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Italian cruise line MSC pride themselves on Italian style and our warm, Mediterranean hospitality, exceptional comfort, warm hospitality and strong environmental credentials.
The exclusive MSC Yacht Club is available on
MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida cruise ships.
The MSC Yacht Club is a haven of peace and refinement with an exclusive butler service and a complete spectrum of luxury private facilities to bring you an unforgettable cruise holiday experience.
TV chef and housewives’ favourite Paul Rankin proves quite a hit on board MSC Splendida. He talks to us about food, travel and why he likes a hot game tart…by Jessica Tooze You’ve just finished your first on-board cooking demos. How did they go? It is always difficult to cook or do demonstrations in someone else’s kitchen, but when you’re cooking on dry land at least you always have the facility to send a runner out to the shop. … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises has joined forces with Gerry Wilton, international chocolatier and founder of the world’s first chocolate themed hotel, to offer a voyage of discovery with a difference. There’s no sign of Willy Wonka, but MSC Opera will transform into a chocolate factory as she departs Southampton on 13 May for a 11-day cruise, visiting IJmuiden, Tallinn, St Petersburg and Copenhagen before returning to Southampton. During the four days Opera … [Read more...]
The cream of today’s cruise ship spas are up there with the world’s best. From calming retreats perfect for pure relaxation or hedonistic high-tech havens … [Read more...]
Try horse riding in the Caribbean, visit a volcano in Iceland or race through river rapids in Canada- cruise excursions are reinventing themselves in a big way. … [Read more...]
Cook with Marco Pierre White and P&O, learn to lindy hop with Saga or trace your family history with Voyages of Discovery … [Read more...]
TV chef Paul Rankin will be joining flagship MSC Splendida in Barcelona on 5 February. A series of appearances at sea on 6 February will see him showcase some of his best-loved dishes – and a selection unique to MSC. One of the UK’s most popular chefs, Rankin won Northern Ireland’s first Michelin Star, whilst his trailblazing Cayenne restaurant in Belfast is among the best in the country. A regular on TV shows such as Ready Steady Cook … [Read more...]
One of the highlights of any cruise holiday is the food, but rather than returning from your trip feeling as though you need a month in the gym, take inspiration from MSC's new health-conscious cruise. MSC Cruises is launching a unique diet-themed cruise in January with one of the most famous nutritionists in the world, French diet specialist Dr Pierre Dukan, to give guests the rare opportunity to shed kilos during a mid-winter holiday in the … [Read more...]
This year promises to be one of the most exciting ones yet in cruise. We pick the top 10 hottest events, the coolest cruises and the hippest destinations for 2012! 1.Rio Carnival It doesn’t get much hotter than the Rio Carnival and one of the most frustrating things about events like Carnival is how hard it is to secure tickets – unless, that is, you go on a cruise. Cruise lines are increasingly tying in their cruises with … [Read more...]
The 2012 and 2013 cruise diary is filling up at a rate of knots with up and coming launch dates and whether you're looking for a family holiday, a luxury getaway or a couple's hideaway, 2012 is guaranteed to be an exciting time for cruisers everywhere. For the latest deals on 2012/13 cruises book your Maiden Voyage with Iglu CruiseHere's our calendar, which will continue to grow with with information on who's setting sail and when, but if you've … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises will bring its fleet of ships to 12 with new vessel, Divina, due to launch in May 2012. Named in honour of screen legend and MSC ‘godmother’ Sophia Loren, Divina will have a range of innovative new features. We love the sound of an infinity pool in the aft with a ‘beach zone’ adjoining the glass balustrade, offering a unique view of the ship’s wake fading into the sunset. There will also be a total redesign of decks and restaurants … [Read more...]
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MSC Divina CRUISE LAUNCH 2012
