19/11/2024
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Dear MSC Cruises Guest,
We are excited to welcome you onboard MSC Musica departing on 22 November. We want to share a few things to help you prepare for your upcoming trip: in order to prepare for your upcoming trip, the below are important considerations for you:
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
ORIGINAL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
International departures:
Original Passport:
South Africans require a valid passport. (We recommend 6 months validity)
Foreign national passport holders require 6 months of validity (from the date of travel) and need to ensure they have the required travel document for the ENTIRE cruise vacation.
Coastal Cruises:
Original SA Identity Document is accepted for cruises not visiting foreign ports
Foreign national passport holders require 6 months of validity (from the date of travel) and need to ensure they have the required travel documents for the ENTIRE cruise vacation.
A printed copy of the Embarkation form of your cruise ticket(s) (barcoded page), one per person travelling.
For your protection, an additional charge is included in your cruise fare for Mandatory Travel Insurance. This insurance is mandatory for all guests and includes cover for certain infectious or contagious disease (e.g. COVID-19) related risks, including cancellation, repatriation and medical expenses. Click here for more information.
TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18YRS:
The South African Department of Home Affairs requires all children under 18 years travelling through any South African port of entry to have the following:
International departures:
a valid birth certificate containing both parents' personal details, including, at a minimum, their ID numbers and full names ยท OR ยท
an unabridged birth certificate (Not required for cruises not visiting foreign ports).
Coastal Cruises:
a valid passport or birth certificate containing both parents' personal details, including, at a minimum, their ID numbers and full names.
Children under 18 years old travelling without their parent(s) need additional documentation to show consent. For more information, click here
To receive your e-ticket, you need to finalise your payment and web check-in. Click here to complete your web check-in. You need your booking number, passport details, contact details and you need to upload a photo of yourself. Should you not complete this process, your e-ticket cannot be issued.
For any queries, please contact us on 011 844 6073 or [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you onboard!
Best wishes,
MSC Cruises South Africa
MSC Musica & Ryna Rainbow Cruises 2024-2025 Season
Maryna Robbertse