Description: Enjoy interactive question-and-answer session with the players, player-hosted trivia games, a lively story-telling session in which the players share candid revelations about some of the "characters" of the game. There are also pitching, hitting, and defense strategy clinics and a lively passenger pitching contest. The host and MC for all of the onboard activities on each cruise is former Yankee star Stan Bahnsen. At the finale of the cruise there is also a COMPLIMENTARY AUTOGRAPH session.
Player line-up: November 20, 2009: Frank Howard, Bill Russell, Bob Feller, Stan Bahnsen and Cito Gaston. January 16, 2010: John Romano, Ken Griffey Sr., Jeff Torborg, Stan Bahnsen, and Cookie Rojas. February 6, 2010: Tony Olivia, Jim Fregosi, Rudy May, Stan Bahnsen, and Ed Kranepool. March 6, 2010: Amos Otis, Stan Bahnsen, Rennie Stennet, Gary Peters, & Rico Petrocelli. April 3, 2010: Stan Bahnsen, Gorman Thomas, Randy Hundley, Tony Taylor & Jack Billingham.
Description: Featuring The Letterman (Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Mark Preston) and The Fabulous Stingrays plus an Elvis lookalike contest, dance competitions, trivia games and lectures an the era of Rock ‘n Roll.
An Elvis look-alike contest, dance competitions, trivia games, lectures on the Rock 'n Roll years and music, music, music! All this and the sunny skies and balmy breezes of the Caribbean. Sounds pretty boss, daddy-o. The Lettermen - Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Mark Preston - are one of the most popular vocal groups in history. Their 45-year career of unique sound lies between the big band vocal groups and the early R&B rock groups.The Lettermen will perform one grand show during this old time rock 'n roll festival at sea. The Fabulous Stingrays, a party band covering songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, will keep you rocking and rolling to the oldies all week long.
Description: A celebration of all things Italian featuring entertainment by opera singers and contemporary Italian vocal artists. Dance the night away or simply sit back and enjoy performances by bands that play all your Italian and Italian-American favorites. Activities include Venetian mask making, a pizza throwing contest, tarantella dancing and much, much more!
Explore the diverse ports of the Western Caribbean in a festival-like atmosphere only MSC Cruises can create. This fantastico celebration of all things Italian features entertainment by opera singers and contemporary Italian vocal artists. Dance the night away or simply sit back and enjoy performances by bands that play all your Italian and Italian-American favorites. Activities include, Venetian mask making, a pizza throwing contest, tarantella dancing and much, much more! You'll also have the opportunity to learn the secrets of making delicious European dishes during cooking demonstrations by top Italian chefs. or take in a lecture on Italian Art and Architecture, Italian Automobiles or Italian Fashion and Design.
Description: Take a delicious journey through the world's cuisines, discovering acclaimed wines and local food traditions. Sample the very best dishes, take cooking lessons and get valuable advice on the Italian art of hospitality. Distinguished wine producers may be on board to provide insight into the world of wine, with lectures and tastings of select vintages.
Planned Activities: Cookery Courses: Professional chefs will showcase Italian cuisine preparation, with special demonstrations such as cake decorating and carving of fruits and vegetables. The Art of Entertaining: Enhance your knowledge of table etiquette, creating centerpieces and the matching of food and wine. The Terminology of Fine Wines: Wine lovers have their own vocabulary. This course is the perfect way to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of wines from around the world. Sophisticated Menus: Test your knowledge by pairing wines with a variety of succulent entrees in our restaurants on board.
Culinary Cruise
Bridge Theme Cruise
Description: Bridge is one of the world’s most popular card games––it can be played at any age, is challenging, and above all, it’s fun. If you’d like to take lessons with highly qualified masters or learn a few winning card tricks, this is the right choice for you. In addition, you can broaden your repertoire by learning canasta, burraco and many other card games.
Planned Activities: Courses: Highly-qualified tutors teach a wide range of card games. Workshops: Learn the rules and the tricks of the game to improve your technique. Sessions: Bridge sessions are available for players from beginner to intermediate level. Casino: Luck be a lady tonight! Learn playing techniques for popular casino games such as poker, black jack, dice and more. Tournaments: Mini-tournaments will be held by playing level. Certificate: All participants completing a bridge course will be awarded a certificate.
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