Thanksgiving Caribbean Cruise – MSC Poesia

Celebrate Thanksgiving Caribbean Style on MSC Poesia's Baseball Greats Cruise

Celebrate Thanksgiving in a unique way this year, in the Caribbean, on the beautiful MSC Poesia! Bring the whole family to explore the Caribbean in true Italian elegance and style. Discover the secrets of ancient Mayan civilizations, underwater reefs teeming with colorful fish, explore pastel villages, lush rainforests, and much more at a very attractive price.

In addition, this special cruise also includes our Baseball Greats theme. Rub elbows with the all-stars as you sail the sunny Caribbean with a line-up of baseball greats including Ken Griffey, Sr., Ed Kranepool, Bob Feller, Jeff Torborg, Jim Fregosi and many others.

BASEBALL GREATS THEME FEATURES:
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• Player-hosted Trivia Games
• Question & Answer Sessions
• Storytelling Sessions
• Player-hosted Clinics
• Pitching Contest
• & Complimentary Autograph Session!

Prices start at $839* Visit MSC Cruises USA for more information.

MSC Cruises and UNICEF Invite Guests ‘Get on Board for Children’

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (August 7, 2009) – As a family-owned and family-oriented cruise line and the market leading cruise company in Brazil, MSC Cruises has chosen to demonstrate its commitment to the Brazilian community through an important alliance with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.

Brazil is not only the biggest and most populous country in Latin America, but it is also one of the 11 most inequitable countries in the world, with alarming levels of poverty in the major metropolitan centers.

According to a 2009 report published by UNICEF, there are 680,000 children and adolescents who don’t attend school. Research by IPEA (National Institute of Applied Economic Research) reveals that almost 18 percent of adolescents between ages 15-17 do not attend school and 48 percent of children fail to complete a secondary education. In addition, children living in poverty are 21 times more likely than their peers to be illiterate.

Through the “MSC for UNICEF” initiative, MSC Cruises is supporting a UNICEF program to bring a brighter future to children in 126 vulnerable communities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo by helping provide them with equality of access to a quality education.

MSC Cruises is committed to raising awareness among guests on its cruise ships and will leave an informational brochure in every stateroom. Guests are also invited to “Get on Board for Children” while making a difference with a financial contribution. A donation of any amount can be added to a guests’ onboard bill.

The project is part of UNICEF’s “Education for all” program, dedicated to helping achieve universal education, one of the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals for 2015, endorsed by 192 member states and 23 international organizations.

The alliance was officially launched in Barcelona at the July 12 christening of MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC Splendida. Full details of the partnership, the program and how to help Brazil’s most vulnerable children build a better life can be found online at http://www.msc-unicef.com.

MSC Cruises is proud to be involved in this initiative, a demonstration of its commitment to help build a better world for present and future generations.

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About MSC Cruises:
MSC 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 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.

MSC Cruises’ ‘Europe Blowout’ Savings Extended Due to Popular Demand on Mediterraneanand Northern Europe Sailings

Book by August 15 to Save on Late Summer/Early Fall Cruises

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (July 31, 2009) – Due to popular demand, MSC Cruises is extending its “Europe Blowout” savings to help travelers plan a last-minute cruise through Europe.

Space is limited, so book early for the best available staterooms within a category. This offer expires August 15, 2009. “Europe Blowout” rates begin at $499 per person on select 7-night cruises and $799 for 10-night positioning cruises visiting some of Europe’s most exotic ports.

Experience the cruise line’s elegant ships including two of the fleet’s newest — sister ships MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia. Both ships have been recognized with several honors for utilizing green technology in an effort to preserve and protect the environment.

Some of the itineraries featuring special “Europe Blowout” rates on new bookings of select 7-night sailings include:

• MSC Splendida: Western Mediterranean, starting at $549, upgrade to ocean view stateroom for $100 more;
• MSC Fantasia: Western Mediterranean, starting at $599, upgrade to ocean view for $50 more;
• MSC Armonia: Eastern Mediterranean, starting at $529, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more;
• MSC Orchestra: Baltic or Norwegian Fjords, starting at $1,099, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more; Western Mediterranean, starting at $549, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more;
• MSC Musica: Eastern Mediterranean, starting at $649, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more;
• MSC Lirica: Western Mediterranean, starting at $499, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more.

