MSC Cruises Transforms Buffet Restaurants on Select Ships

MSC Cruises Redesigned Buffet Area and menu

MSC Cruises’ has transformed the buffet restaurants on board MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia and MSC Poesia.

With the help of famous Italian food designer Paolo Barichella from food and lifestyle designers Enocultura, the buffet area has been restyled around new concepts of presentation and service, offering guests a sensational casual dining experience morning, noon and night.

The buffet is the most visited dining area on board, particularly during breakfast and lunch, and continually enhancing this area is a priority for a company which prides itself on making each cruise a culinary voyage of discovery.

“The idea behind the new buffet was not only to increase the quality of service and variety of fresh choices but also to create a real culinary experience and reshape the way we present food on board,” said Enrico Borniotto, general manager of MSC Italcatering. “Guests can now enjoy watching our skilled chefs prepare a range of fresh dishes, from MSC’s signature authentic Italian pizzas and breads to perfect sautéed pasta and tasty cuts of meat.”

“Aside from redesigning the area in terms of decor, we tried to bring on board the concept of the visible kitchen,” he continued. “Some guests cannot imagine that most of the food is fresh on such big ships and that pasta, pizza, bread and desserts are handmade. This is an extraordinary added value to be proudly presented to guests.”
  
“Restyling the buffet areas of the MSC fleet was an exciting project for me,” said food designer Barichella. “I am used to working with restaurants and chefs from all over the world, but this was my first experience with a cruise company. This restyled area will enable guests to discover MSC’s high quality, fresh products in a holistic way.”

The redesigned buffet now includes many different specialty corners, arranged with a more intuitive feel for guests trying to decide what delicious dishes to select. 

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MSC Cruises Offers Cyber Monday Discounts.

MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Offer  Cyber Monday Sale

Guests who book a select MSC Cruises 2012-2013 Caribbean sailing online on Cyber Monday will receive special fares and up to a $200 shipboard credit.

“Cyber Monday Sale” rates on select 7-night roundtrip Caribbean sailings of MSC Poesia from Fort Lauderdale begin at $399 for an interior stateroom, $619 for an ocean view, $819 for a balcony and $1,269 for a suite.

In addition, residents of the United States and Canada who book interior and oceanview staterooms will receive $25 per person (maximum of $50 per stateroom) in shipboard credits; balcony staterooms receive $50 per person (maximum of $100 per stateroom) and suites receive $100 per person (maximum of $200 per stateroom).

This special offer applies to the following sailings:

•    Western Caribbean: Dec. 21, Jan. 12, Jan. 19
•    Eastern Caribbean: Dec. 28, Feb. 23 and March 9

“Cyber Monday Sale” rates can only be booked online on Monday, Nov. 26. All cruise-only rates are non-refundable, per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional for each guest.

MSC Poesia features 2 pools, 4 hot tubs, a 12,000 sq ft. Balinese-inspired spa and fitness center, four restaurants (including Sushi Bar and authentic pizzeria), 12 bars and lounges, outdoor cinema and much more.

On each sailing, guests can enjoy the line’s renowned white-gloved service, elegant and pristine décor, delicious cuisine (including regional Mediterranean specialties) and highly acclaimed world-class entertainment.

For more information about MSC Cruises, visit us online at www.msccruisesusa.com, call 877-665-4655, or contact a local travel professional and ask for the “Cyber Monday Sale” promotion.

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MSC Cruises Offers Discounts on Holiday Sailings Booked By October 31st

MSC Cruises MSC Poesia Holiday Cruises From Fort Lauderdale

There is still time to book a Caribbean holiday celebration on the luxurious MSC Poesia and receive a complimentary balcony upgrade valued at up to $220 per person.

MSC Cruises’ special “Holidays On Sale” rates are available now through Oct. 31, 2012, offering guests complimentary upgrades from oceanview to balcony staterooms or from balcony standard to balcony superior staterooms.

The cruise-only rates are per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional for all guests.  Plus, kids traveling as the third or fourth guest in a stateroom sail for only $99.  MSC Cruises’ ships are kid friendly, offering daily entertainment and plenty of space for running, exploring, diving, swimming and playing.

