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MSC Virtuosa - August 12, 2023

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August 12, 2023

August 12 - 24, 2023

MSC Virtuosa

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12 Night Western Europe & Canary Islands

from Southampton, England

The August 12, 2023 cruise on the MSC Virtuosa departs from Southampton, England. On this 12 Night Western Europe & Canary Islands sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Virtuosa sets sail on a Saturday (August 12, 2023) and returns on a Thursday (August 24, 2023).

The MSC Virtuosa was built in 2021 and is amoung MSC's 22 ships in it's fleet. The MSC Virtuosa is included in the cruise line's Meraviglia Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MSC Virtuosa vs all other MSC ships.

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Southampton is the gateway to the immensely civilized city of London. There are museums to visit, pubs to try, and shops to browse, ranging from Harrods to open-air markets. There are more parks and green belts here than in any other city in the world. There are also caches of stately squares and noble monuments, holdovers from a time when the island ruled a significant portion of the globe.

Southampton is the gateway to the immensely civilized city of London. There are museums to visit, pubs to try, and shops to browse, ranging from Harrods to open-air markets. There are more parks and...

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.

Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the...

Funchal is a busy port exporting wines, fish, and fruit, it is best known for its beautiful setting and balmy climate, which make it a much-frequented resort. It has a late-15th-century cathedral and a convent church containing the tomb of Jose Goncalves Zarco, who founded the city in 1421.

Funchal is a busy port exporting wines, fish, and fruit, it is best known for its beautiful setting and balmy climate, which make it a much-frequented resort. It has a late-15th-century cathedral and...

The capital of Gran Canaria is a delight for strollers with areas such as Ciudad Jardin, where beautiful gardens surround the Canarians' homes, and the old quarter of Vegueta, where Christopher Columbus stopped in 1492. Explore the island's beautiful landscape; the highlight is a visit to the Guanches' caves, where the island's primitive inhabitants once dwelled.

The capital of Gran Canaria is a delight for strollers with areas such as Ciudad Jardin, where beautiful gardens surround the Canarians' homes, and the old quarter of Vegueta, where Christopher...

Santa Cruz De Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port on Tenerife island in the Canary Islands. Vegetables, tobacco, and bananas are exported. The construction of an oil refinery and the development of other industries has diversified the economy. The city's splendid scenery and mild subtropical climate make it a favorite tourist resort.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port on Tenerife island in the Canary Islands. Vegetables, tobacco, and bananas are exported. The construction of an oil refinery and the development of other industries...

The island of Lanzarote has the most active volcanoes and the most bizarre landscape you'll see anywhere. In the National Park of Timanfaya, weird formations of cooled lava thrust cave-pocked formations into the sky like pieces of Swiss cheese. Right on the steep sided crater, circles of volcanic rock enclose vineyards producing the island's distinctive Malvasia wine. In contrast are the inviting, gently sloping beaches of the South side of the island.

The island of Lanzarote has the most active volcanoes and the most bizarre landscape you'll see anywhere. In the National Park of Timanfaya, weird formations of cooled lava thrust cave-pocked...

Galicia is at the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, to the north of Portugal, with which it has strong historical and linguistic ties. There are hardly any flat areas of land in its uneven landscape, but its hills and mountains offer many pleasant spots and natural parks. The mountain ranges of the Ancazares, Courel, Manzaneda and Pena Trevinca rise to almost two thousand metres. The main urban centres are Vigo and La Coruna.

Galicia is at the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, to the north of Portugal, with which it has strong historical and linguistic ties. There are hardly any flat areas of land in its uneven...

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MSC Cruises, St. Peter Port from Southampton, August 24, 2023

Cruising from: Southampton, England ;

Departure Date: 24 August, 2023 ;

Cruise Line: MSC Cruises ;

Cruise Ship: MSC Grandiosa ;

Duration: 2-day cruise ;

Ports of Call: Southampton, St. Peter Port, Southampton ;

2-day cruise to Southampton, St. Peter Port, Southampton on board MSC Grandiosa.

