MSC OPERA • OCTOBER 2014 – MARCH 2015

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SOUTH AFRICA

MADAGASCAR • MAURITIUS • MOZAMBIQUE • NAMIBIA

2014/2015 SEASON

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Booking early not only offers you a great price but also the assurance that your chosen cruise date is available in the cabin category you prefer.

BEST PRICE TODAY LOOK FOR THE LOWEST PRICE OF THE DAY, EVERY DAYMSC Cruises practices a policy of Dynamic Pricing, so this offer guarantees you the best available price at the time you book your cruise. The fare is not published and will be provided by your Travel Agent, the MSC Cruises call centre or on our website at www.msccruises.co.za.

BROCHURE FARE YOUR PRICING GUIDEAll Prices quoted in the brochure are the ‘Starting From Prices’ and are an indication of the rates applicable per passenger.

PROMOTIONSKIDS CRUISE FREE! Up to 2 kids under 18 years* travelling in the same cabin as their parents, travel free only paying the

mandatory charges^. This offer is subject to the availability of 4 berth cabins. (Under 12 years* in Balcony Suites).

HAPPY FAMILY WANT YOUR KIDS NEXT DOOR? Choose an interconnecting cabin if you are travelling with two children under 18 years*. An inter-connecting cabin ensures both peace of mind and privacy. Each child pays only 50% of the current adult FARE for the 2nd cabin plus the applicable mandatory charges^ per child. Must be booked through our customer contact centre.

TANDEM GIVE YOUR KIDS THE LUXURY OF THEIR OWN CABIN AT A SPECIAL PRICE Book two cabins located close by, offering peace of mind and privacy when travelling with up to 4 kids under 18 years*. Child rates per child per night start from R450 (inside) and R500 (outside). Must be booked through our customer contact centre.

ALL IN ONE MAKING IT AFFORDABLE FOR SINGLE PARENTS Share a cabin with up to three kids under 18 years*. The adult pays the current FARES, while the first child pays 60% of the current adult FARES. The remaining children each pay the applicable mandatory charges^. (Excludes Balcony Suites.)

EXTEND YOUR CRUISE Book two consecutive cruises and get a 10% discount on the current FARES of the second cruise. The discount is combinable with all brochure promotions and MSC Club discounts. Valid for cruise itineraries over 3 nights.

YOUNG & YOUNG Cruise with your friends. If all passengers occupying the same cabin are between 18-29 years* old, you are eligible for a special discount per cabin off the current FARES. Inside Cabin - 5%, Outside Cabin - 8%, Balcony Cabin - 10% (excludes Balcony Suites).

SENIOR CLUB If you are over 60 years old, you are eligible for a Senior discount off the current FARES. Inside Cabin - 8%, Outside Cabin - 10%, Balcony Cabin - 12% (excludes Balcony Suites). The discount applies only to the passenger who is 60 years* or older.

SOLO FARES If you’re travelling alone, you can enjoy the luxury of having a whole cabin to yourself. A surcharge from 50% will be applied to the current available FARES.

CELEBRATION FARES From your honeymoon to your golden wedding anniversary and beyond, married life is an incredible journey. Ask about our Honeymooners, Twenty-fifth and Fiftieth Anniversary offers.

FARES AND PROMOTIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS: All offers are quota based, once the quota is met, the offer no longer applies and pricing will be based on the actual available FARES. Promotions are not combinable, but are combinable with MSC Club discounts (except for Tandem). KIDS CRUISE FREE Special conditions apply to insurance for children who are not the legal, or adopted children, of the adults

with whom they are travelling. HAPPY FAMILY Subject to availability of interconnecting balcony cabins and one per family. TANDEM The category and location of the kids cabin will be confirmed at the time of booking and available on inside and outside cabins only. One Tandem offer per family, high season departures are subject to a surcharge. CELEBRATION FARES Quota based and valid on selected departures within 6 months of your wedding or anniversary date. *Passengers must be the age required at the time of completion of travel to benefit from age related discount.

^Mandatory charges include port, insurance and service fees.