“Holidays on Sale” rates are available on the following MSC Poesia roundtrip sailings from Fort Lauderdale:

• 7-night Christmas in the Caribbean: departs Dec. 21, 2012, calling at Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Isla de Roatan, Honduras. Balcony staterooms from $809.
•  7-night New Year’s Colors of the Caribbean: Eastern Caribbean itinerary departs Dec. 28, 2012, calling at St. John’s, Antigua; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Freeport, Bahamas. Balcony staterooms from $909.
•  7-night Presidents Day: departs Feb. 16, 2013, calling at Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; Falmouth, Jamaica. Balcony staterooms from $699.
• 5-night Passover Cruise: departs March 25, 2013, calling at Georgetown, Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Balcony staterooms from $629.
• 7-night Easter Cruise: departs March 30, 2013, calling a Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; and Falmouth, Jamaica, Balcony staterooms from $699.

While spending the holidays onboard a Caribbean MSC Poesia sailing, guests will enjoy a truly international experience that draws upon MSC Cruises’ rich Mediterranean heritage, complete with the exotic MSC Aurea Spa, international cuisine, and world-class entertainment that is appropriate for the entire family.

Stress-Free Vacations for Adults, Fun Activities for Kids

On MSC Cruises, adults can truly enjoy a stress-free vacation. While they are working out in our gym, enjoying the sports center, getting pampered in the spa or swimming on deck, their kids are absorbed with a variety of supervised activities, ranging from a Stone Age dinosaur-themed play area, treasure hunts, dance competitions, sports challenges, theatre activities, and for those technology enthusiasts, an arcade, Microsoft Xbox Kinetic® and Nintendo Wii®.  Four separate Kids’ Club programs are available for young guests, each tailored to a specific age group, ranging from 3 to 17 years of age. Recently, MSC Cruises also introduced a daily Nanny’s Hour from 9-10 a.m., with games and activities for toddlers ages 10-36 months and their parents.

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‘Baseball Greats’ on MSC Cruises’ 2012-2013 Caribbean Sailings

MSC Cruises MSC Poesia Baseball Theme Cruises

Baseball fans will have the opportunity of a lifetime to cruise with baseball legends representing leading teams on select 2012-2013 Caribbean sailings of MSC Poesia.

Guests can interact with former Major League Baseball stars as they sail to incredible Caribbean destinations onboard MSC Poesia on several “Baseball Greats” theme cruises.

This is the ninth year MSC Cruises has hosted these popular cruises with a changing lineup of players.

Special “Summer Sale” rates begin at $799 for the 10-night “Baseball Greats” cruise and $549 for 7-night cruises. Fares are per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional. Bookings must be made by Sept. 30 to receive “Summer Sale” rates.

Host and emcee for all of the onboard activities on each cruise is former New York Yankees star pitcher, Stan Bahnsen. “Baseball Greats” cruises offer free guest/player activities including a player-hosted trivia game, a question-and-answer session, a guest pitching contest and a lively storytelling session.

Baseball players host hitting, fielding, base running, and defense strategy clinics. A free autograph session is one of the most popular aspects of the “Baseball Greats” experience.

These Caribbean cruises sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and feature the following itineraries and baseball greats (the lineup of participating players is subject to change):

• 10-night “Southern Caribbean Dream,” calling at San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. John’s, Antigua; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Roseau, Dominica; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and Freepost, Bahamas, with 3 days at sea. Jesse Barfield, Glenn Beckert, Bill Russell, Dave Campbell and Stan Bahnsen. Dec. 11, 2012

• 7-night “Eastern Caribbean Enchantment,” calling in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas, with 3 days at sea.

• Feb. 9: Ken Griffey Sr., Jim Fregosi, Stan Bahnsen, Ed Herrmann, Larry Parrish
• Feb. 23: Tommy Davis, Cookie Rojas, Stan Bahnsen, Clarence Jones, Juan Marichal
• March 9: Gorman Thomas, Gary Peters, Stan Bahnsen, Wallace Johnson, Rico Petrocelli

• 7-night “Colors of the Caribbean,” calling at St. John’s, Antigua; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Freeport, Bahamas, with 3 days at sea. Randy Hundley, Stan Bahnsen, Jack Billingham, Ellis Valentine. April 6, 2013

MSC Cruises Offers Discount on Select Holiday Cruises

MSC Cruises' MSC Poesia Holiday Sailings Discounts

Celebrate the holidays surrounded by Caribbean sunshine and the warmth of Mediterranean ambiance with a complimentary balcony upgrade from MSC Cruises on holiday sailings of the luxurious MSC Poesia.

Special “Holidays On Sale” rates offer guests complimentary upgrades from oceanview to balcony staterooms or from balcony standard to balcony superior staterooms. The cruise-only rates, available for bookings made by July 31, 2012, start at $699 (per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional for all guests) for select 7-night cruises and $629 on a select 5-night cruise.