Day 0 southampton, england.

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.

Day 1 St. Peter Port, Guernsey

Saint Peter Port is the capital of Guernsey, Normandy and with its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina and historic gardens, it is considered one of Europe's prettiest harbour towns. Day can be spent by looking at all the fishing boats and sailing yachts, with regular breaks for coffee, ice cream or a seafood lunch in one of the pretty quayside cafes, bars or restaurants. Every traveler will enjoy in Victor Hugo's House, harbour, Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery or the Guernsey Aquarium.

Day 2 Southampton, England

Sail with MSC Cruises from Southampton to Northern Europe on board MSC Grandiosa cruise ship. Discover the best of England, Guernsey on this Northern Europe cruise and discover amazing Southampton, St. Peter Port, Southampton. MSC Grandiosa leaving Southampton, England for 2 days from August 24, 2023.

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Cruises from Southampton (2023)

MSC Cruises continues its all-year-round presence in the Port of Southampton with its most popular ship in the fleet, and later in the year, a brand new ship will visit for the winter!

As the end of the winter season approaches, MSC Virtuosa will sail her final 7-night roundtrip voyage to Hamburg and then conduct a series of mini-cruises – highlighting the fun you can have on the ship in just three nights!

Finally, at the end of the month, she moves into her first Spring/Summer longer voyage of the season by setting sail to the beautiful Canary Islands on a 12-night voyage which includes a stop in the stunning city of Lisbon, Portugal!

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As Spring turns towards Summer, MSC Virtuosa will conduct two 7-night Norwegian Fjords voyages visiting wonderful ports such as Olden (home of the Briksdal Glacier) and Flaam, a beautiful little Norwegian port nestled deep in a fjord – with its own microbrewery!

May is wrapped up with two short mini cruises (3 and 5 nights) with calls to Rotterdam, Cork and Portland between the two of them!

June marks a special one-off voyage for MSC Virtuosa , where she will sail on a fortnight cruise to Iceland and Norway – with a lovely overnight stop in Reykjavik for passengers, before crossing the Norwegian Sea and visiting the popular port of Alesund, followed by Maloy and Flaam before heading back to Southampton.

The second half of June sees MSC Virtuosa heading South, across the English Channel and down towards the Bay of Biscay in two back-to-back voyages to Spain & France – calling at ports such as La Rochelle, Bilbao and La Coruna – a great taster of some warmer weather and European ports.

That wraps up half of the cruises from Southampton in 2023 for MSC – there is still plenty to come, though!

As we move into the school holidays and the peak season for MSC Virtuosa , she will conduct three back-to-back 14-night Mediterranean voyages! The first of which sets sail on the 1st July and heads from Southampton to Toulon (France) – the port has a natural deepwater harbour and is also the home of local fishermen (and restaurants) and also wine-making – make sure you sample the local delicacies whilst there! (sounds like the perfect combination!)

Great Spanish ports on each of the three voyages – make sure you spend some time wandering around Cadiz – you can literally walk into the old city from the ship, and the bustling market and cafes are an ideal way to enjoy some time ashore!

August 2023

This month sees the return of MSC Virtuosa back to the Canary Islands on a 12-night voyage, followed by a 2-night mini-cruise to Guernsey (which will certainly be a party event if you are going!) and then a 7-night voyage to Norway – whilst you may have missed the Midnight Sun by this point in the year – it will still be very light with daylight stretching from 4am until around 11pm each day!

September 2023

In September, MSC Virtuosa will first head back to Norway for the last time in 2023 on a 7-night voyage before returning and heading to the Canary Islands – this time on an extended 14-night voyage which also calls in at Casablanca (Morroco) and Cadiz (Spain) en-route to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

On her return, she will conduct a short 3-night mini-cruise to Rotterdam and back and then a further 4-night mini-cruise to Cork and Portland, before setting sail on a rare 15-night extended Mediterranean voyage on the 30th September! She will call at several Spanish ports during her trip including the ever popular Barcelona!

