Sinfonia

Ship Alcohol Policy

Passengers are warned not to attempt to take personal supplies of alcohol on board.

In keeping with the policies adopted by Cruise Lines throughout the world, personal supplies of alcohol will be confiscated if found in passengers luggage or if observed in passengers cabins. Both the main luggage as well as hand baggage is thoroughly searched before embarkation. NO Exceptions will be permitted. To avoid embarrassment in the presence of fellow travelers - Personal supplies of alcohol are best left at home.

Smoking Areas onboard the MSC Sinfonia

The MSC Sinfonia is designed as a "limited smoking area" ship. There are designated smoking areas in some lounges and bars, but passengers who smoke are requested to respect the areas where smoking is NOT permitted.

Smoking is permitted exclusively in: Shelagh's Pub, the Casino and Casino Bar, Pasha's Disco (ship's left side - external; area) and at the Capri Bar (Pool Deck - external area). Cigars and pipes are allowed only and exclusively in the Cigar Room on Deck 5.

Smoking is NOT permitted on any cabin balconies and is strongly discouraged in all cabins. Smoking is also not permitted on any open sections of the aft deck and of other decks, as wind may blow burning ash back onto the ship where is may cause a fire.

New Regulations concerning food and beverages

In order to ensure our health and security standards, we kindly inform that, from November 1st 2008, it will be strictly forbidden to bring food and beverage onboard the vessels of our fleet.

In compliance with this regulation and in order to guarantee the above standards, during embarkation a careful check control will be carried out through all passengers luggage.

In order to facilitate the embarkation process, we ask that you please avoid bringing any food and beverage or transporting any food and beverage as part of your luggage.

Please note below a list of the items that are allowed:

1. Personal hygiene products: toothpaste, cleansing products, lotions.
2. Fluid medications for therapeutic use.
3. Baby gear and baby food items.
4. Dietary items: prescribed by a physician.

Any local or " typical" food item purchased during the cruise in any port of call will be collected and returned at the end of the cruise.

PASSPORT, VISA & HEALTH INFORMATION GUIDE

The information contained here is to be used as a guideline only

S.A passport holders require a visa for Cape Verde Islands (Mindelo). These can be obtained on board at ‚15 per person (when you are purchasing an MSC excursion the visa is free)

SA passport holders require a visa for Madagascar and this can be obtained on board at no cost - The political situation in Madagascar currently does not allow us to give much more information than at present for all nationalities the visa can be obtained upon arrival through the ship's paperwork prepared by the vessel to the local shipping agent; the costs are presently undetermined. Should the Madagascan Government decide to apply a "temporary" suspension as they have done previously, it will be free, however if that does not happen it will be charged for. (Visa costs in previous years ranged at around $25 per person - we cannot however in the current political climate in Madagascar anticipate the amount that will be charged for visas)

DESTINATION - Maputo; Barra Lodge; Portuguese Island

Passport information

• ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport - except in the case of a 2 night cruise to "Nowhere"; "Mossel Bay" Cruises and Durban to Cape Town Cruises and visa versa. A cruise to Mozambique involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
• 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.
• When travelling on a "Nowhere" cruise you will be required to present an original official photo identity document - acceptable documents are an ID book, drivers licence or a valid passport. Children require an original birth certificate. Photocopies and certified documents are NOT accepted.

Visa Information:

• Currently South African passport holders do not require visa for Mozambique when travelling aboard the Sinfonia
• A fee of US$ 25 visa fee will apply to Foreign passport holders - this visa is obtained on board and does not have to be pre-arranged.
• SADAC Passport holders do not require visas for Mozambique
• The following passport holders are not required to pay the Visa charge for Mozambique: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)

Health Requirements

• There are no official health requirements for Mozambique.
• Precautions: Mozambique is a Malaria area; however shore landings take place during the day when mosquitoes are least active. Please consult your Doctor; Pharmacist or Travel Clinic.

NAMIBIA - Walvis Bay

Passport information

ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport. This cruise involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.

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.

Visa information

• South African and British passport holders do not require a visa for Namibia.
• Required Vaccination: International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required upon arrival if travelling from an INFECTED AREA in Africa or The Americas. Any failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in passengers being denied boarding.

