MSC Sinfonia Melody 2010-2011

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A holiday with MSC Cruises not only takes you to some of the most

beautiful places on the planet, it also introduces you to the very special

world we have created on each of our ships.

ITALIAN STYLE

At MSC Cruises we are proud of our Italian heritage and keen to give

all our guests an authentic taste of la dolce vita.

We have worked hard to build a unique environment on each of our

ships, blending the best of Italian design, hospitality and cuisineto create an atmosphere that rivals the best resorts in the world.

OUTSTANDING DESIGN

The MSC Cruises fleet has earned a string of awards for its world-class

design, a unique combination of innovation and elegance. Acclaimed

naval architects De Jorio Design International have helped us realise

our pioneering vision for a new generation of cruise ships, where high

quality interior design becomes a stimulating and fun feature of life

on board.

SUPERB TASTE

The range and quality of authentic Italian specialties served on the

MSC Cruises fleet is second to none, from superb regional dishes

prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients to delicious handmade

ice cream and real espresso coffee.

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

Italian style, fine cuisine and elegant design would all mean nothing

without first class service. Thats why we pay special attention

to satisfying the desires of our guests. Every ship has a dedicated

concierge, whose mission is to ensure you are warmly welcomed

and receive the highest possible standard of hospitalityduring

your cruise. Our courteous, efficient crew members will do everything

in their power to make your time with us a pure pleasure from start

to finish.

T H E W O R LD O F M S C C R U I S E S

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MSC Sinfonia was built in 2002 and joined the MSC Cruises fleet in

2005 following an extensive refurbishment.

She offers excellent value and an extensive range of on board

facilities in a contemporary environment.

Fine dining in the Il Galeone Restaurant or casual meals in theLa Terrazza Buffet and Caff del Mare. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy

the Golf Simulatorwhile the MSC Aurea SPA Health & Beauty

Centre has a comprehensive array of fitness equipment and spa

treatments.

M S C S I N F O N I A

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MSC Sinfonia boasts a distinctive combination of classic Italian style

andpioneering design , providing a spectacular setting for your dreamholiday.

The refined looks and comfortable fittings of this ship are complemented

by first-class service, creating an atmosphere that is both

cosmopolitan and intimate.

With extensive recreation, relaxation and dining facilities on board, this

graceful vessel holds all the ingredients for a trulymemorable cruise

experience.

Cruising gives you top value for your holiday Rand because your cruise

fun is almost all in for one affordable price.

Accommodation, meals, entertainment and a host of activities -

everything is included except for drinks, shore excursions, gaming,

babysitting, mandatory service charges and shopping. You get 3 meals

as well as midnight snack each day and on cruises 4 nights and longer -

an invitation to the Captains Cocktail Partyand Gala Dinner.


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M S C M E L O D Y

MSC Melody has long been a popular favourite in the MSC Cruises

fleet. With a total of 532 cabins and as many crew members,

she offers all the comforts of modern cruising in an intimate,

old-world atmosphere.

This grand dame of the seas boasts an impressive range ofamenities, including spacious restaurants like the Galaxy Restaurant,

lively lounges like theJunkanoo Club and atmospheric piano bars

such as the Blue Riband.

During the day, there is a multitude of fun activ ities on board to suit

every type of guest, from the bookworm to the beauty conscious,

the relaxation lover to the fitness fanatic, not forgetting shoppers of

all kinds.

And as the sun sets, all kinds of excitement beckon in elegant

entertainment venues like theMercury Theatre , the Seven Seas

Casino and the Starlight Disco.

Whatever way you prefer to unwind, youll find ample opportunity on

MSC Melody, where you can indulge yourself in all thepleasures of

classic cruisingas she takes you on an unforgettable journey.

Whatever you do, it will be in total comfort. The cabin suites

are air-conditioned and have en suite bathroom facilities. All cabins

have a music system and telephone and many cabins have a window

or porthole.

Your comfort is our commitment and a friendly cabin stewardwill

be on hand to make sure you experience the cruise of your dreams.

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Why not turn that special event in your life into a truly unforgettable

experience? If you are a couple wishing to celebrate your wedding,

renew your vows or simply declare your love in the exclusive setting

of a romantic cruise, we would be delighted to organise a symbolic

ceremony on board MSC Sinfonia andMSC Melodyfor you, yourfriends and family!

CEREMONY PACKAGE * (R875)

Romantic Ceremony in the presence of Ships Officers and Wedding

Coordinator

Reserved decorated lounge with ceremonial music (recorded or

live on request)

Symbolic ceremony cer tificate (Engagement, Symbolic Wedding,

Vows Renewal)

Bottle of J.C . Le Roux Le Domain (sparkling wine, or orange juice)

for toast after the Ceremony

Sponge wedding cake filled with fresh fruit and cream, with the

names of the bride and groom.

DE LUXE CEREMONY PACKAGE * (R1,325)

Romantic Ceremony in the presence of Ships Officers and

Wedding Coordinator

Reserved decorated lounge with ceremonial music (recorded or

live on request)

Symbolic ceremony certificate (engagement, symbolic wedding,

vows renewal)

Bottle of Pongracz Cap Classique (sparkling wine, or orange juice)

for toast after the Ceremony

Two-tier wedding cake filled with white chocolate mousse, with the

names of the bride and groom

Exclusive bouquet for the bride and boutonnire for the groom.

HONEYMOON UPGRADE

Going on a cruise is a popular choice among newlyweds for their

honeymoon. It is an exper ience that all couples can cherish for the

rest of their lives.

On board newlyweds enjoy the following special features.

Book the cabin category of your choice and receive a 10% discount

plus a 1 cabin category upgrade (subject to availability). No fur ther

upgrade applicable if booked in a Category 10 or Categor y 11 Suite,

and NOT applicable to Peak Season cruises. Honeymoon discount

cannot be combined with any other special offer.

* The price of the package includes the couple and up to six par ticipants at the ceremony. A supplementof R40 pp will be appl ied to any additional par ticipant, on top of the package pri ce. The ceremony has asymbolic value only, and the vows can be per sonalized and read by the couple or a guests. The date, timeand lounge will be confirmed on embarkation day by the Wedding Planner.

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M S C S I N F O N I A - P O R T S O F C A L L

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A cruise aboard the MSC Sinfonia provides opportunities to

visit beautiful Mozambique. With the exception of Maputo, the

Mozambique destinations do not have harbour facilities, therefore the

ship anchors offshore and passengers are ferried to land by zodiacs.

REPOSITIONING CRUISES

Southbound cruise - on the 23rd October 2010, the MSC Sinfonia

sails from the por t of Genoa, this 17 night cruise affords guests the

oppor tunity of visiting the exciting por ts of call such as Nice, Valencia,

Casablanca, Agadir, Dakar and Walvis Bay, arriving in Cape Town on

the 9th November 2010.

Northbound cruise - on the 3rd May 2011, the MSC Sinfonia begins

her 18 night return journey home . The homeward bound voyage again

traverses the West Coast of Africa calling at the ports of Walvis Bay,

St. Helena, Dakar, Tenerife, Funchal, Malaga and Rome, arriving inGenoa on the 21st May 2011.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CRUISES

Christmas cruise - the 6 night Christmas cruise visits Portuguese

Island, Barra Lodge and Maputo. Enjoy your most memorable Christmas

at sea!

New Year cruise - the 11 night Christmas cruise visits Reunion

Island and 3 days in Mauritius provides opportunities for adventurous

excursions into places of scenic beauty and unforgettable interest.

MOZAMBIQUE MAINLAND

Barra Lodge - One of the most picturesque areas in Mozambique -

pristine beaches with the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean on one

side and the Inhambane estuary on the other. Barra Lodge offers deep

sea fishing, diving, snorkeling, quad riding and catamaran cruising.

Maputo - the sprawling capital of Mozambique with an impressive

skyline and a cosmopolitan Portuguese/African atmosphere, Maputo

offers visitors shopping, markets, museums and restaurants serving the

best prawns and peri peri chicken.

MOZAMBIQUE ISLAND

Portuguese Island- an uninhabited island of only 2,5 square kilometers

is a protected reserve and home to countless birds, crabs and wide

unspoiled beaches. Hidden lagoons and mangrove trees add to the magic

of this beautiful destination. Our chef will prepare a beach barbeque for

your delight, and you can quench your thirst at the MSC Sinfonias very

own Island Bar. Try the snorkeling, beach volleyball, fishing and a fun ride

in a Zodiac! Or simply lie back on the beach and relax! Alternatively join

our conservation lecturer for a fascinating, educational walk around this

unique tropical island.Landings are totally dependeant on sea and weather conditions. The captain is the sole judge of whether it issafe to go ashore, and the decision in this regard will be made by him.


