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We
look forward to introducing you to the distinct style
of an MSC Cruises cruise!
From
the world-famous authentic Italian cuisine to the personal
attention and friendliness of an Italian crew, our guests
are treated to the finest Italian hospitality afloat.
Overview:
MSC
Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company
(MSC), a privately owned company which operates in excess
of 225 container vessels worldwide. We have a longstanding
history on the seas headed by captain Gianluigi Aponte,
entered the cruise industry in 1988 and MSC Cruises
was officially born.
True
Italian Service:
MSC
Cruises uniquely blends maritime traditions, culture
and famous Mediterranean cuisine to deliver the ultimate
cruise experience while displaying a real commitment
to the finest hospitality afloat. In essence, MSC Cruises
has made true Italian service the heart of its business
and its key point of differentiation in the cruise industry.
Italian
Cuisine:
Wine
connoisseurs will savour the selections or cap dinner
off with a cappuccino or espresso. From Italian treats
of tiramisu and cannolis to your favourite cakes, pastries
and tarts! If you're celebrating a special occasion
(a birthday, retirement, honeymoon or anniversary) do
it with classic operatic drama: a cake, some bubbly
and an Italian serenade.
- From
breakfast to the midnight buffet, there are several
dining options available on board.
- Brunch
delivered to the privacy of your stateroom Casual
outdoor lunch by the pool from the grill or pizzeria
A variety of snacks during the afternoon and evening.
- Dinner
is always a special occasion: Traditional Italian
cuisine is home cooking, la cucina casalinga, amateur
cooking: from amare, cooking with love. The spirit
of our cuisine is always hospitable.
-
Renowned
Seven-Course Dinner Menu: experience the zest of
flavours and gaiety of colors from an authentic
Mediterranean cucina (garlic, olives, basil, red
pepper and tomatoes) in our traditional family recipes.
Our well-trained dining staff serves regional specialties
creatively prepared from scratch by our chefs as
well as classic favourites.
MEDITERRANEAN
The
Mediterranean is more than just a destination for MSC
Cruises, it's our home. That's why we know its ports
of call and both the well-known and their secret attractions.
Our itineraries will transport you to the hidden corners
of history, culture and nature in the land of Roman
baths, crumbling ruins, Napolean's birthplace and sun-baked
villages that are all part of the vastly diverse Mediterranean
seaside.
Explore
ancient civilization's most amazing treasures: the haunting
beauty of the ruins of Ephesus , the mighty Acropolis
in Athens or the Colussus of Rhodes. Voyage through
the Dardanelles to Yalta and Odessa, summer retreats
of the Russian Czars.
Experience
the mysterious isles of Corsica and Sicily or the quaint
fishing harbor of Capri, known as the Isle of Love,
with its reputation among artists and poets. Feast on
some of Italy 's best food in Naples, float under the
Bridge of Sighs on a gondola in Venice and watch a flamenco
dance in Malaga, Spain. Bargain in Turkish bazaars
and North African casbahs for intricate souvenirs or
simply relax under the Mediterranean sun blazing over
the Greek Isles.
NORTHERN
EUROPE
Northern
Europe is a favorite destination for travelers with
its balance of sophisticated cities and beautiful landscapes.
Perhaps equally famous are the waterways: from the Norwegian
fjords to Finland 's archipelagos. Summer is the high
season, with long Scandinavian days where the sun can
shine for almost 24 hours straight. Perfectly representing
the aesthetic of Northern Europe, every cruise departs
and/or finishes in Copenhagen, Denmark 's fairy tale
like capital city where bicycles coast alongside cars
and the scent of baked goods emanates from storefronts.
The
Baltic Capitals cruise is a sweeping tour of some of
Europe 's most glorious cities. Navigate the narrow
waterways and medieval streets of Stockholm, a quaint
city built on 14 small islands, and Tallin, the primary
tourist destination and capital of Estonia. Explore
the cultural history of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great's
"Window on Europe"and Helsinki, a scenic city overlooking
the Gulf of Finland with long summer days and a warm,
welcoming and well-educated population.
If
you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the
day, visit the Land of the Midnight Sun. The Norwegian
Fjord and Midnight Sun cruises, with up to 20 hour days,
tour the glaciers, lakes and mountains that comprise
70% of Norway. Going beyond the charming capital city
of Oslo towards the western region for the best fjord
viewing locations are Flaam and Geiranger. Bergen,
a beautiful waterside city, is full of all the culture,
shopping and manmade pleasures to complement the natural
resources of this magnificent land.