OUR DESTINATIONS

INHACA ISLAND

The inhabited neighbour to Portuguese Island is a subtropical paradise with a wealth of breath-taking beaches, coral reefs and exotic marine life. MSC Cruises' guests will have the option to use the facilities of the renowned Pestana Inhaca Lodge, or visit the local village for traditional local fare and shopping.

MAPUTO

The sprawling capital of Mozambique, Maputo has an impressive skyline and a cosmopolitan Portuguese/African atmosphere. It offers visitors shopping at the local markets, museums, and plenty of restaurants serving the best prawns and peri-peri chicken.

MADAGASCAR

The colonial town of Fort Dauphin is gateway to a host of excursions and activities including Andohahela National Park, home of several species of lemur.

MAURITIUS

An oasis of peace and tranquillity promising a unique holiday experience with palm fringed and powder-soft beaches. Sightseeing, shopping and dining options are also available in abundance.

REUNION

An island of true contrasts with an active volcano, black sandy beaches, sophisticated shops and fine restaurants.

NAMIBIA

Lüderitz offers colonial and German art nouveau architecture with penguins, sharks and seals populating the coastal waters, a nearby ghost town, superb seafood and local beer. 30 minutes from Swakopmund, the town of Walvis Bay lies alongside a huge natural lagoon with flamingos and pelicans.

PORTUGUESE ISLAND

An uninhabited natural paradise, the island is a protected reserve of unspoiled beaches. As the ship's chef prepares a beach braai, quench your thirst at our island bar. Optional excursions include snorkelling and sea kayaking, or a trip to neighbouring Inhaca Island, which offers lively bars, quaint restaurants and souvenir stands.

Maputo, Mozambique

Swakopmund, Namibia

Port Louis, Mauritius

MSC OPERA | DECK PLAN

DURBAN

LA POSSESSION(Reunion)

PORT LOUIS

South Africa

Mauritius

Indian Ocean

SOUTH AFRICA > MAURITIUSNEW YEAR’S CRUISE

MSC OPERA | Departs DURBAN 12 11DAYS NIGHTS

DEC

29

MSC OPERA | POPULAR ITINERARIES

DURBAN

PORTUGUESE ISLAND

South Africa

Mozambique

Indian Ocean

MSC OPERA | Departs DURBAN 4 3DAYS NIGHTS

SOUTH AFRICA > MOZAMBIQUEPORTUGUESE ISLAND

NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR

7 14 21 28 5 12 19 30 6 20 27 6

PER PERSON PRICE FROM INSIDE OUTSIDE BALCONY SUITE

EARLY BOOKING FARE R 3,414 R 3,894 R 4,434 R 5,634

BROCHURE FARE R 5,690 R 6,490 R 7,390 R 9,390

DURBAN

FORT DAUPHIN(Port d’Ehoala)

South Africa

Mozambique

Madagascar

Indian Ocean

INHACA ARCHIPELAGO(Portuguese Is. & Inhaca Is.)

SOUTH AFRICA > MOZAMBIQUE > MADAGASCARCHRISTMAS CRUISE

MSC OPERA | Departs DURBAN 8 7DAYS NIGHTS

DEC

22

CAPE TOWN

WALVIS BAY

South Africa

Namibia

Atlantic Ocean

SOUTH AFRICA > NAMIBIAWALVIS BAY

MSC OPERA | Departs CAPE TOWN 5 4DAYS NIGHTS

OCT JAN

28 12

PER PERSON PRICE FROM INSIDE OUTSIDE BALCONY SUITE

EARLY BOOKING FARE R 2,784 R 3,144 R 3,624 R 4,704

BROCHURE FARE R 4,640 R 5,240 R 6,040 R 7,840

PER PERSON PRICE FROM INSIDE OUTSIDE BALCONY SUITE

EARLY BOOKING FARE R 12,576 R 13,896 R 15,096 R 18,876

BROCHURE FARE R 20,960 R 23,160 R 25,160 R 31,460

PER PERSON PRICE FROM INSIDE OUTSIDE BALCONY SUITE

EARLY BOOKING FARE R 9,498 R 10,158 R 10,758 R 12,858

BROCHURE FARE R 15,830 R 16,930 R 17,930 R 21,430

PER PERSON PRICE FROM INSIDE OUTSIDE BALCONY SUITE

EARLY BOOKING FARE R 3,558 R 4,158 R 4,758 R 5,838

BROCHURE FARE R 5,930 R 6,930 R 7,930 R 9,730

DURBAN

South Africa

Mozambique

Indian Ocean

INHACA ARCHIPELAGO(Portuguese Is. & Inhaca Is.)

