Here are some of the many features that make MSC Cruises stand out:

Phenomenal growth: MSC Cruises has increased the size of its fleet dramatically each year as a result of an ambitious development program launched in 2003. The current fleet of ten ships: MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, and MSC Rhapsody, will increase to 11 ships by 2010 with the delivery of MSC Magnifica (March 2010),. With a total expansion investment of more than 5.5 billion Euros, the MSC Cruises fleet has grown more than six-fold in this short period, making it the fastest-growing and most modern fleet in the world.

Wide choice of itineraries: MSC Cruises offers a wide choice of itineraries. Whether in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Northern Europe, or South America, the diverse itineraries offer some of the most popular ports of call as well as many not-so-often visited destinations. In Europe alone, guests can choose from 80 ports of call as they sail Europe the European way, visiting the hidden treasures of such Eastern Mediterranean sites as Dubrovnik and Alexandria; the historic landmarks of the Western Mediterranean including Barcelona, Tunis and Sicily; and the richness of the Scandinavian Fjords, the Baltic and the North Cape of Northern Europe.

Variety of European departure points: For the convenience of our guests, MSC Cruises offers a wide variety of departure ports such as Barcelona, Genoa, Venice, Rome, Livorno, Naples, Salerno, Marseille, Dover, Copenhagen, and Kiel.

Onboard features: All MSC Cruises ships feature a refined ambiance, unique international-style entertainment, Mediterranean-style cuisine with regional Italian specialties nightly and Italian hospitality with an emphasis on personalized and superior service. In addition, MSC ships boost public rooms with some of the highest space-to-guest ratios at seas.

Kids Sail Free: On all MSC sailings, kids under the age of 17 sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.

MSC ships have earned a reputation as some of the cleanest ships at sea, frequently earning perfect scores in surprise CDC health inspections.

Yacht Club: The exclusive MSC Yacht Club on MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida offer luxurious VIP suites, complete with personal Butler. This private enclave includes 24-hour Concierge service, sumptuous private reception area, lounge, pool and bar. All-inclusive amenities abound, such as complimentary mini-bar, plus a special menu of complimentary drinks and luscious specialty foods served by our Butlers.

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