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M S C S I N F O N I A - S O U T H A F R I C A

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DurbanCape Town

CAPE TOWN, DURBAN

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3NIGHTS

Day Port Arr. Dept. November

Tuesday Cape Town (South Africa) - 18.00 09

Wednesday at sea - - 10

Thursday at sea - - 11

Friday Durban (South Africa) 08.00 - 12

Cruise Code SIT1

Cape Town

Genoa

Walvis Bay

VillefrancheCte dazur

ValenciaCasablanca

Dakar

Agadir

ITALY, FRANCE, SPAIN, MOROCCO, SENEGAL, NAMIBIA, SOUTH AFRICA

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Day Port Arr. Dept. October

Saturday Genoa (Italy) - 18.00 23

Sunday Villefranche (Nice/France) 07.00 14.00 24

Monday Valencia (Spain) 14.00 20.00 25

Tuesday at sea - - 26Wednesday Casablanca (Morocco) 07.00 20.00 27

Thursday Agadir (Morocco) 13.00 19.00 28

Friday at sea - - 29

Saturday at sea - - 30

Sunday Dakar (Senegal) 08.00 14.00 31

Monday at sea - - 01/11

Tuesday at sea - - 02/11

Wednesday at sea - - 03/11

Thursday at sea - - 04/11

Friday at sea - - 05/11

Saturday at sea - - 06/11

Sunday Walvis Bay (Namibia) 09.00 18.00 07/11

Monday at sea - - 08/11

Tuesday Cape Town (South Africa) 09.00 - 09/11

Cruise Code SI01

Chess Cruise

Day Port Arr. Dept. May

Tuesday Cape Town (South Africa) - 18.00 03


Thursday Walvis Bay (Namibia) 09.00 18.00 05



Sunday at sea - - 08

Monday at sea - - 09

Tuesday at sea - - 10


Thursday Dakar (Senegal) 08.00 18.00 12



S unday S.Cruz de Tenerife (Canar y Is./Spain) 08.00 16.00 15

Monday Funchal (Madeira Is./Portugal) 09.00 17.00 16


Wednesday Malaga (Spain) 07.00 13.00 18


Friday Civitavecchia (Rome/Italy) 10.00 19.30 20

Saturday Genoa (Italy) 09.00 - 21

Cruise Code SI48

Cape Town

Walvis Bay

Malaga

FunchalMadeira Is. Civitavecchia

Rome

Genoa

Dakar

Tenerife

SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, SENEGAL, CANARY IS. MADEIRA, SPAIN, ITALY

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DURBAN, PORTUGUESE ISLAND

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3NIGHTS Day Port Arr. Dept. November December January

Friday Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 12 19 26 03 10 07 14 21 28

Saturday Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) 09.00 - 13 20 27 04 11 08 15 22 29

Sunday Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) - 09.00 14 21 28 05 12 09 16 23 30

Monday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 15 22 29 06 13 10 17 24 31Cruise Code SI02 SI04 SI06 SI08 SI10 SI15 SI18 SI20 SI22

Day Port Arr. Dept. February March April

Friday Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 04 11 25 04 11 18 25 08 15 22

Saturday Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) 09.00 - 05 12 26 05 12 19 26 09 16 23

Sunday Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) - 09.00 06 13 27 06 13 20 27 10 17 24

Monday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 07 14 28 07 14 21 28 11 18 25

Cruise Code SI24 SI26 SI30 SI32 SI34 SI36 SI38 SI42 SI44 SI46

Durban

Maputo

Barra Lodge

DURBAN, MAPUTO, BARRA LODGE

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Day Port Arr. Dept. November Dec. January February

Monday Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 15 29 13 10 24 07 14

Tuesday Maputo (Mozambique) 10.00 17.00 16 30 14 11 25 08 15

Wednesday Barra Lodge (Mozambique) 09.00 23.30 17 01/12 15 12 26 09 16

Thursday at sea - - 18 02/12 16 13 27 10 17

Friday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 19 03/12 17 14 28 11 18

Cruise Code SI03 SI07 SI11 SI16 SI21 SI25 SI27

Day Port Arr. Dept. March April

Monday Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 07 14 21 04 11 18

Tuesday Maputo (Mozambique) 10.00 17.00 08 15 22 05 12 19

Wednesday Barra Lodge (Mozambique) 09.00 23.30 09 16 23 06 13 20

Thursday at sea - - 10 17 24 07 14 21

Friday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 11 18 25 08 15 22

Cruise Code SI33 SI35 SI37 SI41 SI43 SI45

Durban

Maputo Portuguese Island

DURBAN, MAPUTO, PORTUGUESE ISLAND

2010/2011-

4NIGHTS Day Port Arr. Dept. Nov. December Jan. Feb. March

1 Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 22 06 17 17 31/01 28/02

2 Maputo (Mozambique) 11.00 18.00 23 07 18 18 01 01

3 Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) 08.00 - 24 08 19 19 02 02

4 Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) - 09.00 25 09 20 20 03 03

5 Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 26 10 21 21 04 04

Cruise Code SI05 SI09 SI12 SI19 SI23 SI31

Durban

Maputo

Barra Lodge

Portuguese Island

DURBAN, PORTUGUESE ISLAND, MAPUTO, BARRA LODGE

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6NIGHTS

Day Port Arr. Dept. December

Tuesday Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 21

Wednesday Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) 09.00 - 22

Thursday Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) - 18.00 23

Friday Maputo (Mozambique) 08.00 17.00 24

Saturday Barra Lodge (Mozambique) 09.00 23.30 25


Monday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 27

Cruise Code SI13

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Day Port Arr. Dept. Feb. April

1 Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 18 02

2 at sea - - 19 03

3 Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 20 04

Cruise Code SI28 SI40

DurbanCape Town

DURBAN, CAPE TOWN

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Day Port Arr. Dept. May

Saturday Durban (South Africa) - 18.00 30/04



Tuesday Cape Town (South Africa) 08.00 - 03

Cruise Code SIT2

Durban

Port LouisMauritius

P. des Galets

Madagascar

DURBAN, REUNION, MAURITIUS

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Day Port Arr. Dept. January

Monday Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 27/12

Tuesday at sea - - 28/12

Wednesday at sea - - 29/12

Thursday at sea - - 30/12Friday Pointe des Galets (Reunion) 09.00 18.00 31/12

Saturday Port Louis (Mauritius) 09.00 - 01

Sunday Port Louis (Mauritius) - - 02

Monday Port Louis (Mauritius) - 13.00 03




Friday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 07

Cruise Code SI14

DURBAN, BARRA LODGE, PORTUGUESE ISLAND, MAPUTO

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Durban

Maputo

Barra Lodge

Portuguese Island

Day Port Arr. Dept. Feb. March April

1 Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 20 28 25

2 at sea - - 21 29 26

3 Barra Lodge (Mozambique) 08.00 16.00 22 30 27

4 Portuguese Is. (Inhaca/Mozambique) 08.00 16.00 23 31 28

4 Maputo (Mozambique) 19.00 - 23 31 28

5 Maputo (Mozambique) - 08.00 24 01/04 29

6 Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 25 02/04 30

Cruise Code SI29 SI39 SI47


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MSC SINFONIA - CRUISE CALENDAR SELLING PRICES* (PRICES IN RAND)

Cruise Itinerary Day Depart Return Nts Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Cat 5 Cat 6 Cat 7 Cat 8 Cat 9 Cat 10 Cat 11 PortCharges

SI 101 Genoa, West Coast, Cape Town Sat 23-Oct-10 09-Nov-10 17 R 16,660 R 17,340 R 18,020 R 19,040 R 19,890 R 20,740 R 21,590 R 22,780 R 23,120 R 24,310 R 26,520 R 500

SI 101A Cape Town, Dur Tue 09-Nov-10 12-Nov-10 3 R 2,400 R 2,490 R 2,580 R 2,730 R 2,820 R 2,880 R 3,030 R 3,180 R 3,270 R 3,450 R 3,720 R 400

SI 102 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 12-Nov-10 15-Nov-10 3 R 3,830 R 3,940 R 4,110 R 4,320 R 4,520 R 4,590 R 4,830 R 5,080 R 5,210 R 5,460 R 5,940 R 400

