) may share the same cabin as 2 Adults, and will pay only the PortCharges and services fees if applicable. It is important to note that specials are capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Specials arenot necessarily assigned to all cruise departures, and it is therefore imperative to check with a Sales Agent to see on which departures this Prima Price Special appliesand whether it is able to be combined with any other specials at the time of booking.Q. What is a Buy 2 Get 2 Free Special and who qualifies?This special is designed for 4 Adults sharing ONE cabin. The First 2 Adults in the cabin pay the full cruise fare, and the 2nd two adults enjoy a 100% saving on thecruise fare. All passengers in the cabin will pay the full port charges, insurance and service fees. A 4 Berth (bedded) cabin is required to be booked in order to qualifyfor this special as all 4 Adults will share ONE CABIN (Bunk Beds). This special must be booked and paid in full no later than 60days prior to sailing. It is important tonote that specials are capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Specials are not necessarily assigned to all cruise departures, and itis therefore imperative to check with a Sales Agent to see on which departures this Buy 2 Get 2 Free Special applies and whether it is able to be combined with anyother specials at the time of booking.Q. What is a Partner Special and who qualifies?The Partner Special is valid for 2 Adults sharing a cabin. The first Adult will pay the Full Cruise fare and the Partner will enjoy a 50% saving on the cruise fare. Bothpassengers in the cabin will pay Full port charges, Service Fees and Insurance charges. This Partner Special must be booked and paid in full no later than 90days priorto sailing. A maximum of 2 Children under 18 may share the same cabin as the 2 Adults, and will pay only the Port Charges and services fees if applicable. It isimportant to note that specials are capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Specials are not necessarily assigned to all cruisedepartures, it is therefore imperative to check with a Sales Agent to see on which departures this Partner Special applies.Q. What is a Student Special and who qualifies?Students must be between the ages of 18-35 years, with a minimum of 4 Students sharing ONE cabinStudents will be berthed in the Lowest Category Available Inside/Outside available at the time of bookingMSC OperaInside cabin – R750 per person per night cruise fareOutside Cabin – R850 per person per night cruise fareMSC SinfoniaPage 17 of 19
Inside cabin – R650 per person per night cruise fareOutside Cabin – R750 per person per night cruise fareAll 4 passengers in the cabin will pay Full port charges, Service Fees and Insurance charges. This Student Special must be booked and paid in full no later than 60daysprior to sailing. The Student Special cannot be combined with any other specials. It is important to note that specials are capacity controlled and can be withdrawn atany time without prior notice. Specials are not necessarily assigned to all cruise departures, it is therefore imperative to check with a Sales Agent to see on whichdepartures this Student Special applies. Student Specials are not applicable to travel on Peak or High Season Cruises or South/Northbound sailings.Q. What are Senior Citizen Specials and who qualifies?Passengers who are 60+ at the time of completion of travel will qualify for the Senior Citizen Discount.Senior Citizens enjoy a further 10% saving on the published cruise fare for all cruises 4 nights or less and 5% off on all cruises 5 nights or more. Senior Citizens willstill pay Full port charges, Service Fees and Insurance charges Please note that this only applies where the Senior Citizen is the 1st or 2nd Adult in a booking – it doesnot apply to 3rd and 4th passenger sharing rates where there are four Adults sharing ONE cabin. This special must be booked and paid in full no later than 60daysprior to sailing. Specials are not necessarily assigned to all cruise departures, it is therefore imperative to check with a Sales Agent to see on which departures thisSpecial applies. Senior Citizen discounts will only apply to full brochure fares on South and Northbound sailings.Q. What is the Honeymoon Special?Honeymooners enjoy a 10% discount per person on the cruise fare, with a free one Category upgrade - subject to availability. The upgrades cannot be from an Insidecabin (without porthole) to an Outside cabin (with porthole) or from an Outside cabin (with porthole) to a Suite or Balcony Suite. Both passengers will pay Full portcharges, Service Fees and Insurance charges. In addition to the one Category upgrade Honeymooners will receive an invitation to a Honeymooners’ Cocktail party; abottle of sparkling wine in the cabin; and a certificate commemorating the event. This special must be booked and paid in full no later than 60days prior to sailing. Itis important to