Required for travelers who have transited endemic areas with the preceding 6 days:
Africa Americas

• Angola; Kenya; Belize; Benin; Liberia; Bolivia; Botswana; Malawi; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Mali; Colombia; Burundi; Mauritania; Costa Rica; Cameroon; Niger; Ecuador; Central African Republic; Nigeria; Fr. Guiana; Chad; Rwanda; Guatemala; Congo; Sao Tome & Principe Guyana; Equatorial Guinea; Senegal; Honduras; Ethiopia; Sudan (south of 15*N); Nicaragua; Gabon; Tanzania; Panama; Gambia; Togo; Peru; Ghana; Uganda; Suriname; Guinea; Zaire; Venezuela; Guinea-Bissau; Zambia; Trinidad& Ivory Coast Tobago.

Currency

The official currency is the Namibian Dollar (NAD). Its' value is equivalent to the South African Rand (which is also accepted as legal currency in Namibia). Major credit cards are accepted. Travellers' cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank or Bureau de Change. ATM's are available in larger towns only.

DESTINATION -GENOA (ITALY); VILLEFRANCHE (FRANCE); VALENCIA (SPAIN); CASABLANCA (MOROCCO) AGADIR (MOROCCO); DAKAR (SENEGAL) ; WALVIS BAY (NAMIBIA); CAPE TOWN (SOUTH AFRICA)

Passport information

• ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport. This cruise involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
• 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.

EUROPE - Genoa (Italy); Villefranche (France); Valencia (Spain)

Visa information

• A multiple entry, short stay Schengen Visa will be required by South African Passport holders.

Health Requirements

• There are no official health requirements for Italy and Spain

Currency

• The official currency in Italy and Spain is the Euro. Money can be exchanged at Bureau de Changes as well as major hotels and banks. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATM's are widespread and generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining cash.

Morocco - Casablanca; Agadir

Visa information

• A multiple entry Moroccan visa is required. Can be applied for at the Embassy in Pretoria at a cost of approximately R245. (Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco Tel: 012 343 0230) British passport holders do not require a visa for Morocco.

Health Requirements

• No vaccinations are required to enter Morocco

Currency

• The official currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Currency can be exchanged at banks or official Bureau de Changes. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside of Morocco and receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants. Travellers cheques are not widely accepted, it is best to have Euros or USD.

SENEGAL - Dakar

• Visas are not required for S.A passports holders visiting Senegal. British Passport holders to check with the Embassy (Embassy of the Republic of Senegal Tel: 012 460 5263

Health Requirements

• Required Vaccination: International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required as you are travelling through an INFECTED BELT.Any failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in passengers being denied boarding.

** SEE NOTE RE POSSIBLE YELLOW FEVER EXEMPTIONS**

Required for travelers who have transited endemic areas with the preceding 6 days:

Africa Americas: Angola; Kenya; Belize; Benin; Liberia; Bolivia; Botswana; Malawi; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Mali; Colombia; Burundi; Mauritania; Costa Rica; Cameroon; Niger; Ecuador; Central African Republic; Nigeria; Fr. Guiana; Chad; Rwanda; Guatemala; Congo; Sao Tome & Principe Guyana; Equatorial Guinea; Senegal; Honduras; Ethiopia; Sudan (south of 15*N); Nicaragua; Gabon; Tanzania; Panama; Gambia; Togo; Peru; Ghana; Uganda; Suriname; Guinea; Zaire; Venezuela; Guinea-Bissau; Zambia; Trinidad & Ivory Coast Tobago.

Currency

The official currency is the West African CFA Franc (XOF). The CFA franc is fixed to the Euro at a rate of 1Euro = 655.957 CFA francs. Credit cards are accepted only by major establishments catering to the tourist trade, with American Express being the most widely accepted (commission is charged) There are ATM's in Dakar, and travellers cheques can also be cashed in Dakar.

NAMIBIA - Walvis Bay

Visa information

British passport holders do not require a visa for South Africa.

Health Requirements

Required Vaccination: International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required upon arrival if travelling from an INFECTED AREA in Africa or The Americas. Any failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in passengers being denied boarding.

** SEE NOTE RE POSSIBLE YELLOW FEVER EXEMPTIONS**

Required for travelers who have transited endemic areas with the preceding 6 days:

Africa Americas:

Angola; Kenya; Belize; Benin; Liberia; Bolivia; Botswana; Malawi; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Mali; Colombia; Burundi; Mauritania; Costa Rica; Cameroon; Niger; Ecuador; Central African Republic; Nigeria; Fr. Guiana; Chad; Rwanda; Guatemala; Congo; Sao Tome & Principe Guyana; Equatorial Guinea; Senegal; Honduras; Ethiopia; Sudan (south of 15*N); Nicaragua; Gabon; Tanzania; Panama; Gambia; Togo; Peru; Ghana; Uganda; Suriname; Guinea; Zaire; Venezuela; Guinea-Bissau; Zambia; Trinidad & Ivory Coast Tobago.