SI 103 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 15-Nov-10 19-Nov-10 4 R 4,440 R 4,560 R 4,760 R 5,000 R 5,240 R 5,320 R 5,600 R 5,880 R 6,040 R 6,320 R 6,880 R 500


SI 105 Dur, Maputo, Por tuguese Is., Dur Mon 22-Nov-10 26-Nov-10 4 R 4,440 R 4,560 R 4,760 R 5,000 R 5,240 R 5,320 R 5,600 R 5,880 R 6,040 R 6,320 R 6,880 R 500


SI 107 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 29-Nov-10 03-Dec-10 4 R 4,440 R 4,560 R 4,760 R 5,000 R 5,240 R 5,320 R 5,600 R 5,880 R 6,040 R 6,320 R 6,880 R 500

SI 108 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 03-Dec-10 06-Dec-10 3 R 3,830 R 3,940 R 4,110 R 4,320 R 4,520 R 4,590 R 4,830 R 5,080 R 5,210 R 5,460 R 5,940 R 400

SI 109 Dur, Maputo, Por tuguese Is., Dur Mon 06-Dec-10 10-Dec-10 4 R 4,900 R 5,060 R 5,260 R 5,540 R 5,780 R 5,900 R 6,180 R 6,500 R 6,700 R 7,020 R 7,620 R 500

SI 110 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 10-Dec-10 13-Dec-10 3 R 4,230 R 4,370 R 4,540 R 4,780 R 4,990 R 5,090 R 5,340 R 5,610 R 5,780 R 6,060 R 6,580 R 400

SI 111 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 13-Dec-10 17-Dec-10 4 R 5,880 R 6,080 R 6,320 R 6,680 R 6,960 R 7,080 R 7,440 R 7,800 R 8,040 R 8,440 R 9,160 R 500

SI 112 Dur, Maputo, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 17-Dec-10 21-Dec-10 4 R 5,880 R 6,080 R 6,320 R 6,680 R 6,960 R 7,080 R 7,440 R 7,800 R 8,040 R 8,440 R 9,160 R 500

SI 113 Dur, Barra, Portuguese Is., Maputo, Dur Tue 21-Dec-10 27-Dec-10 6 R 10,320 R 10,680 R 11,100 R 11,640 R 12,180 R 12,420 R 13,020 R 13,680 R 14,100 R 14,760 R 16,020 R 500

SI 114 Dur, Pointe des Galets, Port Louis, Dur Mon 27-Dec-10 07-Jan-11 11 R 18,480 R 19,030 R 19,690 R 20,680 R 21,450 R 21,780 R 22,770 R 23,760 R 24,420 R 25,520 R 27,500 R 500

SI 115 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 07-Jan-11 10-Jan-11 3 R 5,080 R 5,250 R 5,460 R 5,770 R 6,010 R 6,110 R 6,420 R 6,730 R 6,940 R 7,280 R 7,910 R 400

SI 116 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 10-Jan-11 14-Jan-11 4 R 4,440 R 4,560 R 4,760 R 5,000 R 5,240 R 5,320 R 5,600 R 5,880 R 6,040 R 6,320 R 6,880 R 500


SI 119 Dur, Maputo, Portuguese Is., Dur Mon 17-Jan-11 21-Jan-11 4 R 4,440 R 4,560 R 4,760 R 5,000 R 5,240 R 5,320 R 5,600 R 5,880 R 6,040 R 6,320 R 6,880 R 500SI 120 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 21-Jan-11 24-Jan-11 3 R 3,830 R 3,940 R 4,110 R 4,320 R 4,520 R 4,590 R 4,830 R 5,080 R 5,210 R 5,460 R 5,940 R 400

SI 121 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 24-Jan-11 28-Jan-11 4 R 4,440 R 4,560 R 4,760 R 5,000 R 5,240 R 5,320 R 5,600 R 5,880 R 6,040 R 6,320 R 6,880 R 500


SI 123 Dur, Maputo, Portuguese Is., Dur Mon 31-Jan-11 04-Feb-11 4 R 4,440 R 4,560 R 4,760 R 5,000 R 5,240 R 5,320 R 5,600 R 5,880 R 6,040 R 6,320 R 6,880 R 500

SI 124 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 04-Feb-11 07-Feb-11 3 R 4,230 R 4,370 R 4,540 R 4,780 R 4,990 R 5,090 R 5,340 R 5,610 R 5,780 R 6,060 R 6,580 R 400

SI 125 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 07-Feb-11 11-Feb-11 4 R 4,900 R 5,060 R 5,260 R 5,540 R 5,780 R 5,900 R 6,180 R 6,500 R 6,700 R 7,020 R 7,620 R 500


SI 127 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 14-Feb-11 18-Feb-11 4 R 4,900 R 5,060 R 5,260 R 5,540 R 5,780 R 5,900 R 6,180 R 6,500 R 6,700 R 7,020 R 7,620 R 500

SI 128 Dur, Nowhere, Dur Fri 18-Feb-11 20-Feb-11 2 R 2,820 R 2,910 R 3,030 R 3,190 R 3,330 R 3,400 R 3,560 R 3,740 R 3,860 R 4,040 R 4,390 R 300

S I 129 Dur, Barra, Portuguese Is., Maputo, Dur Sun 20-Feb-11 25-Feb-11 5 R 5,550 R 5 ,700 R 5 ,950 R 6,250 R 6 ,550 R 6 ,650 R 7 ,000 R 7 ,350 R 7 ,550 R 7 ,900 R 8,600 R 500


SI 131 Dur, Maputo, Portuguese Is., Dur Mon 28-Feb-11 04-Mar-11 4 R 4,900 R 5,060 R 5,260 R 5,540 R 5,780 R 5,900 R 6,180 R 6,500 R 6,700 R 7,020 R 7,620 R 500

SI 132 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 04-Mar-11 07-Mar-11 3 R 4,660 R 4,830 R 5,010 R 5,280 R 5,490 R 5,630 R 5,870 R 6,180 R 6,390 R 6,700 R 7,250 R 400

SI 133 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 07-Mar-11 11-Mar-11 4 R 5,400 R 5,600 R 5,800 R 6,120 R 6,360 R 6,520 R 6,800 R 7,160 R 7,400 R 7,760 R 8,400 R 500


SI 135 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 14-Mar-11 18-Mar-11 4 R 5,400 R 5,600 R 5,800 R 6,120 R 6,360 R 6,520 R 6,800 R 7,160 R 7,400 R 7,760 R 8,400 R 500SI 136 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 18-Mar-11 21-Mar-11 3 R 4,660 R 4,830 R 5,010 R 5,280 R 5,490 R 5,630 R 5,870 R 6,180 R 6,390 R 6,700 R 7,250 R 400

SI 137 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 21-Mar-11 25-Mar-11 4 R 5,400 R 5,600 R 5,800 R 6,120 R 6,360 R 6,520 R 6,800 R 7,160 R 7,400 R 7,760 R 8,400 R 500


S I 139 Dur, Barra, Portuguese Is., Maputo, Dur Mon 28-Mar-11 02-Apr-11 5 R 7,350 R 7,600 R 7,900 R 8,350 R 8,700 R 8,850 R 9,300 R 9,750 R 10,050 R 10 ,550 R 11 ,450 R 500

SI 140 Dur, Nowhere, Dur Sat 02-Apr-11 04-Apr-11 2 R 3,390 R 3,500 R 3,640 R 3,850 R 4,010 R 4,080 R 4,280 R 4,490 R 4,630 R 4,860 R 5,270 R 300

SI 141 Dur, Maputo, Barra Lodge, Dur Mon 04-Apr-11 08-Apr-11 4 R 5,880 R 6,080 R 6,320 R 6,680 R 6,960 R 7,080 R 7,440 R 7,800 R 8,040 R 8,440 R 9,160 R 500

SI 142 Dur, Portuguese Is., Dur Fri 08-Apr-11 11-Apr-11 3 R 5,080 R 5,250 R 5,460 R 5,770 R 6,010 R 6,110 R 6,420 R 6,730 R 6,940 R 7,280 R 7,910 R 400





S I 147 Dur, Barra, Portuguese Is., Maputo, Dur Mon 25-Apr-11 30-Apr-11 5 R 5 ,550 R 5 ,700 R 5 ,950 R 6,250 R 6 ,550 R 6 ,650 R 7,000 R 7 ,350 R 7 ,550 R 7,900 R 8 ,600 R 500

SI 148A Dur, Cape Town Sat 30-Apr-11 03-May-11 3 R 2,400 R 2,490 R 2,580 R 2,730 R 2,820 R 2,880 R 3,030 R 3,180 R 3,270 R 3,450 R 3,720 R 400

SI 148 Cape Town, West Coast, Livorno Tue 03-May-11 21-May-11 18 R 17,640 R 18,360 R 19,080 R 20,160 R 21,060 R 21,960 R 22,860 R 24,120 R 24,480 R 25,740 R 28,080 R 500

* All prices are per person sharing a cabin with one other person paying the same price. Prices for additional persons in the same cabin are available on request. Mandatory insurance is applicable.Shoulder Season High Season Peak SeasonSuper Value Economy Season

Accommodation in the category you have selected - PORT CHARGES NOTINCLUDED.