Plus, kids traveling as the third or fourth guest in a stateroom sail for only $99.

While spending the holidays onboard a Caribbean MSC Poesia sailing, guests will enjoy a truly international experience that draws upon MSC Cruises’ rich Mediterranean heritage, complete with the exotic MSC Aurea Spa, Mediterranean cuisine, and world-class entertainment that is appropriate for the entire family.

Adults can relax knowing that, while they are working out in the gym, being pampered in the spa or swimming on deck, the youngsters are enjoying themselves, too, participating in activities and facilities designed especially for them under the watchful eye of trained counselors.

“Holidays on Sale” rates are available on the following itineraries of MSC Poesia, sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale:

• Christmas Cruise: departs Dec. 21, 2012, calling at Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Roatan, Roatan Islands Honduras. Balcony staterooms from $809.

• New Year’s Cruise: departs Dec. 28, 2012, calling at St. John’s, Antigua; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Freeport, Bahamas. Balcony staterooms from $909.

• Presidents Day: departs Feb. 16, 2013, calling at Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; Falmouth, Jamaica. Balcony staterooms from $699.

• 5-night Passover Cruise: departs March 25, 2013, calling at Georgetown, Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Balcony staterooms from $629.

• Easter Cruise: departs March 30, 2013, calling a Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; and Falmouth, Jamaica, Balcony staterooms from $699.

 Be certain to ask for the “Holidays on Sale” promo. 

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MSC Cruises Offers Cruise Holiday Cruise Discounts

MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Holiday Cruises Discounts

Celebrate the holidays surrounded by Caribbean sunshine and the warmth of Mediterranean ambiance with a complimentary balcony upgrade from MSC Cruises on holiday sailings of the luxurious MSC Poesia.

Special “Holidays On Sale” rates offer guests complimentary upgrades from oceanview to balcony staterooms or from balcony standard to balcony superior staterooms. The cruise-only rates, available for bookings made by July 31, 2012, start at $699 (per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional for all guests) for select 7-night cruises and $629 on a select 5-night cruise.

Plus, kids traveling as the third or fourth guest in a stateroom sail for only $99.

While spending the holidays onboard a Caribbean MSC Poesia sailing, guests will enjoy a truly international experience that draws upon MSC Cruises’ rich Mediterranean heritage, complete with the exotic MSC Aurea Spa, Mediterranean cuisine, and world-class entertainment that is appropriate for the entire family.

Adults can relax knowing that, while they are working out in the gym, being pampered in the spa or swimming on deck, the youngsters are enjoying themselves, too, participating in activities and facilities designed especially for them under the watchful eye of trained counselors.

“Holidays on Sale” rates are available on the following itineraries of MSC Poesia, sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale:

• Christmas Cruise: departs Dec. 21, 2012, calling at Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Roatan, Roatan Islands Honduras. Balcony staterooms from $809.

• New Year’s Cruise: departs Dec. 28, 2012, calling at St. John’s, Antigua; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Freeport, Bahamas. Balcony staterooms from $909.

• Presidents Day: departs Feb. 16, 2013, calling at Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; Falmouth, Jamaica. Balcony staterooms from $699.

• 5-night Passover Cruise: departs March 25, 2013, calling at Georgetown, Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Balcony staterooms from $629.

• Easter Cruise: departs March 30, 2013, calling a Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; and Falmouth, Jamaica, Balcony staterooms from $699.

 Be certain to ask for the “Holidays on Sale” promo. 

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MSC's MSC Poesia Offers Baseball Theme Cruises

Fans looking to extend the baseball season can sail to some incredible Caribbean destinations with former Major League Baseball stars onboard MSC Poesia for various “Baseball Greats” theme cruises from $549 plus government fees and taxes.

This is the eight year MSC Cruises has hosted these popular cruises with an ever-changing line-up of players. Interact with former Major Leaguers who played and were stars on several teams.

Host and emcee for all of the onboard activities on each cruise is former New York Yankees star pitcher, Stan Bahnsen. “Baseball Greats” cruises offer free guest/player activities including a player-hosted trivia game, a question-and-answer session, a guest pitching contest, and a lively story-telling session.

Baseball players host hitting, fielding, base running, and defense strategy clinics. One of the most popular aspects of the experience includes a free autograph session.

