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| Sailing every three weeks as follows: Houston, TX (Day 1); New Orleans, LA (3); Freeport, Bahamas (5); Savannah, GA (7); Charleston, SC (9); Felixstowe, UK (18); Antwerp, Belgium (20); Bremerhaven, Germany (22); Le Havre, France (23); Charleston, 2nd call (32); Freeport, 2nd call (34); Veracruz (37) and Altamira (38), Mexico; Houston (40). |
  Two 30 sq. m. double-bed suites, consisting of a bedroom (bed size 2.05 x 1.80 m), separate living room with a TV set and private facilities with shower, located on the 7th deck, front facing - €90 pp double, €105 single occupancy per day. One 18 sq. m. single cabin (bed size 2.05 x 1.25 m) with private facilities and shower, located on the 7th deck, aft facing - €85 per day. |
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Passengers: 5 Deadweight: 85,824 tons Containers: 6,732 Length: 300 m Speed: 24 knots Built: 2001 Owners: NSB, German Officers & Crew: German & Int’l |
| Passenger cabins and shared facilities, such as the dining room, lounges, exercise room and swimming pool are located on various decks. There is an elevator on board the MSC Alessia, nevertheless passengers must be fully mobile and able to negotiate the stairs. Front and aft views may be obstructed by the containers stowed on deck. |  |
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Self service laundry facilities are available. The electrical current is 220/50 AC. A two-prong round adapter and converter are needed for North American appliances. A steward will clean the cabin once a week, or more often if necessary. A small onboard shop provides a limited selection of beverages, cigarettes and toiletries at duty free prices. Onboard expenses may be paid for with cash in €/US$. Tipping is at the passenger’s discretion; $/€ 3-5 pp per day is recommended. Telephone, fax and email connections are available through the Captain’s office. The average port time is one day. Reservations can be made by completing a Registration Form and providing a 25% deposit. The balance of the fare, plus €240 for port and vessel fees, is payable 65 days before departure. The fare may be paid for by check or wire (by exception only, credit cards may be accepted) in either the basic tariff currency, as quoted by the steamship line, or $US at the prevailing exchange rate, subject to a final adjustment at the time the ticket is issued, a few weeks before departure. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated return date, and a visa for the USA must be obtained, depending on the citizenship and voyage. A Medical Statement of Good Health and International Health and Accident Insurance are required on both voyages. The age limit is 79. Cancellation fees are as follows: over 60 days, loss of deposit; 30-59 days, 50% of the fare. No refund will be made within 30 days of departure. To protect your investment, Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is highly recommended. Travelex Insurance packages, covering you from the moment you buy the policy - at no additional cost, are available to all our customers, worldwide, on our website page "Before You Sail". |
| We are most grateful for the support, including comments such as the following, which we have been receiving from our valued customers and club members as well as from the steamship lines and media over the years: |
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