Make Your Christmas Magical with MSC Cruises’ Last-Minute Festive Getaways

 

If you haven’t decided what to do yet for Christmas and New Year, then why not consider a cruise? MSC Cruises offers last-minute festive getaways that take the stress out of the season. No cooking, no hosting – just festive fun, exceptional food, and unforgettable memories at sea.

 

Festive Fun Onboard

 

Guests can enjoy a curated selection of seasonal activities designed for all ages, including:

• Santa’s Extravaganza – A special festive event exclusively for children 11 years and younger, where they can meet Santa and receive a gift from the one and only Santa Claus onboard.
• MasterChef Family Christmas Edition – Families take part in a fun, festive cooking challenge inspired by the MasterChef at Sea experience.
• Guinness World Record: Family Christmas Edition – A lively onboard competition to try and beat festive-themed records together as a family.
• Winter Wonderland Family Christmas Event – Step into a holiday village atmosphere with themed décor, music, and seasonal activities for all ages.
• Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration – Join the Cruise and Youth Teams (alongside mascots Doremi & LEGO Sailor) for the ship’s official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

 

Destinations for Every Festive Mood

 

Whether you prefer a traditional winter wonderland or a sunny escape, MSC Cruises has options for every traveller:

• Northern Europe – Sail from Southampton and explore charming Christmas markets in Hamburg, Rotterdam, and Bruges, with twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and festive shopping.
• Caribbean – Celebrate Christmas in the sun, and snorkel or relax at Ocean Cay, MSC Cruises’ private island in the Bahamas.
• Mediterranean – Enjoy the magic of European Christmas markets with a Mediterranean twist. Wander through Rome’s festive squares, sip mulled wine in Naples, or stroll the illuminated streets of Barcelona, combining cultural charm with holiday cheer.
• Canary Islands – Soak up winter sun on a warm-weather escape to Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and more. Think golden beaches, volcanic landscapes, and festive evenings under star-filled skies.

Choose how and where you want to celebrate this Christmas – there’s a perfect option for every preference.

 

Book Now

 

Christmas at Sea – from £879

• 8-night sailing on MSC Poesia departing Southampton, 19 December, visiting Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge & Le Havre.
• Bonus: Free Bon Voyage package with prosecco & strawberries.

 

Canary Islands Winter Sun – from £699

• Fly from Birmingham to join MSC Musica in the Canaries for a 7- night cruise on 7 December from £699 per person
• Experience Christmas with some winter sun on board MSC Musica in the canaries for 7 nights on 19 December from £1,329pp
• Ports include Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, Gran Canaria & Madeira.

 

Caribbean Winter Escape – from £2,067

• Fly to Barbados on the 23 December and sail for 14 nights on MSC Virtuosa.
• Explore St Lucia, Grenada, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Tortola, St Maarten, Antigua & St Kitts.

 

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable Christmas at sea.

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