Sunquest Mediterranean Cruise 2010

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MEDITERRANEAN
CRUISING 2010
Toronto departures
May to October 2010
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Sunquest Mediterranean Cruising 2010
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Limited time offer!
The value of a cruise in the Mediterranean, where
magnificence is commonplace, cannot be overstated.
Not only the countless joys of shipboard life and all
the wonders that brings, but the glamour & excitement
of disembarking in the most famous ports on earth.
And when your cruise includes not only your roundtrip airfare, but also one or
two nights in a 4-star hotel in Venice or Rome, featuring a city tour, a special
dinner, breakfast and all transfers – the value can only be that of Sunquest’s
Cruise of a Lifetime. And there’s more….
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Add a pre-cruise coach tour in Italy to your MSC cruise
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and broaden your Mediterranean vacation! Our two
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coach tours specialize in the art, cuisine and wine of
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Tuscany and feature primo sightseeing, cooking
schools and tastings at famous wineries. It’s the
experience of a lifetime, and the bragging rights alone
are worth the trip!
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OUR SHIPS
Our brochure showcases MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (two brilliant
sisters introduced in 2008 and 2009 and the largest ships ever built by a
European owner), MSC Musica, one of the most beautiful ships at sea, and
the glorious new MSC Magnifica, debuting in spring 2010. All reflect not only
splendid design and extravagant interiors, but the highest ecological and
environmental standards.
OUR ITINERARIES
Contents
Map of the Mediterranean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Welcome aboard MSC Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
MSC MAGNIFICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ship facilities and stateroom descriptions . . . . . . .10
Itineraries and rate charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ports of call descriptions & shore excursions . . . . .14
Deck plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
MSC MUSICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Ports of call descriptions & shore excursions . . . .24
Deck plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
MSC FANTASIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Itinerary and rate chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Deck plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
MSC SPLENDIDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Deck plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Car rental with AVIS & ALBATours . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Dolce Vita coach tour of Tuscany & cruise . . . . . . . .50
Essence of Italian Art & Wine coach tour & cruise . .52
Hotel accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Air extensions & transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Helpful pre-cruise Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Travel Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Whether walking in the footsteps of Anthony and Cleopatra, meandering
cobbled streets in medieval Dubrovnik, visiting the ruins of Carthage in Tunis,
partying on Barcelona’s Ramblas boulevard, gliding the canals of Venice by
gondola, joining the exciting crowds in Rome’s Piazza Navona, or sipping an
excellent wine at a merry cliffside taverna on Santorini - a king’s ransom in
wonders awaits you.
Bon voyage!
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Norwegian Sea
MSC Magnifica Eastern Mediterranean
MSC Musica Eastern Mediterranean
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MSC Fantasia Western Mediterranean
MSC Splendida Western Mediterranean
North Sea
Bay
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Biscay
Baltic Sea
France
Croatia
VENICE
Marseille
Spain
Barcelona
Genoa
Italy
Corsica
ROME
Palma de Mallorca
Istanbul
Naples
Sardinia
Bari
Turkey
Greece
Corfu
Mediterranean Sea
Sicily
Palermo
Tunis
Africa
Black
Sea
Dubrovnik
Tunisia
Malta
Messina
Izmir
Athens
Katakolon
Mykonos
Santorini
La Valletta
Rhodes
Crete
Mediterranean Sea
Egypt
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Life quickens in the
Mediterranean!
…It’s as if all the stars that ever were joined forces.
The Mediterranean is a flight of the imagination and the pure joy of living all turquoise seas and desert, world class cities and humble villages, festivals,
music and song. It is the cradle of civilization, the hub of the world’s ancient
trade routes, and an oasis for the soul.
From the greatest historical and religious sightseeing in the world to the
electrifying atmosphere of non-stop, hot-spot action and glorious beaches,
“The Med” will beguile you.
And the depth of these days will be with you forever.
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The Adventure Begins... W
“The Med” is home to Italy’s MSC
Cruises, a privately-owned, familyrun company with 10 magnificent
contemporary vessels comprising
An anything-butordinary sensibility
Mediterranean and this know-how is
Like the Mediterranean itself, your ship’s
guest complement is international in
composition. You’ll find a warm and festive
continental ambience with European, Italian
and North American guests forming a
kaleidoscope of cultures.
clearly reflected in their marvellous
Indulgence
the most modern fleet at sea.
The company is expert in the diverse
history, culture and high-style of the
itineraries.
Whether you dream of glorious
Bring clothes to play in
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Dress up! Or not. No need to worry about
fancy wardrobes; dress is carefree during
the day and casual sophistication is
welcome in the evening.
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Effortless living in beautiful surroundings, a
convivial social scene and the repertoire of
sensual indulgences demanded by today’s
cruise guest is the elixir of an MSC Cruise
experience.
Far
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beaches, shopping in sophisticated
cities, taverna hopping on glamorous Greek Isles, visiting rustic
villages, opulent palaces and
museums which house the greatest
antiquities on earth, you will discover
a truly romantic landscape throughout your MSC Cruise.
Personal temples of
well-being
Much more than a spa, the serene MSC
Aurea Spa blends the magic of Balinese
massage, Turkish bath, and the ancient
Roman tradition of therapeutic waters with a
fitness centre staffed by personal trainers,
yoga and pilates instructors.
Shore
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ns... Welcome Aboard!
All in a day’s pleasure
Buon appetito
Breeze-washed pool decks are just made for
refreshing dips, hot-tubbing and peoplewatching over sunset cocktails. Or perhaps
you’re up to the cavalcade of events and activities master-minded for all ages: language,
dance, cooking and fitness classes, seminars, lectures, golf simulators and scouting
the onboard shops for baubles, bangles and
beads. You’ll be surprised at the astonishing
list of guest facilities on each ship. Check
them out.
Dining options are extensive and are casual
to cosmopolitan affairs, including elegant
main restaurants serving 7-course extravaganzas. Other examples: Tex-Mex and sushi
bars, Savoury Mediterranean and Nouvelle
French, Shanghai Chinese and La Cucina
Italiana, pizza and burgers. Robust reds and
crisp whites abiding in the wine cellar await
your attention!
Far away places with
strange sounding names
Shore excursions are remarkably exciting
events, particularly when you’re headed to a
scene you’ve read about for years and can’t
wait to see. Excursions are all about “once in
a lifetime” experiences.
Show the kids
the world –
FREE!
Kids 17 & under sail free (paying only cruise
taxes when accompanied by two full fare
paying adults in the same stateroom). A cost
applies to all other holiday components.
Kids 14 & under receive savings on shore
excursions (please inquire on board). All
ships have themed play areas, including
high seas hangouts for teens, video arcades,
waterparks, outdoor pools, and flavourful,
kid-friendly food.
Pre-cruise coach tours
See pages 50 to 53.
Nights ignite!
Illuminated by moonlight and softly glowing
chandeliers, your ship comes alive, attracting crowds to pre-dinner cocktails. Expect
world-class performances in The Theatre;
pianos and string quartets, bars, lounges,
discos; the casino for the best of European
and American gaming and giant outdoor
movie screens.
Find out more at www.sunquest.ca/mediterraneancruise
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MSC Magnifica
Italy, Greece, Turkey & Dubrovnik (Croatia)
10 day/8 night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Bari, Katakolon, Izmir, Istanb
Italian Scenes, Grecian Dreams and
Includes airfare from Toronto, all transfers, 7-night cruise and 1 night in Venice
Cruising is all about fabulous, gleaming new ships, and 92,400 ton MSC Magnifica, the latest extravaganza from
MSC Cruises, is no exception. She debuts just in time for “Med season” 2010. Innovative and spectacularly
individualistic, MSC Magnifica is thoroughly of the moment in every respect, fostering the cruise lines’ “wow”
factor, great food karma, sensuous interiors, and life’s finer things in abundance. Reflecting MSC’s award-winning
stewardship of marine environments, she delivers the highest ecological standards, with every detail planned to
protect the sea, the Venetian Lagoon. She’s a dreamboat.
A living museum with a timeless legacy
Few cities claim a heritage of artistic expression to equal that of Venice, where public structures comprise vivid,
visible art and architecture, standing as testament to the city’s history. The Doge’s Palace in St. Mark’s Square,
for example, is a majestic, dramatic panorama, a Gothic work founded in the 9th century and once the official
residence of each ruler (“doge”) of Venice. In counterpoint, Venice has an enviable cosmopolitan, café lifestyle and
a distinct international flair. Come, get lost in the labyrinth of amazing shops and streets leading you through
magnificence unbounded!
This itinerary is also available for 9 Days/7 Nights. See page 12 for details.
Eastern Mediterranean - 4 Countries! 5 Ports!
Eons of domination have left their mark on Bari’s Old City. Katakolon is a delightful, typical small Greek town and
gateway to ancient Olympia. Izmir, on the Aegean Coast, was settled millennia ago – today it’s Turkey’s most
westernized city – booming, cosmopolitan, liberal. Istanbul is a staggering union of palaces, bazaars and exquisite
mosques. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Mosque of Suleiman will imprint on your mind forever (so will Topkapi
Palace!). The Grand Bazaar offers 4000 shops! After a glorious day at sea, you’ll arrive in Dubrovnik, a beautifully
preserved medieval, walled city on Croatia’s Dalmation Coast.
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Istanbul
Venice
Dubrovnik
Olympia (Katakolon)
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MSC Magnifica... Fabulous facilities
Spa
Facilities at a glance
• L’Edera restaurant
• Quattro Venti restaurant
• Shanghai Chinese restaurant
• L’Oasi à la carte restaurant
• Sahara – casual buffet dining
• Atlantic City casino
• Poker room
• MSC Aurea Spa:
sauna, steam room,
thalassotherapy
yoga, aerobics, gym
• Beauty salon
• T32 disco
• Ruby bar
• Atlantic City casino bar
• The Tiger bar/lounge
• L’Ametista bar/lounge
• L’Olimpiade sports bar
• Pre-dinner lounge
• Pre-dinner bar
• Topazio coffee bar
• Cuba bar and cigar room
• Casino bar
• La Conchiglia pool bar
• La Barchetta pool bar
• 2 Pools (one with retractable
Magradome ceiling)
• 7 whirlpools
• Royal theatre
• LED wall outdoor cinema
• Library
• Card room
• Internet café
• Shopping arcade: jewellery,
cosmetics, electronics, apparel,
MSC logo shop
• Art gallery
• Photo gallery
• Mini-golf
• Shuffleboard
• Jogging track
• Tennis/basketball court
• Video arcade for teens
• Activity room
• Children’s indoor playroom
• Children’s outdoor pool &
games
As MSC Magnifica was under construction at our press time in November 2009, the facilities list is incomplete. Please ask your Travel Agent.
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Comfortable staterooms
All your life you’ve had a yen for a fabulous cruise in the Mediterranean!
Make it really special and select Ocean View Balcony Stateroom accommodation. Always a worthwhile
investment and you will love relaxing in the sun on your own private balcony whilst at sea and in port.
Outside Stateroom
Ocean View Balcony Stateroom
STATEROOMS INCLUDE:
OCEAN VIEW
BALCONY STATEROOM
8
7
6
Two single beds convertible to a European king
size bed (not applicable to wheelchair accessible
staterooms (H), TV, radio, direct-dial telephone,
safe, bathroom with shower or tub, hair-dryer,
optional pay-for-use internet connection for
laptop PC, mini-bar (not included), individually
controlled A/C. The furnishings and layout
shown may vary from one stateroom to
another within the same category.
Spa
ON BOARD SERVICES INCLUDE:
Information office with multilingual hostesses,
room service 24-hours a day, duty-free
shops, exchange bureau, laundry/ironing
service, photographer.
• Cat. 4 staterooms feature porthole window
• Some Cat. 5 staterooms have obstructed views
OUTSIDE STATEROOM
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INSIDE STATEROOM
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2
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At our press time, MSC Magnifica was under
construction, and photography of her facilities and
accommodation was not available. However, as she
is sister ship to MSC Musica (and to MSC Poesia and
MSC Orchestra - two other MSC ships well known in
the Canadian cruise market), we have made a representative selection of images from those ships to
provide insight on the quality and style you can
expect from the brand new MSC Magnifica.
Stateroom schematics are also representative.
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MSC Magnifica... Itineraries & Fares
Inclusions for Option 1 & 2
Roundtrip flight from Toronto to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Transfer from Venice airport to Venice pier to board MSC Magnifica
7-night cruise: accommodation, dining, entertainment and activities
OPTION 2 ONLY
Transfer from Venice pier to Venice hotel
Accommodation for one night at the 4-star Hotel Plaza Venezia - Mestre or similar
City tour and dinner in Venice
Transfer from Venice hotel to Venice airport
OPTION 1
All transfers are via air-conditioned motorcoach with English-speaking guide.
Airfare & cruise
Sailing from VENICE • 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Venice
Air + 7-night cruise + transfer from Venice airport to pier
FRIDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO TO VENICE (VIA ROME)
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 4, 11, 18, 25
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct 1
Friday
Depart for Venice (via Rome). Overnight flight/inflight meal service
Saturday Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer to Venice pier
Cruise Itinerary
See map on facing page
DAY
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Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Venice, Italy
Bari, Italy
Katakolon, Olympia, Greece
Izmir, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
At Sea
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrive in Venice and disembark
10:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
7:30 am
11:30 am
9:30 am
5:00 pm
3:00 pm
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
4:30 pm
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The walled city, Dubrovnik
Saturday to Wednesday: From Saturday to Wednesday (4 nights) you will
be at leisure. If you require accommodation and/or car rental, please see
your travel agent. Your return flight via Alitalia to Toronto (via Rome) departs
Wednesday. Please make your own way to Venice Marco Polo Airport. If
you plan to further extend your stay in Italy – see page 55.
St. Mark’s Basilica
FREE UPGRADE FROM INSIDE TO OCEAN VIEW BALCONY
First 500 guests will save up to $1100 per couple. See page 3.
Fri. departure from Toronto
VIEW UPGRADE
INSIDE OUTSIDE OCEAN
Sail from Venice on Sat.
BALCONY
SAVINGS
PER COUPLE
Stateroom Category
1, 2, 3
4, 5*
6, 7, 8
May 7, 14, 21, 28
2349
2549
2729
760
Jun 4, 11, 18, 25
2449
2669
2849
800
Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
2699
2999
3199
1000
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
2749
3119
3299
1100
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
2419
2639
2779
720
Oct 1
2299
2389
2569
540
CHILDREN 17 years & under sail FREE!
Rates are per person in CDN$, based on double occupancy. Single, triple and quad also
available. (3rd/4th beds not available in Cat.6, 7, 8). Airfare in your cruise package is valid
for 21 days without surcharge. *Certain Category 5 Staterooms have obstructed views.
Transportation taxes include air & port taxes & security fees - add $560.
Extend your stay - see page 55.
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Hotel Plaza Venezia – Mestre ####
Inside Stateroom to
A comfortable, elegant, 226 room hotel located in the town of Mestre, just a few minutes journey across the main bridge to
Venice. You’ll be welcomed by elegant, airy interiors lit by large windows, and stylish lounge areas over 2-floors. Facilities
include a restaurant, offering gastronomic specialties in the best Italian and Veneto traditions and wine from its international cellar.