Currency

The official currency is the South Africa Rand. Major credit cards are accepted. Travellers' cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank or Bureau de Change. ATM's are commonplace.

DESTINATION - CAPE TOWN; WALVIS BAY (NAMIBIA); DAKAR (SENEGAL); SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE (CANARY ISLANDS SPAIN); FUNCHAL (MADEIRA ISLAND - PORTUGAL); MALAGA (SPAIN); CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME - ITALY); GENOA (ITALY)

Passport information

• ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport. This cruise involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
• 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.

NAMIBIA - Walvis Bay

Visa information

• South African and British passport holders do not require a visa for Namibia.

Health Requirements

• Required Vaccination: There are no official Health requirements for Namibia

Currency

• The official currency is the Namibian Dollar (NAD). Its' value is equivalent to the South African Rand(also accepted as legal currency in Namibia).Major credit cards are accepted.
• Travellers Cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank or bureau de change. ATM's are available in larger towns only.

SENEGAL - Dakar

Visa information

• Visas are not required for S.A passports holders visiting Senegal. British Passport holders to check with the Embassy

Health Requirements

• Required Vaccination: All passengers are compelled to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination as you are travelling though an INFECTED BELT. Any failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in passengers being denied boarding See * NOTE RE POSSIBLE YELLOW FEVER EXEMPTIONS

Required for travelers who have transited endemic areas with the preceding 6 days:

• Africa Americas: Angola; Kenya; Belize; Benin; Liberia; Bolivia; Botswana; Malawi; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Mali; Colombia; Burundi; Mauritania; Costa Rica; Cameroon; Niger; Ecuador; Central African Republic; Nigeria; Fr. Guiana; Chad; Rwanda; Guatemala; Congo; Sao Tome & Principe Guyana; Equatorial Guinea; Senegal; Honduras; Ethiopia; Sudan (south of 15*N); Nicaragua; Gabon; Tanzania; Panama; Gambia; Togo; Peru; Ghana; Uganda; Suriname; Guinea; Zaire; Venezuela; Guinea-Bissau; Zambia;Trinidad & Ivory Coast Tobago.
• Currency: The official currency is the West African CFA Franc (XOF). The CFA franc is fixed to the Euro at a rate of 1Euro = 655.957 CFA francs. Credit cards are accepted only by major establishments catering to the tourist trade, with American Express being the most widely accepted (commission is charged) There are ATM's in Dakar, and travellers cheques can also be cashed in Dakar.

EUROPE - Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands Spain); Funchal (Madeira Island - Portugal); Malaga (Spain); Civitavecchia (Rome-Italy); Genoa (Italy)

Visa information:

• A multiple entry, short stay Schengen Visa will be required by South African Passport holders.

• Health Requirements
• Required Vaccination: With immediate effect all passengers arriving from previous African ports are compelled to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination. Any failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in passengers being denied boarding.

See * NOTE RE POSSIBLE YELLOW FEVER EXEMPTIONS *

Required for travelers who have transited endemic areas with the preceding 6 days:

• Africa Americas: Angola; Kenya; Belize; Benin; Liberia; Bolivia; Botswana; Malawi; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Mali; Colombia; Burundi; Mauritania; Costa Rica; Cameroon; Niger; Ecuador; Central African Republic; Nigeria; Fr. Guiana; Chad; Rwanda; Guatemala; Congo; Sao Tome & Principe Guyana; Equatorial Guinea; Senegal; Honduras; Ethiopia; Sudan (south of 15*N); Nicaragua; Gabon; Tanzania; Panama; Gambia; Togo; Peru; Ghana; Uganda; Suriname; Guinea; Zaire; Venezuela; Guinea-Bissau; Zambia;Trinidad & Ivory Coast Tobago.

Currency

• The official currency in Madeira; Spain and Italy is the Euro. Money can be exchanged at bureau de changes as well as major hotels and banks. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATM's are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining cash.

