Take advantage of the Saturday Star Travel Club members' special Starlight Cruise to Maputo and Barra Lodge.

Start the day with breakfast on deck, then try your hand at quoits, shuffleboard, table tennis or volleyball, or, just sit back and relax with a cappuccino and watch the waves pass you by.

Irresistible duty-free shopping is also available.

After lunch, leave the kids at the creche and watch a movie in your cabin. Shopping and sightsee in Maputo and then soak up the sun on the beaches of Barra Lodge.

The largest and most modern vessel to ever operate in South African waters, the 58 000-ton Sinfonia offers all the facilities one would expect of the world's best liners including a golf simulator, putt-putt course, spa, gym, 135 suites with private balconies, comedy or cabaret shows, and a disco.

Come on this special-offer cruise and save up to R5 720 a couple.

On Day 1, you depart from Durban, enjoying the sail-away party as the ship leaves for Maputo.

On Day 2, you arrive in Maputo. Optional tours to the museums and the city, including lunch at the original Casa del Sol restaurant, will be available to buy on board.

Day 3 brings you the delights of the Barra Peninsula and you'll spend the day enjoying the pristine beaches of this island. In the evening, a tropical party will be a highlight.

Day 4 is spent at sea and you can explore the Sinfonia and all it has to offer.

On Day 5, in the early morning, you sail back into Durban harbour. Sadly, your adventure is over.

For more info on departure dates and booking, call Starlight Cruises on 011 807 5111 or 012 342 4496.