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ABOVE: A naval architect's rendering of the MSC Fantasia, which enters service this December. New MSC Fantasia to join MSC Poesia in the Mediterranean this winterFORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- MSC Cruises invites North Americans to leave harsh winter
weather behind and
experience the warmth and beauty of the Mediterranean aboard the company's two newest ships. Guests will be able to enjoy comfortable Mediterranean climates under less-crowded
conditions--and with the lower airfares that come with the off-peak season--on MSC
Fantasia and MSC Poesia while discovering the hidden corners
of Italy, Spain and Portugal or exploring the ancient mysteries of Egypt, Greece
and Turkey. MSC Fantasia, which debuts in December 2008, will be the largest ship in the
line's fleet. In addition to five dining venues (including a Tex-Mex alternative
dining option), the expansive AUREA SPA featuring Balinese treatments and a
large Aqua Park (with 150 illuminated fountains), it introduces the MSC Yacht
Club, the line's new exclusive VIP area. MSC Yacht Club is a paradise within a
paradise. It will consist of 99 spacious suites (up to 700 square feet), plus a
bar, solarium, 2 Jacuzzis, a pool with sky dome, as well as offer guests their
own butler service. MSC Poesia is an Italian "poem of the seas," with sophisticated color schemes, attention to detail and service. The ship features 12 bars, the refined AUREA SPA and the Kaito Sushi Bar, with its Japanese food and ambiance, including a Zen garden and art pieces. MSC Fantasia Cruises After her December christening in Naples, MSC Fantasia will sail two 8-night roundtrip holiday itineraries from Genoa: the Dec. 20, 2008 Christmas sailing calls at Rhodes, Alexandria, Messina and Naples, while the Dec. 28, 2008 New Year's itinerary visits Barcelona, Lisbon, Malaga and Civitavecchia. The ship will then sail 11-night Western Mediterranean and Canary Islands roundtrip itineraries from Genoa that call in Barcelona, Funchal, Tenerife, Arrecife, Malaga and Civitavecchia, from Jan. 5-Feb. 18, 2009. Departures from Barcelona are also available on all sailings except Dec. 20, 2009. MSC Poesia Cruises MSC Poesia, which debuted in spring 2008, will spend the winter sailing
alternating 11-night itineraries roundtrip from Genoa. The Eastern Mediterranean
and Egypt itineraries call at Katakolon, Piraeus, Rhodes, Alexandria, Limassol,
Marmaris, Heraklion and Naples or at Ajaccio, Messina, Rhodes, Alexandria,
Valletta, La Goulette and Naples. The Western Mediterranean and Canary Islands
itinerary calls at Barcelona, Casablanca, Tenerife, Funchal, Malaga and
Civitavecchia. MSC Cruises' winter cruises promote relaxation and personal harmony on board elegant and modern ships. Discover the beauty of the Mediterranean's unique coastline from a balcony stateroom. Best Fare, Best Room Guests can reap significant savings on the line's Europe itineraries by taking advantage of the "Best Fare, Best Room" promotion, which provides the best stateroom available within their desired category (interior, oceanview, balcony) at the time of booking. "Best Fare, Best Room" rates begin at $1,049 per person, double occupancy; rates are cruise only, USD, government fees and taxes and fuel surcharge additional. Kids Sail Free Families can also take advantage of the special "Kids Sail Free" offer on all
Europe sailings when youngsters ages 17 and under share a stateroom with two
full-fare-paying adults For more information about MSC Cruises and its winter Mediterranean
itineraries, visit a local travel professional or
www.msccruisesusa.com. (Outside the
U.S. and Canada, see the cruise line's main Web site at
www.msccruises.com.) MSC Cruises, the fastest growing cruise line with the youngest fleet, has
nine ships: MSC Poesia (third flagship of the "Musica" class), MSC Orchestra,
MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Melody, MSC
Rhapsody, cruising in the Mediterranean year round and seasonally in Northern
Europe, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, South America, Indian Ocean and South Africa.
In the fall of 2008 and spring of 2009, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida,
respectively, will be launched. These will be the largest ships ever built by a
European ship owner. Then in the fall of 2009, MSC Magnifica, the fourth ship in
the" Musica" class, will enter service. By the end of 2009, MSC Cruises will
have the most modern fleet in the world with a total of 12 vessels.
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