October 2023

As we head into the final month of MSC Virtuosa’s Southampton 2023 season, she will head to France & Spain once more on a 7-night voyage before conducting a slightly longer than usual mini-cruise (5 nights) which will call at Rotterdam, Cork and Portland – before arriving back into Southampton the 27th October 2023.

Meanwhile, the new sister ship, MSC Euribia , will arrive in Southampton for the first time on the 13th of October – she will officially kick off her Winter 2023/24 season with back-to-back 7-night voyages to Hamburg and other ports each week until April 2024! (The countdown to the Christmas Markets is on!)

27th October 2023 is a special day – mark that date! It will be the first time two MSC Meraviglia-plus class ships have been in Southampton on the same day and the first time that MSC Virtuosa will meet her younger sibling, MSC Euribia .

MSC Euribia will leave on a 7-night voyage to Northern Europe. Meanwhile, some lucky passengers will be boarding MSC Virtuosa for an incredible 27-night journey that will take the ship from Southampton, the Mediterranean Sea and along through the Suez Canal before eventually reaching Dubai where she will spend her Winter 2023/24 season (if you’ve not checked out the itineraries there – you really should!)

MSC Euribia will then continue her weekly 7-night Northern Europe itinerary – a perfect mix of sea days and Northern European ports to pass the winter by!

November 2023

MSC Euribia will continue to call in Southampton weekly during November (four times) as she continues her multi-port and multi-embarkation season. As we head towards the end of the month, some ports will start their Christmas Market season too.

Popular ports such as Hamburg will start their Christmas Markets earlier than others – look out for a full Christmas Market Guide from us soon!

These voyages will be an excellent choice for those looking at getting away for a quick Winter break – cruising before Christmas and outside of the school holidays offers excellent value for money – look out for offers from us nearer the time!

December 2023

Whilst MSC Euribia is again continuing her weekly 7-night voyages to Northern Europe (five times in December she will depart Southampton) – they will be anything but routine!

Expect to see the ship transformed into a Christmas Winter Wonderland – complete with outdoor mini-Christmas market, Gluhwein, hot waffles and more!

Enjoy the Christmas festivities at each port you call into and countdown to the 22nd December where MSC Euribia will perform her maiden Christmas Cruise, followed by the 29th December where you can see in 2024 with MSC Euribia on her first NYE Cruise too!

We hope you enjoyed this roundup of what MSC Cruises offers from Southampton in 2023!

Interested in seeing what 2024 has in store? Read Cruises from Southampton in 2024 .

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MSC Cruises Carried Over 4 Million Guests in 2023

• June 24, 2024

According to the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report, MSC Cruises carried just shy of 4.1 million guests last year.

The company reported 7,669 operating days in 2023, as well as 26,845,167 available lower berth days (ALBDs)

Operating a 22-ship fleet, MSC Cruises sailed different 385 itineraries around the world, visiting a total of 102 countries and offering 2,150 shore excursion options.

MSC Cruises’ workforce grew in 2023, with 17,855 new hires and 5,600 crew members receiving promotions.

The company now employs a total of 46,006 crew members from 137 different nationalities.

Highlights included the debut of the new MSC Euribia.

Built by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France , the LNG-powered vessel entered service in June.

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Amid an aggressive growth plan that saw ten new ships entering service over the past seven years, MSC Cruises’ average fleet age reached 10.1 years in 2023.

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After introducing the Explora I in August , the brand sailed 19 cruise itineraries in 2023, visiting 25 countries, and offering 552 different shore experience options.

Over 149 operating days, Explora Journeys carried 8,180 guests and had137,378 ALBDs.

The company’s workforce is currently made up of 1,175 crew members from 69 nationalities. Of the total, 1,011 were hired in 2023.

