Cruise Liner Runs Aground In Shallow Waters In The Bahamas By: Jose Gundin | - The MSC Poesia cruise ship ran aground in shallow waters two miles off the coast of Grand Bahama Island last weekend with over 4,000 passengers onboard. Tourists who had been looking forward to their Bahamas holidays had a bumpy ride when the 93,300-ton vessel that was heading towards Port Lucaya docked in 14 feet of water in low tide in Freeport on Saturday morning.
A photographer onboard the ship said he was woken up by the commotion at 7am.
Go Sailing The Luxurious Way By: Alwin Lewis | - If you have passion for excitement and adventures, there is nothing as thrilling as traveling on the luxury of a cruise liner. If this is the case then you have to take a vacation aboard a luxurious cruise liner. Cruise holidays are becoming to be popular in touring the world. When you are in a luxury cruise, you will feel relaxed away from the stress of everyday living instead; you are surrounded by wealth of facilities full of extravagance which will make anybody special.
Spotlight On Msc Cruises By: Danny Smith | - Known originally as Lauro Lines, MSC Cruise Line is a division of the Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) and can boast a venerable tradition of journeys at sea.
Currently headed by Gianluigi Aponte, the company has been entertaining cruise passengers on some of the most famous cruise routes in the world for over 20 years now and the MSC Cruise Line expertly manages to combine an historic sea faring tradition with a young and ambitious company outlook and philosophy that puts ... Tags:msc cruises
New Cruise Terminal Added To Abu Dhabi Port By: Ali Hassan | - The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) have joined together to provide a new tented cruise terminal at Mina Zayed Port in the northeast of the emirate.
The new cruise terminal is capable of simultaneously accommodating 1,300 tourists taking Abu Dhabi holidays via the port and has been designed to cater for the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 cruise seasons.
Sail From Home - Start Your World Cruise The Easy Way By: MJCampbell | - In the past, flying used to be a fun part of the holiday experience. Today however, since 9/11 the idea of taking a flight anywhere is perceived as more trouble than it's worth.
Busy airports, tediously long check-in times, inane baggage restrictions, increases in taxes on air passenger duty, obnoxious security, endless delays and strikes all mean that people are beginning to think twice about the flight - not to mention those who were afraid to fly in the first place!
Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, folk went on package holidays. Now they don't. They go cruising instead. Well, the savvy ones do. A complete industry has withered on the vine and a new one has sprung up in its place.
Cruising is flourishing to an amazing degree. New ships are being built hand over fist, immense craft, ... Tags:cruise, cruises,
Most Interesting Baltic Cruise Ports By: Markmont | - Baltic Cruises offer a great option to explore some of the most picturesque cities in Northern Europe as well as visiting some of the most important cultural landmarks in the continent.
From Copenhagens Little Mermaid to Stockholms waterways, Baltic cruise travellers have the chance of visiting some of the most beautiful cities on the planet. Most Baltic ports offer a myriad of cultural attractions, which combined with the comfort and facilities that cruise vessels offer nowadays, m ... Tags:MSC Cruises, Baltic Cruises, NCL Cruises
Plan Your Holidays On Uk Cruises By: Cruiseanswers.co.uk | - Make things easy for yourself when arranging a cruise holiday and plan to book a cruise directly from UK. Cruises from UK are abundant, easy to book and convenient when it comes to your travel logistics. You have many premier ports in UK which provide a good number of cruise terminals. The vast majority of all of the UK's cruise passengers come and go through the port at Southampton. With seven major ports of call, which includes Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, Harwich, Leith and Green ... Tags:all inclusive cruises, cruise, UK cruises, cruise holiday, cruising holidays, cruising, cruise holiday, stay and cruise, cheap cruises, cruise deals, P
Top 10 Winter Cruises By: Jez Rourke | - Summer has gone and its nearly that time for the winter to kick in. The good news is you could go on holiday to get some sun, and what could be better than going on a cruise. Here is the Top 10 winter holiday cruise destinations for you to check out. Find out where to go. Check out the top 10 destinations below:
Msc Poesia Is Here! Msc Cruises' Ship Arrives For Inaugural Caribbean Season By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. - Welcomed by local and port officials and popular television star and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers, MSC Poesia arrived in Port Everglades today to begin her inaugural season of Caribbean sailings.