Or try the in-house Café for an informal brunch, cocktail or appetizing first course dish. Spacious air-conditioned standard rooms have
satellite TV, mini-bar (not included), internet access, in-room safe, radio, and direct-dial phone. Bathrooms have hair-dryers.
or similar
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FRIDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO TO VENICE (VIA ROME)
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 4, 11, 18, 25
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct 1
Friday
Depart for Venice (via Rome). Overnight flight/inflight meal service
Saturday Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer to Venice pier
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DAY
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DEPART
Venice, Italy
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Venice, Italy
Bari, Italy
Izmir, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
At Sea
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrive in Venice and transfer
to hotel for 1-night
10:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
7:30 am
11:30 am
9:30 am
5:00 pm
3:00 pm
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
4:30 pm
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The ruins at Ephesus, near Izmir, Turkey
Sun
Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your
Alitalia flight to Toronto (via Rome). If you plan to further extend
your stay in Italy - see page 55.
Special inclusions in Venice.
Saturday: Upon arrival in Venice, you’ll meet your guide and board the
coach for your 2-hour tour of Venice. As luggage is sent directly to the
hotel, you might wish to bring items you may require for a day of touring,
shopping and dinner (hotel check-in will follow dinner). Your first stop is Piazzale Roma where you’ll take the Tronchetto-Water Transportation System to a private boat transfer bound for St. Mark’s Square. You’ll walk
through the fascinating, twisty streets of Venice to visit St. Mark’s Basilica, the Palace of Doges (entrance is optional at an additional fee), the
Bridge of Sighs and other highlights. Lunch is at leisure and you’ll have
time for shops and exploration after which you’ll enjoy a 3-course dinner
with wine and water at Taverna dei Dogi downtown. At 8:45 pm you’ll be
transferred to the hotel for check-in.
Sunday: Early morning transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your
Alitalia flight to Toronto (via Rome).
Fri. departure from Toronto
INSIDE OUTSIDE OCEAN VIEW UPGRADE
BALCONY
SAVINGS
Sail from Venice on Sat.
PER COUPLE
Stateroom Category
1, 2, 3
4, 5*
6, 7, 8
May 7, 14, 21, 28
2729
2929
3109
760
Jun 4, 11, 18, 25
2829
3049
3229
800
Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
3079
3389
3579
1000
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
3129
3489
3689
1120
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
2799
3019
3159
720
Oct 1
2679
2769
2949
540
available. (3rd/4th beds not available in Cat.6, 7, 8). Quad occupancy in Venice hotel is
based on 4 people sharing 2 rooms based on double occupancy. Airfare in your Cruise
package is valid for 21 days without surcharge. *Certain Category 5 Staterooms have
obstructed views. Transportation taxes include air & port taxes & security fees - add $560.
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MSC Magnifica... Ports & Excursions
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Old City, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Venice, Italy
One of the islands of Venice
Bari, Italy
The modern heart of Bari is laid out to include a
stunning promenade on the sea and the major
shopping district. It’s the city of Saint Nicholas
– the original Santa Claus!
Sightseeing in Venice is applicable to guests
selecting MSC Magnifica’s Option 2 itinerary, or
to Option 1 itinerary guests extending their stay
in Italy (pre-or post cruise)
Venice, Italy
Izmi
Olympia and Shopping – 3.5 Hours
This excursion includes a walking tour of the
archaeological site of ancient Olympia, home
to the first Olympic games, as well as an
opportunity to shop and enjoy some time in
the modern day village.
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Beach Transfer – 3 Hours
Via coach you’ll transfer to Kourouta Beach
where you can swim, relax and enjoy the
scenery.
Venice, Italy
Jewel-like Venice is a feast for neon-weary
eyes; a city of supreme beauty and charm, with
its art and exotic aura surpassed only by its
magnificent palazzi. Venice is comprised of
over 100 islands, all linked by bridges, and
walking is the only way to reach much of the
city. Rich with museums and galleries, lovely
restaurants, shops and jaunty gondoliers plying
the canals, Venice easily exceeds expectations.
Katakolon tours
Also Available: A Taste of Ancient Greece
Izmir, Turkey
Bari tours
City Tour – 3 Hours
You’ll have a walking tour of the historical
centre and an opportunity to visit the famous
Church of Saint Nicholas and the Norman
Castle.
The “Sassi” In Matera – 4 Hours
You’ll drive to Matera, city of the “sassi” (the
first site in the world declared World Heritage
by UNESCO). The sassi are caves which were
inhabited from Neolithic times up until just
recently. As you walk through the sassi, the
atmosphere is surreal, and movie producers
use the provocative location as a set e.g. Mel
Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ”.
Also Available: Castel Del Monte; Alberobello
Katakolon, Greece
By most standards a small fishing village,
Katakolon is the gate to Olympia, birthplace of
the original Olympic Games. In ancient Greece
competitions were so hallowed that even during war, a halt was called to the bloodshed. The
site is still dominated by the ruins of the Doric
Temple of Zeus, in whose honour the games
were staged. The sacred flame is set alight
here every Olympic year.
Izmir’s history dates to 3000 B.C. Homer was
born here and it is a fascinating city – the third
largest in Turkey, and its second most important port. Set on fantastic coastline, the city is
Turkey’s most Mediterranean in style and content. Enjoy the maze of tiny streets filled with
shops and covered stalls. Izmir is near fabled
Ephesus, the showpiece of Aegean archaeology and one of the greatest ancient city reconstructions in history. A do-not-miss excursion!
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Shore excursions always add fascinating insights into your ports of call!
Once on board you’ll have a chance to attend lectures presenting detailed information on the upcoming port of call. If you wish to participate
in the tour, you will then be invited to purchase those of interest. A small sample follows – the full list will be available on board.
Dubrovnik
Turkish market
The Blue Mosque, Istanbul
Izmir tours
Istanbul tours
Ephesus – 4 Hours
One of the greatest historical and archeological
reconstructions on earth. Here, along marble
streets aged in millenia and once trimmed with
shops and baths, Anthony and Cleopatra
strolled. You’ll see the Library of Celsus, the
baths, the Temple of Hadrian, and the 25,000
seat amphitheatre.
City Tour – Full Day with Lunch
You’ll visit the Blue Mosque and the Hagia
Sophia and enjoy a panoramic view over the
ancient Hippodrome, once the centre of
Byzantine public life. Your tour also includes a
visit to magnificent Topkapi Palace, centre of
the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and
19th centuries. Time for shopping.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Istanbul, Turkey
The medieval, walled city of Dubrovnik is situated on the Dalmation Coast. Although severely
damaged by an earthquake in the 1600’s,
Dubrovnik managed to preserve its narrow cobbled streets, beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and
Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and
fountains. It is now the focus of a major
restoration programme co-ordinated by
UNESCO.
Dubrovnik tours
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the “Stradun”, a
long street lined with shops, where you can
view Onofrio’s Fountain with its bas-relief of the
XV century. You’ll continue to Sponza Palace
(for a panoramic view) the Monastery of the
Dominicans and Franciscans, the Rector’s
Palace and the beautiful Cathedral. Free time.
Visit to the Origin of Dubrovnik
– 4 Hours
You’ll drive to Konavle, a richly agricultural
region, where you’ll visit a village house to taste
products of the area, served by women
dressed in local costume. Also includes a short,
guided walking tour of Dubrovnik.
Izmir
Includes a visit to Izmir's Art & History Museum
and the Archaelogical Museum to see artifacts,
statues and other historical objects, some
dating from the 2nd century A.D. A boat trip
follows providing a panoramic view, followed by
free time in Karsiyava, one of this beautiful
city's main centres.
Istanbul, Turkey
Byzantium, Constantinople or Istanbul – call it
what you will, this city that spans two continents is a jumble of cultures almost as Byzantine as the Grand Bazaar (4000 shops!). Its
skyline is filled with the spires and domes of
mosques and medieval palaces. A king’s ransom of Ottoman treasures are displayed at the
Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace (formerly
home to the Ottoman sultans and their harems).
Cruise on the Bosphorus – 4 Hours
You’ll board a boat heading to the Sea of
Marmara sail along the Asian part of Istanbul to
admire the ancient wooden villas and houses of
Uskudar and Kuzguncuk, Dolmabahce Palace,
Ortakoy Quarter, Leander’s Tower on Kiz Kulesi
Island and the summer residence of the
Ottoman Sultans, Beylerbeyi Palace. Your boat
will pass under the two bridges which unite
Asia to Europe. Time for shopping.
Also Available: Topkapi Palace and Shopping;
Oriental Jewels (Mosque of Suleiman the Great
and the Cisterna Basilica); Close Encounter
With Ottoman Culture; Deluxe Istanbul Tour;
Culture, Art & Shopping.
Dubrovnik
Times shown for tours are approximate. Tour
descriptions are those available at our press
date in November 2009 and all information is
subject to change.
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MSC Magnifica
SORRENTO DECK 5
PORTOFINO DECK 6
AMALFI DECK 7
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCOMMODATION
INSIDE STATEROOMS
1
Inside Stateroom
2
Inside Stateroom
3
Inside Stateroom
5044
5046
5048
5050
5052
5054
5056
5058
5060
5062
5066
5068
5063
5064
Elevator
4
Outside Stateroom
5
Outside Stateroom*
Card
Room Library
Topazio Bar
Elevator
Duty
Free
Shop
Elevator
Oriental
Plaza
Elevator
Le Gocce Reception
Le Gocce Bar
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS
Magnifica
Meeting Room
Accessories
Boutique
MSC
Logo
Shop
MSC
Travel
Agency
Il Rubino
Jewelry
Elevator
Elevator
9
Superior Balcony Stateroom
10 Superior Balcony Stateroom
11
Elevator
Elevator
Elevator
121 Balcony Suite
131 Deluxe Suite
*Some staterooms have obstructed views
L’Ametista
Lounge
Elevator
8114
8116
8118
8120
8122
8124
8126
8128
8130
8132
8134
8136
8138
8140
8142
8144
8146
8148
8150
8152
8154
8156
8158
8160
8162
8164
8166
8168
8170
8147
8149
8151
8153
8155
8157
8159
8161
8165
8169
8173
8177
8181
8185
8189
8163
8167
8171
8175
8179
8183
8187
8191
8195
8197
Quattro venti Restaurant
8193
8
L’Edera
Restaurant
Elevator
8115
8119
8121
8123
8125
8127
8129
8131
8133
8135
8137
8139
8141
8143
8145
Photo Gallery
7
L’Olimpiade Sports Bar
8090
8092
8094
8096
8098
8100
8102
8104
8106
8108
8110
8112
8089
8091
8093
8095
8097
8099
8101
8103
8105
8107
8109
8111
8113
BALCONY STATEROOMS
6
8065
8067
8069
8071
8073
8075
8077
8079
8081
8083
8085
8087
8172 8174
Elevator
9055
9050
5045
5047
5049
5051
5053
5055
5057
5059
5061
5065
5067
5069
8186
8190
8194
8198
8202
8206
8210
8214
8176
8178
8180
8182
8184
8188
8192
8196
8200
8204
8208
8212
8216
H
10055
E
10105
10107
10113
10115
10119
10121
10123
10125
10127
10129
E
10131
10133
10135
10137
10141
10143
10145
10147
10149
10151
10153
10155
E
10157
10159
10161
10163
10165
10167
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10171
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10175
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10179
10181
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10191
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E
10197
10199
10201
10203
10205
10207 10209
10211 10213
10215 10219
10221 10223
10225 10227
10229 10231
10233 10235
10237 10239
10243
10245
4th bed available in Cat. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12
Atlantic
City
Casino
10003
10007
10011
10015
10021
10025
10029
10033
10037
10041
10045
10049
10061
10063 10065
10067 10069
10071
10073
10075
10077
10083
10085
10087
10089
10095
10097
10099
10101
10103
10241
3rd bed available in Cat. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Tiger Bar
8058
8060
8062
8064
8066
8068
8070
8072
8074
8076
8078
8080
8082
8084
8086
8088
10001
10005
10009
10013
10019
10023
10027
10031
10035
10039
10043
10047
10051
10053
10057
10059
10249
All staterooms have 2 single beds convertible to a
European king size except wheelchair
accessible staterooms (H).
8037
8039
8041
8043
8045
8047
8049
8051
8053
8055
8057
8059
8061
8063
9043
9038
9045 9047
9042
9049 9051
9046
9053
9059
9054
9061
9056
9063
9058
9069
9064
9071
9066
9073
9068
9075
9070
9077
9072
9079
9074
9081
9076
9078
9083
9085
9080
9087
9082
9089
9084
9095
9090
9097
9092
9099
9094
9101
9096
9103
9098
9100
9105
9102
9107
9104
9109
Elevator
9106
9111
9108
9113
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9110
9119
9112
9121
9114
9123
9116
9125
9118
9127
9120
9129
9122
9131
9124
9133
9126
9135
9128
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9137
9130
9139
9132
9134
9141
9136
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9145
9147
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9154
9161
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9165
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9167
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9170 9168
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9177
9174
9179
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9183
9180
9185
9187 9189
9184 9182
9191 9193
9188 9186
9195 9197
9192 9190
9199 9201
9196 9194
9203 9205
9200 9198
9207 9209
9204 9202
9211 9213
9208 9206
9215 9219
9212 9210
9214
9222
Wheelchair accessible stateroom
Elevator
Art Gallery
H
Elevator
Cyber Café
Connecting staterooms
Elevator
Ruby Bar
Double sofa bed
5011
5013
5015
5019
5021
5023
5025
5027
5029
5031
5033
5035
5037
5039
5041
5043
Poker Room
3rd and 4th beds are bunk beds
Le Parfum
5002
5004
5006
5008
5010
5012
5014
5016
5018
5020
5022
5024
5026
5028
5030
5032
5034
5036
5038
5040
5042
Bond Street
Boutique
3rd bed is a bunk bed
Sequoia Bar
Sofa bed
H
8002
8004
8008
8012
8016
8020
8024
8028
8032
8036
8040
8044
8046
H
8048 8050
8031
8052 8054
8056
Elevator
H
8006
8010
8014
8018
8022
8026
8030
8034
8038
8042
9065 9057
9060 9052
Royal
Theatre
DECK PLAN KEY
H
8001
8003
8005
8007
8009
8011
8013
8015
8019
8021
8023
8025
8027
8029
8033
8035
9067
9062
Royal
Theatre
H
9002
9004
9006
9008
9010
9012
9014
9016
9018
9020
9022
9024
9026
9028
9032
9034
9036
9040
9044
9048
9091
9086
Spring 2010
RICCIO
9093
9088
Maiden Voyage
9218
9216
Panama
9227
9220
220 AC/110 AC
Ship’s Registry
9229
Approximately 987
Electric Current
9221
2,518 (dbl. occ.)
