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Explore Your Passion on a Voyage of Discovery

A vacation with MSC Cruises gives you the freedom to relax in whatever way suits you best as well as the opportunity to enjoy new experiences. Our theme cruises take this idea a step further, allowing you to focus on the activity, sport or hobby of your choice. You can learn to dance or paint, improve your baseball swing with the help of some of the greatest players of the game, study the stars from the bridge of the ship or explore the delights of international cuisine with our chefs. Whatever your passion, MSC Cruises will help you pursue it!

Big Band Cruise

15-piece Les DeMerle Orchestra featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele for a Big Band Jazz Concert, and lecture on the Big Band Era mid-cruise.
Baseball Greats Cruise

Baseball Greats Cruise

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.

Chess Cruise

With this special themed MSC cruise, guests can learn how to play and improve their skills in this ancient strategic game. Chess, the ‘Game of Kings’, dates back to Medieval times and represents a way of life that is no more; learn how the chess pieces reflect the social structures of the times and how the real life dramas of the era are dramatised in this compelling game. With expert instruction from tutors at the Italian Chess Federation and the tranquillity of the ocean as your backdrop, guests will enjoy the ideal setting in which to prepare a concentrated mindset as you master your game alongside your like-minded fellow travellers.

Card Game Cruise

Bridge is the world’s most popular game: it can be played at any age, it improves social life and offers mental stimulus. Be fascinated by the most absorbing card game in the world: a special cruise for those who want to take lessons with highly qualified masters, to learn a few winning tricks. There will be tournaments and the chance to learn canasta, burraco and many other games too.

Dance Cruise

These transatlantic cruises will have you moving to the rhythm of the seas and swinging to the beat as we place dance at the heart of each day’s entertainment. Our ships sail to or from Latin America, the birthplace of the world’s most passionate and sensual dances such as the Tango, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Rumba and Mambo. Our talented multi-lingual teachers work with celebritystatus performers and have all participated in various TV programmes. All are passionate about transferring their love of dance to their audiences, whether you are an amateur or an expert. From the sultry Tango, the energetic Mambo and Merengue, elegant Ballroom or Popular Dancing you can get down, tone up, and let yourself be moved by the spirit of the dance in friendly groups made up of all ages and fitness levels.

Cultural Cruise

Choose from two wonderful cruises that will take you on an inspirational journey of discovery across cultures and traditions. Travelling on board our two sister ships, guests can explore their artistic side, combining the sophistication of a cruise with the pleasure of learning about a wide variety of arts in all their forms.

Hobby Cruise

Join us on a cruise dedicated to creativity: this is the ideal opportunity to learn new pastimes and pick up old passions with numerous fun-filled activities for all ages in all the main languages on board. Guests can expand their horizons and enhance their skills through our varied selection of workshops, short talks and demonstrations with skilled arts teachers who are renowned in their field of arts and crafts.

Wellness Cruise

This is MSC Cruises’ most relaxing programs designed to enhance your inner well-being and help you highlight outer beauty. This is an opportunity to get in great shape at sea where guests can take advantage of our state-of-the-art onboard fitness equipment and work with our experienced MSC AUREA Spa therapists. Guests will enjoy informal talks on health and wellness, sports activities, nutritional tips and health consultations at the MSC Aurea Spa, with the tranquil backdrop of the open sea as a perfect, inspirational setting. Lulled by the waves and the expanse of the ocean you will be inspired to take a holistic approach to total well-being by truly concentrating on mind, body and spirit.
Coming Theme Cruise
Food & Wine Cruise
Guests will enjoy a journey of discovery experiencing the finest cuisine, sampling delicious Italian dishes and learning about the best food and wine pairings. In addition to trying a range of sophisticated ‘taste menus’, we offer courses in wine terminology, Italian conversation and the art of hosting a dinner party. Distinguished wine producers will be on board to provide insight into the world of wine, with lectures and tastings of select vintages, so you can come away knowingyour ‘oaky’ from your ‘overipe’. Salute!

MSC Splendida December 05 2011
MSC Magnifica November 05 2011
MSC Musica October 09 2011
MSC Orchestra September 11 2011
MSC Poesia May 10 2011
MSC Magnifica April 09 2011
MSC Fantasia January 07 2011
MSC Lirica November 01 2010



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