"We are very excited to introduce MSC Poesia to North America," says Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), Inc. "It is an elegant ship in every respect spectacular public areas, and a wealth of choices for dining, entertainment and activities, ... Tags:MSC poesia, fort lauderdale cruise, cruises departing from fort lauderdale, MSC cruises
Low Cost Cruise Guide By: Jez Rourke | - Cruise holidays are the perfect combination of fun, relaxation and entertainment, afloat and ashore, couples, groups and individuals can mingle at ease and families feel at home. Cruise holidays are for people who want to discover the best of the Mediterranean, Caribbean or lots of other destinations without having to carry their bags around with them. They sail to a different place each night so you only have to unpack that one time but get to see new things all the time. Cruises are perfect to ... Tags:cruise, cruises, cruise holidays, cheap cruises, family cruises, cruise lines, cruise ships
Msc Cruises Receives Two '2009 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. MSC Cruises received "Best Big-Ship Luxury Enclave for MSC Yacht Club" and "Best Kept Secret," honors in the 2009 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards. The awards honor the world's top cruise lines and highlight the best of the best in cruising.
MSC Yacht Club is like a "ship within a ship," with dedicated VIP areas available onboard the MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. The MSC Yacht Club allows guests to experience the best of both worlds personalized ser ... Tags:msc fantasia, msc splendida, msc yacht club, cruise critic awards
Msc Cruises Expands South American Cruise Choices For 2009-2010 Season By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (October 23, 2009) South America ranks as one of the worlds great destinations, and with the recent awarding of the 2016 Summer Olympics to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has gained even more worldwide attention. MSC Cruises has established itself as one of the leaders in South American cruises, with a flexible array of 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-night itineraries from Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Buenos Aries from October 2009 through mid-May 2010.
Top 10 Mediterranean Cruise Destinations By: Jez Rourke | - What better way to see what the south of Europe has to offer than to go on a Mediterranean cruise? Sit back and enjoy the varied cultural richness, stunning surroundings and natural beauty of some of the world's most fascinating cities including Florence, Rome, Cannes, Marsilles, Barcelona and many more. Great for a family cruise holiday, a holiday with your partner or if you are travelling on your own.
Family Fun At Sea With Msc Cruises And Kids Sail Free By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (October 7, 2009) For the perfect vacation that combines a family escape with the desire to discover new places, MSC Cruises has it all.
Plus, kids ages 17 and under sail free on all MSC Cruises itineraries when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.
On each MSC Cruises sailing, our friendly staff caters to the specific needs of all ages - including the youngest guests. Each ship has cheerful, colorful, safe play areas. MSC Cr ... Tags:MSC cruises, family cruise, kids cruise free, kid friendly cruise
Msc Cruises Announces Powerful Lineup Of 'baseball Greats' By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (September 30, 2009) - Fans of America's pastime can gain unique insights into the world of professional baseball on MSC Cruises' "Baseball Greats" theme cruises.
Some of the greats of the game - including numerous record holders and members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - will be onboard, sharing their skills and their memories, during the powerful line up of five "Baseball Greats" theme cruises as MSC Poesia sails her inaugural season in t ... Tags:MSC poesia, eastern caribbean cruise, western caribbean cruise, theme cruises
Msc Cruises Offers Special 'winter Getaway' Rates On Select Caribbean Sailings By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (September 28, 2009) - Guests looking for a getaway during the upcoming winter months can save more than 60 percent off retail rates on select 7-night sailings of MSC Poesia to the warm Caribbean.
Special cruise-only "Winter Getaway" rates begin at $399 per person, double occupancy, on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of the U.S. and Canada.
According to Richard E. Sasso, president and chief-executive-officer for MSC Cruises (USA), Inc., MSC Poesias return to the U.S. for the 2010/11 cruise season will be welcome news to guests who have given the ship rave reviews on her Mediterranean sailings and will bring one of the newest of our Musica C ... Tags:New England cruise, Canada cruise, New York cruise, msc poesia
Countdown To The Caribbean: Msc Cruises Ready For Exciting Season With Msc Poesia, Lineup Of Cruises By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (SEPTEMBER 14, 2009) The countdown continues as MSC Cruises prepares for an exciting 2009-10 Caribbean season that includes the much-anticipated arrival of MSC Poesia in North American waters, a wide variety of special theme cruises and interesting itineraries.