No. of Crew
H
9001 9003
9005 9007
9009 9011
9013
9015
9019
9021
9023
9025
9027
9029
9031
9033
9035
H
H
9039 9037
9030
Elevator
9041
9223
9225
No. of Guests
8218
23 knots
8226
106 feet
Cruising Speed
8222
8220
964 feet
Beam
8199
8224
Length
PA N A R E A D E C K 9
FORWARD
Art Gallery
92,400
CAMOGLI DECK 8
Cuba Lounge Cigar Room
Gross Tonnage
Medical Center
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SPORT DECK 16
CAPRI DECK 15
POSITANO DECK 14
PORTO CERVO DECK 13
PORT VENERE DECK 12
MSC MAGNIFICA
ISCHIA DECK 11
RICCIONE DECK 10
MSC MAGNIFICA
PANAREA DECK 9
CAMOGLI DECK 8
AMALFI DECK 7
PORTOFINO DECK 6
SORRENTO DECK 5
ECK 9
R I C C I O N E D E C K 10
P O R T O V E N E R E D E C K 12
P O R T O C E RVO D E C K 13
P O S I TA N O D E C K 14
C A P R I D E C K 15
S P O R T D E C K 16
12002
12004
12008
12012
12016
12020
H
12022 12024
H
12025
12026 12028
12030
Elevator
12034 12032
12038 12036
12042 12040
12044
12050
14022
14024
14026
14028
14030
14032
15001
15003
15005
15009
15011
15013
15015
15019
15021
H
15023
15002
15004
15006
15010
15012
15014
15016
15018
15020
Elevator
Il Bar
del Sole
H
15022
La Conchiglia Bar
SPA Bath
Le Grand Bleu
Pool Area
Jogging Track
12052
12054
12058
12060
12062
12064
12066
12068
12070
12072
12074
Elevator
14027
14029
14031
14033
Elevator
SPA Bath
12049
12051
12055
12057
12059
12061
12063
12065
12067
12069
12071
12053 12045 12043
12056 12048 12046
12031
12033 12035
12037 12039
12041
12047
12006
12010
12014
12018
14002
14004
14006
14008
14010
14012
14014
14016
14018
14020
Jogging Track
12005
12009
12013
12019
12085 12083 12075
12088 12086 12078
12073
12076
12077
12080
12079
12082
12081
12084
12087
12090
12089
12092
12094
12091
12096
12093
12098
12095
12097
12100
12099 Elevator 12102
12104
12101
La Barchetta Bar
Sliding Sun Roof
La Grotta Azzurra
Pool Area
Shuffleboard
Sports Center
Shuffleboard Deck Quoits
12182
12186
12190
12194
12198
12202
12206
12210
Elevator
Elevator
Minigolf
12179
12183
12187
12191
12195
12199
12203
12207
12170
12172
12174
12176
12178
12180
12184
12188
12192
12196
12200
12204
12208
Sahara
Buffet
Video
Arcade
Elevator
Children Indoor
Playroom
Underwater
World
Children Playroom
12132
12134
12136
12138
12140
12142
12144
12146
12148
12150
12152
12154
12156
12158
12162
12164
12168 12166
12167
12169
12171
12173
12175
12177
12181
12185
12189
12193
12197
12201
12205
Children
Outdoor
Pool & Games
Elevator
12212
12131
12133
12135
12137
12139
12141
12143
12145
12147
12149
12151
12153
12155
12157
12161
12163
12165
12159
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12106
12103
12108
12105
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12107
12112
12109
12114
12111
12116
12113
12118
12115
12120
12119
12122
12121
12124
12123
Elevator
12126
12125
12128
12127
12130
12129
12216
12214
11195 11193
11196 11194
11143 11141
11144 11142
11135
11136
11138
11137
11140
11139
11145
11146
11148
11147
11149
11150
11152
11151
11153
11154
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11156
11157
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Elevator
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11159
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11161
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11166
11165
11167
11168
11170
11169
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11179
11180
11181
11182
11183
11184
11186
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11189
11190
11192
11191
11197
11198
11200
11199
11201
11204 11202
Elevator
11206
11203
11208
11205
11210
11207
11212
11209
11211
11214
11213 11215
11218 11216
11219 11221
11222 11220
11223 11225
11226 11224
11227 11229
11230 11228
11231 11233
11234 11232
11235 11237
11238 11236
11239 11241
11242 11240
11243 11245
11246 11244
12001
12003
12007
12011
12015
12021
12023
12027
12029
12211
12213
11111 11109
11114 11112
1109311083 1108111073
1109611086 1108411076
11071
11074
11059
11062 11060
11061 11063
11066 11064
11065 11067
11070 11068
11069
11072
11078
11075
11077
11080
11082
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11088
11085
11090
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11098
11100
11097
11102
11099
11104
11101
11106
11103
11105
11108
11110
11107
11113
11116
11115
11118
11119
11120
11121
11122
11123
11124
11125
11126
11127
11128
11129
11130
Elevator
11131
11132
11133
11134
14001
14003
14005
14007
14009
14011
14013
14015
14019
14021
14023
14025
MSC Aurea SPA
12209
11033 11031
11032 11030
H
11050
11054
Elevator
11002
11006
11010
11014
11018
11022
11026
11034
11036
11040
11044
11048
11052
11056
11058
11248
10244
10236
H
11053
11038
11042
11046
11252
11250
10139
10138
10240
10238
10247
10242
11039
11043
11047
11004
11008
11012
11016
11020
11024
11028
11253
11254
10062 10060
10066 10064
10070 10068
10072
10074
10076
10078
10084
10086
10088
10090
10096
10098
10100
10102
10104
10111 10109
10112 10110
10093 1009110081 10079
10094 1009210082 10080
Elevator
11003
11007
11011
11015
11021
11025
11029
11249
11251
H
10050
10054
11001
11005
11009
11013
11019
11023
11027
11035
11037
11041
11045
11049
11051
11055
11057
11247
H
10055
10243
10245
10249
9214
9222
10022
10026
10030
10034
10038
10042
10046
10002
10006
10010
10014
10018
10020
10024
10028
10032
10036
10040
10044
10048
10052
10056
10058
10134
10135
10136
10137
10140
10141
10142
10143
10144
10145
10146
10147
10148
10149
10150
10151
10152
10153
10154
10155
Elevator
10156
10157
10158
10159
10160
10161
10162
10163
10164
10165
10166
10167
10168
10169
10170
10171
10172
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10181
10182
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10184
10185
10186
10187
10188
10189
10190
10191
10193
10192
10195
10196 10194
Elevator
10197
10198
10199
10200
10201
10202
10203
10204
10205
10206
10207 10209
10208
10211 10213
10210
10215 10219
10214 10212
10221 10223
10218 10216
10225 10227
10222 10220
10229 10231
10226 10224
10233 10235
10230 10228
10237 10239
10234 10232
10241
9050
9060 9052
10004
10008
10012
10016
10105
10106
10107
10108
10113
10114
10116
10115
10118
10119
10120
10121
10122
10123
10124
10125
10126
10127
10128
10129
Elevator
10130
10131
10132
10133
9088
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9216
10003
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10011
10015
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10025
10029
10033
10037
10041
10045
10049
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10063 10065
10067 10069
10071
10073
10075
10077
10083
10085
10087
10089
10095
10097
10099
10101
10103
9086
9062
10001
10005
10009
10013
10019
10023
10027
10031
10035
10039
10043
10047
10051
10053
10057
10059
15007
15008
FORWARD
H
9002
9004
9006
9008
9010
9012
9014
9016
9018
9020
9022
9024
9026
9028
H
9030 9032
tor
9034
9038 9036
9042 9040
9046 9044
9048
9054
9056
9058
9064
9066
9068
9070
9072
9074
9076
9078
9080
9082
9084
9090
9092
9094
9096
9098
9100
9102
9104
tor
or
9106
9108
9110
9112
9114
9116
9118
9120
9122
9124
9126
9128
tor
9130
9132
9134
9136
9138
9140
9142
9144
9146
9148
9150
9152
9154
9156
9158
9160
9162
9164
9166
9170 9168
tor
9172
9174
9176
9178
9180
9184 9182
9188 9186
9192 9190
9196 9194
9200 9198
9204 9202
9208 9206
9212 9210
9220
I S C H I A D E C K 11
T32 Disco
L’Oasi
A la carte restaurant
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MSC Musica
Italy, Greece, Croatia
10 day/8 night Eastern Mediterranean cruise
from Venice to Bari, Katakolon, Santo
MSC Musica. Always seen in the ve
Includes airfare from Toronto, all transfers, 7-night cruise and 1 night in Venice
The ship chosen for this fabulous adventure is the stunning 92,400 ton MSC Musica, where every day is un bel
giorno – a beautiful day! She is an extravagantly beautiful, lavish and entertaining vessel and offers a host of the
latest on board facilities and amenities, ensuring every comfort to satisfy the most discriminating client.
The perfect combination of innovation and tradition, her hallmark Italian style and panache marked her as the stylistic forerunner for future MSC Cruises ships. Your course has been charted, and you’re headed for a turquoise
world a million miles from reality – on board one of the loveliest ships in the Mediterranean.
Venice is a feast for neon weary eyes…
Few destinations offer a more dramatic and majestic panorama than this worldly city whose style and personality
have made it one of the most beloved in the world. Watch while jauntily attired gondoliers assist their excited
passengers aboard their sleek gondolas as they head to the palazzo-lined canals. Sip a Compari while gazing
upon the Palace of the Doges in St. Mark’s Square (no cars, scooters or bikes here). Stroll the narrow, twisty little
streets with a surprise around every corner. Browse the shop-lined lanes for the perfect souvenir, Italian fashion,
shoes, and world famous art glass. For all its popularity, the charm and beauty of Venice remains unspoiled and it
is rare when the city doesn’t exceed one’s wildest expectations!
This itinerary is also available for 9 Days/7 Nights. See page 22 for details.
Eastern Mediterranean - 3 Countries! 7 Ports!
Eons of domination have left their mark on Bari’s Old City. Katakolon is gateway to ancient Olympia. In Santorini, the showy hillside towns boast enough jewellery and high end stores to satisfy even die-hard shoppers while the fairy-tale Greek isle of
Mykonos offers superb beaches, and a sophisticated café and nightlife. Athens brings the Parthenon, shops of the ”Plaka”, and
museums galore! Corfu is an island of arcades, boulevards, heavenly beaches and unique architecture. The UNESCO World
Heritage City of Dubrovnik is all magnificent walls, battlements and medieval courtyards.
For a terrific pre-cruise holiday, be sure to add our optional
coach tour ‘Dolce Vita in Tuscany’. Page 50.
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Fabulous facilities
Le Oleandro Dining Room
Bar della Cascata
Le Maxim’s main dining room
Pool Deck
• Le Maxim’s main dining room
• L’Oleandro main dining room
• Gli Archi casual buffet dining
• El Giardino à la carte restaurant
• Kaito sushi bar
• Blue Velvet coffee bar
• Havana cigar bar
• San Remo casino
• La Scala theatre
• Crystal lounge
• Il Tucano lounge
• L’enoteca wine bar
• Bar della Cascata
• The Diamond bar
• The Golden bar
• La Laguna pool bar
• Blue Marlin pool bar
• La Spiagga pool
• Copacabana pool
• Children’s pool
• Four whirlpools
• Q32 disco
• Golf simulator
• Solarium
• MSC Aurea Spa
• Jogging track
• Mini-golf
• Tennis court
• Shops
• Art gallery
• Internet café
• Card room
• Library
• Virtual game room
• Space Trip children’s playroom
• Children’s club
• Teen’s club
• Medical centre
• Photo gallery
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MSC Musica is as harmonious as her lovely decor, and offers a
remarkable list of facilities and amenities for your enjoyment.
There is no more perfect spot to relax after an exciting day of exploration and on board fun than your own
private balcony, so be sure to consider our Ocean View Balcony Stateroom accommodation.
Connecting Stateroom
STATEROOMS INCLUDE:
OCEAN VIEW 8
BALCONY STATEROOM
7
6
size bed (not applicable to wheelchair accessible staterooms (H), TV, radio, direct-dial telephone, safe, bathroom with shower or tub,
hair-dryer, optional pay-for-use internet connection for laptop PC, mini-bar (not included),
individually controlled A/C. The furnishings
and layout shown may vary from one stateroom to another within the same category.
cabin service 24-hours a day, duty-free shops,
exchange bureau, laundry/ironing service,
photographer.
OUTSIDE STATEROOM 5
INSIDE STATEROOM 3
• Some Cat. 5 staterooms have obstructed views
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Itineraries & Fares
Roundtrip flight from Toronto to Venice Marco Polo Airport (via Rome)
Transfer from Venice airport to Venice pier
7-night cruise: accommodation, dining, entertainment, activities
OPTION 2 ONLY
Transfer from Venice pier to Venice hotel
Accommodation for one night at the 4-star Hotel Plaza Venezia - Mestre or similar
City tour and dinner in Venice
Transfer from Venice Hotel to Venice Marco Polo Airport
OPTION 1
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Airfare & cruise
Sail
Venice
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SATURDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO TO VENICE (VIA ROME)
May 8, 15, 22, 29
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Oct 2
Saturday
Sunday
OPT
Depart for Venice (via Rome). Overnight flight/Inflight meal service
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer to Venice pier
Cruise Itinerary
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Mon
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Wed
Wed
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Venice, Italy
Bari, Italy
Santorini, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Piraeus, Athens,Greece
Corfu, Greece
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrive in Venice and disembark
11:00 am
12:30 pm
7:00 am
8:00 pm
9:00 am
2:30 pm
8:30 am
8:00 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
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Sunday to Thursday: From Sunday to Thursday (4 nights) you will be at
leisure. If you require accommodation and/or car rental, please see your
travel agent. Your return flight via Alitalia to Toronto (via Rome) departs
Thursday. Please make your own way to Venice Marco Polo Airport. If you
plan to further extend your stay in Italy – see page 55.
Mon
Sat. departure from Toronto
VIEW UPGRADE
Sail from Venice on Sun.
BALCONY
SAVINGS
PER COUPLE
Stateroom Category
1, 2, 3
4, 5*
6, 7, 8
May 8, 15, 22, 29
2399
2589
2769
740
Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
2489
2699
2889
800
Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
2749
2999
3199
900
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
2779
3099
3299
1040
Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
2409
2629
2799
780
Oct 2
2319
2499
2689
740
Mykonos
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Wed
Thu
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
available. (3rd/4th beds not available in Cat.6, 7, 8). Airfare in your cruise package is valid
for 21 days without surcharge. *Certain Category 5 staterooms have obstructed views.
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Hotel Plaza Venezia – Mestre ####
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A comfortable, elegant, 226 room hotel located in the town of Mestre, just a few minutes journey across the
main bridge to Venice. You’ll be welcomed by elegant, airy interiors lit by large windows, and stylish lounge
areas over 2-floors. Facilities include a restaurant offering gastronomic specialties in the best Italian and
Veneto traditions and wine from its international cellar. Or try the in-house Café for an informal brunch, cocktail or
appetizing first course dish. Spacious air-conditioned standard rooms have satellite TV, mini-bar (not included),
internet access, in-room safe, radio, and direct-dial phone. Bathrooms have hair-dryers.
milar
OPTION 2
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SATURDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO TO VENICE (VIA ROME)
May 8, 15, 22, 29
Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Saturday
Sunday
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Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer to Venice pier
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Sat
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Venice, Italy
6:00 pm
Bari, Italy
11:00 am
6:00 pm
12:30 pm
6:30 pm
Santorini, Greece
7:00 am
3:00 pm
Mykonos, Greece
8:00 pm
Mykonos, Greece
2:00 am
Piraeus, Athens,Greece
9:00 am
5:30 pm
Corfu, Greece
2:30 pm
8:00 pm
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8:30 am
2:30 pm
Arrive in Venice and transfer
8:00 am
to Venice hotel for 1 night
Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your return Alitalia
flight to Toronto (via Rome). If you plan to further extend your
stay in Italy - see page 55.