“Europe Blowout” rates on select 10- or 11-night positioning cruises include:
• MSC Lirica: Dover or Amsterdam to Genoa starting at $799, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more;
• MSC Orchestra: Kiel to Genoa from $899, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more.

Children ages 17 and younger sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. Cruise-only rates are per person, based on double occupancy (government fees and taxes for all guests are additional) and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

Become a fan on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Watch us on You Tube. To review more information about MSC Cruises and its theme cruises, visit http://www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or a local travel professional.
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About MSC Cruises:
MSC 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 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.

5 Night Caribbean Cruises from $399 on MSC Poesia

5 Night Caribbean Cruises from $399 – Book Now & Get Up To A 3 Category Upgrade

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience six exciting days and five breathtaking nights of pastel villages, crystal clear waters, and sun drenched beaches. All while cruising the Caribbean in true Italian elegance and style onboard the luxurious MSC Poesia. Hurry, offer expires July 31, 2009. Book now and get up to a three category upgrade!

For more information on MSC Cruises please call your travel professional, visit our website or call (800) 666-9333.

Suzanne Somers to Welcome MSC Poesia to U.S.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – MSC Cruises announced today that television star, best-selling author and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers will welcome the MSC Poesia to North America when the ship arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on November 10, 2009 for its inaugural Caribbean season.

During a unique Welcoming Ceremony, Somers will present a special plaque to MSC Cruises (USA), Inc. President and CEO, Richard Sasso, and the Master of the MSC Poesia commemorating the special day. The plaque, inscribed “On behalf of the diverse inhabitants of the New World, I wish the MSC Poesia and all who sail with her safe passage and fair seas on the occasion of her inaugural visit to our shores…Suzanne Somers,” will be displayed in the lobby of the MSC Poesia during her Caribbean sailings.

Somers will also offer a champagne toast to the MSC Poesia, her crew and MSC Cruises before she sails on the ship’s inaugural five-night Caribbean cruise.

“The introduction of the MSC Poesia to our Caribbean cruise programs is an important milestone in MSC’s continued commitment to the U.S. market,” said Sasso.. “Suzanne Somers is an iconic figure who captures the ‘American Spirit’, and we are delighted to have her act as an official ambassador welcoming MSC Poesia.”

MSC Cruises’ Family Plan! Buy One Balcony Stateroom and Get up to 60% Off the Connecting Balcony Stateroom