The Italian, family-owned line is bringing the elegant MSC Poesia to Fort Lauderdale for a season featuring itineraries of 3-, 5-, 7-, 8- and 10-nights throughout the Caribbean and to Bermuda during the ... Tags:Poesia, caribbean cruises, 2010 caribbean cruises
Food And Wine Cruises Added To Select Msc Cruises' Sailings In 2009-10 By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (SEPTEMBER 8, 2009) Learn the culinary skills needed to prepare fine food and select wines from Italy and around the world on select MSC Cruises itineraries in 2009-10.
Guests onboard MSC Poesias April 10, seven-night Island Treasures & Ancient Temples Caribbean cruise itinerary will experience Festa Italiana. This celebration of all things Italian features culinary demonstrations to learn the secrets of cooking European dishes by ... Tags:food and wine cruise, themed cruises
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (September 11, 2009) Latin Dance Theme Cruises are being offered on select transatlantic MSC Cruises sailings of MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Armonia, MSC Orchestra, and MSC Musica across the Atlantic October through December.
Learn the Tango, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, and Cha Cha during daily dance lessons with instructors teaching dancers of ... Tags:themed cruise, themed cruises
Survive These Economic Times With Financial Makeover Tools"' Complimentary Seminars Onboard By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (September 1, 2009) MSC Cruises has further expanded its already extensive lineup of Caribbean 2009-10 theme cruises, adding a consumer-oriented program to help teach guests Financial Makeover Tools to survive and succeed during these challenging economic times on MSC Poesias Jan. 16 itinerary.
Visit the hidden treasures of Eastern Mediterranean sites such as Venice, Istanbul, Mykonos, Santorini, and Dubrovnik; the historic landmarks of the Western Mediterranean such as Barcelona, Marseille, Naples, Rome, Toulon (St. Tropez), and Monte Carlo; and the richne ... Tags:mediterranean cruises, european cruises, european cruise ports
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (August 31, 2009) In keeping with the traditions and values of its Italian family owners, MSC Cruises takes special pride and satisfaction in serving multi-generational family groups.
Our cruises are a great way for multigenerational families to travel together. With our kids sail free program, its a budget-conscious choice for parents and grandparents to ... Tags:family cruise deals, family caribbean cruises, kids cruise free
Exciting Shore Excursions Allow Guests To Experience Caribbean Adventures With Msc Cruises By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (August 25, 2009) For many, the Caribbean evokes visions of sunbathing, shopping and sightseeing. Travelers seeking that plus a more experiential Caribbean cruise need look no further than MSC Cruises for an unforgettable vacation with exciting shore excursions.
MSC Cruises offers guests the opportunity for some exciting even adventurous experiences on its 2009-10 Caribbean itineraries. Several shore excursion options enable guests to explore the Caribbean o ... Tags:caribbean cruises, caribbean cruise excursions, eastern caribbean cruises
Guests interested in cruising the Caribbean have an opportunity to follow MSC Cruises while utilizing the social networking tool, Facebook, during this sweepstakes which runs through November 10.
Msc Cruises And Unicef Invite Guests To "'˜get On Board For Children' By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. - As a family-owned and family-oriented cruise line and the market leading cruise company in Brazil, MSC Cruises has chosen to demonstrate its commitment to the Brazilian community through an important alliance with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund.
Brazil is not only the biggest and most populous country in Latin America, but it is also one of the 11 most inequitable countries in the world, with alarming levels of poverty in the major metropolitan ce ... Tags:msc cruises, unicef, msc for unicef
Baseball Fans Can Stretch The Baseball Season With Msc Cruises' Themed Sailings By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. Baseball fans looking to stretch the baseball season into the winter months can enjoy the warmth of the Caribbean with some of their favorite former Major League Baseball players including Philadelphia Phillies Jim Fregosi and Tony Taylor and Rennie Stennet from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Msc Cruises Announces Partnership With Olympus By: Bill Ospring | - (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)-- MSC Cruises recently announced a partnership with the Olympus Corporation of Japan, world leader in the manufacture of optical systems and innovative Non-Destructive Testing devices used in industry. This agreement is designed to guarantee the safety of machinery and equipment aboard the MSC Cruises fleet using the latest technological innovation to be employed in the shipbuilding industry, the portable video-scope IPLEX-FX.
