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Tag Archives: MSC Cruises
Returning home on Symphony
Returning home on the Symphony 25-03-97 to 28-03-97. Cape Town-Durban My second voyage on the Symphony happened the day after I had sailed to Cape Town on the Oriana. I had been fortunate enough to be able to book Symphony … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town, Coastal, Durban, MSC Cruises, Oriana, Starlight Cruises, Symphony
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To sea on the Rhapsody
A cruise on the Rhapsody 26-03-96 to 30-03-96. Durban-Bazaruto Faced with the seemingly plethora of cruise ships visiting our shores, Rudi and I were faced with two possible affordable vessels. Namely Russ or Rhapsody. Of course there has to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Bazaruto, Durban, Island Princess, MSC Cruises, Rhapsody, Rotterdam, Starlight Cruises
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Symphony Maiden Arrival
The Maiden Arrival of the Symphony. 12-03-95 to 14-03-95. Durban-Durban The loss of the Achille Lauro in 1994, left a sizable gap in the cruising market in South Africa. Fortunately, local agent Starlight Cruises and StarLauro were quick to fill … Continue reading
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Tagged Coastal, cruise, Durban, Enrico Costa, MSC Cruises, Starlight Cruises, Symphony
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A cruise on the Achille Lauro
Durban-Mauritius-Durban. 26/12/1986 – 02/01/1987 When I went down to Durban in February 1986 I had specifically planned it that I could see the QE2 while she was there. It was her last world cruise as a steamship and I … Continue reading
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Tagged Achille Lauro, cruise, Durban, Mauritius, MSC Cruises, sail, Starlight Cruises, TFC, voyage, Willem Ruys
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