MSC Cruises

Cruise Line Profile

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MSC Cruises offers a premium cruise vacation with genuine Italian hospitality and flair. Vacationers can select from twenty different itineraries throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Baltic on elegant ships that feature exclusive Italian service and spirit. MSC Cruises also offers a variety of cultural enrichment experiences and theme cruises.

Ships In Service

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	MSC Armonia: 58,700 tons, 2,000 berths
	MSC Lirica: 60,000 tons, 1,580 berths
	MSC Melody: 36,500 tons, 1,072 berths
	MSC Monterey: 20,040 tons, 550 berths
	MSC Opera (slated for deliver June 2004): 60,000 tons, 1,600 berths
	MSC Rhapsody: 16,495 tons, 760 berths (Basis Two)

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New Builds

	Unnamed (2006): 90,000 tons
	Unnamed (2007): 90,000 tons (Basis Two)

Cruise Areas & Seasons

	Winter: Caribbean, Panama Canal, South America
	Spring, Summer & Fall: Sicily, Tunisia, Spain, France, Greek Islands, Egypt, Portugal, Gibraltar, Malta, Morocco, Croatia, Cyprus, Ukraine, Turkey, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Crete, Greece, Italy, Madeira, Venice, Northern Europe and the Baltics, transatlantic

Customer Profile

Guests range from their mid-40s to 70s, along with families and honeymooners. MSC attracts those who are interested in visiting popular as well as unusual and unique destinations.

New In 2004

	2004/2005 Caribbean cruise season begins December 2004 with the MSC Lirica and the MSC Opera, the company’s two newest vessels.
	Itineraries include a seven night East and West itinerary from Fort Lauderdale and the return of the 11-day Panama Canal cruises, also from Fort Lauderdale.
	The MSC Opera, to be delivered in June 2004, will sail spring, summer and fall cruises throughout the Mediterranean before returning to the Caribbean
	MSC will operate cruises in Northern Europe for the first time in summer 2004.
	MSC Rhapsody has been re-styled, with redesigned cabins, satellite TV, modified and improved communal areas, and a wider choice of cuisine.
	The company’s growth will focus on the North American market evidenced by the introduction of an experienced executive management team to support the existing operations.
	The company’s fleet is expected to grow to seven vessels by 2007.
	MSC Lirica earned a four-star rating in Berlitz’s 2004 Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004 guide.

Line Information

MSC CRUISES (USA) INC.
250 Moonachie Road
Moonachie, NJ 07074

(201) 440-2058
(800) 666-9333

Website: www.msccruises.com

Reservations

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