Msc Cruises Introduces European Cruises Departing From Nyc By: Bill Ospring | - NEW YORK, NY Start spreading the news MSC Cruise Lines introduces its brand of sophisticated European-style cruising to New York City - NYC and will be returning in the Fall of 2010 with a series of Canada/New England cruise itineraries.
MSC Orchestra arrived in New York City NYC Tuesday morning to a warm welcome from city officials. Her historic arrival marks the first time one of the Italian-owned cruise lines ships has called in the Big Apple. The cruise ship d ... Tags:MSC Cruise Lines, cruise departing from New York City, MSC Orchestra
Msc Cruise Lines Puts Safety First By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. MSC Cruise Lines always places the safety and comfort of its guests before all other considerations. For this reason, some minor changes have been made to the route taken by cruise ship MSC Melody on its three-week cruise from Durban, South Africa to Genoa, Italy.
Given recent developments concerning possible acts of piracy against ships transiting the Somali east coast and the Gulf of Aden, MSC Cruise Lines now adheres to the navigation recommendations of t ... Tags:MSC Melody, MSC Cruise Lines
MSC Cruise Lines features several short (3- and 5-night) Caribbean cruises scheduled on the luxurious MSC Poesia as she sails her inaugural season in North American waters (sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale) during the 2009-10 Caribbean cruise season:
At MSC Cruise Lines, fine service is all about listening. No one understands that better than MSC Cruise Lines. Which is why the acclaimed cruise leader has added two new pairs of ears to its highly-trained service teams.
All guests on the luxury MSC Cruise Lines fleet are now offered the support of a dedicated Guest Relations Manager with a very special role, while ships in the Fantasia class al ... Tags:MSC Cruise Lines
Msc Fantasia Crew Members' Bravery Officially Honoured By: Bill Ospring | - A ceremony held on board MSC Fantasia on 2 April 2009 at the port of Palma de Mallorca (Spain) officially recognised the bravery of four crew members who rushed to the aid of an overboard passenger. The ceremony, involving the port authorities, the islands council and MSC Cruises CEO, took place on the MSC Fantasia, the most beautiful ship in the world.
On 5 March, while the new ship was moored at the port and passengers were disembarking, three mooring bitts becom ... Tags:MSC cruises, MSC fantasia
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. MSC Cruises new 2009-2010 Caribbean cruise brochure featuring the beautiful cruise ship MSC Poesia is now available.
The brochure features the ships Caribbean, Bermuda and transatlantic cruises from October 2009 through April 2010 as she enters North American waters for her inaugural Caribbean cruise season.
Msc Yacht Club Ranked Among "'˜best Suites At Sea' By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. MSC Cruises offers luxury cruises with its new MSC Yacht Club experience, featuring accommodations that CruiseCritic.com calls among the best suites at sea.
Like a ship within a ship, MSC Yacht Club dedicated VIP areas are available onboard the MSC Fantasia, which debuted in December 2008) and MSC Splendida (to be launched in summer 2009). The MSC Yacht Club allows guests to experience the best of both worlds on its luxury cruises more personal ... Tags:MSC yacht club, luxury cruises, luxury cruise
The complimentary theme cruise activities give guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a favorite subject or introduce themselves to something new, says Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. MSC Cruises has extended the deadline for winter-weary travelers to take advantage of special deals on Springtime Caribbean cruises, with rates beginning at $60 per person, per night and kids 17 years of age or younger sailing free on the beautiful MSC Lirica.
These special cruise-only, double occupancy rates (government taxes and fees are additional) for Caribbean cruises deals must be b ... Tags:Caribbean cruise deals, msc lirica, kids cruise free
Fly Free To Europe & Cruise In Luxury In Msc Yacht Club On Msc Fantasia Or Msc Splendida By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (March 24, 2009) MSC Cruises is getting its exclusive MSC Yacht Club accommodations off to a flying start by offering US and Canadian guests free airfare from designated gateway cities when they book MSC Yacht Club accommodations by April 30, 2009, on select 7-night Mediterranean cruises of MSC Fantasia or MSC Splendida.