Mon
CONY
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
Oct 2
ARRIVE
DEPART
Special inclusions in Venice
Sunday: Upon arrival in Venice, you’ll meet your guide and board the
coach for your 2-hour tour of Venice. As luggage is sent directly to the
hotel, you might wish to bring items you may require for a day of touring,
shopping and dinner (hotel check-in will follow dinner). Your first stop is
Piazzale Roma where you’ll take the Tronchetto-Water Transportation
System to a private boat transfer bound for St. Mark’s Square. You’ll walk
through the fascinating, twisty streets of Venice to visit St. Mark’s Basilica,
the Palace of Doges (entrance is optional at an additional fee), the Bridge of
Sighs and other highlights. Lunch is at leisure and you’ll have time for
shops and exploration after which you’ll enjoy a 3-course dinner with wine
and water at Taverna dei Dogi downtown. At 8:45 pm you’ll be transferred
to the hotel for check-in.
Monday: Early morning transfer to the Venice Marco Polo Airport for your
Alitalia flight (via Rome) to Toronto.
The Parthenon, Athens
Sat. departure from Toronto
VIEW UPGRADE
Sail from Venice on Sun.
BALCONY
SAVINGS
PER COUPLE
Stateroom Category
1, 2, 3
4, 5*
6, 7, 8
May 8, 15, 22, 29
2769
2959
3139
740
Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
2859
3039
3259
800
Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
3119
3379
3569
900
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
3159
3479
3669
1020
Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
2779
2999
3179
800
Oct 2
2689
2879
3059
740
Rates are in CDN$, based on double occupancy. Single, triple and quad also available.
(3rd/4th beds not available in cat.6, 7, 8). Quad occupancy in Venice hotel is based on
4 people sharing 2 rooms based on double occupancy. Airfare in your cruise package is
valid for 21 days without surcharge. *Certain Category 5 Staterooms have obstructed
views. Transportation taxes include air & port taxes & security fees - add $560.
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Venice, Italy
Katakolon, Greece
Jewel-like Venice is a feast for neon-weary
eyes; a city of supreme beauty and charm, with
its art and exotic aura surpassed only by its
magnificent palazzi. Venice is comprised of
over100 islands, all linked by bridges, and walking is the only way to reach much of the city.
Rich with museums and galleries, lovely restaurants, shops and jaunty gondoliers plying the
canals, Venice easily exceeds expectations.
Katakolon is gateway to Olympia, birthplace of
the Olympic Games. Never a town, always a
sanctuary, Olympia was a national shrine to the
Greeks and contained only buildings associated
with games and worship. Once home to treasures
such as art, monuments, altars, theatres,
statues and temples (the most famous of which
is the Temple of Zeus) here, each Olympic year,
the still sacred flame is set alight.
Sightseeing in Venice is applicable to guests
selecting MSC Musica’s Option 2 itinerary or to
Option 1 itinerary guests extending their stay in
Italy (pre- or post cruise)
Katakolon tours
Bari, Italy
The city enjoys a perfect balance between past
and future highlighted by the historic old town
and the major shopping and nightlife district of
Borgo Muattiano. The Basilica of San Nicola
honours Saint Nicholas of Bari (the original
Santa Claus!).
Bari tours
Athe
Oia Village – 4 hours
Oia (“eeya”) is an exquisite little village near
Fira, Santorini’s main town. Beautiful and
colourful, it has narrow streets, white churches,
pretty shops, and cafes and tavernas offering
the very best views of the Gulf of Santorini.
Includes a visit to a winery and a tasting.
Transfer to the Beach – 3 hours
By coach to Kourouta Beach where you'll enjoy
free time to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean
sun and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Santorini
Mykonos, Greece
The most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Isles,
Mykonos is every bit as entertaining as it
strives to be! The island brims with golden
beaches, seaside tavernas and airy cafes, chic
boutiques, elegant restaurants and a spirited
nightlife. Characteristic cube-shaped, small
white houses dot the landscape, dazzling in the
sunlight, facades broken only by the intense
colours of their doors and shutters.
Alberobello – 3 hours
By bus to Alberobello for a guided walking tour
of the “trulli”, famous cylindrical houses topped
by pointed domes (a UNESCO World Heritage
site). Bus tour of Bari during return to ship.
Tours are not offered on Mykonos.
Enjoy your visit.
Santorini, Greece
The crescent-shaped legacy of a volcanic
eruption that shook the Aegean in 1500 BC.
Fira, the island’s main town, is famed for its
sensational views. Built on the rim of the
submerged crater, Fira has a huge social scene
and narrow, winding streets are lined with
restaurants, cafes and nightspots filled with
visitors from the world over.
Greek
Also available: Excursion in the Caldera;
Transfer to Perivolos Beach.
A Taste of Ancient Greece – 3.5 hours
By coach to Olympia to visit the site including
the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hippodrome and stadium (once capable of holding
40,000 spectators). Then to the fishing village
of Katakolon, a snack and a typical folkloric
show.
City Tour – 3 hours
A guided panoramic tour of the city including
a visit to the Basilica of Saint Nicola and an
exterior view of the Norman-Swabian Castle,
built in 1130 AD. Free time for shopping.
The “Sassi” in Matera – 4 hours
By bus to Matera, to see the “Sassi” caves
(a UNESCO World Heritage site) inhabited from
Neolithic times to the 1950’s. Evocative and
surreal, the caves were used by Mel Gibson in
his film “Passion of the Christ.”
Also available: Castel del Monte
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Mykonos
Santorini
Santorini
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Greek soldiers, Athens
Corfu, Greece
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Immortalized in Homer’s Odyssey, Corfu is
renowned for its glorious beaches, striking
natural beauty and rich blend of Venetian,
Neopolitan and Georgian-style architecture.
The island reflects many of the characteristics
of its varied ruling nations, yet manages to
remain decidedly Greek. The old town offers
Italianate buildings and a boulevard style
reminiscent of Paris.
Dubrovnik boasts one of the largest and best
preserved fortification systems in Europe. The
construction of these medieval walls, which
surround the city, stretched from the 11th to the
17th centuries. Located on a peninsula, the city
is considered one of the most beautiful in
Europe, and a visit here is nothing less than
a step back in time.
Corfu beach
Few destinations rival the cultural wealth and intriguing sightseeing of Athens. Perhaps best
known is the Parthenon, the great temple which
lords over the city from the Acropolis. The city
also hosts a large and diverse selection of
important museums. In the exciting restaurants
and clubs in Plaka District, society is out
in full, with visitors and Athenians gathered
together to drink, dine and dance within an
atmosphere of infectious camaraderie.
Dubrovnik
Piraeus tours
Dubrovnik tours
Athens and The Acropolis – 4.5 Hours
A panoramic bus tour of the main streets and
squares including a visit to the Acropolis, home
to the Parthenon. A visit to the small archeological museum is included. Free time for shopping.
You’ll walk through the lovely shop-lined streets
of this ancient town and along the way see
Onofrio’s Fountain with its bas-relief of the XV
century, continuing to Sponza Palace, the
Franciscan Monastery, the Rector’s Palace
and the Cathedral. Free time for shops!
Corfu tours
Cape Sounion – 4 Hours
A panoramic bus tour to Cape Sounion and
the temple the ancient Greeks built to honour
their god of the sea – Poseidon. Spectacular!
Achilleion Palace – 4 hours
Corfu was last stop for Ulysses during his journey home. You’ll visit the magnificent, richly
decorated Achilleion Palace, dedicated to
Achilles and former residence of Queen
Elizabeth of Austria. Glorious gardens overlook
the sea. Free time in the lively town of Corfu.
Athens City Tour – 6 Hours
City tour by coach including the Acropolis.
Next, the large, important National Archeological Museum followed by a short stop in ”Plaka”,
Athens’ historical, picturesque and supremely
trendy hot spot.
Self-Drive Jeep Tour – 5 hours
A guided tour along main island roads to admire views and villages, including a stop at a
local taverna for a drink and a typical Greek
dance. (4 to a jeep maximum. International driver’s license compulsory).
Corinth Canal – 5.5 Hours
By bus to the Corinth Canal (and hopefully a
ship passing through). You’ll then transfer to a
boat and sail inside the canal yourself.
Paleokastritza – 4 hours
Panoramic drive through countryside to Bay of
Paleokastriza and a visit to its ancient
monastery displaying fine Byzantine paintings.
Then to the town of Corfu and free time to enjoy
the fun.
Konavle – 4 Hours
After a drive to agricultural Konavle, you’ll visit
a village to experience the local life, and enjoy
authentic products served by local women
in folk dress. A brief orientation tour of
Dubrovnik’s old city follows.
subject to change.
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GRAZIOSO DECK 5
BRILLANTE DECK 6
SPECIFICATIONS
H
Wheelchair accessible staterooms
All staterooms have 2 single beds convertible
to a European king size except wheelchair
accessible cabins (H).
3rd bed available in Cat. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12
4th bed available in Cat. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9
ACCOMMODATION
INSIDE STATEROOMS
1
Inside Stateroom
2
Inside Stateroom
3
Inside Stateroom
5044
5046
5048
5050
5052
5054
5056
5058
5060
5062
5066
5068
5063
5064
Elevator
4
Outside Stateroom
5
Outside Stateroom*
Elevator
Il Tucano Lounge
Sanremo
Casino
Meeting
Room
Accessories
Boutique
MSC
Planet
Logo Shop
Elevator
Card
Room Library
Blue Velvet Bar
La Cascata Reception
Bar della Cascata
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS
Elevator
Kaito Sushi Bar
The
Golden
Bar
Duty
Free
Shop
Elevator
Elevator
MSC
Travel
Agency
The
Diamond
Jewelry
Elevator
The
Diamond Bar
Elevator
9
Le Maxim’s
Restaurant
Elevator
10 Superior Balcony Stateroom
11
Elevator
Elevator
12 Balcony Suite
*Some staterooms have obstructed views.
Crystal
Lounge
8147
8149
8151
8153
8155
8157
8159
8161
8165
8169
8173
8177
8181
8185
8189
8193
8
Photo Gallery
Photo Shop
7
8065
8067
8069
8071
8073
8075
8077
8079
8081
8083
8085
8087
8090
8092
8094
8096
8098
8100
8102
8104
8106
8108
8110
8112
Elevator
Elevator
8115
8119
8121
8123
8125
8127
8129
8131
8133
8135
8137
8139
8141
8143
8145
L’Oleandro
Restaurant
L’enoteca Wine Bar
8058
8060
8062
8064
8066
8068
8070
8072
8074
8076
8078
8080
8082
8084
8086
8088
8089
8091
8093
8095
8097
8099
8101
8103
8105
8107
8109
8111
8113
BALCONY STATEROOMS
6
8037
8039
8041
8043
8045
8047
8049
8051
8053
8055
8057
8059
8061
8063
8114
8116
8118
8120
8122
8124
8126
8128
8130
8132
8134
8136
8138
8140
8142
8144
8146
8148
8150
8152
8154
8156
8158
8160
8162
8164
8166
8168
8172
Elevator
8163
8167
8171
8175
8179
8183
8187
8191
8186
8190
8194
8198
8202
8206
8210
8214
9055
9050
5045
5047
5049
5051
5053
5055
5057
5059
5061
5065
5067
5069
Elevator
8170
8174
8176
8178
8180
8182
8184
8188
8192
8196
8200
8204
8208
8212
8216
9212
5011
5013
5015
5019
5021
5023
5025
5027
5029
5031
5033
5035
5037
5039
5041
5043
9065 9057
9060 9052
3rd bed is a bunk bed
9067
9062
5002
5004
5006
5008
5010
5012
5014
5016
5018
5020
5022
5024
5026
5028
5030
5032
5034
5036
5038
5040
5042
Le Parfum
Cosmetic
Shop
Double sofa bed
Via Montenapoleone
Boutique
Sofa bed
Medical Center
H
8002
8004
H
8006 8008
8010 8012
8014 8016
8018 8020
8022 8024
8026 8028
8030 8032
8034 8036
8038 8040
8042 8044
8046
H
8048 8050
8031
8052 8054
8056
Elevator
9091
9086
Teatro La Scala
Theatre
DECK PLAN KEY
H
8001
8003
8005
8007
8009
8011
8013
8015
8019
8021
8023
8025
8027
8029
8033
8035
9093
9088
Teatro La Scala
Theatre
9216
9214
July 2006
H
9002
9004
9006
9008
9010
9012
9014
9016
9018
9020
9022
9024
9026
9028
9032
9034
9043
9038 9036
9045 9047
9042 9040
9049 9051
9046 9044
9048
9053
9054
9059
9061
9056
9058
9063
9064
9069
9066
9071
9068
9073
9070
9075
9072
9077
9074
9079
9076
9081
9078
9083
9080
9085
9082
9087
9084
9089
9090
9095
9092
9097
9094
9099
9096
9101
9098
9103
9100
9105
9102
9107
9104
9109
Elevator
9106
9111
9108
9113
9115
9110
9119
9112
9121
9114
9123
9116
9125
9118
9127
9120
9129
9122
9131
9124
9133
9126
9135
9128
Elevator
9137
9130
9132
9139
9134
9141
9136
9143
9138
9145
9140
9147
9142
9149
9144
9151
9146
9153
9148
9155
9150
9157
9152
9159
9154
9161
9156
9163
9158
9165
9160
9167
9162
9169
9171
9164
9173
9166
9175
9170 9168
Elevator
9172
9177
9174
9179
9176
9181
9178
9183
9180
9185
9182
9187 9189
9191 9193
9186 9184
9195 9197
9190 9188
9199 9201
9194 9192
9203 9205
9198 9196
9207 9209
9202 9200
9211 9213
9206 9204
9208
9215 9219
9227
9218
Maiden Voyage
H
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MSC Fantasia
Italy, Tunisia, Spain, France
12 day/10 night Western Mediterranean cruise
from Naples to Palermo, Tunis, Palma de Mallor
A Banquet for the Senses. Italian from
Includes airfare from Toronto, all transfers, 7-night cruise, 1 night in Sorrento & 2 nights in Rome
Back in the ‘50’s, in his huge hit “That’s Amore”, crooner Dean Martin
compared love to pasta fazool and big-a-pizza pies! Well, we can’t promise you love, but when it comes to romantic atmospheres and pizza you’ll
find both on MSC Fantasia! Splendid in design, just ideal for cruisers of
all stripes seeking ‘la dolce vita’, life on board MSC Fantasia is indeed a
cabaret. She has an ever present sense of spirit and tradition, and brims
with every conceivable pleasure, facility, and amenity to enrich the lives of
her guests. Just imagine glorious, sunny days without obligation sailing
between remarkable ports on a ship defined by sensational interiors, high
wattage entertainment and a harvest of enthusiastic service.
A Walk Through Time…
The Roman Empire has influenced design, engineering, architecture and
romance for centuries. St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums
house enormous collections of art and the frescoed ceilings of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. From the Colosseum and the Roman Forum to
Bernini, Raphael and Caravaggio, masterpieces, sculpture, palaces and
fountains define the Eternal City. Join the teeming crowds at the Spanish
Steps, throw a coin in Trevi Fountain, enjoy the simply stupendous shopping, piazzas, cafes, restaurants and nightclubs.
Western Mediterranean - 4 Countries! 6 Ports!
