MSC Cruises: The Company

Following several years of unprecedented growth, MSC Cruises boasts the most modern cruise fleet in the world, with 10 ships currently in operation and another scheduled for delivery in 2010. At this point, the company will be carrying 1.2 million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market, sailing in the region throughout the year, as well as offering a wide range of seasonal itineraries in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. The company is entirely European-owned. It employs 12,000 staff around the world and has offices in 42 countries.



The Fleet

TMSC Cruises has the most modern fleet in the world with ten ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the largest ships built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. The fleet cruises year round in the Mediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. MSC Magnifica launches in 2010. MSC Cruises is the only company in the world to receive the "6 Golden Pearls" award from the Bureau Veritas in recognition of its high level of quality management and environmental protection. As a family-friendly cruise line, MSC Cruises cares about children and in providing a lasting and positive impact in the lives of those kids in need. It recently forged a three-year, million-dollar partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project in Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause onboard its ships


The Experience

MSC Cruises is proud of its Italian heritage, which is reflected in the company's reputation for sophisticated design and outstanding hospitality. Innovations in both exterior and interior designs for the MSC Cruises fleet have earned prestigious awards for naval architects De Jorio Design International.


The gourmet dining experience on board combines Italian regional specialties with the best of Mediterranean and international cuisine. In the fields of service and comfort, MSC Cruises is continuing to set new standards in luxury cruising. Groundbreaking initiatives include the MSC AureaSpa, a lavish Balinese wellness centre, and the MSC Yacht Club,an exclusive area on the company's two flagships offering elegant suites with a round-the-clock butler service and numerous other privileges.


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MSC Cruise Deals
Starting from: $499.00
Departure: March 13, 27, 2010
Duration: 7 Night Island Treasures & Ancient Temples
Category: Kids Cruise FREE!
Cruise line: MSC Cruises
Ship name: MSC Poesia
Ports of call: Departs From Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting Key West, Florida; Playa Del Carmen, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, Bahamas
Details: Interior from $499, Ocean View from $649, Balcony from $799, Main Suite from $1,149
Starting from: $379.00
Departure: March 6, 20, 2010
Duration: 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Enchantment
Category: N/A
Cruise line: MSC Cruises
Ship name: MSC Poesia
Ports of call: Departs From Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I.; Nassau, Bahamas
Details: Interior from $379, Ocean View from $549, Balcony from $649, Main Suite from $1,469
Starting from: $249.00
Departure: 24 Apr, 2010
Duration: 3 Nights Caribbean
Category: N/A
Cruise line: MSC Cruises
Ship name: MSC Poesia
Ports of call: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida - Key West, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas
Details: Interior from $249, Ocean View from $319, Balcony from $399, Main Suite from $749
Starting from: $509.00
Departure: 05 Mar, 2010
Duration: 3 Night South America
Category: Kids SAIL FREE! (17 & Under)
Cruise line: MSC Cruises
Ship name: MSC Lirica
Ports of call: Departs Rio de Janeiro Visiting Rio - Ilhabela - Ilha Grande - Rio de Janeiro
Details: Interior from $509, Ocean View from $529, Balcony from $619, Main Suite from $839
Starting from: $1480.00
Departure: 17 Apr, 2010
Duration: 7 Night Paradise in Pink
Category: Kids Cruise FREE!
Cruise line: MSC Cruises
Ship name: MSC Poesia
Ports of call: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting King's Wharf, Bermuda - Nassau, Bahamas
Details: Interior from $619, Ocean View from $769, Balcony from $919, Main Suite from $1,619
Starting from: $1480.00
Departure: 17 Apr, 2010
Duration: 7 Night Paradise in Pink
Category: N/A
Cruise line: MSC Cruises
Ship name: MSC Armonia
Ports of call: Departs From Venice, Italy visiting Dubrovnik, Croatia; Corfu, Greece; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Argostolion, Greece; Kotor, Montenegro; Ancona, Italy
Details: Interior from $899, Ocean View from $1,099, Main Suite from $1,599
Starting from: $1049.00
Departure: March 13, 27, 2010
Duration: 7 Night Island Treasures & Ancient Temples
Category: Kids Cruise FREE!
Cruise line: MSC Cruises
Ship name: MSC Poesia
Ports of call: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting Key West, Florida; Playa Del Carmen, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, Bahamas
Details: Interior from $499, Ocean View from $599, Balcony from $819, Main Suite from $1,469



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