MSC Cruises doubles Med winter capacity
MSC Cruises has doubled winter cruise capacity in the Mediterranean for 2007-08.
MSC Orchestra, which was launched in May, will join sister-ship MSC Musica offering 11-night itineraries from Genoa from November until next February.
Cruise-only prices start at £700 per person, based on two sharing an inside cabin.
UK managing director Claudia Baino, launching a autumn/winter preview brochure, said: “We’re one of very few operators offering Mediterranean cruises year-round and agents should find it easy to sell this increasingly-popular winter holiday option on board two of the most modern and stylish ships in the Med.
“Add to this our many agent-friendly offers such as commission on pre-booked excursions, spa treatments etc and the fact that online booking is only available to agents, not the general public, and it should become clear to agents that MSC Cruises is determined to be the cruise operator that best supports the trade.”
Also on offer are three ‘ocean voyages’ from the Mediterranean to South America on MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Armonia.
The Italian line has doubled capacity for Christmas and the New Year, offering both Caribbean and Mediterranean options.
In the Caribbean, MSC Lirica will offer two separate seven-night Christmas and New Year itineraries on December 21 and 28 from £1,309 per person with flights.
In the Mediterranean, MSC Orchestra and MSC Musica offer Christmas and New Year departures with prices starting at £849 for an 11-night cruise including flights.
Baino said: “Christmas is traditionally a busy season. Last year we sold out on the one ship very early. This year we have combined attractive flight options with BA to Miami with one night’s pre-cruise hotel accommodation in Florida.”
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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