With five additional ships set to enter service through 2028, Explora Journeys also promoted 74 crew members last year.

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Discover the very best MSC Cruises deals across an amazing range of itineraries year-round sailing to the most popular destinations. From year-round cruises in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, to almost guaranteed winter sunshine in Dubai and the dazzling Emirates. If you’re looking for an MSC Cruises Fly Cruise holiday , then check out the latest availability here.

If you don’t enjoy flying then we have great news! MSC Virtuosa is back in Southampton offering no-fly cruises right from now through to October 2026.

Plus, MSC Preziosa will be offering the Northern Pearls itinerary this winter.

With so many innovative features aboard both ships, such as a thrilling aquapark with a Himalayan bridge rope course 80m above the water; a humanoid robotic bartender; great fun for all the family, including F1 simulators, bowling, and XD cinema; along with superb dining and top-notch entertainment, you can be assured of a holiday that ticks all the right boxes.

Or how about one of MSC Cruises newest additions to the fleet… MSC World Europa raising the bar on holidays at sea! She’s in the Mediterranean for year-round cruising.

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AMAZING LOW FARES – EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS

We’ve got some exceptional fares available for 2024/25 sailings from Southampton aboard MSC Virtuosa and MSC Preziosa. Book by 30th June for a great deal, but remember… the lowest fares go first, so book quickly to avoid disappointment! 7-night cruises start from just £422 per person* at Southampton Cruise Centre!

Upgrade to All Inclusive for as little as £33 per adult per day and receive the Premium Extra Drinks Package, in addition to gratuities and port taxes (which are always included!).

Plus… this winter, let your children discover the  Mediterranean  and  Northern Europe on an exceptional cruise for FREE! With this amazing Kids Sail Free  offer, one or two children under 18 accommodated in the same cabin as adults can travel for free. Children over 18 enjoy a 50% discount.

Set a course for the Mediterranean, Caribbean or any cruise from Southampton in 2024, 2025 and now 2026, and enjoy sizzling savings!

CHEERS TO WINTER!

Embark on the ultimate winter escape with MSC, indulge in luxurious comfort, stunning destinations, and exceptional service. Take advantage of exclusive perks like:

R educed prices on Premium Drinks Packages for Emirates, Caribbean, Canary Islands and More!

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8% discount is offered by Southampton Cruise Centre, and is applicable to all grades of stateroom, on all MSC Cruises sailings of 4 nights and longer. Discount is discretionary, and can be removed at any time without notice.

This offer is valid on new bookings only from 01/04/2024 to 31/07/2024, valid on all Summer 2024 & Winter 24-25 cruises.

Kids Sail Free offer: Price per person based on double cabin. Children under 18 years old must pay only taxes and fees. Two parents must pay the full price. Children over 18 years old receive a 50% discount of the cruise fare. It applies only to guests traveling in the same cabin. Valid only for the departures of winter 2024/25 in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe (excluding Christmas, New Year, Easter and School holidays). The promotion is not retroactive and availability is limited.

Under the “All Inclusive” promotion, guests will be able to purchase selected cruises on discounted rates (up to -£300). The £422 per person price is based on MSC Preziosa 22nd November 2024 sailing, double occupancy in an Inside Bella cabin. Fare was correct at 12 June 2024.

This offer is combinable with all discount promotions, including MSC Voyagers Club 5%, Voyagers Exclusives 5+5% and Honeymoon packages, whilst for Senior and Young it is subject to availability.

All Inclusive Upgrade: The Premium Extra Drinks Package allows the guests to enjoy, whilst on board, unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to €14. Other terms & conditions may apply.

Flights and any other add-ons including shore excursions will be available at the current selling rates, payable by all guests under the same booking unless clearly stated in the offer.

For general bookings terms & conditions, inclusions, cancellation charges and other information please ask.

