MSC Cruises Celebrates One Year Countdown To Revolutionary MSC Seaside

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official one-year countdown to the arrival of MSC Seaside in Miami, and MSC Cruises — the Swiss-based world's largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa —  is marking the occasion with remarkable savings and value-adds for travelers.

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MSC Seaside, the most anticipated ship coming to Miami in 2017, is the first of up to three MSC Cruises next-generation "Seaside" class of cruise ships and is set to arrive in the U.S. in December 2017. With an ultramodern and innovative "condo-on-the-beach" design, the ship has been crafted specifically for warm weather, offering sun worshippers one of the highest ratios of outdoor space at sea. She will sail from Miami to the Caribbean year-round and bring guests closer to the sea than ever before with a 360° outdoor promenade including a variety of outdoor restaurants and bars.

On board MSC Seaside, guests will relish a unique vacation experience with world-class entertainment in a 934-seat theater offering four performances each night; inspired gourmet dining at 11 different venues, including a Pan-Asian specialty restaurant created in partnership with celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi; endless activities for all ages featuring two of the longest zip lines at sea and one of the most interactive waterparks at sea with slideboarding technology; and an enhanced MSC Yacht Club boasting a private sun deck and restaurant, 24-hour butler service and a panoramic top sail lounge.

With the arrival of this state-of-the-art ship just around the corner – coupled with the ultimate MSC Seaside deal – now is the perfect time for travelers to book and be sure to be one of the first to experience this revolutionary ship. Through March 31, 2017, travelers interested in securing a stateroom on MSC Seaside can get up to $600 of additional value including FREE shipboard credit, FREE WiFi and FREE mealtime drinks depending on the category of stateroom booked. Beyond these spectacular on-board savings, travelers will also benefit from reduced deposits of only $49 per person. Plus, fun for the entire family awaits with kids 11 and under sailing FREE.

The countdown to MSC Seaside deal – part of the cruise lines Wave Season offers – includes prices starting at just $539 per person as well as the following extra perks:

• Interior Staterooms: $50 shipboard credit per stateroom
• Ocean View Staterooms: $50 shipboard credit per stateroom + free Surfer WiFi package, allowing access to social networks, email and Web browsing for up to 2 devices – added value of $95 per stateroom
• Balcony Staterooms: $50 shipboard credit per stateroom + free Surfer WiFi package, allowing access to social networks, email and Web browsing for up to 2 devices + free mealtime drinks package for two people, including unlimited consumption of wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks during lunch and dinner – added value of more than $600 per stateroom

As part of the deal, guests booked in Aurea and MSC Yacht Club suites on MSC Seaside will also receive $150 shipboard credit per stateroom plus a free Surfer WiFi package, on top of the all-inclusive drinks package they already receive as part of their bookings. Learn more about this offer by visiting https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Cruise-Deals/Top-Deals/MSC-Seaside-Sale.aspx

Additional Cruise Deals: As part of "Wave Season," in addition to the countdown to MSC Seaside offer, MSC Cruises is also sweetening its already irresistible 2 for 1 Caribbean and Europe cruise deals. Travelers not only save 50 percent off brochure rates on a variety of sailings, but also enjoy reduced deposits of just $49 per person. Plus, kids 11 and under sail free on select sailings.

For more information on the 2 For 1 Promo and to view all sailings visit https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/cruise-deals/top-deals/2-for-1-cruise-deals.aspx

For more information on MSC Cruises and to book a vacation, travelers can contact their local travel agency, call MSC Cruises direct at (877) 665-4655 or visit www.msccruisesusa.com.

All information believed to be accurate as of the date of issuance.  It is the reader's responsibility to verify its continued accuracy, as all information is subject to change. 

About MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises, part of the MSC Group, is the Swiss-based, world's largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa, sailing year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, Cuba and the French Antilles, South America, southern Africa, and Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.

MSC Cruises' fleet is currently comprised of 12 of the most modern ships at sea: MSC Preziosa; MSC Divina; MSC Splendida; MSC Fantasia; MSC Magnifica; MSC Poesia; MSC Orchestra; MSC Musica; MSC Sinfonia; MSC Armonia; MSC Opera and MSC Lirica.

MSC Cruises has significant plans for future expansion through a $10.2 billion investment plan, which consists of up to 11 new, next-generation MSC Cruises ships coming into service between 2017 and 2026. MSC Cruises is the first global cruise line brand to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude, spanning a horizon of over ten years.

SOURCE MSC Cruises (USA), Inc.