* NOTE RE POSSIBLE YELLOW FEVER EXEMPTIONS:

Patients affected by HIV * Active and stable auto immune disease * Immune suppression Therapy * Infants younger than 9 months
* Guillain Barre Syndrome - Immunize with Caution * Egg intolerant Passengers * Thymectomy patients
* Travelers with a history of thymus disease * First time vaccines over 60 years of age if: Patient has a history of thymus disease, thymectomy
and/or myasthenia gravis / Patient is on any immunosuppressant Therapy

Exemption Certificates, with an official English translation, should include the following details:

1. Details of the travel clinic and clinician in charge
2. Patient details
3. Reason for the waiver
4. Date and official stamp of the vaccination centre

In ALL cases listed above, passengers will only be allowed boarding after showing a valid medical certificate reporting the pathology incompatible
with the vaccine and after the acceptance of the Maritime authority appointed at embarkation.

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SOUTHBOUND - Genoa, Villefranche, Valencia, Casablanca, Agadir, Dakar, Walvis Bay, Cape Town

Genoa, Italy
A city rich in art and a major seaport, Genoa is one of the most surprising cities in
Italy. Long ignored by conventional tourist routes, Genoa offers its visitors incredible
attractions and a stunning artistic heritage. Its medieval old town -- the biggest in
Europe -- is an intricate labyrinth of alleyways, where among the shops, restaurants, and
local stores, visitors can catch sight of the city's noble past in its 16th century
palazzos, baroque edifices, and Romanesque churches, looming over the little piazzas.

Villefranche
This is a busy little town in the Cote d' Azur with long sandy beaches, terrace cafes and
restaurants. From the main road above one can enjoy a beautiful vista over the top of the
red tiled roofs of the old town, with the distinctive church and bell tower in the centre.
The narrow cobbled streets slope steeply towards the sea with many vaulted passages beneath
the houses. There's a medieval feel to the town with many little restaurants; coffee shops
and tourist shops to pause a while and enjoy.

Valencia
Everyone who visits Valencia must try the famous speciality of the area, paella, a saffron
flavoured Spanish dish made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat chicken and
seafood. Sights of the town include the Cathedral and Chapel of the Holy Chalice, Basilica
de la Virgen de los Desamparados, the city hall, the old "Casa Ensenanza" and the Central
Market.

Casablanca
Casablanca is an interesting city, and its most popular attractions are the old medina, or
Arab Quarter, near the harbour and the United Nations Square with its tropical gardens and
government buildings. The most popular excursion here though, is a trip through the desert
to the 11th Century city of Marrakesh, famous for its palaces and gardens and a fascinating
marketplace where snake charmers, jugglers, acrobats, fire-eaters and fortune-tellers crowd
the streets.

Agadir
Agadir is the most important shipping port in Southern Morocco, but there are also
beautiful sandy bays with warm swimming water year-round. It's a very modern city, built
with the tourist vacation in mind. A city which boasts a number of good hotels,
restaurants, shops and a lively nightlife, and is the perfect base for excursions to
Taroudant and Tafrefout.

Dakar
Located on the tip of the Cap Vert Peninsula, Dakar teems with life and boasts luxurious
hotels, a wide range of restaurants, beaches and water sports, a casino and an active
nightlife. It is also one of the busiest ports for cruise ships in Africa. Senegal became
the most important slave depot in West Africa and the Island Goree was the centre of the
slave trade. Thousands of men, women and children were kept locked in cells on the island,
the "Door of no return" before being shipped to the Americas. Today Goree is a UNESCO
Historical Monument.

Walvis Bay, Namibia
Once only a whaling station, Walvis Bay has become the principal port of entry into
Namibia. Exhibits at the local museum illustrate the history of the town and the indigenous
Topnaar people. The lagoon on the outskirts of Walvis Bay is home to a bird sanctuary.
Flocks of flamingos and pelicans feed here in the nutrient-rich water. The lagoon also
supports an important salt industry. Walvis Bay is a good starting point for trips into the
desert region, an area of unspoiled landscapes, compelling beauty and a feeling of
unconfined space.

Cape Town, South Africa
The "Mother City of South Africa" is celebrated for its beautiful beaches and award-winning
vineyards. For a spectacular view of the cape, take a cable car to the top of the city's
landmark, flat-topped Table Mountain. Visit the wine country on a half-day excursion and
take in the crisp vintages and the distinct Cape Dutch architecture, or tour the city and
see St. George's Cathedral, the Castle of Good Hope, Signal Hill and the Victoria and
Alfred Waterfront.

