MSC Cruises announced new theme cruises for it’s 2009/10 Caribbean season, including the line’s first Polka cruise. The season marks the first time the brand new MSC Magnifica and MSC Poesia will sail the Caribbean.

A new addition to the Caribbean season theme cruise lineup is a Polka cruise. Guests will be able to dance the polka to the sounds of two polka bands on MSC Poesia’s Jan. 8 10-night Southeast Caribbean sailing.

Among the themed cruises will also be five baseball theme cruises, during which guests can mingle with and learn from some of the greats of the game.

The baseball theme cruises will be on the Magnifica’s Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6 and April 3, 2010 sailings, as well as Poesia’s Nov. 10 10-night sailing.

Another popular theme cruise returning for 2009/10 is the line’s Big Band cruise. MSC Poesia’s 10-night deep Western Caribbean itinerary, departing Dec. 10, 2009 and Feb. 27, 2010, will feature the 15-piece Les DeMerle Big Band with vocalist Bonnie Eisele. The band will perform a Big Band Jazz concert and conduct a lecture on the Big Band era.

All itineraries are roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale.  For more information or to book your MSC Cruise, contact a Member Concierge by calling 888-392-5643 or email myconcierge@topcruiseclub.com

Great news, MSC Cruises is now offering online express check-in, expediting embarkation for its guests, while helping the environment.

In order to utilize MSC Express, Top Cruise Club members can log onto the online check-in page up to 48 hours prior to departure, click the MSC logo and enter their booking information. The completed printed form, cruise ticket and required identification information can then be presented at the MSC Express priority check-in desk at the port. This will save lots of time and aggravation.

“MSC Express serves to fast-track guests through the check-in process, saving them valuable time and letting them start their MSC Cruises experience as soon as possible,” says Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises, USA.

For more information about MSC Cruises and MSC Express check-in, visit www.topcruiseclub.com or contact your Member Concierge at 1-888-392-5643.

I guess age does matter. Because if you are a baby boomer or senior, MSC Cruises is offering discounts just for you on their Caribbean cruises.

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MSC Cruises has announced the extraordinary expansion of its fleet with the order of two additional ships from the Aker Yards France at St. Nazaire.

The announcement was made at a press conference in Milan, attended by Pierfrancesco Vago, CEO of MSC Cruises worldwide, and Domenico Pellegrino, General Manager of MSC Cruises, as well as Jacques Hardelay, General Manager of Aker Yards France.

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The countdown continues as MSC Cruises prepares for an exciting 2008-09 Caribbean season that includes the much-anticipated arrival of MSC Orchestra in North American waters, several special theme cruises and new itineraries, including the line’s first visits to Bermuda and New York.

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Leave the harsh North American winter behind and experience the warmth and beauty of the Mediterranean amidst the elegance and European and Italian ambiance of MSC Cruises’ two newest ships.

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North American guests will be able to experience the Caribbean on two of MSC Cruises’ newest and largest ships when MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica arrive in Fort Lauderdale for their inaugural 2009-10 Caribbean seasons.

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For many, the Caribbean evokes visions of sunbathing, shopping and sightseeing. Those looking for a more experiential Caribbean vacation, however, need look no further than an MSC Cruises sailing.

MSC Cruises offers guests the opportunity for some exciting - even adventurous - experiences on its 2008-09 Caribbean itineraries. Several shore excursion options enable guests to explore the Caribbean over land (by motorcycle, bicycle, ATV or horseback), under the sea (snorkeling, SCUBA diving and glass-bottomed kayak) and through the air (attached to a cable between 100-foot-high trees). There is also the chance for unique ecological experiences and, of course, plenty of fun and sun.

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MSC Cruises has been honored by an Italian consortium for its recycling efforts.

Each year CiAl (Consorzio Nazionale per il Recupero e il Riciclo di Imballaggi in Alluminio) recognizes Italian City Councils that distinguish themselves by recycling and promoting environmental issues as they collect recycled material. Read the rest of this entry »

MSC Cruises are coming to town in 28 weeks, to Florida that is, for their new itineraries for the Caribbean. The MSC Lirica and the MSC Orchestra-the newest ship in MSC’s fleet-will be docked in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For this amazing new addition to Caribbean cruising, MSC has decided to promote their cruises by offering onboard credits for those curious enough to grace MSC’s presence. For those who book a stateroom before July 31st, 2008, will receive up to $200 of ship board credits for certain cruising dates. Not only that, but MSC has amazing family rates for those who travel with their children. Kids sail free on MSC if they are 17 years or under as the 3rd and 4th guest.

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