MSC Cruises Offers European Balcony Discounts

(APRIL 8, 2009) - Now is the ideal time to book a European vacation with MSC Cruises to enjoy a balcony stateroom and take advantage of savings of up to 60 percent on balcony staterooms and the line’s kids 17 and younger sail free program.

“Balcony Blowout” rates begin at $999 per person for a balcony stateroom on a 7-night cruise to some of Europe's most exotic locales and on two of the world’s newest ships, The special rates are available for new bookings made by April 30, 2009 while space lasts on select 7-night sailings of:·

• MSC Poesia: Eastern Mediterranean (Greece, Turkey and Croatia) roundtrip from Venice or Bari· MSC Orchestra: Baltic (Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Estonia, Russia) or Norwegian Fjords (Denmark, Germany, Norway) roundtrip from Copenhagen; Western Mediterranean (Italy, Spain, Portugal) roundtrip from Barcelona or Genoa·


• MSC Splendida (which debuts in July 2009): Western Mediterranean (Spain, Tunisia, Malta, Italy, France) roundtrip from Barcelona, Genoa, Civitavecchia, or Marseille·


• MSC Fantasia (which debuted in December 2008): Western Mediterranean (Italy, Tunisia, Spain, France) roundtrip from Genoa, Barcelona, Naples or Marseille·


• MSC Musica: Eastern Mediterranean (Greece and Croatia) roundtrip from Venice or Bari MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida are the largest ships ever ordered by a European ship owner.

In addition to elegant décor, international cuisine as well as regional Italian specialties and an alternative restaurant, European-style entertainment, and a spacious spa, they introduce a new concept in VIP cruising – MSC Yacht Club, complete with butler service. Cruise-only rates begin at $999 per person for a balcony, based on double occupancy (government fees and taxes for all guests are additional) and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

Children ages 17 and younger sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.