ABU DHABI The Richness of the Gulf

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1 New Year s Cruise MSC MUSICA 11 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS 01 JAN JAN 16 PROGRAM DETAILS Port of Abu Dhabi The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is the largest and wealthiest of the nation's seven emirates. Covering 80 percent of the land mass of the U.A.E., the emirate of Abu Dhabi is divided into three parts: the city of Abu Dhabi, the historic Al Ain region centered on a large oasis on an old camel caravan route, and Al Gharbia, part of the world's largest uninterrupted sand desert with towering dunes spreading across the Arabian peninsula. The cruise port lies in the central city of Abu Dhabi, a rapidly growing cosmopolitan metropolis where glittering skyscrapers pierce the sky and five-star resorts spread across natural islands where you'll find golf courses, beaches, marinas, upscale malls, a Formula 1 race car track, amusement areas and cultural institutions. Committed to conserving, promoting and leveraging the heritage, culture and traditions of Abu Dhabi emirate, the Authority is charged with supporting the evolution of Abu Dhabi into a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction DAY 1 01 JAN MAURITIUS- Fly from Mauritius to Abu Dhabi on South African Airways, transiting through Johannesburg. Departure at 16:45 on flight SA 191 from Mauritius Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport heading to O.R Tambo International Airport Johannesburg South Africa landing at 19:15. Board flight SA 2201 departing at from O.R Tambo International Airport Johannesburg South Africa to Abu Dhabi International Airport

2 Day 2-02 JAN Land at 06:50 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Meet and greet our local tour operator. Transfer from airport to Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Hotel Check-In on Bed and Breakfast Basis Hotel highlights Minutes away from the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre, Sheikh Zayed Sports City, Embassies and Government institutions area Novotel Al Bustan invites you to stay in an exclusive neighborhood for business and leisure. This new contemporary hotel is located 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi downtown. Make yourself at home in one of Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan's 361 spacious rooms - fewer than 16s can stay for free! Guests enjoy free WIFI, pool, sauna and jacuzzi, 4 restaurants and 2 bars. Indoor parking and many business services are also available. -Day at leisure -Night at hotel DAY 3-03 JAN Breakfast at hotel Transfer from Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Hotel to Abu Dhabi Port Check In MSC Musica on Full Board Basis Sail out of Abu Dhabi to Khor al Fakkan at 23:55 Cruise code : Ship: Ship code : Itinerary : MU AUHAUH MSC MUSICA MU United Arab Emirates, Oman Sailing date: Boarding Port code : Boarding Port: Port of arrival code : Port of arrival : AUH Abu Dhabi, U. Arab Emirates AUH Abu Dhabi, U. Arab Emirates Night: 7

3 Date Day Arrival Departure Port code Port 3 Jan 2016 Sun -:- 23:55 AUH Abu Dhabi, U. Arab Emirates 5 Jan 2016 Tue 08:00 18:00 KLF Khor al Fakkan,U.Arab Emirates 6 Jan 2016 Wed 08:00 17:00 MCT Muscat, Oman 7 Jan 2016 Thu 09:00 18:00 KHS Khasab,Oman 8 Jan 2016 Fri 08:00 23:59 DXB Dubai, U. Arab Emirates 9 Jan 2016 Sat 00:01 22:00 DXB Dubai, U. Arab Emirates 10 Jan 2016 Sun 05:00 -:- AUH Abu Dhabi, U. Arab Emirates DAY 4-04JAN -KHOR AL FAKKAN Cruising from Abu Dhabi to Khor al Fakkan The largest of the seven Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi combines tranquil beaches and beautiful desert oases with a vibrant, electric city life. Those with a taste for refined sport will enjoy the area's abundance of cricket, golf, and equestrian activities. DAY 5-05 JAN KHOR AL FAKKAN Arrival at Khor Al Fakkan at 08:00 Situated on the shores of the Gulf of Oman lies the town of Khor Fakkan, which belongs the emirate of Al-Sharjah, but is surrounded byfujairah, and the nearby Khor Fakkan Beach - your sun-blessed destination on this half-day outing. Sail out for Muscat scheduled at 18:00