All meals onboard ship including: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea , dinner andon some evenings a midnight snack.

A well planned programme of activities during sea days and a wide variety ofevening entertainment.

Captains Welcome Party and Gala Evening with special gala dinner (oncruises of 4 nights and longer only).

Library, games and popular movies.

Use of gym and fitness equipment.

INCLUDED INYOUR CRUISE FARE NOT INCLUDED INYOUR CRUISE FARE Service charge.

Medical Services, shop items for sale onboard.

Flights.

Port Charges.

Shore Excursions.

Transfers.

Beauty Centre & Spa (personal treatments and services).

Espresso, cappuccino, soft drinks, beverages and alcoholic drinks.

Casino, video games and golf simulator.

24 hours room service (breakfast room service is included).

Internet Caf and Wi-Fi, Ship to Shore phone service.

Travel and Cancellation Protection Insurance.A maximum of 2 children under the age of 18 travel free with 2 full paying adults. This offer excludesthe applicable port charges, insurance and any fuel or currency supplements that may apply.

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Visit exotic, deserted beaches or bustling colourful ports!

M S C M E L O D Y - P O R T S O F C A L L

Excursions planned during the cruise are optional and are chargeable. All excursions must be bookedon-board and within the time stipulated in the daily programme 17

REPOSITIONING CRUISES

Southbound cruise - sailing from her home port of Genoa on the 1st

December 2010, this 17 night visits por ts of call such including Cadiz,

Tenerife, Cape Verde Island and Walvis Bay, arriving in Cape Town

on 18th December 2010.

Northbound cruise - on the 7th March 2011, the MSC Melody will

start her 18 nights return journey home. Visit Walvis Bay, St Helena,

Dakar, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Barcelona, arriving in Genoa on the 25th

March 2011.

CAPE COLLECTION

Mossel Bay- Mossel Bay is a coastal village and harbour of the world

famous Garden Route . This popular holiday town is surrounded by a

sunbathed peninsula and the refreshing waters of the Indian Ocean.

Mossel Bay is a sportsmans and water sports enthusiasts paradise.Walvis Bay- is blessed with wide open spaces, scenic beauty and

unique marine and plant life. With its endless variety of sun-drenched

sport and recreational adventures, your visit to the Skeleton Coast

will be an unforgettable experience. The Walvis Bay Lagoon is a

must-visit for bird lovers, it provides a feeding ground for 200,000

birds and many varieties.

Swakopmund - take an optional excursion to Swakopmund with

its palm-lined streets, seaside promenades and fine restaurants. It is

Namibias most popular holiday destination.

MAURITIUS AND REUNION

Mauritius - is perhaps the best known island paradise in the Southern

Indian Ocean. The powder-soft beaches are fringed with coconut

palms, whilst inland towering mountains form a dramatic backdrop.

Reunion - an island of tr ue contrasts, Reunion is unknown to many

of the worlds travelers. Reunion with its active volcano, black sandy

beaches, sophisticated shops and fine restaurants is a touch of France

in the Indian Ocean.

MADAGASCAR

Tulear- located in the Southern Dry Forest, Tulear reminds one of an

old west town with its dry air and dusty streets. A stopping off point

for those interested in snorkeling and diving in the beach area of Ifaty

just to the north and birding in the spiny desert forest outside of town.

Fort Dauphin - Fort Dauphin boasts its beaches, unusual foliage and

its Lemurs, chameleons and birdlife unlike anything seen anywhere

else in the world. Take a nature walk, visit the Botanical Gardens, the

Fort and Museum or book the optional beach BBQ and lounge in the

warm cr ystal water s with a cold drink from the bar, whilst the islandsChefs prepare your lunch of Zebu Steaks and Lobster.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS CRUISES

The 9 night Christmas cruise visits marvelous Mauritius and the New

Years cruise calls at For t Dauphin in magical Madagascar. Experience the

most memorable festive season ever.


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2011-

3NIGHTS Day Port Arr. Dept. December January

1 Cape Town (South Africa) - 18.00 18 23

2 at sea - - 19 24

3 at sea - - 20 25

4 Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 21 26

Cruise Code M02 M11

DurbanCape Town

ITALY, SPAIN, CAPE VERDE, NAMIBIA , SOUTH AFRICA

2010-

17NIGHTS


Wednesday Genoa (Italy) - 16.00 01

Thursday Barcelona (Spain) 13.00 19.00 02


Saturday Cadiz (Spain) 09.00 18.00 04Sunday at sea - - 05

Monday S.Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is./Spain) 08.00 14.00 06


Wednesday Mindelo (Cape Verde) 13.00 19.00 08








Thursday Walvis Bay (Namibia) 08.00 16.00 16


Saturday Cape Town (South Africa) 09.00 - 18

Cruise Code M01

Genoa

Walvis Bay

Cape Town

Tenerife

Canary Island

BarcelonaCadiz

MindeloCape Verde

Card Game

Cruises

SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, SAINT HELENA, SENEGAL, SPAIN, ITALY

2011-

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NIGHTS

Day Port Arr. Dept. March

Monday Cape Town (South Africa) - 16.00 07


Wednesday Walvis Bay (Namibia) 08.00 17.00 09



Saturday Jamestown (Saint Helena) 13.00 19.00 12



Tuesday at sea - - 15Wednesday at sea - - 16

Thursday Dakar (Senegal) 10.00 18.00 17



Sunday Arreci fe de Lanzarote (Canary I s./ Spain) 08.00 18.00 20


Tuesday Cadiz (Spain) 08.00 19.00 22


Thursday Barcelona (Spain) 07.00 13.00 24

Friday Genoa (Italy) 10.00 - 25

Cruise Code M21

Genoa

Walvis BayJamestown

Cape Town

BarcelonaCadiz

Dakar

ArrecifeCanary Islands Chess Cruise


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DURBAN, CAPE TOWN

2011-

3NIGHTS

DurbanCape Town

Day Port Arr. Dept. January February

1 Durban (South Africa) - 18.00 05 23

2 at sea - - 06 24

3 at sea - - 07 25

4 Cape Town (South Africa) 08.00 - 08 26

Cruise Code M05 M16

NAMIBIA

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4NIGHTS

Day Port Arr. Dept. January March

1 Cape Town (South Africa) - 16.00 10 17 28/02

2 at sea - - 11 18 01

3 Walvis Bay (Namibia) 09.00 18.00 12 19 02

4 at sea - - 13 20 03

5 Cape Town (South Africa) 08.00 - 14 21 04

Cruise Code M07 M09 M19

Cape Town

Walvis Bay

MAURITIUS

2010-

9NIGHTS






Saturday Port Louis (Mauritius) 09.00 - 25

Sunday Port Louis (Mauritius) - 16.00 26




Thursday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 30

Cruise Code M03Durban

Port Louis Christmas Cruise

MADAGASCAR

2011-

6NIGHTS


1 Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 30/12 26 17

2 at sea - - 31/12 27 18

3 at sea - - 01 28 19

4 Port dEhoala/Fort Dauphin (Madagascar) 09.00 21.00 02 29 20

5 at sea - - 03 30 21

6 at sea - - 04 31 22

7 Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 05 01/02 23


Durban

Fort DauphinPort dehoala

New ear CruiseM04


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SOUTH AFRICA

2011-

3NIGHTS

Day Port Arr. Dept. January March

1 Cape Town (South Africa) - 13.00 14 04

2 Mossel Bay (South Africa) 09.00 - 15 05

3 Mossel Bay (South Africa) - 09.00 16 06

4 Cape Town (South Africa) 08.00 - 17 07

Cruise Code M08 M20

Cape TownMossel Bay

CAPE TOWN

2011-

2NIGHTS


1 Cape Town (South Africa) - 16.00 08 21 26

2 at sea - - 09 22 27

3 Cape Town (South Africa) 08.00 - 10 23 28


Cape Town

MADAGASCAR

2011-

5NIGHTS

Day Port Arr. Dept. February



Thursday Tulear (Toliara/Madagascar) 13.00 - 03

Friday Tulear (Toliara/Madagascar) - 13.00 04


Sunday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 06

Cruise Code M13

Durban

Tulear

XXXXX

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11NIGHTS

Day Port Arr. Dept. February

Sunday Durban (South Africa) - 14.00 06




Thursday Port Louis (Mauritius) 09.00 - 10

Friday Port Louis (Mauritius) - 17.00 11

Saturday Pointe des Galets (Reunion) 08.00 16.00 12


Monday Port dEhoala/Fort Dauphin (Madagascar) 09.00 18.00 14



Thursday Durban (South Africa) 07.30 - 17

Cruise Code M14

Durban

Port Louis

Port dEhoala

Pointe des Galets

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MSC MOD - CRUISE CALENDAR SELLING PRICES* (PRICES IN RAND)

