MSC Italian Cruises

MSC Cruises are proud to claim offering a cruise experience that is “Beautiful. Passionate. Italian”. A hallmark of MSC Cruises has always been its innovative itineraries and not-often-visited destinations including an extensive array of embarkation ports. Vacationers can select from more than 120 different itineraries throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Canada/New England, South America, the Indian Ocean, and South Africa on the world’s youngest and most modern fleet..

All this is presented with MSC Cruises’ genuine Italian hospitality and flair, from the warm hospitality of the Italian officers and high standards of attentive service to the elegant Italian-inspired décor and, of course, “La Cucina Italiana”, the finest of Mediterranean cuisine, combining traditional family recipes and perennial favorites. The line’s onboard entertainment has an international flavor that has earned rave reviews and standing ovations.

MSC Cruises also offers a variety of cultural enrichment experiences and theme cruises, from music and art to health and culinary delights.


WHO CRUISES WITH MSC
Guests range in age from their early 30’s to 70’s. MSC Cruises attracts couples, friends, families and multi-generational vacationers who appreciate European style and service and an international mix of guests while visiting popular as well as unusual and unique destinations.


CRUISE AREAS AND SEASONS
• Winter : Caribbean, Panama, South America, Mediterranean
• Spring, Summer & Fall : Sicily, Tunisia, Spain, France, Greek Islands, Egypt, Portugal, Gibraltar, Malta, Morocco, Croatia, Cyprus, Ukraine, Turkey, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Crete, Greece, Italy, Madeira, Venice, Northern Europe and the Baltics, Transatlantic


AWARDS FOR MSC CRUISES
• MSC Yacht Club aboard MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia were named with Editors’ Picks for “Best Big Ship Luxury Enclave” and “Best Kept Secret” by Cruisecritic.com in 2009.
• In 2009, Travel & Leisure, named “Best New Cruise Ships” for MSC Fantasia and MSC Fantasia, 2009 (April 2009 issue).
• In 2009, Travel & Leisure, referred to MSC Cruises as “Perfect for Cruisers Looking for a Great Value.”
• Acclaimed as having the “Best Pizza at Sea” by Alan Wilson, Cruise News Daily (2009).
• Acclaimed as having the “Best Burgers at Sea” by Alan Wilson, Cruise News Daily (2009).
• CIAL Award “Comuni Ricicloni 2009” – awarded by CIAL (National consortium for the recovery and recycling of aluminum packaging) for an aluminum recycling project started in 2007 onboard MSC Cruises’ fleet.
• Green Planet Award, a coveted international award from Kuoni Switzerland, recognizes MSC Cruises for outstanding eco-friendly facilities.
• The Venice Blue Flag, awarded for the partnership project with MSC Cruises is aimed at preserving the artistic beauty of Italy’s canal city by setting the standard for lower ship emissions.


SHIPS
Since launching an expansion program in 2003, MSC Cruises has introduced six newly constructed custom built ships including the recently launched MSC Magnifica. A letter of intent has just been signed for another vessel, the MSC Favolosa to be launched in 2012

MSC Armonia
58,625 tons
1,554 passengers

MSC Lirica
59,058 tons
1,712 passengers

MSC Melody
35,143 tons
1,062 passengers

MSC Musica
89,600 tons
2,550 passengers

MSC Opera
59,058 tons
1,712 passengers

MSC Rhapsody
17,095 tons
764 passengers

MSC Sinfonia
58,625 tons
1,554 passengers

MSC Fantasia
133,500 tons
3,300 passengers

MSC Orchestra
89,600 tons
2,550 passengers

MSC Poesia
90,000 tons
2,550 passengers

MSC Splendida
133,500 tons
3,274 passengers


For more information about cruises with MSC Cruises please visit : MSC Cruises