One of Italy’s most popular cities, venerable Palermo combines classical, medieval and baroque influences into a glorious visual
package. Tunis brings a blend of modern city, souks, medinas and ancient Carthaginian ruins. Palma de Mallorca is all gorgeous beach,
history, marinas, smart clubs and shops. Magical Barcelona bursts with amazing sightseeing, a gorgeous waterfront and a remarkable gothic quarter. Cosmopolitan Marseille is the second largest city in France and offers an Old Port lined with terraces, cafes and
shops. By the third century, B.C., stunning Genoa was a renowned seaport that still retains its remarkable character today.
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alma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples
n from Top to Bottom!
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Las Ramblas, Barcelona
Sidi Bou Said, Tunis
Palma de Mallorca
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MSC Fantasia...
Fabulous facilities
Tropical forward pool
Il Manhattan jazz bar
Liquid bar/disco
• Red Velvet main dining room
• Il Cerchio d’Oro main dining room
• El Sombrero Tex-Mex restaurant
• L’Etoile à la carte French
restaurant
• Zanzibar pizzeria/casual buffet
• L’Africana casual buffet
• L’Insolito lounge
• Top Sail lounge
• Fantasia bar
• Le Vele bar
• Liquid bar/disco
• Il Transatlantico pub/piano bar
• Piazza San Giorgio piano bar
• Manhattan jazz bar
• La Cantina Toscana
• The Cigar lounge
• Sports bar
• Casino delle Palme casino bar
• Il Cappuccino coffee bar
• The Glass bar (Aqua Park bar)
• Bar delle Fontane pool bar
• Gaudi bar aft pool bar
• The One bar
• Teatro L’Avanguardia show
lounge
• 4D cinema (interactive)
• MSC Aurea Spa
• Solarium
• Casino delle Palme
• Cyberlibrary internet cafe
• Card room
• Art gallery
• Photo gallery/shop
• The pool shop
• Duty free shopping arcade:
jewellery, fragrance & cosmetics,
apparel, accessories, candy,
MSC logo shop
• Aqua Park main pool
• Il Tropici forward pool
• Lido Catalano aft pool area
• Il Polo Nord – children’s waterpark
• Toboga – children’s waterslide
• 12 whirlpools
• Formula-1 simulator
• Tennis/basketball court
• Mini-golf
• Jogging track, shuffleboard
• Teen disco
• Teen video arcade
• Meeting conference room
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MSC Fantasia is as dreamy as her name, bringing a dazzling assortment
of facilities and pleasures for your enjoyment. There is no more perfect spot to relax
after an exciting day of exploration and on board fun than your own private balcony, so be sure to consider our
Ocean View Balcony Stateroom accommodation.
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STATEROOMS INCLUDE:
OCEAN VIEW
BALCONY STATEROOM
8
7
6
shown may vary from one stateroom to another
within the same category.
Outside Stateroom
room service 24-hours a day, duty-free shops,
exchange bureau, laundry/ironing service,
photographer.
OUTSIDE STATEROOM
5
4
INSIDE STATEROOM
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Itineraries & Fares
Inclusions
Flight from Toronto to Naples (via Rome). Return flight is from Rome to Toronto
Transfer from Naples airport to Naples pier to board MSC Fantasia
7-night cruise: accommodation, dining, entertainment and activities
Transfer from Naples pier to Sorrento hotel
Accommodation for one night at the 4-star Hotel Conca Park or similar
Dinner in Sorrento, tour of Pompeii
Transfer from Sorrento hotel to Rome hotel. City tour and dinner in Rome
Accommodation for two nights at the 4-star Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici or similar
Transfer from Rome hotel to Rome Fiumicino Airport
Airfare, cruise, 1 night in Sorrento & 2 night
Sailing from NAPLES • 12 DAYS/10 NIGHTS
Genoa
Marseille
Air + 7-night cruise + all transfers + 1 night in Sorrento
+ 2 nights in Rome
Naples
Barcelona
SUNDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO TO NAPLES (VIA ROME)
May 9, 16, 23, 30
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
Jul 4, 11, 18, 25
Oct 3
Palma
Mediter rane
Sunday Depart for Naples (via Rome). Overnight flight/inflight meal service.
Monday Arrive at Naples airport and transfer to Naples pier
Palermo
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AFRICA
Cruise Itinerary
DAY
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DEPART
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Naples, Italy
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Is., Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Is., Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Marseille, France
Genoa, Italy
Arrive in Naples and transfer to
Sorrento hotel for 1-night
8:00 AM
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
9:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:00 PM
1:00 PM
12:30 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:00 PM
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Tue
Transfer from Sorrento to Rome hotel for 2 nights
Wed
Thu
Tour of Rome and farewell dinner
Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your Alitalia flight
to Toronto. If you plan to extend your stay in Italy - see page 55
Sorrento
Special inclusions in Sorrento & Rome.
Monday: Upon disembarkation in Naples, you’ll meet your guide and board
the coach for Sorrento, stopping in Pompeii for a half-day guided tour of
this remarkable and touching archeological site. Late lunch is at leisure.
Upon arrival at Hotel Conca Park in Sorrento, check-in and enjoy the balance of your day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Tuesday: First, breakfast! Then off you go to Rome via a full day excursion
along the stunning Amalfi Coast including panoramic vistas of Positano and
Ravello from the coach, and a visit to Amalfi where lunch is included. Along
the way to Rome, you’ll visit the memorial and cemetery at Montecassino
where our Canadian troops made such a heroic contribution during World
War II. Upon arrival in Rome, check-in at the Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici.
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Wednesday: Following breakfast you’ll be transferred to Rome’s city centre
for a 3-hour guided panoramic tour of Rome’s greatest sites, including St.
Peter’s Basilica (inside), Lungotevere, Castel Sant’ Angelo, the Colosseum
(outside), Isola Tiberina, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Arc of
Constantine, Via Cavour, Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Della Repubblica and Via Nazionale. Then on foot to Trevi Fountain, where your tour
ends. Lunch and afternoon is at leisure. Around 7:00 pm you’ll be
transferred to the trendy Trastevere District and the Meo Patacca
restaurant for your 3-course farewell dinner including wine, water,
music and entertainment. Return to the hotel on the 10:00 pm transfer,
or join the international crowd enjoying the thrill of Rome at night and
return to the hotel at your own expense.
Thursday: Arrivaderci Roma! Breakfast is followed by a transfer to
Rome Fiumicino Airport and your Alitalia flight to Toronto.
Limited Time Offer
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Inside Stateroom to
Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici – Rome ####
A lovely 200 room hotel in a glorious location featuring
views of the Gulf of Naples; just a 5 minute walk to the
shops and restaurant of romantic Sorrento. Facilities
include a restaurant, snack bar, lounge, outdoor pool,
private garden, well-being centre. Air-conditioned
standard rooms have mini-bar (not included), satellite
TV, radio, direct-dial phone, WiFi wireless internet,
safe, bathroom with tub or shower, hair-dryer.
The Trevi Fountain, Rome
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The Pantheon, Rome
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2 nights in Rome
A modern, elegant, completely renovated 317 room hotel
in Rome's Eur district with complimentary shuttle to
Rome’s city centre. Facilities include a restaurant,
café/cocktail lounge, outdoor pool, tennis court, fitness
centre and sauna. Air-conditioned standard rooms
include 2 queen-size beds, mini-bar (not included),
satellite TV, direct-dial phone, WiFi wireless Internet
access, bathroom with shower, tub and hair-dryer.
Sidewalk café, Rome
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Palma de Mallorca
The Amalfi Coast
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona , Spain
Sun. departure from Toronto
VIEW UPGRADE
Sail from Naples on Mon.
BALCONY
SAVINGS
PER COUPLE
Stateroom Category
1, 2, 3
4, 5
6, 7, 8
May 9, 16, 23, 30
3229
3389
3569
680
Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
3319
3499
3689
740
Jul 4, 11, 18, 25
3579
3849
4039
920
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
3629
3939
4139
1020
Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
3289
3479
3659
740
Oct 3
3199
3269
3449
500
available. Quad occupancy in Sorrento and Rome hotel is based on 4 people sharing
2 rooms based on double occupancy. Airfare in your Cruise package is valid for 21 days
without surcharge. Transportation taxes include air & port taxes & security fees - add $560.
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MSC Fantasia... Ports & Excursions
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Spices
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Sicily
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On Las Ramblas, Barcelona
Naples, Italy
Scooters zip through traffic, alleys lead to
tempting trattorias serving pasta and rich Italian wines! Across the bay lies the Isle of Capri,
paradise gateway for the rich since Roman
times. Pompeii is also nearby, destroyed by the
monumental wrath of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Due to sailing times, sightseeing is not available
to guests cruising from Naples. Guests extending their stay in Italy (pre- or post cruise); please
inquire.
Palermo (Sicily) Italy
Once home to Phoenician traders, Roman
patricians, Arab emirs, Norman kings and
Holy Roman emperors, Palermo has played an
important role throughout much of its existence.
It is over 2700 years old and combines a touch
of the classical with a taste of the medieval
– and the baroque! As Sicily was once ruled
from Palermo as a Fatimid emirate and then
as a Norman kingdom, expect intriguing
labyrinths, palazzi, Punic walls, medieval
fortresses, a Norman palace, smart cafes,
and outdoor markets evoking Arab souks.
Palermo tours
Palermo & Monreale – 4 Hours
By coach through the main points of historical
interest including the Cathedral, built in typical
Norman/Arab style, and the Martorana Church.
Following the Palermo tour, you’ll travel to
nearby Monreale to enjoy a walking tour including a visit to their famous Cathedral. Free time
for shopping.
The Valley of the Temples –
8 Hours Including Lunch
The Valley of the Temples (A UNESCO World
Heritage site) is near Agrigento about two
hours from Palermo. As you visit the site you’ll
notice all Doric temples face east, standard criteria for both Greek and Roman temples which
required that the statues of gods be illuminated
by the rising sun.
Cefalu – 4 Hours
A captivating seaside town an hour from
Palermo, Cefalu has a beach, medieval streets,
and many little spots for dining and shopping.
All under the ever present gaze of the NormanArab-Byzantine Cathedral, Duomo del Cristo
Pantocratore, one of the greatest churches in
southern Europe. You’ll visit the cathedral and
also have free time for shopping or spotting
other town sights on your own.
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Europeans flock to Majorca’s simply fantastic
beaches, which exist in remarkable counterpoint to the splendid cathedral, historic sights,
excellent shopping and very trendy, very cool
dining and club life found in the capital city of
Palma. Hugely popular with “scenesters” and
celebrities. You’ll love it.
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Tunis takes you by surprise with all the hustle
and bustle of a modern Mediterranean city.
Steel and glass blend with the baroque, and
palm trees look down on chic boutiques,
gardens and cafes. As you enter the narrow
streets of the Medina, centuries slip away as
small shops with treasures of brass, olive
wood, leather, carpets, pottery and bright
garments spill out on the street - the very
essence of exotic. Tunis is also the gateway
to the Roman and Punic ruins of Carthage.
Flame
Palma de Mallorca
Tunis tours
Historical & Cultural Tour – 4 Hours
By coach to Carthage to see the Baths of Antonius, Byrsa Hill and the Museum. On to Sidi
Bou Said, a fishing village of Andalusian architecture and brilliant white and blue houses.
Free time.
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A panoramic tour of Palma includes a photo stop
at Bellver Castle, a Gothic fortress. Free time in
the Gothic barrio with an inside visit to the Cathedral built in 1230 A.D. is followed by the Plaza de
Toros where bullfights are still held. Shopping is
available at the pearl factory next door (Mallorcan
pearls are world renowned).
Dinner & Show At “Son Amar” – 5 Hours
Enjoy a wonderful show at Son Amar nightclub
presenting a mix of art and magic, an exhibition
of the Spanish Ballet of Carmen Mota, and other
international attractions. Includes a tasting of
typical Mallorcan specialties.
Dragon’s Caves – 5 Hours
Medina of Tunis & Bardo Museum – 4 Hours
By coach to the colourful Medina of Tunis
where you’ll have free time for shopping. Next,
Tunisia’s most important museum, The Bardo,
which houses statues and the richest collection
of Roman mosaics in the world, among other
ancient artifacts.
The caves are 2km long and rich in lakes (including Martel Lake, the biggest underground lake on
earth). A concert is staged on small boats for your
enjoyment. The pearl factory at Manacor is awaiting before you head home to the ship!
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Barcelona, Spain
In Europe, where magnificence is commonplace,
few cities rival Barcelona for spectacle.
Extraordinary architecture (loads of Gaudi
masterpieces including the stunning Sagrada
Familia Cathedral), a beautiful harbourfront
and awe-inspiring medieval quarter, plus a
restaurant/bar scene non pareil trimming
Las Ramblas, the city’s world famous promenade.
Barcelona tours
Gaudi’s Experience – 3.5 Hours
A tour to view the finest works of Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudi; Casa Batlo, Casa Mija and
Parque Guell, a top tourist attraction. Includes
an inside visit to Gaudi’s masterpiece the
Sagrada Familia Cathedral – a do not miss!
Flamenco Show – 4 Hours
By coach along Paseo de Gracia to admire
some of Barcelona’s main sights such as Montjuich Hills (a fantastic panoramic view) and
Gaudi’s absolutely incredible Sagrada Familia
Cathedral. Stroll through a mock Spanish village portraying the citizens and cultures of
Spain and whilst sipping Sangria, enjoy a 30
minute flamenco show with various artists.
Gaudi’s Casa Mila, Barcelona
Camels in Tunis
Marseille, France
Genoa, Italy
Set on the Bay of Marseilles in Provence,
Marseille was settled by Phocaean Greeks
centuries ago and was once a staging post for
Crusaders. Today it is a cosmopolitan city of
broad avenues built on hills overlooking the
Vieux Port (Old Port). It is the chief seaport
and second city of France. The city’s iconic
landmark, the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica,
is a must see for visitors.
Marseille tours
Genoa
Aix-En-Provence – 4 Hours
Via coach to Aix-en-Provence and famous St. Saviour’s Cathedral and its gardens. Built on the site of
a Roman Temple, the cathedral dates from the 11th
to 13th century. Next, a 90-minute walk through the
historical centre to reach Mazarino’s Quarter, a
residential district for the gentry of Aix-en-Provence
built in the latter 17th century. Free time.
Monte Cristo Tour – 4 Hours
Transfer by boat to the island of Chateau d’If for a
guided visit of this fortress/prison built in 1524 (it
became a state prison in the 17th century).
Alexandre Dumas gave the castle literary fame by
imprisoning two of his fictional heroes from the
Count of Monte Cristo in Chateau d’If. Includes a
tour of the Caroline Hospital and time to enjoy the
beach.
Cassis – 4.5 Hours
By bus and small train to Cassis, once a small
fisherman’s village and now a lovely, most
charming town and a famous international
tourist resort. Free time for exploring and the
shops.
Port d’Aix, Marseille
Palacio Nacional, Barcelona
Tapas Tour – 3.5 Hours
Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Sagrada
Familia and stops in two well-known bars to
taste Spain’s renowned “tapas” (typical Spanish snacks). Free time for shopping.
The birthplace of Christopher Columbus,
Genoa was a great seaport as early as the 3rd
century BC. Now a modern metropolis, whose
culture and history have engrossed historians
and visitors for centuries, Genoa stretches
12 miles along the coast. Its historic harbour
area was refurbished in 1992 for the celebrations
commemorating the 500th anniversary of the
discovery of America by Columbus.
