Documents and Paperwork

Sinfonia and Melody Cruise liners.

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

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.

Southbound - Cruise SI 101

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

Visa information

• 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

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

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 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.

CAPE TOWN - South Africa

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.

Northbound - Cruise SI 148

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)

• 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.

Documents required for boarding
Every passenger will need a valid passport to clear immigration at the port.
The only exceptions are cruises that do not leave South African waters (e.g. Nowhere Cruises or Coastal Cruises between Durban and Cape Town) should you be travelling on a Nowhere Cruise or a Coastal Cruise between Durban and Cape Town official photo ID is required.
This ID can be in the form of an ID Book, Passport or Driver’s License.
In the case of children travelling on a Nowhere or Coastal Cruise, and do not have any other form of positive identification, a birth certificate is required.

Visas and Inoculations
Tanzania – port of call Zanzibar
All passport holders including South Africans require a visa for Tanzania. The visa can be arranged on board – currently the charge is $50 per person*.
Yellow Fever documentation or a medical note advising an allergy to the vaccination is required to visit Tanzania - whether or not the passenger goes ashore. Boarding may be denied if these regulations are not met.
Kenya – port of call Mombasa
Visas are not required by South African passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days. Visas for non-South African passport holders can be arranged on board – currently the charge is $20 per person*.
Yellow Fever documentation or a medical note advising an allergy to the vaccination is required to visit Kenya - whether or not the passenger goes ashore. Boarding may be denied if these regulations are not met.
Reunion
Visas are not required for Reunion as passengers are covered under the captains blanket visa.

South African passport holders do not require visas for Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritius or Seychelles.