MSC Seaview Western Mediterranean cruise from Malta to Marseille
Tour Program
Eid al-Adha
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT NUMBER |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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OUTBOUND |
17.05.2027 |
TK 1365 |
IST - MRS |
07:05 |
09:20 |
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RETURN |
24.05.2027 |
PC 1126 |
MRS - SAW |
13:35 |
18:40 |
Day 1 ISTANBUL – MARSEILLE
Meeting at 04:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul New Airport. We depart for Marseille on Pegasus Airlines flight TK 1365 at 07:05. Upon arrival at 09:20 local time, we board our waiting bus and head towards the Port of Marseille. After check-in procedures, you will have free time to settle into your cabins. Our ship departs from the port at 16:00 in the evening.
Day 2 GENOA – PORTOFINO
Our ship will dock at Genoa port at 07:00. Guests who wish may join the 'Genoa City Tour & Portofino Tour' organized by our guide as an extra option. Genoa, the capital of the Liguria region, undoubtedly deserves much more than its current popularity. The city is the birthplace of pesto sauce and Christopher Columbus, and also the driving force behind Italian football. Thanks to its rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture, and historical features, it became the European Capital of Culture in 2004. This historic city, left by the Genoese, will surely surprise you. After visiting magnificent mansions, streets, squares, and historical sites, we will have time for shopping. After our tour, we will return to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 16:00.
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Day 3 NAPLES
Our ship will dock at Civitavecchia port at 13:00 in the morning. Then, the 'Naples Panoramic City Tour & Pompeii', organized by our guide as an extra option, begins. During our city tour, places to see include Plebiscito Square, the central square of Naples; the Royal Palace built in the 17th century; Castel Nuovo (New Castle); San Francesco di Paola Basilica, inspired by St. Peter's Square and the Pantheon in Rome; Galleria Umberto I, where shops are located; and the San Carlo Theatre, built in 1737 and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Afterwards, we continue to Pompeii. Returning to Naples port, the ship will depart from the port at 21:00 in the evening.
Day 4 PALERMO
Our ship will dock at Palermo port at 09:00. Guests who wish may join the 'Palermo City Tour' organized by our guide as an extra option. Places to see during our tour include Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, Normanni Palace, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma, and Via Liberta streets. After the tour, we return to Palermo port. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00.
Day 5 VALETTA
Our ship will dock at Valletta port at 09:00 in the morning. After having breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the 'Valletta City Tour' organized by our guide as an extra option. During our tour, we will explore the lively streets of the capital city Valletta. Our first stop will be the "Barracca Gardens", built on the upper section of the defensive walls surrounding this magnificent city. These gardens, built by the Knights of St. John, also offer magnificent views of the Grand Harbour and the three old cities surrounded by walls. Our next stop will be the "St. John Co-Cathedral". Although this cathedral, built in Baroque style, has a simple exterior, it houses very rich interior decorations and paintings by the famous painter Caravaggio. As our walk continues among the historically significant buildings of the capital, we will see the "Grand Master's Palace" and the "Prime Minister's Residence". Afterwards, we return to Valletta port. The ship will depart from the port at 17:00.
Day 6 AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time enjoying the ship's open and closed pools, activities like fitness and sauna, or shopping in duty-free stores. Additionally, you may enjoy fun times at the bar with shows and music, or try your luck in the casino.
Day 7 BARCELONA
Our ship will dock at Barcelona port at 08:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the "Barcelona City Tour" organized by our guides as an extra option. From the port, with our special vehicle, we begin our panoramic city tour in Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful metropolises. During our city tour, Sagrada Familia will be the first place seen from outside. Afterwards, La Rambla Street, Cristoforo Colombo Monument, Maremagnum Artificial Port, Catalunya Square, Paseu de Gracia street (where Gaudi's homes were converted into a street museum), and his masterpiece Sagrada Familia are among the places we will see. After free time for shopping, we will return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00 in the evening.
Day 8 MARSEILLE - ISTANBUL
Our ship will dock at the port at 08:00. After having breakfast on board, we disembark. With our special bus waiting at the port, we head towards the airport. Guests who wish may join the 'Marseille & Aix en Provence Tour' organized by our guides as an extra option. Arrival at Marseille Airport, after baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1368 at 19:05. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:20 local time. See you again on another enjoyable trip!
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
Based on the date the cancellation request is made, the following deduction amounts or rates will apply.
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TIME REMAINING FROM RESERVATION DATE TO DEPARTURE DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days prior |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days prior |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days prior |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days prior |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days prior |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days prior |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days prior |
%75 |
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29 – 15 days prior |
%90 |
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14 days or fewer days prior |
%100 |
MSC Beverages and Internet Packages
In per-person priced beverage packages, all guests staying in the cabin are required to purchase the relevant package. Prices and contents are provided for general information only. Price verification will be performed again during registration.