Reunion - Mauritius

Pointe des Galets, Reunion
Pointe des Galets is a volcanic island lush with palm trees, rain forests and an abundance
of flowers and tropical fruit trees. Enjoy the Creole-flavoured French culture and the
sophistication of downtown Paris in a tropical climate. Hike through the challenging
volcanic mountains and enjoy the panoramic views of the rainforest from scenic vistas.

Port Louis, Mauritius
An exotic island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, Mauritius spawns tropical flora
and fauna. Tourists trek across sultry beaches to get to the rare vegetation of the Royal
Botanical Gardens. Other popular excursions take visitors to the Casella Bird Park to view
birds, leopards, tigers, monkeys and a group of giant tortoises, or to the town market to
sample local spices.

PORTUGUESE ISLANDS - Maputo, Barra Lodge

Portuguese Island
The island is an uninhabited nature reserve with pristine beaches, dense vegetation,
pleasant lagoons and small patches of mangrove. It is located next to the larger Inhaca
Island, which is actually a Royal Kingdom. A short optional transfer to the neighbouring
Island of Inhaca allows you to visit a local premier resort hotel, bars, restaurants and
souvenir merchants. An option Beach BBQ is offered on Portuguese Island depending on the
weather conditions. Locals will accept USD and some (not all) take Rands.

Maputo
Maputo, the lush capital of Mozambique, formerly the Portuguese city of Lourenco Marques,
sits on the shore of the Indian Ocean. Founded as a port town by the Portuguese, the city
is dotted with areas of interest including Casa do Ferro (House of Iron) designed by
Alexandre Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame). The area is renowned for its seafood and in
particular for its prawns in peri-peri sauce, a spicy sauce made from an especially hot
African chilli pepper.

Barra Lodge
Barra Lodge is one of the top holiday destinations on the mainland coast of Mozambique. The
resort offers plenty to do including scuba diving, snorkelling and quad biking. 7km of
unspoilt coastline offers ample opportunity to explore. Just behind the resort is a
mangrove swamp allowing passengers a unique glimpse into this fascinating eco-system.
Nearby Inhambane has much historical interest being the second oldest inhabited settlement
in Mozambique. Craft goods, cashew nuts and the infamous palm wine are normally available

NORTBOUND - Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Dakar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal, Malaga,
Civitavecchia, Genoa

Cape Town, South Africa
The "Mother City of South Africa" is celebrated for its beautiful beaches and award-winning
vineyards. For a spectacular view of the cape, take a cable car to the top of the city's
landmark, flat-topped Table Mountain. Visit the wine country on a half-day excursion and
take in the crisp vintages and the distinct Cape Dutch architecture, or tour the city and
see St. George's Cathedral, the Castle of Good Hope, Signal Hill and the Victoria and
Alfred Waterfront.

Walvis Bay, Namibia
Once only a whaling station, Walvis Bay has become the principal port of entry into
Namibia. Exhibits at the local museum illustrate the history of the town and the indigenous
Topnaar people. The lagoon on the outskirts of Walvis Bay is home to a bird sanctuary.
Flocks of flamingos and pelicans feed here in the nutrient-rich water. The lagoon also
supports an important salt industry. Walvis Bay is a good starting point for trips into the
desert region, an area of unspoiled landscapes, compelling beauty and a feeling of
unconfined space.

Dakar
Located on the tip of the Cap Vert Peninsula, Dakar teems with life and boasts luxurious
hotels, a wide range of restaurants, beaches and watersports, a casino and an active
nightlife. It is also one of the busiest ports for cruise ships in Africa. Senegal became
the most important slave depot in West Africa and the Island Goree was the centre of the
slave trade. Thousands of men, women and children were kept locked in cells on the island,
the "Door of no return" before being shipped to the Americas. Today Goree is a UNESCO
Historical Monument.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife boasts a rich variety of scenery and
attractions, from lively resorts and volcanic beaches in the south to the lush interior of
the Orotava Valley and the stunning lunar landscapes of El Teide National Park, dominated
by 12,000 foot snow-capped Mount Teide, Spain's highest mountain. The historic capital,
Santa Cruz is in the North.

Funchal
This city is the capital of the Island of Madeira. Funchal, where rows of white houses
climb the hillside, is comprised of three distinct sections. The Old Zone, or Old Town, on
the east side boasts historic architecture. The west side is the "tourist" hotel area, with
attractions like the Casino Gardens, Quinta das Cruzes Museum and bustling Careira Street.
Between the two you will find the city centre, which brims with museums such as the Madeira
Wine Institute.