Cruise Itinerary Day Depart Return Nts Cat 1 Cat 3 Cat 4 Cat 5 Cat 6 Cat 7 Cat 8 Cat 9 Cat 10 Cat 11 Cat 12 PortCharges

MY 01

Genoa, Barcelona, Cadiz,

S.Cruz de Tenerife, Mindelo,Walvis Bay, Cape Town Wed 01-Dec-10 18-Dec-10 17 R 16,830 R 17,600 R 18,360 R 19,590 R 20,660 R 21,120 R 22,340 R 23,570 R 24,480 R 25,860 R 28,310 R 500

MY 02 Cape Town, Durban Sat 18-Dec-10 21-Dec-10 3 R 3,300 R 3,450 R 3,600 R 3,840 R 4,050 R 4,140 R 4,380 R 4,620 R 4,800 R 5,070 R 5,550 R 400

MY 03 Durban, Port Louis, Durban Tue 21-Dec-10 30-Dec-10 9 R 12,960 R 13 ,500 R 14 ,150 R 15 ,120 R 15 ,880 R 16 ,200 R 17,180 R 18,150 R 18 ,800 R 19 ,880 R 21 ,820 R 500

MY 04Durban, Port d'Ehoala

(Fort Dauphin), DurbanThurs 30-Dec-10 05-Jan-11 6 R 8 ,640 R 9 ,000 R 9 ,440 R 10,080 R 10,590 R 10,800 R 11 ,450 R 12 ,100 R 12,530 R 13,250 R 14,550 R 500

MY 05 Durban, Cape Town Wed 05-Jan-11 08-Jan-11 3 R 3,300 R 3,450 R 3,600 R 3,840 R 4,050 R 4,140 R 4,380 R 4,620 R 4,800 R 5,070 R 5,550 R 400

MY 06 Cape Town, Cape Town Sat 08-Jan-11 10-Jan-11 2 R 2,200 R 2,300 R 2,400 R 2,560 R 2,700 R 2,760 R 2,920 R 3,080 R 3,200 R 3,380 R 3,700 R 300

MY 07Cape Town, Walvis Bay,

Cape TownMon 10-Jan-11 14-Jan-11 4 R 4,400 R 4,600 R 4,800 R 5,120 R 5,400 R 5,520 R 5,840 R 6,160 R 6,400 R 6,760 R 7,400 R 500

MY 08Cape Town, Mossel Bay,

Cape TownFri 14-Jan-11 17-Jan-11 3 R 3,300 R 3,450 R 3,600 R 3,840 R 4,050 R 4,140 R 4,380 R 4,620 R 4,800 R 5,070 R 5,550 R 400

MY 09Cape Town,Walvis Bay,

Cape TownMon 17-Jan-11 21-Jan-11 4 R 4,400 R 4,600 R 4,800 R 5,120 R 5,400 R 5,520 R 5,840 R 6,160 R 6,400 R 6,760 R 7,400 R 500

MY 10 Cape Town, Cape Town Fri 21-Jan-11 23-Jan-11 2 R 2,200 R 2,300 R 2,400 R 2,560 R 2,700 R 2,760 R 2,920 R 3,080 R 3,200 R 3,380 R 3,700 R 300

MY 11 Cape Town, Durban Sun 23-Jan-11 26-Jan-11 3 R 1,950 R 2,040 R 2,130 R 2,280 R 2,400 R 2,460 R 2,580 R 2,730 R 2,850 R 3,000 R 3,300 R 400

MY 12Durban, Ilha de Mozambique,

DurbanWed 26-Jan-11 01-Feb-11 6 R 6,600 R 6,900 R 7,200 R 7,680 R 8,100 R 8,280 R 8,760 R 9,240 R 9,600 R 10,140 R 11,100 R 500

MY 13 Durban, Tulear, Durban Tue 01-Feb-11 06-Feb-11 5 R 5,500 R 5,750 R 6,000 R 6,400 R 6,750 R 6,900 R 7,300 R 7,700 R 8,000 R 8,450 R 9,250 R 500

MY 14Durban, Port Louis, Pointe des

Galets, Fort Dauphin, DurbanSun 06-Feb-11 17-Feb-11 11 R 12,100 R 12 ,650 R 13 ,200 R 14 ,080 R 14 ,850 R 15 ,180 R 16,060 R 16,940 R 17 ,600 R 18 ,590 R 20 ,350 R 500

MY 15Durban, Port d'Ehoala(Fort Dauphin), Durban

Thurs 17-Feb-11 23-Feb-11 6 R 6,600 R 6,900 R 7,200 R 7,680 R 8,100 R 8,280 R 8,760 R 9,240 R 9,600 R 10,140 R 11,100 R 500

MY 16 Durban, Cape Town Wed 23-Feb-11 26-Feb-11 3 R 1,950 R 2,040 R 2,130 R 2,280 R 2,400 R 2,460 R 2,580 R 2,730 R 2,850 R 3,000 R 3,300 R 400

MY 18 Cape Town, Cape Town Sat 26-Feb-11 28-Mar-11 2 R 2,200 R 2,300 R 2,400 R 2,560 R 2,700 R 2,760 R 2,920 R 3,080 R 3,200 R 3,380 R 3,700 R 300

MY 19 Cape Town, Walvis Bay,Cape Town

Mon 28-Mar-11 04-Mar-11 4 R 4,400 R 4,600 R 4,800 R 5,120 R 5,400 R 5,520 R 5,840 R 6,160 R 6,400 R 6,760 R 7,400 R 500

MY 20Cape Town, Mossel Bay,Cape Town

Fri 04-Mar-11 07-Mar-11 3 R 3,300 R 3,450 R 3,600 R 3,840 R 4,050 R 4,140 R 4,380 R 4,620 R 4,800 R 5,070 R 5,550 R 400

MY 21

Cape Town, Walvis Bay,Jamestown, Dakar, Arrecife

de Lanzarote, Cadiz, Barcelona,Genoa

Mon 07-Mar-11 25-Mar-11 18 R 17,820 R 18,630 R 19,440 R 20,740 R 21,870 R 22,360 R 23,660 R 24,950 R 25,920 R 27,380 R 29,970 R 500

Shoulder Season High Season Peak Season

Accommodation in the category you have selected - PORT CHARGES NOTINCLUDED.

All meals onboard ship including: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea , dinner andon some evenings a midnight snack.

A well planned programme of activities during sea days and a wide variety of

evening entertainment.

Captains Welcome Party and Gala Evening with special gala dinner (oncruises of 4 nights and longer only).

Library, games and popular movies.

Use of gym and fitness equipment.

INCLUDED INYOUR CRUISE FARE NOT INCLUDED INYOUR CRUISE FARE Service charge.

Medical Services, shop items for sale onboard.

Flights.

Port Charges.

Shore Excursions.

Transfers.

Beauty Centre & Spa (personal treatments and services).

Espresso, cappuccino, soft drinks, beverages and alcoholic drinks.

Casino, video games and golf simulator.

24 hours room service (breakfast room service is included).

Internet Caf and Wi-Fi, Ship to Shore phone service.

Travel and Cancellation Protection Insurance.

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A maximum of 2 children under the age of 18 travel free with 2 full paying adults. This offer excludesthe applicable port charges, insurance and any fuel or currency supplements that may apply.