Genoa tours
Historical Centre Tour – 3.5 Hours
From the city’s “old port” you’ll transfer via boat
to Piazza Caricamento and begin a guided walk
through the streets of Genoa to “Piazza dei Ferrari” (the commercial/historical heart), Palazzo
Ducale and the Church of Jesus. Includes
some of the halls of the Red Palace Gallery
constructed in the 1600’s as a palace for the
Brignole-Sale family.
Portofino – 4 Hours
First, a coach to Santa Margherita Ligure followed by a 10-minute ferry trip to Portofino, one
of the world’s great jet-set havens, overflowing
with chic bars, cafes and haute mode shops.
Gorgeous, and all your time here is your own!
Aquarium – 3.5 Hours
A quick transfer by ferry brings you to the
renowned Genoa Aquarium, a nature-friendly
aquarium and one of the most important in
Europe. Unique in its size and variety, it hosts
tropical fish, sharks, natural corals, penguins
and dolphins amongst other denizens of the
deep.
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FANTASIA DECK 5
MAGNIFICO DECK 6
SUBLIME DECK 7
INSIDE STATEROOMS
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Inside stateroom
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5049
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5060
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Il Transatlantico
Piano bar
Elevator
Gallery
Plaza
The Cigar
Lounge
Piazza San Giorgio
Sports
Bar
Le Vele
Main Foyer
Fantasia Bar
Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar
Elevator
Shore
Excursions
Cyberlibrary
Accessories
Shop
Outside stateroom
La Profumeria
Business
Center
Outside stateroom
Le Vele Bar
Elevator
Ocean View Balcony stateroom
7
8
9
Superior Balcony stateroom
10
11
La
Caramella
Red Velvet
Restaurant
Red Velvet
Restaurant
La Cantina Toscana
Balcony suite
Photo Gallery
El Sombrero Tex Mex
12
Royal Suite
Elevator
Il Cerchio d’Oro
Panoramic restaurant
Elevator
L’insolito
Lounge
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8225
8227
8229
8233
8237
8241
8245
8231
8235
8239
8243
8247
8249
8251
8257
8255
Executive & Family Suites
YC3
Promenade Deck
YC2
Promenade Deck
Deluxe Suite
Elevator
8106
8108
8110
8112
8114
8116
8118
8120
8122
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8126
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8132
8134
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8200
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8206
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8234
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8208
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8220
8222
8226
8228
8232
8236
8240
8246
8244
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9085
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9089
9091
9093
9095
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10075
10077
10079
10081
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9147
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9150
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9226
9230
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9222
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9228
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9241
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10184
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10209
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9198
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Elevator
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10129 10118
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Atrium
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9105 Elevator 9108
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9135
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MSC YACHT CLUB
YC1
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Atrium
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Plaza
Manhattan
Piano Bar
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS
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Poker
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Casinò delle Palme
Duty Free
Reception
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except wheelchair accessible cabins (H).
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convertible to a European king size bed
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H
All staterooms have two single beds
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Logo Shop
3rd and 4th bed available in all categories.
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La Boutique
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Via San Lorenzo
Il Gioiello
Double sofa bed
II
Promenade Deck
Teatro
L’Avanguardia
Theatre
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L’Avanguardia
Theatre
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Maiden voyage:
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8007
8011
8013
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Panama
8002
220 AC/110 AC
Ship’s Registry:
H
Electric Current:
8004
Approx. 1,332
8086
3,274 (dbl. occ.)
No. of Crew:
8148
No. of Guests:
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9011
9015
9019
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23 knots
8250
8252
124 feet
Cruising Speed:
8248
1,093 feet
Beam:
8003
8001
137,936
Length:
RADIOSO DECK 9
9007
9005
9003
9001
9002
9004
9006
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SPECIFICATIONS
Gross Tonnage:
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AURORA DECK 16
SPENDIDO DECK 15
MIRAGGIO DECK 14
ARCOBALENO DECK 13
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MERAVIGLIA DECK 11
SOGNO DECK 10
RADIOSO DECK 9
FAVLOA DECK 8
SUBLIME DECK 7
MAGNIFICO DECK 6
FANTASIA DECK 5
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MAGICO DECK 4
INCANTO DECK 12
ARCOBALENO DECK 13
MIRAGGIO DECK 14
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SUN DECK 18
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Elevator
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Elevator
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Library
H
15032
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I Tropici
Covered Pool
Sliding Sun Roof
Spa bath
Spa bath
Elevator
Elevator
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13188
13190
13192
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13198
Liquid
Disco
Spa bath
Le
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Bar delle Fontane
The Glass Bar
Solarium
13040
Elevator
16034
Bar
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13100
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MSC Splendida
Italy, France, Spain, Tunisia, Malta
11 day/9 night Western Mediterranean cruise
from Rome to Genoa, Marseille, Barcelon
Memories everlasting on a ship of dr
Includes airfare from Toronto, all transfers, 7-night cruise and 2 nights in Rome
There’s plenty of ship per person on board MSC Splendida: She’s longer than the
Eiffel Tower laid horizontally and has more useable floor space than The Palace of
Versailles. And just about as much splendour!
MSC Splendida boasts the very best of Italian design and a seamless blend of guest
comfort and extraordinary environmental technology.
Whatever the moment, you’ll love every ounce of the ship’s spectacular 137, 936 tons.
MSC Splendida is the very essence of “Beautiful. Passionate. Italian.” and a gleaming
reflection of the highest standards. Every dollar invested shows in her multitude of
wonderfully styled public rooms – including the elegant “portal to peace”, MSC Aurea
Spa, with over 17,000 square feet of adult pampering. Kids have their own 4,300
square foot playground with a pool, waterslide, plus a dedicated disco for teens.
Rome is a Symphony for the Soul…
And everything it’s cracked up to be. In Rome you can visit much of the world’s most
celebrated architecture while at the same time living “la dolce vita” amid piazzas,
squares and infinite restaurants. Major sights and experiences include The Vatican,
Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Roman Forum, and the Colosseum. The glorious Piazza
Navona, anchored by Bernini’s masterpiece, “The Fountain of the Four Rivers”, is the
perfect background for a marvellous photo of you! Settle into a colourful little outdoor
café, perhaps enjoy a creamy gelato, and toast each other with a piquant limoncello
while enjoying Rome’s magnificent passing parade.
This itinerary is also available for 9 Days/7 Nights.
See page 42 for details.
Western Mediterranean - 5 Countries! 6 Ports!
In Italy’s Genoa, grandiose and distinctive, you’ll be immersed in history, elegant streets and promenades, while in French Marseille, The Old Port, urban parks and Byzantine cathedrals entice.
Barcelona is confection of sights, including the “Ramblas” promenade and Gaudi’s Familia
Sagrada Cathedral. The modern town of Tunis stands in counterpoint to exotic souks, medinas
and ancient Carthaginian ruins. The turrets and ramparts of Malta present an awesome panorama
in La Valletta’s harbour, while Sicily’s Messina, once port of departure for Crusader knights, offers a
majestic reconstructed Norman cathedral plus an optional tour to spectacular Taormina.
For a terrific pre-cruise holiday, add our optional coach tour
‘Essence of Italian Art & Wine Country’. Page 52
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Fabulous facilities
Espresso bar
Royal Palm casino bar
L’Olivo restaurant
• L’Olivo restaurant
• Villa Verde restaurant
• Panoramic restaurant
• Santa Fe restaurant
• La Reggia restaurant
• La Piazzetta main square
• Two buffets
• MSC Aurea Spa
• Aurea Spa bar
• Turkish bath, sauna
• 5 pools
• 12 whirlpools
• Royal Palm casino
• Disco
• Pub/sports bar
• Piano bar
• The Purple Room jazz bar
• L’Enoteca wine bar
• Cigar bar
• L’Espresso coffee bar
• Aqua Park bar
• 4 outdoor pool bars
• Theatre
• 4D cinema (interactive)
• Formula-1 simulator
• Tennis, basketball, squash court
• Mini-golf, mini-bowling
• Jogging track, shuffleboard
• Solarium
• Library
• Internet café
• Card room
• Art gallery
• Photo gallery/shop
• Duty free shopping arcade:
jewellery, fragrance, cosmetics,
apparel, accessories, MSC logo
shop
• Children’s waterpark, waterslide
• Teen disco, teen video arcade
• Nintendo – 114 Wii consoles
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All your life you’ve had a yen for a fabulous cruise in the Mediterranean!
Make it really special and select Ocean View Balcony Stateroom accommodation. Always a worthwhile
investment and you will love relaxing in the sun on your own private balcony whilst at sea and in port.
STATEROOMS INCLUDE:
OCEAN VIEW 8
BALCONY STATEROOM
7
6
shown may vary from one stateroom to
another within the same category.
Inside Stateroom
room service 24-hours a day, duty-free
shops, exchange bureau, laundry/ironing
service, photographer.
• Cat. 5 staterooms feature square window
OUTSIDE STATEROOM
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MSC Splendida... Itineraries & Fares
Roundtrip flight from Toronto to Rome Fiumicino Airport
Transfer from Rome airport to Rome’s Civitavecchia pier to board the MSC Splendida
7-night cruise: accommodation, dining, entertainment, activities
OPTION 1 ONLY
Transfer from Rome’s Civitavecchia pier to Rome city centre (Termini Railway Station)
OPTION 2 ONLY
Transfer from Rome’s Civitavecchia pier to Rome hotel
Accommodation for two nights at 4-star Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici or similar
City tour and dinner in Rome
Transfer from Rome hotel to Rome Fiumicino Airport
OPTION 1
OPT
Airfare & cruise
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Sailing from ROME • 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Sail
Ai
Air + 7-night cruise + transfer from airport to pier
and from pier to Rome city centre
Genoa
Marseille
THURSDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO TO ROME:
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday
Friday
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct 7
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Barcelona
Depart for Rome via overnight flight (Inflight meal service)
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to Civitavecchia pier
Cruise Itinerary
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La Valletta
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Sat
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Mon
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Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy
Genoa, Italy
Marseille, France
Barcelona, Spain
La Valletta, Malta
Messina, Sicily, Italy
Arrive in Civitavecchia, Rome
9:00 AM
8:00 AM
7:00 AM
2:30 PM
9:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
6:00 PM
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AFRICA
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Friday to Tuesday: Upon disembarkation in Rome’s Civitavecchia you will be
transferred to Rome city centre (Termini Railway Station). From Friday to
Tuesday (4 nights) you will be at leisure. If you require accommodation and/or
car rental during this period, please see your travel agent. Your return flight via
Alitalia to Toronto departs Tuesday. Please make your own way to Rome’s
Fiumicino Airport. If you plan to further extend your stay in Italy - see page 55.
La Valletta, Malta
Thu. departure from Toronto
OCEAN VIEW UPGRADE
Sail from Civitavecchia on Fri. INSIDE OUTSIDE BALCONY
SAVINGS
PER COUPLE
Stateroom Category
1, 2, 3
4, 5
6, 7, 8
May 6, 13, 20, 27
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2499
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620
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
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Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
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Sep 2, 9, 16, 23
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Sep 30, Oct 7
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Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici – Rome ####
A modern, elegant, completely renovated 317 room hotel in Rome's Eur district with complimentary shuttle
to Rome’s city centre. Facilities include a restaurant, café/cocktail lounge, outdoor pool, tennis court, fitness
centre and sauna. Air-conditioned standard rooms include 2 queen-size beds, mini-bar (not included),
satellite TV, direct-dial phone, WiFi wireless Internet access, bathroom with shower, tub and hair-dryer.
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Airfare, cruise & 2 nights in Rome
Sailing from ROME • 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
Colosseum, Rome
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THURSDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO TO ROME:
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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Genoa, Italy
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
Marseille, France
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Barcelona, Spain
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
7:30 PM
La Valletta, Malta
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
Messina, Sicily, Italy
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
Arrive in Civitavecchia, Rome and 8:00 AM
transfer to Rome hotel for 2 nights
Full day at leisure in Rome
Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your Alitalia flight
to Toronto. If you plan to extend your stay in Italy - see page 55
Sat
Sun
Malta
Depart for Rome via overnight flight (Inflight meal service)
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to Civitavecchia pier
ARRIVE
DEPART
Special inclusions in Rome
Friday: Upon your return to Rome following your cruise, you’ll be transferred
to the Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici and check in. Lunch is at leisure. Around
3:00 pm you’ll transfer by coach to Rome city centre and along with your English-speaking guide begin your 3-hour guided tour of the city (by coach and on
foot). Your panoramic tour by coach includes visits of St. Peter’s Basilica
(inside), Lungotevere and the Colosseum (outside). You’ll see Rome’s major
sites; Castel Sant’Angelo, Isola Tiberina, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus,
Arco di Costantine, Via Cavour, Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Della Repubblica and Via Nazionale. Then on foot to Trevi Fountain, where your tour ends.
At around 7:00 pm you’ll be transferred by coach to Meo Patacca restaurant
for your 3-course farewell dinner including wine, water, music and entertainment. At 10:00 pm the coach will return you to the hotel or, if you prefer, you
can sample the nightlife of Rome, returning to the hotel at your own expense.
Overnight at hotel.
Saturday: Following breakfast the entire day is at leisure! From 8:30 am to 11:00 am
we will have an English-speaking assistant on hand at the hotel to suggest and inform regarding what you might do in Rome and its surrounds. The hotel’s scheduled
shuttle service (first come, first served) will be available to take you into Rome city
centre and back to the hotel. Enjoy your day! Overnight at the hotel.
Sunday: After breakfast, transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your Alitalia
flight to Toronto.
Barcelona
Thu. departure from Toronto
OCEAN VIEW UPGRADE
Sail from Civitavecchia on Fri. INSIDE OUTSIDE BALCONY
SAVINGS
PER COUPLE
Stateroom Category
1, 2, 3
4, 5
6, 7, 8
May 6, 13, 20, 27
2819
2949
3129
620
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
2939
3069
3249
620
Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
3189
3399
3599
820
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
3229
3499
3689
920
Sep 2, 9, 16, 23
2859
3039
3219
720
Sep 30, Oct 7
2739
2829
2999
520
available. Quad occupancy in Rome hotel is based on 4 people sharing 2 rooms based
on double occupancy. Airfare in your cruise package is valid for 21 days without
surcharge. Transportation taxes include air & port taxes & security fees - add $560.
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MSC Splendida... Ports & Excursions
Rome
Barcelona
Tunisian sunset
ing a visit to their famous Cathedral. Free time
for shopping.
Rome, Italy
A magical blend of art, architecture and one of
the most cosmopolitan lifestyles in the world,
Rome is a city that will keep your head on a
swivel. Everywhere you look something splendid presents itself – whether a beautiful statue
to admire, a wonderful bag to buy, a divine
pasta to savour or any number of delicious and
refreshing beverages to drink. A city of piazzas, squares, churches, museums, charming
outdoor cafes and, of course incredible St.
Peter’s and Vatican City. Throw a coin in Trevi
Fountain to ensure that you’ll return!