Malaga
Malaga is a peaceful port on Spain's famous Costa del Sol. Visitors can spend time in the
seaside cafes and stroll the palm-lined waterfront. The Moorish fortresses and the Museo de
Bellas Artes, home to some of Picasso's paintings, are among the most prominent attractions
here. An excursion to the interior offers views of the mountain villages of Mijas and the
grand Alhambra Castle.

Civitavecchia
Cruise ships dock in Civitavecchia, and there isn't much to see here at all, so it's
recommended to try to get into Rome via a shore excursion or by sharing a guide/taxi with
your fellow passengers. Walking the streets of Rome is wonderful. You can walk or take a
taxi or subway to the Colosseum, a great place to start your tour of Rome. Across the
street from the Colosseum is the ancient Roman Forum.

Genoa, Italy
A city rich in art and a major seaport, Genoa is one of the most surprising cities in
Italy. Long ignored by conventional tourist routes, Genoa offers its visitors incredible
attractions and a stunning artistic heritage. Its medieval old town -- the biggest in
Europe -- is an intricate labyrinth of alleyways, where among the shops, restaurants, and
local stores, visitors can catch sight of the city's noble past in its 16th century
palazzos, baroque edifices, and Romanesque churches, looming over the little piazzas.

Kids

The MSC Sinfonia offers a perfect family holiday.

The ship has a daily schedule of activities to keep children ages 4 - 12 occupied. Highly trained hostesses are on hand to make sure that your children are in good hands and well entertained.

Facilities include 2 Swimming pools; 2 Jacuzzis; the sports centre, jogging track, shuffleboard, mini golf, video games room, Pinocchio Mini Club with a children's playroom, teenagers club, teens disco.

Meals

All meals are included on board the MSC Sinfonia!

Restaurants include the Il Galeone which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as a sit down and served option.  The Il Covo is open for dinner only.

I f you would prefer to be on deck an outside breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed on deck at the Cafe Del Mare . Outside bars include the Capri Bar and the Beer Bar.

The Sinfonia also has a Gelateria bar for ice-cream.

The food is a great selection of international and Italian dishes. Remember the Midnight snacks after a nights entertainment!

Bars

There are numerous bars on board the Sinfonia with all tastes being catered for.

Enjoy a traditional Irish feeling at Shelagh's House Irish Pub - which converts into a sports bar during major sporting events! Relax at the Cafe Le Baroque for drinks and coffee. Smokers can head to the Ambassador Lounge and enjoy cigars and brandies in the quiet comfort of the cigar lounge.

Enjoy the entertainment in the Buddha Piano bar open till late. The Sinfonia Lounge hosts a dance floor and is often used for weddings or private functions on board; while the Manhattan bar is open for that perfect cocktail, dancing and bands.

Entertainment

Entertainment packed! The MSC Sinfonia offers entertainment to suit any mood, age and want!

Video games, children's playroom, teenagers club are great children's options for day time activities.

Time can also be well spent in the Galleria browsing the many shops and boutiques, or perhaps take a more relaxing time out in the card room and library.

Nights can be spent in the Pasha Club Disco, or trying your luck in the San Remo Casino. For those who want quality entertainment perhaps take in a show at the magnificent Teatro San Carlo.

SPA and Relax!

Saunas, steam rooms, post treatment heated chairs, beauty salon, massages - the MSC Sinfonia has the perfect environment for total relaxation! Enjoy the cruise experience even further by taking advantage of the Le Terme Spa and the Solarium.

Sport Activities

Whatever your taste in sport, the MSC Sinfonia caters for you.. Enjoy the Sport Centre for basket ball, volleyball and tennis or take an early morning jog on the jogging track. Shuffleboard, mini golf and the golf simulator give great entertainment for young or old!

For those just wanting to soak up some sun, enjoy the pool and its facilities!

Golf Simulator : Passengers must book the day before, and it's only open on AT SEA days. They can only book for an hour at a time.

Business on Board

The MSC Sinfonia is the ideal venue for conferences, product launches or company incentives.

The Business centre caters for every business need with a fully equipped business centre, cinema and breakaway room facilities.

The Sinfonia @cafe allows internet access to 6 workstations for those needing to touch base with land while on board.