7 Night European Cruises Family Plan Buy One Balcony Stateroom And Get Up To 60% Off The Connecting Stateroom Take the whole family to enjoy the beauty of Europe on a 7 night cruise from the comfort of two connecting Balcony Superior Staterooms. Imagine savoring a steamy cappuccino or a refreshing gelato with an ever-changing view on your own private balcony, while your children experience sights that they will remember for a lifetime. Onboard discover the perfect blend of European charm and modern Italian elegance. Experience the genuine warmth of our Italian officers. Come sail with us to extraordinary destinations departing from an array of historic ports in true European style, on a journey your family will not soon forget at a value you’ll appreciate forever. 7 Night European Cruise | MSC SPLENDIDA -New Ship! THE SPLENDID MEDITERRANEAN La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia | Valletta, Malta | Messina, (Taormina), Sicily, Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | Genoa, Italy | Marseille, France | Barcelona, Spain 2009 Available Dates: July, August Cruise Departing From Barcelona Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms July $5,349* August $5,639* Cruise Departing From Genoa Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms July $5,349* August $5,639* Cruise Departing From Chivitavecchia (Rome) Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms July $5,349* August $5,639* Cruise Departing From Marseille Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms July $5,349* August $5,639* 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise | MSC FANTASIA -New Ship! MEDITERRANEAN FANTASY Naples, Italy | Palermo, Sicily, Italy | La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia Palma de Mallorca, Balaeric Islands, Spain | Barcelona, Spain Marseille, France | Genoa, Italy 2009 Available Dates: June, July, August Cruise Departing From Barcelona Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $4,999* July $5,349* August $5,639* Cruise Departing From Genoa Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $4,999* July $5,349* August $5,639* Cruise Departing From Naples Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $4,999* July $5,349* August $5,639* Cruise Departing From Marseille Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $4,999* July $5,349* August $5,639* 7 Night European Cruise | MSC POESIA TURKISH TREASURES & CROATIAN COASTS Bari, Italy | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Izmir, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Venice, italy 2009 Available Dates: June, July, August Roundtrip Cruise Departing From Venice Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $4,799* July $5,099* August $5,399* Rountrip Cruise Departing From Bari Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $4,799* July $5,099* August $5,399* 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise | MSC MUSICA GREEK ISLANDS IN THE SUN Corfú, Greece | Santorini, Greece | Mykonos, Greece (Overnight) Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Venice, Italy | Bari, Italy 2009 Available Dates: June, July, August Roundtrip Cruise Departing From Venice Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $5,099* July $5,249* August $5,549* Roundtrip Cruise Departing From Bari Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $5,099* July $5,249* August $5,549* 7 Night European Cruise | MSC ORCHESTRA FASCINATING FJORDLANDS Copenhagen, Denmark | Kiel, Germany | Oslo, Norway Stavanger, Norway | Flaam, Norway | Hellesylt/Geiranger, Norway Cruise the North Sea 2009 Available Dates: June, July, AugustV Roundtrip Cruise Departing From Kiel Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $5,349* July $5,649* August $5,799* Cruise Departing From Copenhagen Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $5,349* July $5,649* August $5,799* 7 Night European Cruise | MSC ORCHESTRA BALTIC CASTLES & RUSSIAN PALACES Copenhagen, Denmark |Kiel, Germany | Stockholm, Sweden Tallinn, Estonia | St Petersburg, Russia | Cruise the Baltic Sea 2009 Available Dates: June, July, August Roundtrip Cruise Departing From Kiel Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $5,349* July $5,649* August $5,799* Cruise Departing From Copenhagen Cruise Departure Dates Two Balcony Superior Staterooms June $5,349* July $5,649* August $5,799* For more information call 1.800.666.9333 *Rates are USD, total for 4 passengers travelling in connecting category 10 or 11 balcony staterooms, cruise-only valid for new retail bookings on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of U.S. and Canada. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Offer is capacity controlled, subject to availability and restrictions apply. Government taxes and fees for all guests are additional. Ask for “Family Plan” promotion when booking. Offer expires May 31, 2009 Ship’s registry: Panama.

Book a 2009 European Cruise and Receive $200 Shipboard Credit for a Caribbean Cruise

