IFR 614
Mediterranean Sea – Asia
Route
Pireus – Port Said / Egypt – Suez Canal – Jeddah/ Saudi-Arabia – Port Klang / Malaysia – Pusan / Korea – Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Shekou / all China – Singapore – Suez Canal – Port Said – Beirut – Tripolis / both Lebanon – Izmir – Istanbul / both Turkey – Konstanza / Romania – Odessa / Ukraine – Pireus or similar
Duration
About 69 days round-trip About 18 days Pireus – Port Klang About 20 days Singapore – Istanbul More partial trips on request
Departures
About monthly
About the vessel
Container vessels, built 2014, international ship command, 112,000 tons dead-weight, length 300, breadth 48 m, speed 22 kn, container capacity 10,600 TEU, fitness room, salon, steward, TV/DVD/CD
Cabins
4 double cabins, shower/WC, about 12 sqm, double bed, seating area, desk, fridge
Comments
The vessels allow for a fast journey to Asia or back to Europe. Language on board: English. In Shanghai the new container port Yanshan will be called at, approx. 65 km from the center (transport to the city center costs approx. € 200.00). Embarkation or disembarkation in Port Said, Jeddah, Izmir and Beirut is not allowed. In Pusan only disembarking is allowed. Alcohol is not allowed on board.
Shore leave
Berthing times 12-48 hours. For arrangements in the Asian region we provide contact to a Chinese tour operator with German speaking staff. You will receive additional information with your travel confirmation.
Documents
Passport
Visa
Depending on the booked route visa for China (for embarkation/disembarkation in Shanghai visa type M, Yantian visa type F or Z).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever
Passage prices
Starting at € 6,900.00 round-trip Starting at € 1,800.00 to Port Klang Starting at € 2,000.00 Singapore – Istanbul More partial trips on request The shipping company charges a management fee of € 57.00 per person. (The management fee includes overseas health insurance during the voyage.)
Embarkation / Disembarkation fees
When embarking/disembarking in Pireus there are port fees of about € 145.00. In Port Klang and Singapore about $ 50.00 USD, in Pusan $ 100.00-150.00 USD. When disembarking in Port Klang, the authorities require a return ticket to the home country. Possible additional fees for embarking, disembarking or shore leave will have to be paid on the spot by the passengers to the respective authorities.
Travel insurance
Travel health and liability insurance
Medical certificate
Travel reports by customers
Asia
- Hello Birgit!
Just to let you know I had an amazing experience – absolutely loved the whole experience.?? 5 countries visited, each offering diverse adventures plus the star of the show travelling on the freighter. So many photos and memories to sift and sort through but here’s 3 photos that I hope will give an essence of my trip!
CMA CGM Hydra was my home for 12 days!?? Cabin was huge – 3 portholes so plenty of light.?? 24 crew members and me!?? Captain P. and the...
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