4 DAY 6 06JAN KHOR AL FAKKAN MUSCAT OMAN Arrival Muscat Oman at 08:00 1. Muscat, Oman s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. With history going back to antiquity, it mixes high-rises and upscale shopping malls with landmarks such as the 16th-century Portuguese forts, Mirani and Jalali, looming clifftop over Muscat Harbor. Its modern, marble-clad Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with gleaming 50m dome and prodigious Persian carpet, can accommodate 20,000 people. Sail out for Khasab Oman at 17:00 DAY 7 07 JAN MUSCAT OMAN KASAB OMAN Arrival at port of Khasab Oman at 09:00 Capital city of the Musandam peninsula and located on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz between Oman, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates Khasab was built by the Portuguese as a strategic trading port in the early 1600s. It was virtually unreachable by land for centuries until a modern coastal road was constructed. Now a popular vacation destination, especially amongst Emiratis, Khasab is renowned as the Norway of Arabia for its beautiful fjords and massive cliffs, which you can see up close and personal in a dhow cruise or kayak (keep an eye out for dolphins!). Sailing out for Dubai Port at 18:00 DAY 8-08 JAN KASAB OMAN DUBAI Arrival at Dubai at 08:00 Cruise to Dubai and explore the azure waters of Sharm El Sheikh or explore the many shops at this luxury travel destination. From 25 th Friday at 23:59 to Saturday 26 th at 22:00 cruising in Dubai DAY 9 09 JAN DUBAI Departure from Dubai to Abu Dhabi Port at 22:00 The relatively recent discovery of oil has transformed Abu Dhabi the largest of the 7 emirates into a hive of culture and activity. Unique in its fusion of history and modern life, Abu Dhabi may be less well-known than Dubai, but it still has plenty to offer as a cruise holiday destination.

5 DAY JAN -Disembark in Abu Dhabi port at 05:00 -Transfer from port to Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Hotel Check-In on Bed and Breakfast Basis -Day at Leisure - Check- out from hotel. - Late transfer from hotel to airport DAY JAN -MAURITIUS Fly from Abu Dhabi to Mauritius Island on South African Airways, transiting through Johannesburg Departure at 02:05 on flight SA 279 from Abu Dhabi International Airport heading to O.R Tambo International Airport Johannesburg South Africa landing at 08:15 Board flight SA 190 departing at 09:40 from O.R Tambo International Airport Johannesburg South Africa to Mauritius Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport arrival scheduled at 15:45 *********END OF SERVICE*********** CONTACTS Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance for booking and changes Travel Consultant : Contact Number :

6 IMPORTANT INFOMATIONS FORMALITIES PASSPORT, VISA AND TRAVEL INSURANCE Mandatory passport valid 6 months after the date of the return Visa : Mandatory for Mauritian passport holders The documents necessary to provide for the entry in Abu Dhabi: The return tickets, visa and hotel reservation Travel insurance: highly recommended, including cancellation and repatriation HEALTH Vaccines: Not necessary vaccination Regarding the health risks, you can consult the link of World Organization of Health at or our website at We emphasize, however, that information can change until the day of your departure, and we advise you to consult your travel agent regularly CLIMATE April to May, temperatures of about 20 degrees minimum and 37 degrees maximum September to October the temperature varies from about 28 degrees minimum and maximum 28 degrees June to August, the temperature is mainly hot, we do not recommend the destination at this time DRESS CODE : When packing keep these things in mind- 1. Linen is your friend. It s comfortable and gets looser as you wear it. 2. Summer-weight cashmere can be very useful in the evenings 3. Pants should be loose, never tight, and you would look very out of place in jeans or any sort of tights. 4. Breathable fabrics are your friends as are light layers. 5. Wear any kind of shoes you want there aren t any footwear taboos 6. If you are going to go into any mosques the rules are much more restrictive and you will have to cover your whole body and all of your hair.

7 SALES CONDITIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES Rates of package 10 days/ 9 nights, per person, including Flights, Accomodation, Transfers, Cruise and excursions as mentioned in the above programme: INSIDE CABIN PER PERSON:RS Package Includes: Air Tickets: Mauritius-Johannesburg-Dubai Dubai-Johannesburg-Dubai Accommodation : 2 Days/1 night in Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Hotel on Bed and Breakfast Basis 2 Days/1 night in Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis Cruise : 8 Days/ 7 Nights- Full Board basis Meals as specified in the program Transfers as specified in the program The Package Excludes: Visa Fees Drinks Personal expenses Excursions not mentioned in the program Transfers not mentioned in the package Everything not mentioned in the above program Optional Tours are available on request. No booking has been done at this point. Rates are subject to modifications due to fluctuations in International Rates of Exchange and availability of hotels, flight seats, cruise cabins, transfers and excursions at time of booking. MODIFICATION / CANCELLATION Modifications and cancellations are subject to conditions upon confirmation of booking In case of cancellation, the Agency apply to travellers the following penalties: Cancellation: Non refundable. (Travel insurance is strongly recommended). The Agency reserves the right to cancel this trip if the minimum number of 02 passengers is not enrolled in the program. * The tariff can be reviewed without notice depending on availability and the rate of Exchange at the time of confirmation.