Book A 2009 7 Night European Cruise And Get $200 Shipboard Credit On A 2009/2010 Caribbean Cruise With MSC Cruises the Mediterranean is more than castles and cathedrals. It is our European heritage that makes our cruises a truly authentic experience. From the sun-bathed beaches of Palma de Mallorca and the bustling souqs of Tunisia to the architectural wonders of Barcelona, enjoy the genuine Italian hospitality found only on MSC. All this and more, plus a $200 Shipboard Credit on a 2009/2010 Caribbean Cruise. MEDITERRANEAN VOYAGES MSC FANTASIA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $549 MEDITERRANEAN FANTASY Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Genoa, Barcelona, Naples or Marseille Genoa, Italy | Naples, Italy | Palermo, Sicily, Italy La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia | Palma de Mallorca, Balaeric Islands, Spain (overnight) Barcelona, Spain | Marseille, France 2009 Available Dates: May, June, July, August, September, October, November MSC SPLENDIDA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $549 THE SPLENDID MEDITERRANEAN Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Barcelona, Genoa or Civitavecchia (Rome) Barcelona, Spain | La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia | La Valletta, Malta Messina, (Taormina), Sicily, Italy | Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy | Genoa, Italy Marseille, France | Barcelona, Spain 2009 Available Dates: July, August, September, October, November MSC ORCHESTRA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $549 IBERIAN DISCOVERY Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Barcelona or Genoa Genoa, Italy | Malaga Spain | Cadiz, Spain | Lisbon, Portugal Strait of Gibraltar, United Kingdom | Alicante Spain 2009 Available Dates: September, October, November MSC SINFONIA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $949 SPARKLING MEDITERRANEAN RIVIERAS Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Livorno, Valencia or Naples Monte Carlo, Monaco | Valencia, Spain | Ibiza, Balaeric Islands, Spain La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia | Catania (Taormina), Sicily, Italy Naples, Italy | Livorno ( Florence/Pisa), Italy 2009 Available Dates: May, June, July, August, September, October MSC MELODY – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $549 ISLANDS OF THE TYRRHENIAN SEA Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Genoa Genoa, Italy | Portofino Italy | Toulon, France | Olbia, Sardinia, Italy La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia | Catania ( Taormina ) Sicily, Italy Salerno (Almafi), Italy | Ajaccio, Corsica, France | Genoa, Italy 2009 Available Dates: May, June, July, August, September, October MSC OPERA – 11 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $1,199 THE BLACK SEA Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Venice Kotor, Montenegro | Piraeus/Athens, Greece | Yalta, Ukraine | Odessa, Ukraine Istanbul, Turkey | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Dubrovnik, Croatia 2009 Available Dates: September, October BLACK SEA ODYSSEY Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Venice Kotor, Montenegro | Piraeus/Athens, Greece | Yalta, Ukraine | Odessa, Ukraine Istanbul, Turkey | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Split, Croatia 2009 Available Dates: September, October MSC LIRICA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $1,049 MEDITERRANEAN MARVELS Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Venice or Civitavecchia (Rome) Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy | Malaga, Spain | Tangier, Morocco Alicante, Spain Marseille, France 2009 Available Dates: September MSC POESIA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $599 TURKISH TREASURES AND CROATION COASTS Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Venice, Bari, or Genoa Bari, Italy | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Izmir, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey Dubrovnik, Croatia 2009 Available Dates: May, June, July, August, September, October MSC MUSICA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $699 GREEK ISLANDS IN THE SUN Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Venice or Bari Bari, Italy | Corfu, Greece | Santorini, Greece | Mykonos, Greece (Overnight) Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Dubrovnik, Croatia 2009 Available Dates: May, June, July, August, September, October MSC ARMONIA – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From $849 WONDERS OF THE AEGEAN Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Venice or Bari Bari, Italy | Rhodes, Greece | Piraeus(Athens), Greece Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece | Dubrovnik, Croatia 2009 Available Dates: May, June, July, August, September, October NORTHERN EUROPE VOYAGES MSC OPERA – 11 Night Northern Europe Cruises From $1,399 CZARIST RUSSIA REVEALED Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Copenhagen or Kiel Gdynia, Poland | Riga, Latvia | Tallinn, Estonia | St. Petersburg, Russia Helsinki, Finland | Stockholm, Sweden | Visby, Sweden | Kiel, Germany 2009 Available Dates: July, August LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN: Roundtrip cruise departing from Copenhagen Hellesylt, Norway | Trondheim, Norway | Honningsvag, Norway Bergen, Norway | Kiel, Germany 2009 Available Dates: July, August MSC OPERA – 7 Night North European Cruises From $1,299 BALTIC BEAUTY & RUSSIAN TREASURES Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Copenhagen or Kiel Visby, Sweden | Stockholm, Sweden | Tallin, Estonia St. Petersburg, Russia | Kiel, Gremany 2009 Available Dates: July, August ROUTE OF THE VIKINGS: Roundtrip cruise departing from Copenhagen Oslo, Norway | Stavanger, Norway | Hellesylt, Norway Bergen, Norway | Kiel, Germany 2009 Available Dates: July, August MSC LIRICA – 11 Night Northern Europe Cruises From $1,349 TREASURES OF THE RUSSIAN CZARS: Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Amsterdam or Dover Amsterdam, Netherlands | Bremerhaven, Germany Goteborg, Sweden | Tallin, Estonia | St Petersburg, Russia (Overnight) Copenhagen, Denmark | Dover, England 2009 Available Dates: May, July, August FAIRYTALE TOWNS & TOWERING FJORDS: Roundtrip cruise departing from Dover Amsterdam, Netherlands | Bremerhaven, Germany | Goteborg, Sweden Olden, Norway | Hellesylt/Geiranger, Norway | Flaam, Norway | Bergen, Norway Kristiansand, Norway | Oslo, Norway, Dover, England 2009 Available Dates: May, July, August MSC LIRICA – 11 Night North European Cruises From $1,499 VOYAGE TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Amsterdam or Dover Amsterdam, Netherlands | Bremerhaven, Germany | Alesund, Norway Honningsvag, Norway (Overnight) | Tromso, Norway | Bergen Norway Dover, England 2009 Available Dates: May, June, July MSC ORCHESTRA – 7 Night Northern Europe Cruises From $899 BALTIC CASTLES & RUSSIAN PALACES Roundtrip cruise departing from Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark |Kiel, Germany | Stockholm, Sweden Tallinn, Estonia St Petersburg, Russia | Cruise the Baltic Sea 2009 Available Dates: April, May, June, July, August MSC ORCHESTRA – 7 Night North European Cruises From $899 FASCINATING FJORDLANDS Roundtrip Cruise Departing from Copenhagen or Kiel Copenhagen, Denmark | Kiel, Germany | Oslo, Norway | Stavanger, Norway Flaam, Norway | Hellesylt/Geiranger, Norway | Cruise the North Sea 2009 Available Dates: April, May, June, July, August Want us to contact you with more details? For more information call 1.800.666.9333 *Rates are USD, per person, double occupancy, cruise-only valid for FIT bookings only on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of U.S. and Canada. Children 17 and under sail free when sailing as 3rd/4th guests in same stateroom as two full-fare paying guests. Offer is valid for all European 2009 bookings confirmed by May 31, 2009. All passengers booking a European 2009 cruise will receive a $100 SBC per person (max $200 per cabin) for a Caribbean 2009/2010 cruise (Excluding Poesia December 20th, 2009, Poesia December 27th, 2009 and Poesia April 17th, 2010). The SBC is not redeemable for cash. Offer is valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only, is capacity controlled, cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Government taxes and fees for all guests are additional. Offer expires May 31, 2009. Ship’s Registry: Panama.