Easy Beverage Package; Per Person 329 € - Limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per day
Beverages included in the package; Classic Cocktails, Spirits-based drinks, Non-alcoholic cocktails, Wine, Beer and non-alcoholic beer, Coffee, Tea, Soft drinks, Water, Mineral water
Premium Extra Beverage Package; Per Person 553 € - Limited to a maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per day
All beverages priced up to €14 or $16, Various Frozen or Classic Cocktails, Premium Brand Alcoholic Beverages, Liqueurs, Assorted wines and champagnes by the glass, 25% discount on wine and champagne bottles purchased onboard, All options including barrel and bottled beer, soda, and fruit juices, Mineral Water, Energy Drinks, Classic Coffee Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Tea
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package; Per Person 273 €
Beverages included in the package; Various Non-alcoholic Cocktails, Carbonated Drinks and Energy Drinks, Mineral Water, Flavored Water, Fruit Juice, Classic Coffee Drinks and Coffee Specialties, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Soft Serve Ice Cream
Child Beverage Package; Per Person 119 € - Valid for children accompanying a family member who has purchased a beverage package
Beverages included in the package; Various Non-alcoholic Cocktails, Carbonated Drinks and Energy Drinks, Mineral Water, Flavored Water, Fruit Juice, Classic Coffee Drinks and Coffee Specialties, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Soft Serve Ice Cream
Browse Internet Package; 1 Device Per Person 97.93 € - 2 Devices Per Person 167.86 €
Package Includes: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, Unlimited web browsing, Sending and receiving emails and images, Chat via Messenger apps (WhatsApp, etc.)
Browse & Stream Internet Package; 1 Device Per Person 125.93 € - 2 Devices Per Person 223.86 €
Package Includes: Unlimited data, 24-hour access, Unlimited web browsing, Sending and receiving emails and images, Chat via Messenger apps (WhatsApp, etc.), Video calling capability, Music streaming and video watching, Live streaming and posting videos on social media
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled flight with economy class Istanbul (IST) – Marseille (MRS) - Istanbul (IST) flight
7 nights full board accommodation in the cabin category you have selected
Transfers between airport, port and airport.
Turkish-speaking guide service (provided when at least 20 participants join)
Daily entertainment, animation and shows organized for each day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served on board
Captain's welcome party and gala dinner
Airport and port taxes (600 EUR)
Ship Service Fee (84 euros for ages 18 and above; 70 euros for children aged 2-17)
Not Included
Healthcare services.
Land tours
Beauty center and SPA area
All beverages on board
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, phone, etc.)
Schengen visa fee
Exit tax for foreign travel
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance
General Information
IMPORTANT NOTES
• ACENTE will assist with visa applications if passports and required documents are submitted completely. For international travel, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory.
• ACENTE is not responsible for any problems arising from the late or incomplete submission of required documents for visas.
• Having obtained a visa does not guarantee entry into that country. Passport control officers have the authority to deny entry. In such cases, responsibility lies with the traveler.
• In hotels offering triple rooms with extra beds, the third bed may be smaller than standard beds. Some hotels do not offer a third bed arrangement. ACENTE will inform guests during sales regarding packages operated with such hotels.
• Child prices are valid only on the condition that children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents as the 3rd and 4th persons. For the 0-2 years age category, the child must not have reached their 2nd birthday by the tour return date; for the 3-12 years age category, the child must not have reached their 12th birthday by the tour return date.
• ACENTE reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
• In case of insufficient participation, ACENTE will notify guests of cancellation or changes 21 days prior to the tour departure.
• ACENTE acts as an intermediary between passengers and airlines and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol dated 28.09. Flights schedules may change before departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the departure date. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
• Domestic low-cost flights include a 20 kg baggage allowance.
• ACENTE reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided the category remains the same.
• Optional tours are organized based on a minimum participation requirement. If participation is insufficient, they cannot be held. In cases where the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement made.
• On optional tours along the route, guests who do not wish to participate will be directed by the guide to rest areas located before city entrances.
• Tours that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. ACENTE is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
• In case of cancellation or changes, the "ACENTE SALES CONTRACT" applies.
• During the cruise, two of your evening meals are formal dinners. It is recommended that every male guest wishing to dine there has at least one suit, and female guests have at least one evening gown.
• During the cruise, the restaurants and tables assigned to our group for evening meals will be predetermined and numbered according to names. Therefore, everyone will sit at their predetermined locations from the first meal to the last meal on board.
• During check-in for the ship, every passenger (only one person per couple) must present a credit card to the ship's reception or deposit cash, without exception. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except in the casino. The currency used on board is EUR, and credit cards are also accepted. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
• Bringing alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc., onto the ship is strictly prohibited.
• At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags of specific colors will be sent to you along with your cruise tickets for all our group's luggage. These tags must be attached to your luggage at the cruise port.
• Your luggage may not arrive in your cabins until late evening on the first day of the ship's departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds, which is definitely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for your first day on board into a small handbag and carry them with you.
• You must strictly adhere to the ship's departure times. At ports, you must board the ship at least 60 minutes before its scheduled departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board. ACENTE will not be responsible for such situations.
• At the end of our cruise, you must collect your luggage, attach the labels that were previously left in your cabins the night before, and place them outside your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their luggage from the designated station. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST PERSONALLY PICK UP AND CHECK THEIR OWN LUGGAGE.
• ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. PASSENGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE PRINTED COPIES OF THE TICKETS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE COUNTRY/SHIP.