MSC Cancels Middle Eastern Ports of Call

MSC is always putting the safety and security of its guests before all considerations and as a consequence of recent political developments in Tunisia, Egypt, and Barhain, the company announces all upcoming calls in these countries are canceled until the end of the 2011/2012 cruise season.MSC guests will be offered alternative itineraries or exciting days at sea, having the opportunity to

MSC Cruises Changes Itineraries Due to the Situation in Egypt

With the civil unrest presently taking place in Egypt, the American Embassy is taking the precaution of evacuating nonessential personnel and dependants and assisting American residents and tourists who wish to leave the country. Cruise lines are taking precautions as well.Due to the escalating violence in Egypt and for the safety of their guests, MSC Cruises has decided to alter the upcoming

Presenting The Exclusive MSC Yacht Club

Perhaps one of the best kept "secrets" afloat was conceived and launched by MSC Cruises, one of the world’s youngest cruise companies and the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa, and Brazil. It's the MSC Yacht Club, a unique experience to the cruise industry that seldom gets the recognition it deserves.Purpose built around an uncompromising vision of comfort on two of the company’s

Three's A Charm: MSC Divina

If you think writing cruise travel guidebooks is easy, think again. There's a lot of research involved and cruise lines don't always make it easy. Sure, they are very cooperative, but now and then I get thrown a curve when itineraries change, ships are sold, and now, MSC Cruises has named, renamed, and renamed the next ship in the Fantasia-class for the third time.First it was planned that the

MSC Wishes You “Happy Birthday” With a Free, 7-night Caribbean Cruise

MSC Cruises wants you to celebrate your upcoming birthday with a special gift–a free, 7-night Caribbean cruise. If you celebrate your birthday onboard MSC Poesia between Nov. 14 and Dec. 19, your cruise is on them and your companions pay from only $529 per person plus government fees and taxes (GFTs). Guests celebrating a birthday can choose from select dates and itineraries on bookings made by

On MSC Cruises It's ‘The More the Merrier’ For Christmas

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 Dec 19th 7-night Western Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale that includes calls at Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios,

Hurricane Igor Scrambles Bermuda-Bound Cruise Ships

It's still hurricane season and the National Hurricane Center reports today that the large and powerful Hurricane Igor is currently churning out in the Atlantic on a northwest track.In anticipation, the island nation of Bermuda is preparing for the storm by announcing the closure of its port.Royal Caribbean InternationalUpdate Sept 16, 2010 at 1:00 pmThe Port of Bermuda will be closed beginning

MSC Cruises Confirms Construction of MSC Fantastica

You may recall a while back when MSC Cruises announced that their next new ship would be named MSC Favolosa. Then Costa announced their latest newbuild of the same name, which would launch nearly a year before MSC’s. Confusing? Apparently so because MSC Cruises has announced the conclusion of the legal process that finalizes their new ship order and confirms construction of a new ‘Fantasia’ class