Sightseeing in Rome is applicable to guests
selecting MSC Splendida’s Option 2 itinerary,
or to Option 1 itinerary guests extending their
stay in Italy (pre-or post cruise)
Genoa, Italy
The birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Genoa
was a great seaport as early as the 3rd century
B.C., and once a jumping off point to the
Crusades. Now a modern metropolis, whose
culture and history have engrossed historians and
visitors for centuries, Genoa stretches 12 miles
along the coast. Its historic harbour area was
refurbished in 1992 for the celebrations
commemorating the 500th anniversary of
the discovery of America by Columbus.
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Historical Centre Tour – 3.5 Hours
From the city’s “old port” you’ll transfer via boat
to Piazza Caricamento and begin a guided walk
through the narrow streets of Genoa to “Piazza
dei Ferrari” (the commercial/historical heart of
the city), Palazzo Ducale and the Church of
Jesus. The tour includes a visit to some of the
halls of the Red Palace Gallery constructed in
the 1600’s as a palace for the Brignole-Sale
family who donated it to the city in 1874.
Portofino – 4 Hours
First, a coach to Santa Margherita Ligure
followed by a 10-minute ferry trip to Portofino, one
of the world’s great jet-set havens, overflowing
with chic bars, cafes and haute mode shops.
Gorgeous, and all your time here is your own!
Aquarium – 3.5 Hours
A quick transfer by ferry brings you to the
renowned Genoa Aquarium, a nature-friendly
aquarium and one of the most important in
Europe. Unique in its size and variety, it hosts
tropical fish, sharks, corals, penguins and dolphins amongst other denizens of the deep.
Genoa tours
Palermo & Monreale – 4 Hours
By coach through the main points of historical
interest including the Cathedral, built in typical
Norman/Arab style, and the Martorana Church.
Following the Palermo tour, you’ll travel to
nearby Monreale to enjoy a walking tour includ-
Monte Cristo Tour – 4 Hours
Transfer by boat to the island of Chateau d’If
for a guided visit of this fortress/prison built in
1524 (it became a state prison in the 17th century). French author, Alexandre Dumas gave
the castle literary fame by imprisoning two of
his fictional heroes from the Count of Monte
Cristo in Chateau d’If. Also includes a tour of
the Caroline Hospital and some time to enjoy
the beach.
Cassis – 4.5 Hours
By bus and small train to Cassis, once a small
fisherman’s village and now a lovely, most
charming town and a famous international
tourist resort. Free time for exploring and the
shops.
Marseille, France
Set on the Bay of Marseilles in Provence, Marseilles
was settled by Phocaean Greeks centuries ago and
like Genoa, was also a staging post for Crusaders.
Today, it is a cosmopolitan city of broad avenues
built on hills overlooking the Vieux Port (Old Port).
It is the chief seaport and second city of France.
The city emblem is the Notre Dame de la Garde
basilica, a must see for visitors.
Marseille tours
Genoa
Fuentes de Bohigas, Barcelona
Aix-En-Provence – 4 Hours
Via coach to Aix-en-Provence and famous St.
Saviour’s Cathedral and its gardens. Built on
the site of a Roman Temple, the cathedral
dates from the 11th to 13th century. Next, a
90-minute walk through the historical centre to
reach Mazarino’s Quarter, a residential district
for the gentry of Aix-en-Provence built by the
brother of Cardinal Mazarin in the latter 17th
century. Free time for shops.
Barcelona, Spain
In Europe, where magnificence is commonplace,
few cities can rival Barcelona for spectacle.
Extraordinary architecture (loads of Gaudi
masterpieces including the stunning Sagrada
Familia Cathedral); a beautiful harbourfront and
awe-inspiring medieval quarter; and a restaurant
bar scene which trims the city’s world famous
promenade, Las Ramblas.
Barcelona tours
City Tour – 3.5 Hours
You’ll visit the 13th century Cathedral in the
medieval Barrio Gotico then drive to Gaudi’s
unfinished, neo-gothic Cathedral Sagrada
Familia (Sacred Family) and the Casa Batlo.
Stroll through the Poble Espanyol, a Spanish
village portraying the citizens and cultures of
Spain. Stop at Montjuich Hill for a panoramic
view of the city from the Belvedere del Alcade.
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Malta
Malta
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On the Tiber, Rome
Tapas Tour – 3.5 Hours
Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Sagrada
Familia with stops in two well-known bars in
the city to taste Spain’s renowned “tapas” (typical Spanish snacks). Free time for shopping.
Gaudi’s Experience – 3.5 Hours
A tour to view the finest works of Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudi; Casa Batlo, Casa Mija and
Parque Guell, one of Barcelona’s top tourist
attractions. Tour includes an inside visit to
Gaudi’s masterpiece the Sagrada Familia Cathedral – a do not miss!
and siege have seen the influences of Romans,
Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, and the
British. Each has left an enduring mark upon
Malta’s cultural heritage and the narrow
cobblestone streets of its towns are crowded
with Norman cathedrals and baroque palaces.
Arrival into Malta is spectacular, be sure to be
on deck with your camera ready!
Tunis tours
Historical And Cultural Tour – 4 Hours
By coach to Carthage to see the Baths of
Antonius, Byrsa Hill and the Museum. On to
Sidi Bou Said, a fishing village of Andalusian
architecture and brilliant white and blue
houses. Free time.
Medina of Tunis & Bardo Museum – 4 Hours
By coach to the colourful Medina of Tunis where
you’ll have time for shopping. Next, Tunisia’s
most important museum, The Bardo, which
houses statues and the richest collection of
Roman mosaics in the world among other
artifacts.
La Valletta, Malta
Strategically situated midway between Sicily
and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a
Mediterranean crossroads – a tiny island with
an epic and heroic history in which invasion
Prominent for centuries, throughout the middle
ages Messina was the most important port of
departure for European knights on their way to
the Crusades. Although today a modern city,
much historical architecture is a testament to
the key role Messina’s legacy plays in defining
its present. Medieval and Renaissance artworks are found in the Cathedral of Messina
and the Annunziata dei Catalani Church.
Messina tours
Taormina – 4 Hours
An exquisite little town – one of Sicily’s jewels.
You’ll see the ancient Greco-Roman theatre
(with fabulous coastal views), the 15th century
Corvaia Palace, the Odeon and the Cathedral.
Free time for shopping – and there’s plenty of it!
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis takes you by surprise with all the hustle
and bustle of a modern Mediterranean city.
Steel and glass blend with the baroque, and
palm trees look down on chic boutiques, gardens and cafes. As you enter the narrow
streets of the Medina, centuries slip away.
Small shops with treasures of brass, olive
wood, leather, carpets, pottery and bright
garments spill out onto the street – the very
essence of exotic. Tunis is also the gateway
to the Roman and Punic ruins of Carthage.
Messina (Sicily) Italy
La Valletta
La Valletta tours
Mosta, Medina & Shopping – 3.5 Hours
Visit the “silent town” of Medina and walk
medieval roads to the city’s old Bastion. Continue to Rabat and the handicraft centre for
souvenirs, followed by a visit to the Cathedral
at Mosta.
Mount Etna – 4 Hours
By coach to Etna, the highest volcano in
Europe, via the town of Nicolosi. Includes a
visit to the Silvestri Craters.
Tindari & The Sanctuary of The Black
Madonna – 4 Hours
Tindari is a small town rich in art and history
known for the worship of the Black Madonna.
Visit the Sanctuary where the statue of the
Madonna is preserved, then continue to the
Greek archaeological site. Free time for shopping.
Hagar Qim & Marsaxlokk Bay – 3.5 Hours
By coach to the Hagar Qim Temples, built with
immense calcareous stones, then to
Marsaxlokk Bay to see typical “luzzus”, boats
with bows bearing mythological eyes.
La Valletta – 4 Hours
Visit 13th century Barraka Gardens and enjoy a
panoramic view of the harbour, followed by St.
John’s Cathedral (home of Caravaggio’s masterpiece “the Beheading of St. John”). Also see
Grand Master Palace, an ancient aristocratic
residence rich in tapestry and armouries. Free
time for shopping.
Beach Transfer – 4 Hours
Transfer by coach (no guide) to a resort and
enjoy free time relaxing and swimming. Includes a welcome drink and use of sun beds.
Mount Etna, near Messina
Times shown for tours are approximate.
Descriptions are those known at our press date
November 2009. All information is subject to
change.
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MSC Splendida
LE
PIERRO
CANALETTO DECK 5
MODIGLIANI DECK 6
TIZIANO DECK 7
convertible to a European king size bed
except wheelchair accessible staterooms (H).
ACCOMMODATION
INSIDE STATEROOMS
1
Inside Stateroom
2
Inside Stateroom
3
Inside Stateroom
5047
5051
5053
5057
5061
5065
5069
5073
5077
5081
5085
5089
H
5095
5039
5043
5049
Elevator
5058
5062
5066
5070
5055
5059
5063
5067
5071
5075
5079
5083
5087
5091
5093
5076
5080
5084
H
5097
5052
5054
5056
5060
5064
5068
5072
5074
5078
5082
5086
5088
5090
5092
5094
Spendida Reception
Elevator
La Prua
Piano bar
Poker
Room
Elevator
Duty Free
Shop
8107
8109
8111
8113
8115
8119
8121
8123
8125
8127
8129
8131
8133
8135
8137
8139
8141
8143
8145
8147
8149
Galleria
Galleria
d’Arte Elevator d’Arte
La Piazzetta
The Purple
Jazz Bar
Sports
Bar
L’Aperitivo
Main Foyer
Splendida Bar
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS
L’Aperitivo
Bar
Cyberlibrary
5
Accessories
Shop
Outside Stateroom
Elevator
8151
Shore
Excursions
La Profumeria
Elevator
Outside Stateroom
Logo Shop
L’Espresso Coffee Bar
Business
Center
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
Balcony Suite
La
Caramella
La Reggia
Restaurant
La Reggia
Restaurant
Photo Gallery
Santa Fe Tex Mex
L’Enoteca
Executive & Family Suites
YC3
Royal Suite
Elevator
Villa Verde
Panoramic restaurant
Elevator
The Aft
Lounge
8211
8213
8215
8219
8221
8223
8225
8227
8229
8233
8237
8241
8245
8231
8235
8239
8243
8247
8249
8251
8257
8255
YC2
Promenade Deck
Deluxe Suite
Promenade Deck
YC1
8074
Elevator
8106
8108
8110
8112
8114
8116
8118
8120
8122
8124
8126
8128
8130
8132
8134
Elevator
8192
8194
8196
8198
8200
8202
8204
8206
8230
8234
8238
8242
8208
8210
8212
8214
8216
8218
8220
8222
8226
8228
8232
8236
8240
8246
8244
H
8224
Elevator
9085
9087
9089
9091
9093
9095
9097
9099
9101
9088
9090
9092
9094
9096
9098
9100
9102
9104
9103
9105
9107
9109
9111
9113
9115
9119
9121
9123
9125
9127
9129
9131
9133
9106
Elevator 9108
9110
9112
9114
9116
9118
9120
9122
9124
9126
9128
9130
9132
9134
H
H
H
H
9148
9147
9149
9150
Elevator
9151
9152
9154
9153
9155
9156
9158
9157
9160
9159
9162
9161
9163
9164
9165
9166
9167
9168
9169
9170
9171
9172
9173
9174
9175
9176
9178
9177
9180
9179
9182
9181
9184
9183
9186
9185
9188
9187
H
H
H
9203
9205
9207
9209
9211
9213
9215
9219
9221
9225
9229
9233
9237
9223
9227
9231
9235
9239
9226
9230
9234
9238
9210
9212
9214
9216
9218
9222
9224
9228
9232
9236
9241
9243
9242
9240
H
9220
10006
10004
10003
10005
10001
10002
Elevator
10064
10068
10070
10072
10074
10076
10080
10082
10084
10086
10088
10090
10092
10094
10096
H
H
H
H
10128
10145
10130
10147
10132
10149
10134
10151
10136
10153
10138
10155
10140
10157
10142
10159
10144
Elevator
10161
10146
10148
10163
10165
10150
10167
10152
10154
10169
10171
10156
10173
10158
10175
10160
10177
10162
10179
10164
10166
10181
10168
10183
10170
10185
10187
10172
10189
10174
10191
10176
10193
10178
10195
10180
10197
10182
H
H
10199
10184
H
9204
9206
9208
Elevator
10054
H
10201
10203
10205
10207
10209
10211
9192
9194
9196
9198
9200
9202
9191
9193
9195
9197
9199
9201
H
10087
10089
10091
10093
10095
10097
10099
10101
10103
9190
9189
10014
10016
10020
10024
10028
10032
10036
10040
10044
10048
10052
10056
10058
10060
10062
10018
10022
10026
10030
10034
10038
10042
10046
10050
10143
9138
9140
9142
9144
H
10071
10075
10077
10079
10081
10083
10019
10023
10027
10031
10035
10039
10043
10047
10051
10055
10059
10063
10067
10098
10105
10102
10109
10104
10111
10106
10113
10108
10115
10110
10119
10112
10121
10114
10123
10125
10116
10127
10131
10129 10118
10120
10135
10133
10122
10137
10124
10139
10126
10141
9136
Atrium
10013
10015
10021
10025
10029
10033
10037
10041
10045
10049
10053
10057
10061
10065
10069
10078 10066
9072
9076
9078
9080
9082
9084
10008
10010
10012
10007
10009
10011
10085 10073
9068
9137
9139
9141
9143
8150
8152
8154
8156
8158
8160
8162
8164
8166
8168
8170
8172
8174
8176
8178
8180
8182
8184
8186
8188
8190
Elevator
H
9135
8136
8138
8140
8142
8144
8146
8195
8197
8199
8201
8203
8205
8207
8209
MSC YACHT CLUB
9069
9073
9075
9077
9079
9081
8088
8090
8092
8094
8096
8098
8100
8102
8104
Atrium
8153
8155
8157
8159
8161
8163
8165
8167
8169
8171
8173
8175
8177
8179
8181
8183
8185
8187
8189
8191
8193
Elevator
6
Elevator
8089
8091
8093
8095
8097
8099
8101
8103
8105
Royal Palm Casino
The Cigar
Lounge
8068
8075
Elevator
8016
8018
8022
8026
8030
8034
8038
8042
8046
8050
8054
8058
8062
8066
8070
8072
8076
8078
8080
8082
8084
H
8073
8077
8079
8081
8083
8085
8087
All staterooms have two single beds
5014
5018
5022
5026
5030
5034
5038
5042
5046
5050
H
3rd and 4th bed available in all categories.
