MSC Cruises To Ring In The Holidays In The Caribbean With A Brand New Ship, Festive Entertainment, Themed Activities And Special Culinary Creations
MSC Seaside, MSC Cruises' Newest Revolutionary Mega Ship, will Arrive Just in Time for the Holiday Season, Sailing to Stunning Caribbean Hotspots
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are nearly here, and MSC Cruises USA — the North American arm of MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world's largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe and South America — is ringing in the season with unforgettable on board experiences, with holiday themes and inspiration to make every celebration, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, memorable for the whole family.
MSC Seaside, MSC Cruises' newest ultra-modern mega ship arriving just in time for the holidays in December 2017, will join MSC Divina in sailing the Caribbean from PortMiami. As one of MSC Cruises' most ultramodern ships sailing from Miami to the Caribbean, MSC Divina brings elegance and glamour to the cruise experience with stylish features including Swarovski crystal staircases, glass elevators and European marble furnishes. With a host of on board entertainment designed for the entire family, MSC Seaside offers a relaxing, fun, and stress-free vacation for everyone.
"With incredible 7 to 11-night itineraries on both MSC Divina and MSC Seaside, our guests can celebrate the holidays while soaking up the sun in beautiful eastern and western Caribbean destinations," said Roberto Fusaro, president of MSC Cruises USA. "As the Caribbean continues to recover from the impacts of recent weather events, travelers can rest assured that we are adapting our itineraries to visit ports of call that guarantee the most enjoyment for our guests. MSC Cruises will maintain a strong commitment to the Caribbean, and while we help the affected areas recover, we will continue to deliver unforgettable vacation experiences for our guests by sailing to alternate destinations."
Highlights of MSC Cruises' seasonal voyages include:
Thanksgiving on MSC Divina – Nov. 18th departure to Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Mexico and the Bahamas
Guests will be thankful for stunning sea views and the shimmering Caribbean sun while spending Thanksgiving Day at sea. Guests will enjoy a traditional Turkey dinner and the modern tradition of all-day football cast on various large screen TVs in the ship's sports bar. Kids ages 3-11 can participate in a special Turkey Day cooking class and a Thanksgiving Day costume parade and show. Teens ages 12-17 can compete in a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt, participate in a flash mob and party at the disco. Prices start at $609 per person*.
Hanukkah on MSC Divina - Dec. 9 departure to Antigua and Barbuda, St. Thomas and the Bahamas
For those celebrating Hanukkah, MSC Divina will host a nightly Menorah lighting and on board daily prayer service as well as serve traditional Hanukkah foods in the buffet and main dining rooms. Kids and families can play Dreidel together, with dreidels and chocolate coins handed out as well as instructions on how to play. A large menorah will also be on display in the main atrium. Special kosher meals can be ordered in advance. Prices start at $499 per person*.
Christmas on MSC Seaside – Dec. 23rd departure to Antigua and Barbuda, St. Thomas and the Bahamas
Cruisers have the unique opportunity of celebrating the holiday on board the hottest new ship to sail the Caribbean, MSC Seaside, as she sails her very first 7-night itinerary. With a revolutionary beach condo design and activities for all ages, MSC Seaside will make the holiday truly unique as guests find their sun-lover's paradise. During Christmas, guests can kick off the voyage with an embarkation photo with Santa and his elves. Once aboard, MSC Seaside will be dripping in festive holiday décor, with sparkling lights and decorations and stunning Christmas trees. For a complete holiday experience, guests will hear traditional Christmas carols throughout the ship; a Broadway-style festive show; live musicians playing holiday music in the atrium, a special tree lighting ceremony in the evening with Gluhwein, hot cocoa, eggnog and Christmas cookies; holiday gifts delivered to each stateroom; holiday themed games including trivia, bingo, karaoke; seasonal Christmas movies played on an outdoor jumbo screen; and more. On Christmas Day, Santa will even arrive by one of the zip lines on the ship! A Christmas mass will also be available on board.
The holidays are about more than just good spirit in the air, and MSC Cruises will delight with special culinary creations for its guests. Guests will savor a special Christmas Eve Gala dinner, including roast turkey, panettone, yule log, and Christmas lunch offering all of the holiday specialties as well as festive cocktails served throughout the cruise such as the Christmas Star, made using a mixture of limoncello and Prosecco, and the Snowflake, made with dark rum and fresh banana. Prices start at $958 per person*.
On board MSC Divina, guests can take fullest advantage of the holiday season with an 11-night sailing through the Caribbean and South America. The ship will be adorned with Christmas and New Year's decorations, with themed activities, games and trivia throughout the week to celebrate the holidays. Dining will be a delight with special themed menus to celebrate both Christmas and New Year's. To ring in 2018, guests will also enjoy a champagne toast and party on the pool deck on New Year's Eve.
New Year's on MSC Seaside – Dec. 30th departure to Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Mexico and the Bahamas
Travelers will ring in 2018 in style on board the revolutionary MSC Seaside, just after her arrival to Miami. The voyage begins with a glass of champagne at embarkation, igniting the celebration on board. Say goodbye to 2017 with themed trivias, and bingo. Guests will celebrate the incoming 2018 with a special New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, and then head up to the pool deck for the ship's New Year's Eve dance party, complete with themed decorations, a countdown to midnight, and champagne. Guests will also enjoy a special New Year's lunch as well as special cocktails to toast the occasion. For those traveling with kids, MSC Cruises is extending the kids club hours and offering babysitting in the kids club for free so that parents can enjoy New Year's celebrations. Prices start at $1,138 per person*.
2018 Holiday Cruises
It's never too early to start planning your next family vacation, and with two ships sailing 7- to 11-night itineraries from Miami to the Caribbean, there is truly something for everyone. To learn more about MSC Divina and MSC Seaside's upcoming sailings, visit www.msccruises.com.
*Government, fees and taxes are additional. 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 is the world's largest privately owned cruise company and the number one cruise line in Europe and South America. The Company sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean and offers seasonal itineraries in northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, Cuba and the French Antilles, South America, southern Africa, and Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sir Bani Yas. The MSC Cruises' experience embodies the elegant side of the Mediterranean to create unique and unforgettable emotions for guests, through discovery of the world's cultures, beauties and tastes.
Following a more than 6 billion USD investment endeavor between 2003 and 2013 for the construction of 12 modern cruise ships, MSC Cruises launched in 2014 an industry-unprecedented nearly 10 billion USD investment plan to build another 11 next-generation mega cruise ships, coming into service between 2017 and 2026. The Company is set to nearly triple its capacity by 2026. MSC Cruises vacations are sold across the globe through a significant distribution network in 67 countries. The Company employs over 17,000 people across the globe, both ashore and on board its ships. The MSC Cruises fleet comprises 13 modern ships: MSC Meraviglia, 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 feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programs assisting children worldwide. So far, more than $7.5 million has been collected in voluntary guest donations.
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