SOUTH AFRICA > MOZAMBIQUEPORTUGUESE ISLAND & INHACA ISLAND

MSC OPERA | Departs DURBAN 5 4DAYS NIGHTS

NOV DEC FEB MAR

10 24 8 16 23 9

All rates are per person based on 2 people sharing a cabin. Prices are subject to availability, the MSC Cruises dynamic pricing policy and finalised on receipt of full payment, but remain subject to foreign exchange and fuel cost fluctuations. Above prices exclude mandatory port, baggage, insurance and hotel service charges. Single supplement applies. Early Booking offer is

quota based, once the quota is met the offer no longer applies and pricing will be based on the actual available FARES. E&OE

FEB MAR

9 13

Also available:

Data and descriptions are subject to change and will be verified at the time of booking.

867 Cabins - 2.199 Guests

CATEGORIES

LEGEND

I -1 Inside Cabin

I -2 Inside Cabin

O-1 Ocean view Cabin*

O-2 Ocean View Cabin

B -1 Balcony Cabin

B -2 Balcony Cabin

B -3 Balcony Cabin

S -3 Suite

3rd bed available in all categories (except B1,B2,B3)4th bed available in I1,I2,O2

All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds, except cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility (H) *Certain cabins have restricted views

Data and descriptions are subject to change and will be verified at the time of booking.

867 Cabins - 2.199 Guests

CATEGORIES

LEGEND

I -1 Inside Cabin

I -2 Inside Cabin

O-1 Ocean view Cabin*

O-2 Ocean View Cabin

B -1 Balcony Cabin

B -2 Balcony Cabin

B -3 Balcony Cabin

S -3 Suite

3rd bed available in all categories (except B1,B2,B3)4th bed available in I1,I2,O2

All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds, except cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility (H) *Certain cabins have restricted views

Data and descriptions are subject to change and will be verified at the time of booking.

867 Cabins - 2.199 Guests

CATEGORIES

LEGEND

I -1 Inside Cabin

I -2 Inside Cabin

O-1 Ocean view Cabin*

O-2 Ocean View Cabin

B -1 Balcony Cabin

B -2 Balcony Cabin

B -3 Balcony Cabin

S -3 Suite

3rd bed available in all categories (except B1,B2,B3)4th bed available in I1,I2,O2

All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds, except cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility (H) *Certain cabins have restricted views

MSC OPERA DECK PLAN & ACCOMMODATION

867 CABINS | 2199 GUESTS

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Fine woodwork, marble floors and panoramic windows with dramatic sea views create the perfect environment for a memorable cruise on board the MSC Opera. Wherever you go, be it inside or out on deck, you will find that a true sense of operatic grandeur and spaciousness prevails. She has atmosphere, sumptuous décor and fine facilities, but above all, a cruise aboard the MSC Opera is sociable and fun.

All rates are per person based on 2 people sharing a cabin. Prices are subject to availability, the MSC Cruises dynamic pricing policy and finalised on receipt of full payment, but remain subject to foreign exchange and fuel cost fluctuations. Single supplement applies. All cruises are governed by MSC Cruises Standard Terms & Conditions Correct at time of print 20 Nov

2013. E&OE

MSC OPERA

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CRUISE NTS DEPARTURE DATE ITINERARY INSIDE CABIN FROM

OUTSIDE CABIN FROM

BALCONY CABIN FROM

SUITE FROM

PORT, INSURANCE & SERVICE FEES

OP01 21 Tue, Oct 07, 2014 Southampton, IJmuiden, Le Havre, Bilbao, Lisbon, Funchal, Mindelo, Walvis Bay, Cape Town PRICE ON REQUEST