CIDRN CRIS FRAAR ROND


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M S C S I N F O N I A & M S C M E L O D Y O N b O A R D S E R v I C E S

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TCNICACARACTRISTICS

MSC SINFONIA MSC MELODY

Gross Tonnage: 58.625 tons 35.143 tons

Length: 251,25 m 204,70 m

Beam: 28,8 m 27,35 m

Height: 54 m 55,65 m

Number of passengers: 1.554 (on double basis) 1.064 (on double basis)

Total cabins: 777 532

Crew: 700 people 530 people

Maximum speed: 21,7 knots 20 knots

Voltage: 110/220 Volts 110/220 Volts

Stabilizers: Yes Yes

Passenger decks: 9 8

Elevators: 9 4

Swimming pools:2 for adults and 2 forchildren / 2 SPA baths

1 outside, 1 inside /2 SPA baths

BAR & RESTAURANTS

Bars, restaurants, cafeteria, internet caf, cigar room. Bars, restaurants, cafeteria.MSI

ENTERTAINMENT

Childrens playroom, teenagers area, video games room,discotheque, karaoke, theatre, cinema, casino, library, playroom, photo gallery, photographer, shopping area, Duty Freeshops, jewellery shop.

Video games room, childrens playroom, karaoke, discotheque, theatre, casino, library, play and card room, photo gallery,shopping area, Duty Free shops.

M

SI

SPORTS

Shuffleboard, golf simulator, minigolf, jogging track, tennis,basketball, gymnasium, volleyball.

Shuffleboard, jogging track, gymnasium.M

SI

SPA & RELAX

Solarium, beauty salon, hairdresser, SPA. Beauty salon, hairdresser, SPA bath.MSI

EXTRA

Conference room, meeting room, Medical centre, Duty Freeshops, information office with multilingual hostesses, 24 hourcabin service, jewellery shop, currency exchange office, Wi-FiGSM system, laundry/ironing service, fully air-conditioned.

Medical centre, Duty Free shops, information office withmultilingual hostesses, 24 hour cabin service, jewellery shop,currency exchange office, Wi-Fi GSM System, laundry/ironing service, fully air-conditioned.

M

SI


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SETTING NEW

STaNDaRDS

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DISABD FACIITIS MSC SINFONIA

Disabled cabin category cat. 3, 4

Cabin door width 88 cm

Bathroom door width 88 cm

Size of cabin area 21 m2

Size of bathroom 4 m2

Is there a fold-down seat in the shower? Yes

Height of seat from the floor (cm) 45

Does the WC seat have grab rails? Yes

Are wheelchairs available on board? On request

Are all decks/public areas accessible? Yes

Are all tenders/piers on itinerary accessible? Yes

Do the elevators have deck indicators? Yes

Can 100% sight impaired passengers cruise? Only with full time carerTo have full and detailed description of our disabled facilities please see the web sitewww.msccruises.com

SUITES WITH BALCONYSuites with private balcony, double bed that can be converted into

two single beds (upon request), air conditioning, spacious wardrobe,

bathroom with bathtub, TV, telephone, internet connection (at a fee),

radio stations (available on television channel), minibar, safe. Dimensions:

from 22 mq. to 23,20 mq. Category 11.

OUTSIDE CABINSCabins have a queen-size bed that can be converted into two single

beds (upon request, excluding cabins for people with disabilities), air

conditioning, bathroom with shower, television, radio stations (available

on television channel), telephone, internet connection (at a fee), radio

stations (available on television channel), minibar and safe. Dimensions:

13 mq. From category 6 to 10.

INSIDE CABINSCabins have a queen-size bed that can be converted into two single

beds (upon request, excluding cabins for the disabled), air conditioning,

bathroom with shower, television, radio stations (available on television

channel), telephone, internet connection (at a fee), minibar and safe.

Dimensions: 13 mq. From category 1 to 5.

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unDeck

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unDeck

Minigolf

Minigolf

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard

Golf

Simulator

SportCenter

The PlanetTeens Club

Pasha Club Disco

GalaxyVideoGames

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Track

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Track

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SwimmingPool

SwimmingPool

Capri Bar

SPA bath

Caff del MareOutdoor Restaurant

PinocchioChildrenPlayroom

Lift

Lift

La TerrazzaBuffet

Lift

BeerBar

IceCreamB

ar

Relaxation AreaGymnasium

MSCAureaSPA

BeautyParlour

Grill

Grill

ThermalSuite

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DECK 13SCHUBERT/DECK GAMES

DECK 12BIZET

DECK 11DEBUSSY

DECK 10SIBELIUS

MSC SINFONIA DECK PLAN

Deck Schubert/Deck GamesDeck Bizet

Deck DebussyDeck Sibelius

Deck TchaikosvkiDeck Bach

Deck BrahmsDeck Mozart

Deck Beethoven777 Cabins - 2087 Guests

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The Library

GalleriaMazzini

ShoppingArea

Il Covo

Restaurant

Sanremo

Casino

CafLeBaroque

Buddha Bar

PhotoGallery

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Sinfonia

Business Center

Teatro

San Carlo

Tour Office

Reception

ManhattanBar

ShelaghsHouse

Irish

Pub

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Il GaleoneRestaurant

Ambassador

CigarRoom

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Gallery

TeatroSan Carlo

Jewelry

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DECK 9TCHAIKOVSKI

DECK 8BACH

DECK 7BRAHMS

DECK 6MOZART

DECK 5BEETHOVEN

ACCOMMODATION

1 Inside 2 lower beds 7 Outside 2 lower beds



4 Ins ide 2 lower beds 10 Outside 2 lower beds

5 Inside 2 lower beds 11 Suite with balcony

6* Outs ide 2 lower beds

3rd bed available in Cat 1-2-3-4-5-7-8-9-10-11

4th bed available in Cat. 1-2-3-4-8-9-10

All cabins have two single beds convertible to a double bed except in cabins for people with disabilities (H).

* Certain cabins have restricted views.

CABINS TYPES

Sofa bed

3rd beds are bunks

3rd & 4th beds are bunks

Connecting cabins

Cabin for people with disabilities

Family Cabin

The above data and descriptions are subject to change and will be verified

at time of booking.

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DISABD FACIITIS MSC MELODY

Disabled cabin category cat. 8

Cabin door width 73 cm

Bathroom door width 76 cm

Size of cabin area 12 m2

Size of bathroom 220/135 cm2

Is there a fold-down seat in the shower? Yes

Height of seat from the floor (cm) 45

Does the WC seat have grab rails? Yes

Are wheelchairs available on board? On request

Are all decks/public areas accessible? Yes

Are all tenders/piers on itinerary accessible? Yes

Do the elevators have deck indicators? Yes

Can 100% sight impaired passengers cruise? Only with full time carer

To have full and detailed description of our disabled facilities please see the web sitewww.msccruises.com

SUITES:Suites, double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, spacious

wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, TV, radio, telephone and

minibar. Dimensions: 43 mq. Category 12, deck Premier.

MINI SUITES:Suites, double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, spacious

wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, TV radio and telephone.

Dimensions: 18 mq.

OUTSIDE CABINS:Cabins, 4 cabins for people with disabilities, single beds that can be

converted into double bed, air conditioning, TV, radio, telephone

and bathroom with bathtub or shower. Dimensions: 18 mq.

INSIDE CABINS:Cabins, single beds that can be converted into double bed, airconditioning, TV, radio, telephone and bathroom with shower.

Dimensions: 13 mq.

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Jogging Track

Magrodome

SlidingTransparentRoof over

Riviera Terrace& Pool

Sunrise Terrace

Riviera Terrace

Goombay Bar

SatelliteCaf

PortSide

SatelliteCaf

StarboardSide

Riviera

Pool

Library/CardRoom

PhotoGallery

BeautySalon

Massage

Room

CalypsoBar

SeasportFitness

& HealthCenter

CalypsoPool

SPA bath

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Bar

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Club Universe

Seven SeasCasino

Duty FreeShop

Shop

JewelryShop

Boutique

StarlightDisco

JunkanooClub

Lift

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Shuffleboard

Perfumes& Cosmetics

PhotoShop

Internet Point

Junkanoo Bar

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Plutos Play House

Childrens Pool

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Pursers

Office

Cruise

Director

Office

Cashless

Office

TourOffice

Reception

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SUNDECK

POOLDECK

LOUNGEDECK

PREMIERDECK

MSC SINFONIA DECK PLAN

Sun DeckDeck Pool

Deck LoungeDeck Premier

Deck ContinentalDeck Oceanic

Deck RestaurantDeck Bahamas

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CONTINENTALDECK

OCEANICDECK

RESTAURANTDECK

BAHAMASDECK

ACCOMMODATION

1 Inside 4 lower beds 7 Inside 2 lower beds


3 Outside 2 bunk beds 9 Outside 2 lower beds

4 Outside 2 lower beds 10 Outside 2 lower beds

5 Ins ide 2 lower beds 11 Mini Su ite 1 double bed

6* Inside 2 lower beds 12 Suite

3rd bed available in Cat 1-6-7-8-9-10-11-12

4th bed available in Cat. 1-6-7-8-9-10-11-12

5th bed available in Cat. 8-9-11

Double bed available from Cat. 6

CABINS TYPES

Sofa bed

3rd beds are bunks

3rd & 4th beds are bunks

Cabin for people with disabilities

The above data and descriptions are subject to change and will be verified

at time of booking.