note that specials are capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Specials are not necessarily assigned to all cruisedepartures, it is therefore imperative to check with a Sales Agent to see on which departures this Special applies.Q. Will I still get honeymoon benefits if I don’t book the Honeymoon Special?If you have elected not to book the Honeymoon Special, but you do ask the Sales Agent to advise the ship that you will be on your honeymoon, you will receive onlyan invitation to the Honeymooners’ cocktail party, and will not enjoy any of the other benefits which passengers booked on the Honeymoon Special will enjoy.GLOSSARY OF CRUISE TERMINOLOGY THAT WILL HELP YOU ENJOY YOUR TRIPAboard:On board or on the ship. Used when referring to being or doing something on the shipAbout: To turn the ship aroundAbreast: To be alongside something – usually another ship or a dockAdd-on:An additional charge to the cruise fare that usually refers to airfare, transfers or land toursAft: Back of the shipAir/sea package: A package deal that includes the cruise price, airfare and transfers between the airports and the shipAll hands: All the crew members working aboard the shipA la Carte: Dining by ordering items listed individually on a menuAmidships:The middle section of the shipAshore: On land. The opposite of aboardAstern: Toward the back of the ship or behind the shipBalcony: A private balcony adjacent to the ship’s stateroom/cabinBalcony Suite: A stateroom/cabin with a small sitting area as well as a BalconyBeam: The width of the ship at its widest point, usually right across the middle section of the shipBearing: The compass direction the ship is sailing, expressed in degreesBerth: A built in bed or bunk in the cabin; or the place where the ship is docked in the portBow: The front part of the shipBridge: The location where the captain and crew controls the ship; where navigation and steering occurBuffet: A meal at which passengers serve themselves from various dished displayed on a table or sideboardBulkhead: The structural wall in the interior of the shipBuoy: A marker or float used to identify navigational landmarks or channelsCabin: A passenger room on board the ship- sometimes called a stateroomCabin steward: The person who cleans the cabinCast off: The release the ship from her mooringCategory: The price level of a cabin based on location, size and amenitiesChannel: The deepest part of a river or harbourCoastal cruises: These are 3 or 4 night cruises from Cape Town to Durban and visa versa – down the S.A coastlineCompanionway: A stairway inside the ship that connects deck levelsCourse:The ship’s route from one port to the nextCruise card: <strong>You</strong>r on board cruise card which serves as both your ID and your on board charge card for purchases made on board which are billed back to your cabinCruise Director: Head of the ship’s entertainment staff, often emcees events on boardCruise scam: Refers to the offer of a cruise trip of cruise holiday package under false pretences, and such an offer is designed to deceive in order to spam people orto swindle themCruise to Nowhere: These are 2 night cruises from Durban out to sea and back to Durban and from Cape Town out to sea and back to Cape Town. Passengers do notdisembark the ship at any point - it is simply a round trip out to sea and back to the originating port.Davit:A steel structure that hoists lifeboats over the side of the shipDebark: To go ashoreDeck: Each level (floor) of the shipDisembark: To leave the ship and go ashoreDinner seating: The time a passenger is assigned to a particular dining venue on the shipDock: A large structure or excavated basin for receiving ships, equipped with gates to keep water in and out; A place to moor the shipDouble Occupancy: Refers to a cabin shared by 2 peopleDraft: The depth of water needed to sail so that the ship doesn’t touch the ocean floor (the draft is measured from the waterline to the lowest part of the ship,usually the keel)Embark: To go aboard the shipFirst seating: The earlier of the two meal servings (dinner seating) in the ship’s main dining room – also referred to as the main seatingFleet: A number of ships under the same ownershipPage 18 of 19