FLIGHTS TERMS & CONDITIONS: FIT flights are made directly with the airline therefore full payment for the flights is required and a cruise only deposit of £100pp at the time of booking, including infants up to 2 years old. Cancellation of the flights will be at full penalty. For group allocation flights, a £250pp deposit is required.

Rates are per person based on double occupancy. For solo travellers, the applicable solo supplement valid for the departure at the time of booking will apply, including where drinks packages are included. Single Supplements can vary up to 100%. All rates are subject to change and may vary without notice.

MSC Save & Sail 

• Book a balcony for the price of an Oceanview on selected party cruises departing in May & June 2024
• Available with Premium Extra Drinks Package or without Premium Extra Drinks Package!
• Flash sale rates are not combinable with any other discount including Voyagers Club 5% and Voyagers Exclusives 5+5%
• Ends 26th April 2024

MSC Voyager Club T&Cs:

The offer can be applied on any cruise departure (World Cruises Excluded*) and is combined with the 5% MSC Voyagers Club discount :

• The additional discount may vary depending on the departures. Voyagers Exclusives is not available for Welcome Members.
• If you book more than 12 months before departure we offer you an extra 5% discount + 50€/$ Shipboard Credit (Silver, Gold, Diamond) + double points .
• If you book more than 9 months before departure we offer you an extra 5% discount + 50€/$ Shipboard Credit (Silver, Gold, Diamond)
• If you book between 6 and 9 months before departure we offer you an extra 5% discount.
• If you book less than 6 months before departures, you can just have standard 5% Voyagers Club discount.
• Shipboard credit is issued per person and not per cabin. Shipboard credit is applied to the final bill at the end of the cruise.
• Shipboard credit does not apply to MSC Voyagers Club members under 18 years old.
• The discount can be extended to all occupants of the cabin, it can be applied on any departures (excluding World Cruise) and prices (i.e. Early Bookiung, Best Price Today, Brochure and Promo Rates).
• The promotion is not combined with any other discount unless otherwise stated.
• The discount cannot be combined with any group rate, unless otherwise specified in the details of the promotion itself. Voyagers Exclusives can be booked online by providing your Club Identification Number.
• The possibility of booking Voyagers Exclusives may be limited to a certain time frame.
• Expiry of promotions will be communicated online.
• Dedicated on-board member on board discounts can be applied at the time of purchase or at the end of the cruise when the member’s account bill is closed. Customers must always check if discounts apply to other promotions currently in progress on board.
• To access the Voyager Exclusives discount, Voyager Club Members (Silver, Gold, Diamond) will need to provide their Club Identification Number at the time of booking. The discount will not be applicable at a later date.
• MSC Cruises is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions regarding MSC Voyagers Club discounts on board.
• Starting from April 28 th 2022 

Premium extra drinks

‘Reduced Drinks’ rates are per person based on double occupancy (passenger 1 & 2). The rates are subject to change and may vary without notice. This offer is valid on new bookings only from 20/06/2024 until 30/09/2024, valid on selected Winter 24-25 cruises. Under the ‘Reduced Drinks’ promotion, guests will be able to purchase selected cruises with discounted premium drinks packages, with price reductions of up to £130pp for 7-night cruises (based on MSC Meraviglia, 3rd November 2024 sailing to New York). In order for customers to access the ‘Reduced Drinks’ promotion they will need to book an applicable departure with the Premium drinks package included. Only bookings taken under ‘Reduced Premium Drinks’ , ‘Fly&Cruise with Reduced Drinks’ , ‘Fly&Cru Reduced Drinks GLA/NCL’ , ‘Balcony Upgrade Reduced Drinks’ price descriptions will receive the Premium Extra Drinks Package. The Premium Extra Drinks Package allows the guests to enjoy whilst on board, unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to €/£14 or €16. This offer is subject to availability and confirmation by MSC Cruises and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. 3rd and 4th berth guests pay the usual applicable rate. For solo travellers, the applicable solo supplement can vary up to 100%, depending on the sailing chosen at the time of booking. Please be advised that Solo Supplements are also applicable to drinks packages when booked under the ‘with Drinks’ fare. This promotion is combinable with all Tailored discounts, including MSC Voyagers Club 5%, Voyagers Exclusives 5+5%, Honeymoon, Anniversary, Weddings and Debutante packages, whilst for Young & Young, Single parent, Senior Club and Healthcare worker Discount are subject to availability and are capacity controlled. If customers book the ‘Reduced Drinks’ promotion onboard an MSC ship with the Future Cruise team, they will receive all the corresponding onboard benefits. If customers have a future cruise discount voucher, they can apply this to all sailings included in the ‘Reduced Drinks’ promotion. If customers have an FCC voucher for a re-protected sailing, they can apply this to a cruise in the ‘Reduced Drinks’ promotion.

