MSC Cruises Adds Pre-Christening Voyage on the MSC Splendida

(May 19, 2009)—Spend this Independence Day on board MSC Splendida, the second in MSC Cruises’ luxurious “Fantasia” class of cruise ships, for its pre-christening voyage from St. Nazaire, France to Barcelona, Spain. Cruise-only rates begin at $549 per person, double occupancy, for residents of the U.S. and Canada. As with all MSC Cruises’ sailings, kids 17 and younger sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.

This once-in-a-lifetime, 7-night experience on board MSC Splendida departs on July 4, 2009 from St. Nazaire, France visiting Vigo, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Malaga, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands/Spain; Marseille, France; and Barcelona, Spain. Like her sister ship MSC Fantasia, MSC Splendida will feature the MSC Yacht Club, offering private suites and luxurious facilities. With MSC Yacht Club accommodations, guests indulge in comfort and convenience; from their own personal Butler trained to the rigorous standards of the International Butler Academy to complimentary beverages available any time of the day in the MSC Yacht Club’s exclusive lounges and pool area.

Also, MSC Splendida will feature an “Aurea Spa” well-being center, 4 restaurants and 2 buffets, including a speciality Mexican restaurant; numerous bars (including a sports bar, wine bar, coffee bar and Jazz bar), shops, casino, disco, mini-bowling lanes, Formula 1™ simulator and a 4D cinema. Kids can enjoy a water slide that straddles two decks within the amazing scenic views and an Aqua Park with 150 fountains and water jets that will light up at night to the rhythm of music. There will also be a fun area for Mini-Club, Junior Club and Teenager Club guests.

For more information about MSC Cruises’ pre-christening voyage on MSC Splendida, visit http://www.msccruisesusa.com/

MSC Cruises Offers Connecting Balcony and Back To Back Cruise Savings

(May 13, 2009) –The entire family can experience the beauty of Europe on a 7-night cruise and save with MSC Cruises’ limited-time, Family Plan offer. Guests who book a balcony stateroom on select MSC Cruises’ Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries by May 31, 2009 can save up to 60 percent off a connecting balcony stateroom. This special “Family Plan” offer is applicable on adjoining Category 10 or 11 Balcony Superior staterooms (accommodating up to four guests) on the following 7-night sailings:

• MSC Splendida – “The Splendid Mediterranean” in July or August; rates begin at $5,349


• MSC Fantasia – “Mediterranean Fantasy” in June, July or August; rates begin at $4,999


• MSC Poesia – “Turkish Treasures and Croatian Coasts” in June, July or August; rates begin at $4,799


• MSC Musica – “Greek Islands in the Sun” in June, July or August; rates begin at $5,099


• MSC Orchestra – “Fascinating Fjords” in June, July or August; rates begin at $5,349


• MSC Orchestra – “Baltic Capitals and Russian Palaces” in June, July or August; rates begin at $5,349

Rates are cruise only and subject to availability.

In addition.....

(May 12, 2009) – MSC Cruises is offering special savings when you combine back-to-back 7-night Eastern and Western Mediterranean cruises this fall for a memorable 14-night European experience.

Cruise-only Back-to-Back rates begin at $1,299 per person, double occupancy and include transfers from the Venice pier to the Genoa pier.

Rates are available on select sailings; certain restrictions apply.

Bookings must be made by May 31, 2009.

For that unique back-to-back experience, guests can combine MSC Armonia’s Eastern Mediterranean itineraries (departing Sept. 7, 14 and 21) from Venice with MSC Lirica’s Western Mediterranean cruises from Genoa (departing Sept.14, 21 and 28).

Also available are back-to back cruises on MSC Musica (Eastern Mediterranean) from Venice (departing Aug. 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25) and MSC Fantasia (Western Mediterranean) from Genoa, departing Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; and Nov. 1.

As with all MSC Cruises’ sailings, kids under the age of 17 when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.