DISCOVER THE WORLD OF MSC CRUISES IN THEIR NEW 2010-2011 BROCHURE

Read something that will carry you away, MSC Cruises 2010-2011 brochure is out now so visit www.msccruises.com.au and explore an exciting world of value pricing, special offers, unique promotions and a wide variety of itinerary choices.

Our new brochure explores our world of Italian style, outstanding service and variety of entertainment. Colourful, clear and easy to navigate, it is packed with images and information about the company’s state-of-the-art fleet of 11 luxurious ships, with over 100 itineraries, a snapshot of amazing shore excursions and an impressive array of facilities and services onboard each ship.

Among the many sections in the brochure’s introduction, you’ll find a feature on the ‘MSC for UNICEF’ partnership, describing the company’s commitment to help give underprivileged children in Brazil access to education. Details of the many awards and certifications that demonstrate MSC Cruises’ proactive approach to environmental protection and safety, as well as insights into the elegant, cutting-edge design by acclaimed naval architects De Jorio Design International that sets the MSC Cruises fleet apart.

The brochure also presents the company’s unique innovations in luxury cruising, such as the MSC Yacht Club, a “ship within a ship” offering access to reserved areas, 24-hour butler service and other special privileges, and the MSC Aurea Spa, the lavishly appointed health & beauty centre on board each ship in the fleet. Naturally, there is also a mouth-watering section on the onboard cuisine, which highlights the contribution of celebrity chef Mauro Uliassi as well as the fleet’s themed restaurants and gluten-free menus.

To help our clients explore our world at their fingertips, MSC WebTV takes you to our world online with live broadcasts, ship tours and videos. MSC Express online check-in makes embarkation from home a breeze, while our website www.msccruise.com.au is where all the information comes together.

Of course, the essence of the brochure is devoted to the numerous new and inviting itineraries offered by MSC Cruises’ world. The 2010-2011 seasons introduces a range of cruising options including year round cruising in the Mediterranean, new ports of call, flexible embarkation, inspired one way cruising and a wide range of combination and Grand Mediterranean cruising to explore.

Southampton (UK) joins the long list of ports from which MSC Cruises’ guests can embark, with a series of departures to Northern Europe and Mediterranean sailing on MSC Opera.

New ports of call include Cartagena/Murcia, Ceuta, Mahon/Menorca and Palamós (Spain), Zeebrugge (Belgium), La Rochelle (France), Beirut (Lebanon), Marmaris (Turkey), Haifa (Israel), Olden (Norway), Ravenna and Trieste (Italy), Nafplion and Zakynthos (Greece).

Flexible embarkation allows passengers to cruise from not only Genoa, Venice or Livorno, but to also consider Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples (Italy), Marseille (France) or Barcelona (Spain)

For the first time in 2010, the winter season in the Mediterranean will be served by three ships: namely the company’s two 4000-capacity flagship vessels, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida, and the newest addition to the fleet, MSC Magnifica. All 3 ships are equipped with the Magrodome retractable roof over their main pool, for comfortable year-round swimming and cruising in the Mediterranean.

In 2011 MSC Cruises has developed 3 unique one way cruises that will not only provide amazing ports of call but allow clients to move around Europe with ease. MSC Orchestra offers a 6 night cruise in October from Genoa to Venice visiting Naples, Hereklion, Katakalon and Dubrovnik; while MSC Poesia’s 10 night cruise in May commences from Genoa to Kiel via Malaga, Cadiz, Lisbon, Vigo, Southampton and Zeebrugge. The third option is MSC Opera departing September 2011 for 11 nights from Southampton to Venice visiting Amsterdam, La Rochelle, Bilbao, Gibraltar, Tunis and Dubrovnik

Many clients enjoy cruising so much that they combine our cruises and in 2011 these combinations offer great savings. Back by popular demand our 14 night Grand Mediterranean cruising provides excellent value and clients receive a FREE transfer from Venice to Genoa at amazing prices.  For 2011 MSC Musica will combine with MSC Splendida departing every Sunday, while MSC Magnifica will combine with MCS Fantasia for Saturday departures.

Looking to explore the Mediterranean with the Norwegian Fjords or why not do a back to back Norwegain Fjords with Baltic Cities cruise, in 2011 MSC Cruises combine and save offer allows $100 per person discount* off the second cruise if booked together at the same time.

In addition to our amazing itineraries our world of unbeatable offers* provides something for everyone. MSC Cruises has always offered amazing value and again in 2010-2011 our Prima Price rewards those who book ahead. These rates provide savings of up to 52% off the brochure rate. For even greater reward if you book and deposit by 15th July 2010 clients can receive an ADDITIONAL $100 per cabin off the Prima Price for an excellent Earlybird offer. Our Ocean Voyages continue to offer amazing value with 2 people cruising for the price of one and for families we continue to allow children under 18 years to cruise for FREE!

Celebrating something wonderful in 2010-2011 MSC Cruises can provide a package to make your celebration really special. Why not add in an Indulgence, Romance or Relaxation package for a world of pleasure or enjoy MSC Cruises Celebration Fares with a range of discounts for Honeymooners, Anniversary, 25th and 50th Anniversaries being celebrated onboard.  

New special offers include the Cheers package, an all-inclusive beverage option with unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks or the Explorer formula combining three shore excursions for one amazing price in the Mediterranean. For even greater value – book both the Explorer formula and Cheers package under our IL TRANQUILLO package for even greater savings.

Finally for our past passengers our world of privilege, MSC Club provides even greater benefits with the addition of the NEW Black Card, for clients who have cruised 100 nights or more!

A must-have catalogue for passengers to enjoy, the new MSC Cruises brochure provides all the up to date information our past passengers will be looking for, and a tantalizing taste of things to come for those who have yet to enjoy the unique MSC Cruises experience.

For 2011 7 night Mediterranean cruising starts from $749*per person twin share Prima Price, Northern Europe 7 nights from $1209* per person twin share, Caribbean cruising from $589* per person twin share and South America 7 nights from $1169* per person twin share.

Visit www.msccruises.com.au and book now or call 1300 028 502

*Conditions and booking policies apply please see website or call MSC for full details

MSC Cruises currently has the most modern fleet in the world (fleets of four ships or more), comprising eleven ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the largest ships ever built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. MSC Magnifica, the newest ship in the fleet, was launched in March 2010. 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 and South and West Africa. MSC Cruises is the only company in the world to receive the "6 Golden Pearls" award from the Bureau Veritas in recognition of its high level of quality management and environmental protection. MSC has also achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certification for the quality and food safety of all aspects of its catering, both onshore and onboard. MSC Cruises cares about the welfare of children, and as a responsible market leader believes in making a positive impact in the regions where it operates. To this end, the company recently forged a partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project aimed at providing disadvantaged children in Brazil with a quality education.