The Weekly Wave: Deals to Put the Wind in Your Sales

DEALS TO PUT THE WIND IN YOUR SALES

Take A 2009 7 Night European Cruise And Get $200 Shipboard Credit On A 2009/2010 Caribbean Cruise Special Fares start from $549 Hurry, Offer Expires May 31, 2009

5 Night Caribbean Cruises Book Now & Get Up To A 3 Category Upgrade Special Fares start from $399 Hurry, Offer Expires May 31, 2009

Book Your Inaugural MSC Poesia Caribbean Season Group Space Today and Reap the Rewards Special Fares start from $239 per person Hurry, Limited Time Offer!

7 Night European Cruises Family Plan Buy One Balcony Stateroom And Get Up To 60% Off The Connecting Stateroom Two Balcony Superior Staterooms from $4,799 Hurry, Offer Expires May 31, 2009

Want us to contact you with more details? For more information call 1.800.666.9333

Rates are USD, per person, double occupancy, cruise-only valid for new retail bookings on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of U.S. and Canada. Children 17 and under sail free when sailing as 3rd/4th guests in same stateroom as two full-fare paying guests. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Offer is capacity controlled, subject to availability and restrictions apply. Rates are subject to change without notice. Government taxes and fees for all guests are additional.  Ship’s Registry: Panama.