These Caribbean cruises are roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and feature the following destinations and former Major League Baseball players:

7-night Western Caribbean cruise on November 19 with Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers’ Hall-of-Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins, Glenn Beckert (Chicago Cubs All-Star and Gold Glove second-baseman), Frank Howard (two-time, American League home run king), Bill Russell (Los Angeles Dodgers’ star shortstop and manager), and Stan Bahnsen (a star pitcher for the Yankees).

10-night Western Caribbean cruise on December 6 with Tommy Davis (National League batting champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers), Amos Otis (All-Star, Gold Glove center-fielder for the Kansas City Royals), Jack Billingham (All-Star pitcher and World Series star with the Cincinnati Reds), Dave Campbell (infielder for the Tigers and Padres, and award-winning broadcaster for ESPN), and Stan Bahnsen.



7-night Western Caribbean cruise on January 14 with Ken Griffey, Sr. (Cincinnati Reds All-Star), Jim Fregosi (All-Star shortstop with the California Angles and manager for four teams), Darold Knowles (All-Star relief pitcher with the World Series Champion Oakland A’s), one more player to be named, and Stan Bahnsen.

7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on February 18 with Vida Blue (American League MVP and Cy Young Award winner with the Oakland A’s), Randy Hundley (All-Star, Gold Glove catcher with the Chicago Cubs), Jessie Barfield (All-Star, Gold Glove outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays), Cookie Rojas (All-Star shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals), and Stan Bahnsen.

7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on March 3 with Gorman Thomas (two-time American League home run king for the Milwaukee Brewers), John Lieber (Star pitcher with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs), Tony Taylor (All-Star, Gold Glove second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies), Ken Berry (Chicago White Sox All-Star, Gold Glove centerfielder), and Stan Bahnsen.

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MSC Cruises Offers Discount on MSC Poesia New England Canada Cruises

Red, white, and blue rings in Independence Day on July 4, and MSC Cruises joins in the celebration by offering savings for one week on 4 to 14-night cruises beginning July 1.

Guests can book select MSC Cruises’ 2011-12 Caribbean and Canada/New England itineraries on MSC Poesia by July 8 for rates beginning at $499 for a 7-night cruise ($719 for a balcony stateroom) plus government fees and taxes. To learn more -> http://www.nycruiseinfo.com/News_Article/11-06-30-MSC-Cruises-Offers-New-england-Canada-Discount.htm
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MSC Cruises Offers AARP Discounts on New Year Cruise.

MSC Cruises is offering AARP members savings of up to $50 per person, per stateroom, and up to a two category upgrade with rates starting from $749 plus $61.85 in government fees and taxes (GFTs), for a 7-night New Year’s Eve Caribbean cruise, onboard MSC Poesia,

This AARP member rate makes New Year’s Eve an ideal time to take advantage of their benefits. Guests can ring in the New Year for this holiday sailing to the Western Caribbean on Dec. 30. visiting Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico, Roatan Island, Honduras; and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

This roundtrip Western Caribbean cruise sails roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and offers several shore excursions in and around those destinations. From swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, and shopping in Cozumel to rafting on the Martha Brae, a 4x4 off-road safari ride, or canopy adventure in Montego Bay, guests can explore the various aspects of each location whether seeking a more subdued or adventurous excursion.

Kids 11 and younger cruise free, as the third/fourth guests, which is ideal for an extended-family vacation with grandparents and their grandchildren.

All cruises vary in length from 4-20 nights. Some other available itineraries include:

* 4-night Bahamas cruise calling in Key West, Fla. and Nassau, Bahamas. Nov. 10; rates from $109 plus $58.14 pp. in government fees and taxes (GFTs);
* 5-night Western Caribbean cruise calling in Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico. Nov. 14; rates from $299 plus $61.85 pp. in GFTs;
* 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise calling in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas. Dec. 23 (Christmas Cruise and featuring the Baseball Greats); rates from $649 plus 72.85 pp. in GFTs;
* 10-night Southwest Panama cruise calling in Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Nov. 26; rates from $649 plus $59.24 in GFTs.

Restrictions apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

AARP member benefits are provided by MSC Cruises, not by AARP or its affiliates. MSC Cruises pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP.
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MSC Cruises Returns to the Caribbean for 2010/2011 Winter Season

(October 18, 2010) – As MSC Poesia completes her inaugural Canada/New England cruises from New York and Quebec City, MSC is counting down to another exciting Caribbean cruise season featuring memorable destinations, special theme sailings, and an unparalleled onboard experience.