OP02 4 Tue, Oct 28, 2014 Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Cape Town R 4 640 R 5 240 R 6 040 R 7 840 R 860

OP03 2 Sat, Nov 01, 2014 Cape Town, No Where, Cape Town R 2 730 R 3 030 R 3 430 R 4 330 R 540

OP04 4 Mon, Nov 03, 2014 Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban R 3 710 R 4 310 R 5 210 R 7 110 R 860

OP05 3 Fri, Nov 07, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP06 4 Mon, Nov 10, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP07 3 Fri, Nov 14, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP08 4 Mon, Nov 17, 2014 Durban, Maputo, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP09 3 Fri, Nov 21, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP10 4 Mon, Nov 24, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP11 3 Fri, Nov 28, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP12 4 Mon, Dec 01, 2014 Durban, Maputo, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP13 3 Fri, Dec 05, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 6 810 R 7 610 R 8 510 R 10 510 R 700

OP14 4 Mon, Dec 08, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 7 710 R 8 610 R 9 610 R 12 510 R 860

OP15 3 Fri, Dec 12, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 7 460 R 8 460 R 9 360 R 12 360 R 700

OP16 4 Mon, Dec 15, 2014 Durban, Maputo, Portuguese Island, Durban R 7 940 R 8 840 R 9 840 R 12 740 R 860

OP18 3 Fri, Dec 19, 2014 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 7 460 R 8 460 R 9 360 R 12 360 R 700

OP19 7 Mon, Dec 22, 2014 Durban, Fort Dauphin, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 15 830 R 16 930 R 17 930 R 21 430 R 1 130

OP20 11 Mon, Dec 29, 2014 Durban, La Possession, Port Louis, Durban R 20 960 R 23 160 R 25 160 R 31 460 R 1 410

OP21 3 Fri, Jan 09, 2015 Durban, Cape Town R 2 960 R 3 560 R 4 460 R 6 160 R 700

OP22 4 Mon, Jan 12, 2015 Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Cape Town R 4 640 R 5 240 R 6 040 R 7 840 R 860

OP23 3 Fri, Jan 16, 2015 Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Cape Town R 4 530 R 4 930 R 5 430 R 7 430 R 700

OP24 5 Mon, Jan 19, 2015 Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Luderitz, Cape Town R 6 980 R 7 780 R 8 880 R 10 480 R 920

OP25 2 Sat, Jan 24, 2015 Cape Town, No Where, Cape Town R 2 730 R 3 030 R 3 430 R 4 330 R 540

OP26 4 Mon, Jan 26, 2015 Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban R 3 710 R 4 310 R 5 210 R 7 110 R 860

OP27 3 Fri, Jan 30, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP28 4 Mon, Feb 02, 2015 Durban, Maputo, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP29 3 Fri, Feb 06, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP30 7 Mon, Feb 09, 2015 Durban, Fort Dauphin, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 9 920 R 10 620 R 11 220 R 13 520 R 1 130

OP31 4 Mon, Feb 16, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP32 3 Fri, Feb 20, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP33 4 Mon, Feb 23, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP34 3 Fri, Feb 27, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP35 4 Mon, Mar 02, 2015 Durban, Maputo, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP36 3 Fri, Mar 06, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Durban R 5 690 R 6 490 R 7 390 R 9 390 R 700

OP37 4 Mon, Mar 09, 2015 Durban, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 5 930 R 6 930 R 7 930 R 9 730 R 860

OP38 7 Fri, Mar 13, 2015 Durban, Fort Dauphin, Portuguese Island, Inhaca Island, Durban R 9 920 R 10 620 R 11 220 R 13 520 R 1 130

OP39 4 Fri, Mar 20, 2015 Durban, Maputo, Portuguese Island, Durban R 6 080 R 7 080 R 8 080 R 9 880 R 860

OP40 4 Tue, Mar 24, 2015 Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town R 3 710 R 4 310 R 5 210 R 7 110 R 860

OP41 19 Sat, Mar 28, 2015 Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Dakar, Cadiz, Valetta, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice PRICE ON REQUEST

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