MSC Palermo       Singapore (Day 1); Jakarta, Indonesia (3); Fremantle (9), Melbourne (15) and Sydney (18), all in Australia; Bluff (23), Port Chalmers (26) Lyttleton (27), Welington (28) and Napier, New Zealand (29); Brisbane, Australia (36) and Singapore (49).       Roundtrip voyages only are available.

Passengers: 4 Deadweight: 45,696 tons Containers: 2,680 teu Length/Beam: 216/32 m Speed: 20 knots Built: 1992 Officers/Crew: Int’l Owners: Laeisz, German Charterers: MSC, Switzerland

Two double bed cabins, located on 3rd deck, side- and forward-facing. Each consisting of a bedroom with sitting area and private facilities with shower.       €80 per person per day double,       €90 per day single occupancy.       There is an additional charge of €225 for port and vessel fees per person per voyage.

General Information and Reservations

Passenger cabins and shared facilities, such as the dining room, lounges, exercise room and swimming pool are located on various decks. Some ships have an elevator on board, 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.       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 offten if required.       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 per day is recommended.       Telephone, fax and e-mail connections (not the Internet) are available through the Captain’s office. Port time can vary from half a day to two days.

Reservations can be made by completing a Registration Form and providing a 25% deposit. The balance of the fare, plus port and vessel fees for voyages on the German ships, is payable 70 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 USD/GBP/CAD/EUR 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 visas must be obtained, depending on the citizenship and voyage. A Medical Statement of Good Health and International Health and Accident Insurance are required on all voyages, as are the vaccination (or exemption) certificates for yellow fever and cholera. 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 the 30 days from departure. To protect your investment, Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is highly recommended. Travelex Insurance packages, covering you from the moment you buy the policy, are available to all Maris customers, worldwide, on our website page “Before You Sail”. And if you buy the Travelex policy within three weeks of your initial trip deposit, pre-existing conditions are waived.       Please contact us through the Inquiries page.

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:

	"Maris is sailing under fair skies with a following wind under your command." John Carrick Editorial writer Sydney, Australia - Sep/99

	"Q: It has always been my dream to take a long voyage on a cargo ship. Can you tell me if this is possible any more? - A: Maris in New York offers such voyages on a daily basis." Sunday Times London - July 1/01

	"Maris Freighter Cruises website, as well as monthly publication with its listings that include color photos of the ships and cabins, itineraries, prices etc., is a good place to learn about freighter travel." New York Times - May 18/03

	"We are very appreciative of the work you have undertaken on our behalf for many years and the effort you have put into making the passenger service a success ... Our sincere and grateful thanks." Richard Mellor P&O Nedlloyd London - Jan/05

	"As a faithful reader of your monthly publication, I wish to compliment you and your staff on the informativness and thoroughness, setting forth in honest and detailed manner descriptions of this means of travel by freighter." Martin Ems Retired Manager Passenger Services, American President Lines - Feb/07

	"I just wanted to take a minute to send you my thanks for the beautiful publication you produce each month. I hope you'll keep freighter travel as your primary focus always, as it sets you apart from the competition." Alison Senter New Lisbon, NJ - Jan/10 (Member since '95)

Become a member of Maris Freighter Travel Club Int'l or give a gift membership       Take advantage of the knowledgeable advice that comes from our vast experience. Find the ship and voyage that's perfect for you and, for each booking, you'll receive an automatic discount of up to $500. Please see the Special Discounts page.

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