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Whether its your trip, your possessions, your luggage, or your health, travelinsurance has become an essential item to pack for smart travellers. Travel,especially cruise travel, should be about wonder and delight, about fun andentertainment, not about anxiety and lost money.

MSC Cruises in association with Europ Assistance and Oojah Travel

Protection offers you complete protection and peace of mind. One callto Europ Assistance will keep you covered 24 hours of the day, for thoseunexpected situations.

A brief overview of the features and benefits of your mandatory cruise cover:

TRIP CANCATION, TRIP CRTAIMNTAND TRIP INTRRPTIONProvides reimbursement for non-refundable pre-paid deposits you do not

use because of your inability to start or complete your trip, due to a coveredreason.

TRAV DAProvides for reasonable expenses incurred such as accommodation, meals,and local transportation if your flight, cruise, bus or train journey is delayedduring your trip due to a covered reason.

BAGGAG DAProvides reimbursement for the emergency purchase of necessary personalitems if your baggage is delayed for more than 6 hours during your trip.

BAGGAG & PRSONA BONGINGSProvides reimbursement for baggage or other personal effects that arelost, damaged or stolen while on your trip.

ACCIDNT AND INSS MDICA xPNSProvides coverage for the necessary medical, surgical and emergency dentalcare costs if you become unexpectedly sick or accidentally injured while ona trip.

MRGNC MDICA TRANSPORTATION

If you become sick or injured on a trip, Europ Assistance will arrangetransportation to the nearest suitable medical facility, or repatriationhome, if medically necessary.

PR-xISTING CONDITIONSPlease note that there are no benefits payable for losses caused directly orindirectly from a pre-existing medical condition unless:a. You have declared ALL pre-existing medical conditions to us; andb. We have accepted the condition(s) for insurance in writing.

Please note: This brochure is provided for marketing purposes only. Refer to the policywording for terms, exclusions and conditions of cover. Please contact us for a sample

certificate/policy.

* Oojah Travel Protection is underwritten by The Hollard Insurance Company Ltd, an authorised

financial services provider.32

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SCD OF BNFITS

Limitof Liability7 Nightsor less

Limitof Liability8 Nights

or more &Madagascar

mergency Medical and Related penses

Medical Expenses (Accident only for Local cruises) R 750 000 R 5 000 000

Excess Nil R 300

Medical Expenses Terrorism Extension Nil Nil

Medical Evacuation, Repatriation or Transport to Medical Centre Real Expense Real Expense

Dental Expenses (injury Included In Medical Expenses): Illness Nil R 5 000

Optical Expenses (injur y Included In Medical Expenses): Illness Nil R 5 000

Follow up treatment in South Africa Nil R 5 000

Expenses for sending a doctor in-situ Real Expense N/A

Locating unavailable medication Real Expense N/A

* Local Cover does not include Out-Patient treatment

Note: Emergency Medical and Related Expenses are limited to Accident Related incidents on Local Cover.

Personal Accident Insurance

Accidental Death R 50 000 R 50 000

Permanent Disability as a result of an Accident R 50 000 R 50 000

Broken Bones - Seniors only R 10 000 R 50 000

Assistance Services

Cash Advances Assistance Assistance

Consular Referral Assistance Assistance

Emergency Accommodation and Travel arrangements Assistance Assistance

Transmission of Urgent messages Assistance Assistance

Visit by a family member Assistance R 15 000Return of children Assistance R 15 000

Return of travel companion Assistance R 15 000

Legal Assistance Assistance R 7 500

Motoring bail bond (advance only) Nil R 2 000

Return of mortal remains or burial expenses Real Expense Real Expense

Coffin expenses R 2 500 R 7 500

Cancellation & Curtailment - Excess R500 R 10 000 R 15 000

Baggage, Money, Credit Cards & Travellers Cheques

Loss, theft or damage of baggage/trade samples R 10 000 R15 000

Single item limit R 2 500 R 3 750

Excess R 500 R 500

Loss or Theft of Cash and/or Travel Documents R 250 R 1 000

Baggage Delay - After 6 hours R 1 500 R 1 500

Travel Delay and Travel Missed Connection (after 4 hours) R 750 R 750

Personal iability Abroad - Excess R1000 R 500 000 R 2 000 000

ijack Public Conveyance - After 12 Hours R 5 000 R 5 000

Carrier Accumulation imit: R 750 000 R 5 000 000

Important contact details for all claims and emergencies

Europ Assistance:EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 24 HOURS A DAY

Telephone: +27 11 991 8528E-Mail: [email protected]


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MBARKATION

On embarkation, passengers shouldfollow these steps:

a) Deliver luggage to the designated staff, who willthen send directly to the passengers cabin. All bagsshould be labelled beforehand with the passengers

name and surname, the name of the ship, the cabinnumber and the date and port of departure.

b) Go to the check-in desk with cruise ticket andpassport.

c) After the document check, passengers will receivea Cruise Card. This is a magnetic card used foronboard payment of excursions, bar bills, laundry,in-cabin service, hairdresser, beauty centre, duty-freeshops, photographer and service charge. To activate

purchasing with the Cruise Card, passengers musteither register their credit card or leave a cash sum.Personal cheques are not accepted. The followingcredit cards can be registered onboard: Visa, VisaElectron, Mastercard, Diners, JCB and AmericanExpress.

d) As a safety precaution, security staff may searcha passenger and/or his/her luggage and confiscateany articles that the Company considers could

risk the safety of the passengers, crew or ship.On board, staff reserve the right to remove anybeverages present in passenger baggage. These willbe returned the evening before disembarkation.Passengers are not permitted to bring unpackagedfood on board.

TRAV DOCMNTS ANDVISAS

For all other questions regarding traveldocuments and visas, please ask your travel agent.

GGAG

Insurance must be taken out with MSCCruises according to the conditions on

pages 32-33. International airline baggage regulationssubject luggage to size and weight limitations; thenormal economy class allowance is 20kg . Airlinesreserve the right to charge a supplement for excessbaggage. MSC Cruises accepts no responsibility forissues arising during airport departure or arrival.Furthermore, valuable luggage travels at thepassengers own risk. Passengers are advised to carryany medicines, documents etc. in their hand luggage.

AT AND MDICARQIRMNTS

Passengers with physical or mentaldisabilities are referred to Clause Health ofPassenger of the Booking Conditions.The Passenger warrants that he is fit to travel bysea and by air and that his conduct or conditionwill not impair the safety or convenience of thevessels, aircraft and/or the other passengers. AnyPassenger with a condition that may affect fitness to travel must submit a doctors certificate prior tobooking. Without this certificate, boarding may beprohibited. Any specific transport and/or lodgingand/or assistance needs must be communicated atthe time the reservation is made, and are subject toavailability. Ships are not equipped with specializedrooms/equipment/medical assistance.Women who will reach the 23th week of pregnancyby the end of the cruise must, at the time ofembarkation, produce a medical certificate from adoctor confirming their fitness to travel on boarda cruise ship for the period of the cruise and for the actual itinerary. MSC Cruises is not in any wayresponsible for any consequence resulting from apassengers inability to travel, whether or not thisinability is evident. No refund or indemnity is owedto any passenger who cannot begin or continue thetrip due to their own inability.

MDICA SRVIC

All of our ships have a well-equippedMedical Center, supervised by a doctor

and medical personnel. The Medical Center is openat the times advertised in the ships Daily Program.Emergency services are available around the clock bycalling the Medical Emergency number. While the range

of medications held on board is comprehensive, theymay not satisfy your precise personal needs, and for thisreason, we always suggest that Guests carry a supply oftheir own prescribed medicines.Charges will be made on board for medical services.These charges are displayed in the Medical Center andwill be debited automatically to your Cruise Card.

PTS

Pets are not allowed on board.