MSC YACHT CLUB: MSC Splendida & MSC Fantasia, Newest Six-Star Private Clubs At Sea

THE MSC YACHT CLUB The Newest Six-Star Private Club At Sea. Welcome to the MSC Yacht Club, the ultimate cruising experience onboard MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. MSC Cruises enjoys the enviable worldwide reputation for top quality service and comfort, but our MSC Yacht Club is a whole new dimension in sheer pampering and luxury. A quiet haven of privacy and personalized service with all the entertainment and fun of a cruise ship at your doorstep. Personal Butler Enjoy all the comfort and convenience of your own personal Butler trained to the rigorous standards of the International Butler Academy. Your Butler is available 24 hours a day.24-Hour Concierge Service The 24-hour Concierge provides MSC Yacht Club guests with information and special services such as priority reservations for personalized excursions, spa services, specialty restaurants, local attractions and much more. MSC Yacht Club suites are decorated to the highest possible standards with top designer touches in true Italian style and a wealth of exclusive features including: Interactive television WIFI connection (fees apply) Samsung LCD screens Nintendo Wii® consoles Full bath and marble bathroom fixtures Courtesy luxurious bathrobes by Mascioni Italy, and slippers Exclusive Egyptian cotton sheets by Mascioni Italy Dorelan pillow menu for personalized comfort Top quality Myform Memory ergonomic mattress Full complimentary minibar MSC Aurea Spa Most MSC Yacht Club guests have direct private elevator access to the MSC Aurea Spa. Priority reservations for a wide range of exclusive treatments and VIP rooms throughout the day are made by your butler or concierge.Gourmet Dining Fine dining is an important feature of the MSC Yacht Club experience. Guests will enjoy complimentary dining in our specialty gourmet restaurants, a reserved section of the panoramic main restaurant, and round-the-clock complimentary room service for those who prefer to dine in the privacy of their suite. Complimentary Beverages In addition to exclusive dining options, MSC Yacht Club guests enjoy a complimentary selection of beverages, including select quality Italian wines directly from the MSC Cruises wine cellar, spirits, beers, soft drinks, and mineral water, and hot beverages. The One Pool & Bar An exclusive area for MSC Yacht Club guests with a pool, solarium, and two spa baths. Exclusive Retail Services MSC Yacht Club guests will also enjoy private shopping opportunities, exclusive selection of jewelry to view in the comfort and privacy of their suite as well as personalized delivery of purchases to their suite. MSC FANTASIA – Launch Date: Dec. 2008 Fares from $3,859* Mediterranean Fantasy: Roundtrip from Genoa or Barcelona Genoa, Italy | Naples, Italy | Palermo, Sicily, Italy | La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia Palma de Mallorca, Balaeric Islands, Spain (overnight) | Barcelona, Spain | Marseille, France. MSC SPLENDIDA – Launch Date: July. 2009 Fares from $3,859* The Splendid Mediterranean: Roundtrip from Barcelona or Civitavecchia Barcelona, Spain | La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia | La Valletta, Malta | Messina, (Taormina), Sicily, Italy | Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy | Genoa, Italy | Marseille, France | Barcelona, Spain Want us to contact you with more details? For more information call 1.800.666.9333 *Rates are USD, per person, double occupancy, cruise-only valid for FIT bookings only on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of U.S. and Canada. Children 17 and under sail free when sailing as 3rd/4th guests in same stateroom as two full-fare paying guests. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Offer is capacity controlled, subject to availability and restrictions apply.  Government taxes and fees for all guests are additional. Ship’s registry: Panama.

Stretch Your Vacation & Stretch Your Dollars with Big Savings on Back-To-Back Europe Cruises From MSC Cruises

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 cruise 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 cruises; certain restrictions apply. Bookings for cruises must be made by May 31, 2009.

For that unique back-to-back experience, guests can combine MSC Armonia’s Eastern Mediterranean cruise 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 cruises departing from Venice (Aug. 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25) and MSC Fantasia (Western Mediterranean) cruises departing from Genoa, 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 sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.

For more information about MSC Cruises’ Back-to-Back Europe Cruises, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or a local travel professional.

About MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises currently has the most modern fleet in the world with nine ships: MSC Fantasia (the largest ship ever built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Melody, cruising in the Mediterranean year round and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North and South America, the Indian Ocean and South Africa. MSC Splendida and MSC Magnifica will be launched, respectively, in 2009 and 2010. MSC Cruises is the only company to receive the “6 Golden Pearls” award from the Bureau Veritas in recognition of its high level of quality management and environmental protection.