All guests travelling together must be on the same experience type and drinks package for dining and travel with arrangements. Promotional details, fares and itineraries were correct at time of publish but can be changed/withdrawn at any time without notice. All offers are applicable to new bookings only. E&OE.

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terms & conditions

Save & sail, summer sale 2024.

‘MSC Summer Sale’ rates are per person based on double occupancy. The rates are subject to change and may vary without notice. This offer is valid on new bookings made from 26th April 2024 until further notice, valid on selected Summer 2024. MSC reserves the right to withdraw ‘MSC Summer Sale’ promotion rates without notice. Under the ‘MSC Summer Sale’ promotion, guests will be able to purchase selected cruises on discounted rates. Discounts apply to categories in different percentage amounts and according to availability, calculated per person and refer to double occupancy pricing (passenger 1 & 2). 3rd and 4th berth guests pay the usual applicable rate. For solo travellers, the applicable solo supplement valid for the departure at the time of booking will apply. The discounts have been calculated on previously existing rates. Percentages of discounts expressed in the promotion refer to the percentage of discount vs previous rate. This promo is not combinable with any discount including MSC Voyagers Club 5% and Voyagers Exclusives 5+5%, Honeymoon, Anniversary, Weddings and Debutante packages, Young & Young, All In One, Senior Club and Healthcare Workers Discount. If customers book the ‘Summer Sale’ promotion onboard an MSC ship with the Future Cruise team, they will receive all other onboard benefits except the MSC Voyagers Club 5% and Voyagers Exclusives 5+5% discounts. If customers have a future cruise discount voucher, they may apply this to a cruise in the ‘MSC Summer Sale’ promotion. If customers have an FCC voucher for a re-protected sailing, they may apply this to a cruise in the ‘MSC Summer Sale’ promotion. And Lastly, if customers have created an Open Booking with the Future Cruise team on board any MSC Cruises ship, they can convert this to a new booking and receive the applicable benefits.

All guests travelling together must book the same experience type and drinks package for dining arrangements. Single Supplements can vary up to 100% depending on the sailing. Please be advised that Solo Supplements are also applicable to drinks packages when booked under the ‘MSC Summer Sale All Inclusive’ fare. During the ‘MSC Summer Sale’ Campaign, for sailings included, the promotion will be visible under the following price descriptions: ‘'THE MSC SUMMER SALE' and 'THE MSC SUMMER SALE DRINKS' Bookings created under the ‘THE MSC SUMMER SALE DRINKS', price descriptions will receive the discounted drink package option which is available only at the time of booking. The Premium Extra Drinks Package allows the guests to enjoy whilst on board, unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to £14. For more information, please visit https://www.msccruises.co.uk/on-board/dining-drinks/drinks-packages

Other terms & conditions may apply. Any pre-paid extras including shore excursions and spa packages will be available at the current selling rates, payable by all guests under the same booking unless clearly stated in the offer. For general bookings terms & conditions, inclusions, cancellation charges and other information please visit www.msccruises.co.uk

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