PARKING

Car Parking is available only in Durban uponrequest. The fare of 75 Rand per night (valid

for all car types) will be converted in USD at the actualexchange rate and collected directly on board.For reservation and additional information pleasecontact [email protected] or call 031 360 7161 /031 360 7141. Cape Town Parking is available directly atthe V&A Waterfront.

RSTARANTS ANDBFFTS DINING

Dining times are indicated in the DailyProgram.Breakfast is served in the ships restaurant and at theLido Buffet. Continental breakfast from Room Serviceis delivered to cabins on request on all morningsexcept the day of disembarkation. This service may berequested using the doorknob order form provided in

the in-cabin directory or by calling the Reception desk.Lunch is served in the restaurants and at the Lido Buffet.Dinner is served in the restaurants in two sittings(preference to be indicated at booking time).All food, drink and related services not included in thecruise price shall be paid at the end of the cruise.A 15% service charge is already included and detailed in

the final bill. No tips are therefore required for bar andrestaurant staff.

SMOKING POIC

MSC Cruises respects the needs anddesires of all guests, and we have given

careful consideration to the preferences of both thosewho smoke and those who do not.In line with global standards, smoking areas are generally

fewer than non-smoking areas, but smoking is freelypermitted in specified areas throughout the fleet(selected mainly on the basis of increased or modifiedair extraction).Smoking is not generally permitted in any food serviceareas (buffets and restaurants), medical centres, child-care areas, corridors or elevator foyers, areas whereguests are assembled in groups for safety exercises,disembarkation or tour departures, public toilets, or inbars directly near areas where food is served. Smokingin all cabins is highly discouraged, and because of the specific and proven risk of fire, smoking on cabinbalconies is not permitted at any time.Smoking is permitted in several bars on each ship, andon one side (indicated by signage) of the principaloutdoor pool deck areas, where ashtrays are provided.Guests are advised by the Cruise Director and in theShips Daily Program to avoid throwing cigarette butts

over the side of the ship, where they could be blownback on board and start a fire.

SOPS AND SRVICSON BOARD

A vast selection of the best brands isavailable from the Duty & Tax free shops on board:clothing, beauty and perfume items, jewellery, film andphotographic equipment, glasses, suntan lotion, tobaccoand spirits, as well as a variety of products with the

MSC logo.All ships have hair and beauty salons, a sauna andmassage suite, gym, laundry and photographic service.Prices are published on board.

SNBDS

Sunbeds are available at no charge topassengers.

They cannot be booked, and guests are kindly requestednot to occupy deckchairs and sunbeds with personalitems during any long absences. Beach towels areavailable around the swimming pools. These should bereturned after use. Unreturned pool towels may becharged to the onboard accounts of guests.

DAI PROGRAMEach evening a detailed program for thefollowing day will be delivered to your

cabin. It contains full information on the activities andentertainment to be presented by the entertainmentstaff.

NTRTAINMNT FOR KIDS

We give special care and attention tochildren.

Dedicated entertainment and activities are arranged forchildren from 3 years of age. Childrens programs areprinted daily and are available in the Childrens Center.Childrens entertainment is free and is organized intothree distinct age categories. Mini Club, for children from 3 to 6 years;

Junior Club, for children from 7 to 12 years; Teenagers Club, for passengers from 13 to 17 years.As our ships vary in size and facilities, Childrensactivities are not restricted to the Childrens Center.All entertainment activities, both for younger guestsand adults, are conducted in different languages to caterfor all needs. When parents are on excursions ashore,the Mini Club will remain open, offering peace of mindfor parents. If parents are ashore or involved in otheractivities, the Childrens supervisors will also take theyoungsters to the buffet or the ships restaurant forchildrens meals (from a dedicated Childrens Menu).Parents are kindly asked to prevent their children fromroaming the ship unaccompanied. We do not offer ababy-sitting service.

SOR xCRSIONS

A full program of Shore Excursions isavailable to purchase on board.

The excursions offered during the cruise are optionaland a charge is applicable. Excursions are chargeddirectly to your onboard account and final payment canbe made in cash, by credit card or by travellers cheque.Please note that:

- Excursion itineraries and prices may be subject tochange due to cost variations and contingencieswithout prior notification by MSC Cruises.

- An excursion takes place if the minimum number ofparticipants is reached. In the event that the minimumnumber of participants is not reached, the excursionmay be cancelled and money refunded. Someexcursions have a limited number of par ticipants.

- The price includes transpor t, visits to sites and/

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- MSC Cruises is not responsible for any changes to the program resulting from local holidays, days thatsites are closed and/or any other local events thatcompletely or partially preclude the original itinerary.The excursion programme and timings (departure/return) will be confirmed on board during the cruise.

- Unless otherwise indicated, onshore excursions will be

conducted by coach.- Passengers are requested to wear appropriate

clothing for visits to religious sites (covered knees andshoulders, no low-cut tops).

- Excursions including visits to archaeological sites, longsections on foot or hiking may not be suitable forpassengers with disabilities or walking difficulties. It isadvisable to check the feasibility of excursions beforebooking.

- For Beach Tours, swimming towels and bathing suitsare advised.

- Some archaeological sites, museums and places ofinterest charge supplements for the use of videos andcameras. These extras are not included in the price ofthe excursion; further details will be given on board.

AIRPORT STT

A reasonably priced shuttle service isavailable from Durban Airport direct to

Durban Port and vice versa. The shuttle meets all flightson the Sinfonias cruise departure dates. This transfercan be booked at the time you make your cruisereservation.

OTS

Should you wish to extend your holidayseither before or after your cruise, preferential

rates are offered in Southern Sun properties. Simplyrequest your accommodation when making your cruisereservation.

xR BS FROMJOANNSBRG

Drakensberg Express: Travel via theDrakensberg; spend 1 night at Sandford Park CountryHotel before continuing on to Durban the followingmorning. The return coach departs directly upondisembarkation for the transfer back to Gauteng/Tswane (short stop at Harrismith) OR Durban Express:Travel directly to Durban; spend 1 night at GardenCourt South beach (inclusive of Breakfast) before being transferred to the port to board the Sinfonia. Returncoach departs directly upon disembarkation for the transfer back to Gauteng / Tshwane (short stop atHarrismith).

SRVIC CARG

All onboard services offered to MSCGuests are subject to a modest service

Charge which will be billed to the Guests account.Payment will only be requested at the end of the cruiseand will depend on the number of days services wereactually provided. Service charges serve the purpose ofmaintaining the highest quality standards of service tothe passengers.The amount of the service charge is fixed and cannotbe altered: South Africa cruises: 6 Dollars/day per adult.Positioning cruises: heading to South Africa 6 Euro/day peradult, coming from South Africa 6 Dollars/day per Adult.The applicable service charge for children under 18 will be50% of the above rates.

OTR SRVICS

The following services are charged asextras: photographer, casino, video games,

golf simulator (only on MSC Sinfonia), internet stations,

hairdresser, barber, beauty salon, Turkish bath, sauna andmassages, laundry and ironing.Post office: mail can be taken to the on boardInformation Office who will provide the necessarypostage (which will be charged to the passenger) andpass it to our local representatives for mailing.Telephone, fax and e-mail services are available at

the rates displayed onboard. The telephone numbers to contact the ships from landlines are: MSC Sinfonia00870 335671611 / 00870 335671621 - MSC Melody00870 335315710 / 00870 635315710.

WIRSS INTRNTOTSPOT SRVIC

If you are an avid Internet user, youcan continue surfing the web during your cruise byconnecting to the Internet with your laptop or PDA. Just connect to the ships network, available via awireless connection in all common areas of the ship,or in your cabin, using the cable available from theInformation Desk, and follow the instructions providedon the home page to register. To access the hot spotservice, just select the amount of credit you require andit will be charged directly to your on-board account.

It is also possible to rent a laptop from the InformationDesk (only on MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia).Details and offers available will be posted on the DailyProgram.

WIRSS INTRNTOT SPOT SRVIC

If you are an avid Internet user, youcan continue surfing the web during your cruise byconnecting to the Internet with your laptop or PDA.All you need to do is purchase a prepaid card at theInformation Desk. The price of the card varies accordingto the amount of connection time you require.A wireless connection is available in the public areas(except for the pool by the stern on MSC Melody).

INTRNT C@F

Your Cruise Card will also allow you toaccess the Internet. At the Internet Caf

you can stay connected with the world by using theInternet browser, just like you would at home. Theservice is subject to the rates displayed on board.

INTRNT POINT

Internet services are just a cli ck away. In theInternet Point, you can use the browser just

as you would at home. All you need to do is purch

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