Fore, Forward: The area towards the bow of the shipFunnel: The ship’s smokestackGalley: The ships kitchenGangway: Ramp or stairway between the ship and the shore while the ship is dockedHand: Crew memberHandicapped cabins: Cabins that have been especially designed for passengers with disabilitiesHead: BathroomHelm: The ship’s steering equipment located on the bridgeHold: The ship’s cargo areaHotel Manager: Shipboard director of hotel operations such as housekeeping and passenger servicesHull: The outside shell of the ship from the main deck down to the keelInside e cabin: A cabin/stateroom that does not have a porthole, window or balconyKeel: The chief structure of the ship that extends lengthwise along the centre of the ship’s bottom i.e.: the ship’s backboneKnot: The measurement of the ship’s speed. One knot is one nautical mile per hourLanding: The transfer of passengers from the ship to the shore via Zodiacs where there is no port or dock for the ship to come alongside such as for PortugueseIsland and Barra LodgeLatitude: The distance North and South of the equator expressed in degreesLeeward: The side of an island or ship that is sheltered from the windLife Boat: One of the small boats carried by the ship for use if the ship must be abandonedLife Jacket: A buoyant device for saving a person from drowning by keeping the body afloat.Lines: The ropes used to tie up the ship while it is at the dockLongitude: The distance East or West of prime meridian expressed in degreesLower beds: Beds located at ground level in the cabin – not bunk beds which are recessed into the wallLower berths convertible: Cabins on board Sinfonia & Opera all have 2 lower beds – convertible to double. This means that a specific cabin number does not need tobe requested in order to have a double bed in the cabin. Housekeeping will make the beds up as a Double or 2singles as required.Maiden Voyage: The very first voyage of a new shipMaiden Call: The first port of call on a ship’s maiden voyageMaster:The person who is in charge of the ship, the captainMoor: The hold the ship in place with lines at a berthMuster: To assemble all passengers and crewMuster station: A meeting place on board the ship that usually refers to the area where one would go to get into the lifeboats in case of an emergencyNautical mile: A unit of measurement equal to one-sixtieth of a degree of the earth circumferenceOcean view cabin: An outside cabin/stateroom with a porthole or windowOn board: Located on the ship, carried or used on the vesselOpen seating: A meal seating in which tables are not assignedOutside Balcony: A stateroom/ cabin with a BalconyOutside Cabin: A stateroom/cabin with a porthole, window also referred to as ocean viewPassageway:A hallway inside the shipPassenger to crew ratio: The total number of passenger divided by the total number of crew membersPitch: The forward and backward rise and fall of the ship as it movesPort: The left side of the ship when facing forward; also the harbour where the ship docksPorthole: A round window on a shipPort of call: A port at which the ship anchors, moors, and the passengers are allowed to disembarkPositioning cruise: A one-way itinerary that brings a ship from one region to another at the change of the cruise seasonPrivate transfer: Transportation from the airport to the port and vice versa that is not scheduled and must be requested and booked individuallyPromenade: An open deck that encircles a ship, often used for walking or joggingPurser: The officer on board who serves as a financial or administrative manager for guest servicesPullman: A bunk bed that either folds away against the cabin wall or into the ceiling during the day, And is folded down at night to accommodate the additionalpassengers in the cabinQuad: A cabin that accommodated 4 passengersRoll: The side to side movement of the shipScrew: The ship’s propellerSecond seating: The later of the two meal servings (dinner sittings) in the ship’s main dining room – also referred to as the late seatingSeparate Lower beds:Separate lower beds and are fixed and cannot be converted to a Double bed.Shore excursion: A tour guided activity in which guests participate whilst ashoreShuttle transfer: Transportation from the airport to the port and visa versa. Works on a rotation basis so as the one minibus/coach fills up and leaves so the otherarrives to load passengers and transport them.Single Supplement: An extra charge solo travellers pay to have just one person in a cabinSister Ships: Ships built of the same design- sometimes referred to as ships owned and operated by the same cruise lineSofa bed: A sofa/couch that is folded out to make up an additional bed in the eveningStabilizer: A retractable arm located below the waterline mid-ship, which can be extended to help reduce the ship’s roll in rougher sea conditionsStarboard: The right side of the ship when facing forwardStateroom: A cabinStern: The back end of the shipSuite: The largest class of stateroom/cabin, features separate living and sleeping areasTender: A small boat used to transport passengers from the ship to the shore. Tenders are used when the harbour is not deep enough for the ship to dock.Triple: A cabin that will accommodate 3 passengersUnderway: The act of sailingUpgrade: A change in cabin assignment to a better categoryUpper berth: A bed similar to a bunk bed, often folded and recessed into the wallWedding bed: This is a fixed double bed on board MelodyZodiac: A type of speed boat used to transport passengers from the ship to the shore. Zodiacs are used where there is no port and the ship has to throw anchoroffshore and transfer passengers to the shore in this way.Page 19 of 19