MSC Yacht Club is an exclusive realm of sumptuous private suites and luxurious facilities introduced on MSC Cruises lines new flags ... Tags:Cruise with free airfare, MSC cruises, MSC fantasia
Jam Cruise 7 - Leaving A Positive Legacy Program By: Bill Ospring | - JAM CRUISE 7 LEAVING A POSITIVE LEGACY IN
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE AND COSTA MAYA, MEXICO
Floating Festival Held on Environmentally Friendly MSC Orchestra
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (February 17, 2009) Jam Cruise the floating festival where everyone on board has a back stage pass made yet another epic voyage this January, sailing for five days from Florida to Belize City, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico on the elegant and environmentally friendly MSC Orchestra.
Msc Fantasia - Crew Members To Be Honored For Swift Action And Bravery By: Bill Ospring | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (March 6, 2009) Four courageous crew members who immediately rushed to the aid of an overboard passenger on MSC Fantasia are to be officially commended by the local port authorities and government, and the ship's owner MSC Cruises.
The incident happened on Thursday, march 5 in the port of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, due to factors beyond the control of MSC Cruises. The port authorities have confirmed their responsibility for the incident.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (February 20, 2009) ' MSC Cruises is offering special savings of up to 60 percent off retail prices on eastbound transatlantic sailings of MSC Lirica and MSC Orchestra this spring.
Msc Orchestra Msc Cruises Reviews The Inauguration Of A New Cruise Ship By: Diana M. Orban Associates | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (JANUARY 2, 2009) With tug boats spraying a watery welcome, MSC Orchestra arrived in Port Everglades today to begin her inaugural season of Caribbean sailings.
We are very excited to introduce MSC Orchestra to North America, says Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), Inc., as he reviews his experience aboard the ship he says, It is an elegant ship in every respect spectacular public areas, and a wealth of choices for dining, enter ... Tags:msc reviews, msc cruises reviews, msc orchestra, new cruise ships
New Cruise Vacation Upgrades On Msc Lirica By: Diana M. Orban Associates | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (FEBRUARY 3, 2009) MSC Cruises is offering special bonus upgrades of up to seven stateroom categories on select 10 night Caribbean cruises on MSC Lirica.
Cruise-only rates begin at $699 on MSC Liricas 10 night Deep Caribbean cruise itineraries sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on March 4 and March 24. Rates begin at $799 on the 10 night Caribbean cruise Featuring Panama itinerary that departs Fort Lauderdale March 14. All rates quoted are per p ... Tags:10 night caribbean cruise, deep caribbean cruise, 10 night deep caribbean cruise, msc lirica
Msc Cruises And Nintendo Embark On A New Era In On-board Entertainment By: Diana M. Orban Associates | - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (January 28, 2009) -- MSC Cruises, the fastest-growing cruise company with the most modern fleet on the seas has teamed up with gaming leader Nintendo to bring cutting-edge interactive play to its world-class entertainment programs and facilities.
The new partnership can already be seen in the incredible flagship MSC Fantasia, christened by Sophia Loren on Dec. 19, 2008. The largest ship to be commissioned by a European ship owner, MSC Fantasia is equipped w ... Tags:msc cruises review, cruise entertainment, nintendo cruise, msc cruises
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (JANUARY 26, 2009) The weather in much of the country is still in winters grip, and, according to MSC Cruises, that makes this the perfect time to plan a great spring cruise vacation.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (JANUARY 9, 2009) MSC Cruises, long a leader in the European cruise market and a growing presence in the Caribbean cruise winter market, will be adding Canada and New England cruises to its offerings in 2010.
MSC Magnifica, currently under construction and scheduled to debut in March 2010, will be sailing a series of Fall Foliage cruises from both New York City and Quebec in the ... Tags:Cruise, cruises, cruises from new york city, cruise from quebec
Finding The Best & Cheapest Cruise Deals Online By: Kenneth Fox | - For those who have wanted to take a cruise but tight budgets just won't allow it, there are easy ways of finding the cheapest cruises. There are many travel agents out there with great deals for cruises. You can also go directly to the cruise line to see what specials they may be offering.
Sometimes, booking your cruise online can get you a better deal, as many travel agencies try to promote on the internet for travel needs. You can take care of most of your travel needs with j ... Tags:cheap cruises, cheap travel