When MSC Poesia sets sail from Quebec City on October 23, she begins a 9-night repositioning cruise taking her through Sydney, Boston, Newport and New York before heading to Fort Lauderdale.

Upon her return to Fort Lauderdale on November 1, MSC Poesia begins a variety of 3-, 7- and 10-night roundtrip Caribbean cruises for MSC:

* 10-night “Remarkable Rainforest & the Panama Canal” departing November 1 and calling at Cozumel, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Cristobal, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; and Montego Bay, Jamaica;
* 3-night “Tropical Getaway” departing November 11, calling at Coco Cay, Bahamas; and Nassau, Bahamas; and
* Alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises through February 27, 2011: “Western Caribbean Wonders,” cruises call at Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico; “Eastern Caribbean Enchantment,” cruises call at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas/Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Nassau, Bahamas.

“Baseball greats” cruises are featured on several MSC sailings this season and offer free guest/player activities including a player-hosted trivia game, question-and-answer session, guest pitching contest, and a lively story-telling session. Players also will host skills clinics and participate in a free autograph session.

“Baseball Greats” will be featured on the November 14, January 9 and 23 and February 6, 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises and the December 5, 7-night Western Caribbean cruise.

MSC Poesia’s Caribbean cruise season ends with a 17-night Eastbound transatlantic cruise, “Bluewater Adventure,” on March 6, 2011 calling at San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. John’s, Antigua; Port Castries, St. Lucia; Funchal, Portugal; Malaga, Spain; Alicante, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; and Genoa, Italy.

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MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia - Christmas Cruises Discount

Because MSC Cruises believes holidays are meant to be shared with families and friends, the cruise line is offering a special “The More the Merrier” rate with significant savings on the Christmas sailing of MSC Poesia in the Caribbean.

The special rate is available on MSC Poesia’s December 19, 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary from Fort Lauderdale.

With “The More the Merrier” rates, guests in the first stateroom pay the early booking rate while guests in the second stateroom pay 50% off the early booking rate. For those booking an inside stateroom, for example, rates start as low as $649 per person for the first stateroom and $324.50 per person for the second stateroom. Rates for a balcony stateroom begin at $949 per person for the first stateroom and $474.50 per person for the second.

The cruise-only rate is applicable when four guests book two staterooms at the same time. Government fees and taxes are additional. Offer expires on October 15.

  MSC Poesia’s December 19 roundtrip cruise from Fort Lauderdale includes calls at Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; and a Christmas celebration at sea. 

  MSC Poesia features sophisticated and elegant decor, attention to detail, the  finest in international entertainment and Italian hospitality and an eco-friendly design. Of the 1,275 staterooms, of which 80 percent are outside staterooms and 65 percent  have a balcony. The ship has a generous 236,000 square feet of public spaces, two pools and four hot tubs, plus a  13,000-square-foot Balinese spa. Guests can select from four restaurants, including a Sushi Bar alternative dining restaurant. 

MSC Poesia Earns Perfect Score on Canadian Health Inspection

(October 4, 2010)– Health Canada made a surprise inspection of MSC Poesia during her recent maiden-call in Quebec where she received a perfect score of 100 after the rigorous examination during her inaugural sanitation inspection.

The inspection team from the Workplace Health and Public Safety Program (WHPSP), the Canadian equivalent to the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), said the 100-point score was awarded because of the outstanding state of sanitation, safe food handling, and the general high level of understanding and compliance in the areas of food, water, air and general hygiene onboard MSC Poesia.

Health Canada officers conducted intense inspections of the food provisioning, storage and preparation areas, the ship’s laundry, bars, self-serve buffets, restaurants, warewashing machinery, room service operations, medical and children’s centers, as well as its Integrated Pest Management Program, waste management, housekeeping and public area cleanliness, recreational and potable water protection and supply system, air purity controls, and the ship’s general procedures to prevent or control illnesses.

Over the years, MSC Cruises’ ships sailing in Caribbean waters have consistently earned “Superior” scores on USPH inspections. The last 100-point score for a ship in the Caribbean was earned on the MSC Poesia in May. She earned several during the past Caribbean season.

MSC Cruises practices this policy of going above and beyond daily. One example of MSC’s detailed approach to cleanliness involves crew members who empty, disassemble, clean and sanitize every ice machine, 60 per ship, on all of our 11 ships weekly.

Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), said, “Why do we perform so well on these inspections? It’s our corporate philosophy to be the most responsible we can be in both safety and environment.”

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