birdlife.org.za : Flock at Sea Again 2017 Booking Procedure

Organization : BirdLife South Africa
Facility : Flock at Sea Again Booking Procedure
Applicable For : Open to all South African residents
Booking Date : 24-28 April 2017

Website : https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/flock/flock-at-sea-again-2017/
Order Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/5791-OrderForm.xls
Merchandise Guideline :  https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/5791-FlockSea.pdf

Flock at Sea AGAIN! 2017 :

** A unique opportunity for a 5 day,4 night cruise along the continental shelf from Cape Town and back.
** The route will be specified by BirdLife South Africa for optimum seabird spotting.

Related : Dullstroom Flufftail Festival-Photographic Competition : www.southafricain.com/5788.html

** These waters have produced some of the rarest seabirds on the South African list.
** With top seabird guides on deck and a variety of onboard lectures and talks by leading seabird experts, this promises to be an unforgettable trip.
** The 88th BirdLife South Africa AGM will be held onboard during the cruise.

** A Seabird Identification Course – Johannesburg will be held in March 2017 and various accommodation options in Cape Town are available for pre or post-cruise.
** Seabird Identification Course – Cape Town will be held March 2017.

Summary on how to order your merchandise :
1. Open, complete, and save the attached order form.
2. Return the order form and proof of payment to flock2017 AT birdlife.org.za.
3. Collect your order before embarkation on the ship on 24 April.
4. Orders Must Be Received By No Later Than Monday 23 January 2017

Please note :
** if you are unsure of the sizes that you require, we recommend that you visit your nearest Jonsson Workwear depot to try on the garments before ordering.
** If you are unsure where the various depots are located, please follow the link below which will take you to the Jonsson Workwear store locator webpage jonssonworkwear.com/store-locator/

Important notice :
** We will have limited access to email from 6 December 2016 to 6 January 2017, therefore we ask that you please be patient as it may take some time before you receive confirmation of receipt.

** If you’re on Facebook, don’t forget to join our Flock at Sea AGAIN! 2017 group to join the conversation and to see interesting posts and updates facebook.com/groups/184051415289185/
** Should you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact Emma Askes, our Events Programme Manager, on emma.askes@birdlife.org.za

Booking Procedure :
** Book your berth by calling the MSC Cruises Call Centre on 011 798 3600 and quote BirdLife.
** A deposit of R3 000 per cabin is payable to MSC Cruises within 72 hours of making a booking to confirm the booking.
** Please note that discounts are not combinable.
** Passengers can select ONE discount they wish to apply. (maximum of 1 discount per booking)

Important Note :
** The MSC Cruises Call Centre currently has a high call volume. Please be patient when calling to make a booking.
** Or book online through the MSC website by clicking on the link below .msccruises.co.za/en-za/Cruise-Deals/Theme-Cruises/Flock-At-Sea.aspx
** For more information, please contact BirdLife South Africa on 011 789 1122 or email Emma Askes**

Costs :
Important Note :
** MSC operates a dynamic pricing policy, so fares can change at any time according to inventory. Fares are not confirmed until the deposit is received.

Important notes :
** Single supplement will apply.
** Children (under 18) sharing with two paying adults are free and only pay mandatory charges.
** For a single parent sharing with one or more children – the adults pay full fare, first child 60% of current best price. The remaining children pay the mandatory charges only.

** Price (discount %) for pensioner’s (60+) are as follows: 8% Inside, 10% outside, 12% Balcony cabins and 15% Balcony Suites.
** Please read the MSC Terms & Conditions and Contract of Carriage. These can be downloaded from ‘Useful Documentation’ below.
** The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) also contains useful information.

Other costs : (mandatory fees and Flock fee)

Flock fee :
** R300 per adult.
** For this Flock fee, you are get top seabird guides on deck from dawn until dusk, onboard lectures and talks by top seabird experts, including Peter Harrison, and the chance to win lucky draw prizes at the AGM.