Does a 7-Night cruise around the Mediterranean for two on MSC Divina sound like a dream come true?
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Win a Cruise with MSC Divina
Why take a cruise in the Med? Quite simply, there’s nowhere else in the world that lends itself to cruising in quite the same way. And why spend precious cruise time sailing from the UK when you could fly right to the heart of the Mediterranean and begin your cruise from a port as evocative as Venice, Genoa or lovely Barcelona? Fly-cruises with MSC Cruises are the perfect way to see up to a dozen Mediterranean ports of call in the space of 7 to 12 days.
From 2 June to 27 October 2012, the brand new MSC Divina will be embarking on a series of 7-night cruises, departing from Venice and visiting Bari, Katakolon, Izmir, Istanbul and Dubrovnik, before returning to Venice. Prices will start from £1,299 per person (cruise only), with flights from £280 per person.
However, one lucky winner and guest will enjoy all of this for FREE, sharing a cabin with a balcony on board MSC Divina on one of these 7-night Venice-to-Venice cruises between 9 June and 27 October 2012 (excluding August).
Win a Cruise with MSC – What ‘s included in the prize worth £3,000:
• Return flights from Heathrow or Gatwick including transfers and port taxes
• All meals including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and, on some evenings, a midnight snack or buffet
• A well-planned programme of activities during sea days and a wide variety of evening entertainment
• Invitation to the Captain’s welcome party and Gala Evening with special dinner
• Use of the library, gym and fitness equipment
Dreamy Destinations
The Eastern Mediterranean is full of ancient history and bustling, charismatic cities.
The cruise will depart from Venice, the ‘floating city’ that’s visually stunning thanks to its higgledy-piggledy array of palaces, churches and houses lining the narrow streets. After gondola rides and romantic walks around Venice, you’ll cruise south to one of Italy’s secret gems, Bari. This city is known for its beaches, old town and fabulous food, and you’ll find a wealth of cultural hotspots here, too.
From the Adriatic to the Ionian: the next port of call is Katakolon in Greece. Here, MSC Cruises offers an excursion package to Olympia, where you can see the amazing 40,000-capacity ancient stadium and the famous temples of the Greek gods Zeus, Hera and Apollo. At the Turkish city of Izmir you can visit the archaeological site of Ephesus, an ancient town dating back to 1000 BC with an amphitheatre, baths and a temple. Or you can join the Deluxe Beach Tour to relax at the beach club and swim in the warm, azure waters.
After a day at sea, Divina will visit Dubrovnik in Croatia. This is reputed to be one of the most beautiful places in the world, and you will see stunning views of rugged coastline and crystalline waters before you return to Venice.
The Divine Divinia
Christened in May 2012 in Marseille, the stunning MSC Divina reflects the qualities of her sister ships, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia, while enhancing them in ways that will delight even the most demanding of guests.
MSC Divina has 100 additional cabins, as well as innovative new features including a gorgeous infinity pool. Two additional lifts improve passenger flow, while a total redesign of the decks and restaurants offers guests unprecedented comfort and space.
Measuring 333.3m in length and 38m across the beam, MSC Divina has a total of 1,739 cabins and can travel at speeds of up 23.7 knots.
Heading beyond the Med
If you are looking to explore further afield, you might be interested to know that MSC’s Lirica will be sailing out of Abu Dhabi and Dubai for its 2011 to 2012 winter season.
The packed itinerary will include 7-night cruises calling at Muscat and Khasab in Oman, and Al Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. There is also a new Abu Dhabi cruise-andstay package this season, giving you the chance to experience the meeting of the gleaming ultramodern and the traditional in this dynamic city between
the Persian Gulf and the desert.
For more about MSC’s itineraries in the Mediterranean and the Gulf, visit msccruises.co.uk