Elevator
5015
5021
5025
5029
5033
8253
Promenade Deck
H
5002
5004
5006
5008
5010
5012
5016
5020
5024
5028
5032
5036
5040
5044
5048
La Boutique
5001
5003
5005
5007
5009
5011
5013
5019
5023
5027
5031
5035
5037
5041
5045
Riviera di Chiaia
3rd and 4th bed are bunk beds
Il Gioiello
Double sofa bed
II
Promenade Deck
The Strand Theatre
DECK PLAN KEY
N
B O T T I C E L L I D E C K 10
10186
10188
10190
10192
10194
10196
10198
10200
10202
10213
10215
10219
10221
10223
10225
10227
10229
10231
10235
10239
10243
10247
Elevator
10233
10237
10241
10245
10249
H
10216
10222
10226
10230
10204
10206
10208
10210
10212
10214
10218
10220
10224
10228
10251
10253
10255
10257
10259
10240
10238
10236
10234
10232
8020
8024
8028
8032
8036
8040
8044
8048
8052
8056
8060
8064
9074
8019
8023
8027
8031
8035
8039
8043
8047
8051
8055
8059
8063
8067
9086
8015
8021
8025
8029
8033
8037
8041
8045
8049
8053
8057
8061
8065
8069
8071
The Strand Theatre
8006
8008
8012
8014
9146
8010
9020
9022
9024
9026
9030
9034
9038
9042
9046
9050
9054
9058
9062
9066
9070
9028
9032
9036
9040
9044
9048
9052
9056
9060
9064
9071
8009
9083
8005
8007
8011
8013
9010
9012
9016
9018
9014
9031
9035
9039
9043
9047
9051
9055
9059
9063
9145
Summer 2009
9021
9023
9025
9027
9029
9033
9037
9041
9045
9049
9053
9057
9061
9065
9067
9013
9245
9247
9249
9251
9253
9252
9250
9248
9246
9244
Maiden voyage:
H
Panama
8002
220 AC/110 AC
Ship’s Registry:
H
Electric Current:
8004
Approx. 1,332
8086
3,274 (dbl. occ.)
No. of Crew:
8148
No. of Guests:
9009
9011
9015
9019
H
23 knots
8250
8252
124 feet
Cruising Speed:
8248
1,093 feet
Beam:
8003
8001
137,936
Length:
TINTORETTO DECK 9
9007
9005
9003
9001
9002
9004
9006
9008
SPECIFICATIONS
Gross Tonnage:
GIOTTO DECK 8
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MICHELANGELO DECK 16
LEONARDO DE VINCI DECK 15
RAFFAELLO DECK 14
PIERRO DELLA FRANCESCA DECK 13
DE CHIRICO DECK 12
CARVAGGIO DECK 11
BOTTICELLI DECK 10
TINTORETTO DECK 9
GIOTTO DECK 8
TIZIANO DECK 7
MODIGLIANI DECK 6
CANALETTO DECK 5
C A R AVA G G I O D E C K 1 1
D E C H I R I C O D E C K 12
PIERO DELL A
F R A N C E S C A D E C K 13
R A F FA E L LO D E C K 14
LEONARDO DA VINCI
D E C K 15
MICHELANGELO
D E C K 16
S U N D E C K D E C K 18
FORWARD
MSC Yacht Club Area
H
H
H
11169
11171
11173
11175
11177
11179
11181
11183
11185
11187
11189
11191
11193
11195
11197
11199
11201
11203
11207
11211
11215
11219
11221
11223
11225
11227
11229
11231
11233
11235
11237
11239
11241
11243
11245
11247
11249
11251
11253
11255
11257
11259
11261
11263
11267
11271
11275
11279
11134
11136
11138
11140
11142
11144
11146
11148
Elevator
11150
11152
11154
11156
11158
11160
11162
11164
11166
11168
11205
11170
11209 11172
11213 11174
11176
11178
11180
11182
11184
11186
H
11188
H
11190
11192
11194
11196
11198
11200
11202
11204
11206
11218
11265
11248
11269
11273 11250
11277 11252
11281
H
11222
11228
11232
11236
11208
11210
11212
11214
11216
11220
11224
11226
11230
11234
12233
12235
12237
12239
12243
12247
12253
12204
Elevator
12241
12240
12245
12249 12242
12251 12244
12255
H
12216
12220
12224
12228
12206
12208
12210
12214
12218
12222
12226
13097
13099
13101
13103
13105
13107
13109
13111
13113
13115
13119
13121
13123
13125
13127
13129
13131
13133
13135
13137
13139
13141
13143
13145
13147
13149
13151
13153
13155
13157
13159
13161
13163
13165
13167
13169
13171
13173
13175
13177
13179
13181
13183
13185
13187
13189
13191
13193
13195
13197
Library
H
The One
Pool
The One
Bar
16032
Elevator
16035
16034
15032
Elevator
15035
15034
Elevator
L’Equatore
Covered Pool
The Pool
Shop
Sliding Sun Roof
Spa bath
Spa bath
Elevator
Elevator
Solarium
13180
13182
13184
13186
13188
13190
13192
13194
13196
13198
Le Club
Solarium
Spa bath
Club 33
Jogging Track
13040
16033
Spa bath
Bar
13100
13102
13104
13106
13108
13110
13112
13114
13116
13118
13120
Elevator
13122
13124
13126
13128
13130
13132
13134
13136
13138
13140
13142
13144
13146
13148
13150
13152
13154
13156
13158
13160
13162
13164
13166
13168
13170
13172
13174
13176
13178
Elevator
MSC Yacht
Club
16029
16031
15030
15033
16006
16005
16003
16001
16002
16004
H
12126
12212
13052
13054
13056
13058
13060
13062
13064
13066
13068
MSC Yacht
Club
15031
13070
13067
13074
13071
13076
13073
13078
13075
13080
13077
13082
13079
13084
13081
13086
13083
13088
13085
13090
13087
13092
13089
13094
13091
13096
13093
13098
13095
12128
12130
12132
12134
12136
12138
12140
12142
Elevator
12144
12146
12148
12150
12152
12154
12156
12158
12160
12162
12164
12166
12168
12170
12172
12174
12176
12178
12180
12182
12184
12186
12188
12190
12192
12194
12196
12198
12200
12202
12231
13038
13042
13044
13046
13048
13050
Concierge
Area
Virtual World
4D
Cinema
F1 Simulator
H
H
12153
12155
12157
12159
12161
12163
12165
12167
12169
12171
12173
12175
12177
12179
12181
12183
12185
12187
12189
12191
12193
12195
12197
12199
12201
12203
12205
12207
12209
12211
12213
12215
12219
12221
12223
12225
12227
12229
13037
12064
H
H
12151
11132
Elevator
12096
Elevator 12098
12100
12102
12104
12106
12108
12110
12112
12131 12114
12135 12116
12118
12139
12120
12143 12122
12124
Elevator
13049
13051
13053
13055
13057
13059
13061
13063
13065
13002
13004
13008
13012
13016
13020
13024
13028
13032
13036
16008
16010
16012
16014
16016
16018
16020
16022
16024
16026
16028
16030
Tartaruga Bar
Bar del Riccio
Elevator
Shuffleboard
H
11167
12111
12113
12115
12119
12121
12123
12125
12127
12129
12133
12137
12141
12145
12147
12149
13035
13039
13041
13043
13045
13047
13006
13010
13014
13018
13022
13026
13030
13034
16007
16009
16011
16013
16015
16019
16021
16023
16025
16027
Elevator
Il Polo Nord
Bora Bora Buffet
I Graffiti
Teen’s Toboga
11102
Elevator 11104
11106
11108
11110
11112
11137
11114
11141 11116
11145 11118
11120
11149 11122
11153 11124
11126
11157
11128
11130
12078
12080
12082
12084
12086
12088
12090
12092
12094
13001
13003 13005
13007 13009
13011 13013
13015 13019
13021 13023
13025
13027
13029 13031
13033
15002
15004
15006
15008
15010
15012
15014
15016
15018
15020
15022
15024
15026
15028
Jogging Track
11107
11111
Elevator
12093
12095
12097
12099
12101
12103
12105
12107
12109
12062
12066
12068
12070
12072
12074
15001
15003
15005
15007
15009
15011
15013
15015
15019
15021
15023
15025
15027
15029
MSC Aurea Spa
Children’s pool
11084
11086
11088
11090
11092
11094
11096
11098
11100
12061 12018
12022
12063 12026
12065 12030
12034
12067
12038
12069 12042
12046
12071
12050
12073 12054
12075 H12058
12006
12010
12014
12016
12020
12024
12028
12032
12036
12040
12044
12048
12052
12056
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MSC Arena
Sports Center
Squash
Elevator
Elevator
Movida Bar
Pago Pago Buffet
L’Olivo
Mediterranean
A La Carte Restaurant
Restaurant
Pool
Playa del Sol
Zen Area
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model or type
ECONOMY
Car pick-up from April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011
Group
Car Make, Sample Model or Similar
3-6
days
7-13
days
14-20
days
21-27
days
28+
days
# of
Doors
# of
Seats
A
Smart Car
Fiat Panda 1.2
69
53
49
48
38
3
3 or 5
2
2 or 4
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Fiat Grande Punto 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.2
75
61
57
55
46
5
5
5
5
C
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 tdi
Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 mjt
79
65
61
60
51
5
5
5
5
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Ford Focus 1.6 tdci
99
74
69
67
56
5
5
5
5
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Opel Astra SW
Ford Focus SW
111
82
77
73
62
5
5
5
5
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Fiat Croma
Alfa Romeo 159
126
93
87
83
72
5
4
5
5
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Opel Zafira
Volkswagen Passat
Renault Scenic
131
110
105
84
78
5
5
5
5+2
5
5
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Audi A4 Avant
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131
121
118
107
4
4
5
5
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Mercedes Class A 180 cdi
Volkswagen Golf Plus td
154
149
141
136
112
5
5
5
5
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Nissan Micra Matic 1.4
Lancia Ypsilon dfn
95
77
73
69
59
5
3
5
4
K
Ford Galaxy
Fiat Ulysse
215
157
143
140
132
5
5
7
7
L
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Chrysler 300 crdi
248
180
166
159
146
4
4
5
5
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M
Fiat Ducato
Ford Transit
199
174
159
155
127
4
5
9
9
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Nissan Micra Matic 1.4
Peugeot 207 hdi
95
90
86
83
66
2
2
4
4
O
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334
243
220
216
203
4
8
P
Nissan X-Trail 2.0
Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 vcdi
153
129
123
118
97
5
5
5
5
INTERMEDIATE
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LARGE WITH 7 SEATS
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AUTOMATIC
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SPORT UTILITY
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Dolce Vita in Tuscany
PRE-CRUISE
COACH TOUR
Verona
Coach Tour plus a Mediterranean Cruise
17 days/15 nights | Coach Tour - 9 days/8 nights | MSC Musica Cruise - 8 days/7 nights
Rome, Cortona, Monteriggione, San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, Verona, Venice
Coach Tour
MSC Musica Cruise Venice, Bari, Katakolon, Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens), Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice
Our wonderful Dolce Vita in Tuscany Gastronomic Cooking and Wine Tasting Coach Tour from Rome
to Venice has been designed as a pre-cruise event in conjunction with a cruise on MSC Musica, sailing from
Venice. You'll fly from Toronto to Rome, spend two days in the Eternal City, then begin your coach tour
across Tuscany to Venice. Following two nights in Venice, you'll join MSC Musica and sail to 7 ports of call
in 3 countries, returning to Venice for your flight to Toronto. The best Mediterranean holiday ever!
Tuscany
Florence
Day 1 – Friday
Toronto to Rome
Day 3 – Sunday
Rome
Day 6 – Wednesday
Florence
Day 9
Venice
Evening departure from Toronto to Rome
via Alitalia. Overnight flight.
After breakfast: 3-hour Rome sightseeing tour
highlighting St. Peter’s Basilica, Lungotevere,
Isola Tiberina, Circus Maximus, Colosseum
(outside), Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza della
Repubblica and Via Nazionale. Then by foot to
Trevi Fountain. Lunch, afternoon, dinner and
evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast: A classic guided walking tour
includes the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and
Santa Croce Church. Lunch and afternoon in
Florence at leisure. Dinner and overnight at
Hotel La Loggia.
Day 4 – Monday
Tuscany’s Chianti Region
After breakfast: A half-day walking tour of
Siena. Lunch at leisure then a cooking class
with Lella at the Scuolo di Cucina, followed
by dinner. Overnight at Hotel La Loggia.
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Rome
Arrive, check in at 4-star Holiday Inn Parco
dei Medici, and enjoy afternoon at leisure.
Tonight, a welcome dinner with
music at a local Italian
restaurant in the ultraVenice
Verona • •
trendy Trastevere District
of central Rome.
Castellina
Overnight at hotel.
in Chianti
Florence •
San Gimignano•
Siena •
•Cortona
Day 5 – Tuesday
San Gimignano
•Dubrovnik
TUSCANY
•Rome
Bari•
•Corfu
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After breakfast: Transfer to Tuscany’s picturesque Chianti area including a short visit to
Cortona and Monteriggione. Lunch at
leisure. Dinner and overnight at Hotel La
Loggia.
After breakfast: The sights of San Gimignano,
then to Fattoria San Donato to visit their cellars
and enjoy a cooking class. Then, a visit to
Castellina in Chianti. Dinner and overnight at
Hotel La Loggia (see facing page for La
Loggia).
Cooking class includes demonstration of two
typical Tuscan country courses then served
as lunch with local cheeses, cold
meats and more.
FLIGHT FROM TORONTO TO ROME
FLIGHT FROM VENICE TO TORONTO
COACH TOUR
CRUISE
•Katakolon
•Piraeus
•Mykonos
•Santorini
Day 7 – Thursday
Siena
Lella Cesari is a chef famous for Tuscan
courses. Includes preparation of 4
courses then served as dinner with house
wine and water.
Day 8 – Friday
Siena - Verona - Venice
After breakfast: You're off to Venice,
stopping at Verona to enjoy the sights on
your own. Lunch is also at leisure. Dinner &
overnight at 4-star Hotel Plaza Venezia Mestre.
Day 10
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Inclusions
CRUISE INCLUDES
For further cruise package details see Page 18-27
COACH TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Best and lowest airfare from Toronto to Rome,
returning from Venice
• Airports: Rome Fiumicino, Venice Marco Polo
• 7-night cruise: accommodation, dining, entertainment and activities
• All transfers
Accommodation
La Loggia
• Rome: 2 nights Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici
####
• Chianti Region of Tuscany: 4 nights Hotel La
Loggia ###
• Venice: 2 nights Hotel Plaza Venezia – Mestre
####
All rooms have private bath or shower,
2 single beds or 1 double bed.
See page 54 for full hotel descriptions.
Meals
• Continental or buffet breakfast daily
• Seven 3-course dinners
(wine/water/soft drinks included)
• Lunch in San Gimignano
Tours
Day 9 – Saturday
Venice
After breakfast: Your English-speaking
guide will escort you via private boat and
coach to Venice centre for a 3-hour tour
including St. Mark’s Square, Cathedral and
Doge's Palace. Lunch at leisure with the
afternoon free to explore. At 7:00 pm, enjoy
a farewell dinner at centrally located restaurant Taverna dei Dogi. Overnight at Hotel
Plaza Venezia - Mestre.
Day 10 – Sunday
Venice - 7-Night MSC Musica
Cruise Begins
Following breakfast, guests boarding MSC
Musica will be transferred to the pier by
11 am Check-in begins at noon. Afternoon
at leisure on board. (MSC Musica sails at
6:00 pm). One week later your ship
returns to Venice for your Alitalia flight
to Toronto (via Rome). Transfer to
airport.
Hotel La Loggia ###
Your charming hotel in the Chianti Region is located a few
kms north of Siena on the “Chianti Road.”
La Loggia has 25 spacious rooms decorated in traditional
Tuscan style with mini-bar, satellite TV and wonderful view
of the surrounding hills of Tuscany.
Facilities: Pool, gardens, terrace, breakfast & dinner room.
• City tour of Rome on foot and by coach
• City tour of Florence, Siena and Venice on foot
• Wine tasting, visit of wine cellars and cooking
class at Fattoria San Donato and lunch
including wine/water
• Cooking class at the Scuola di Cucina Lella
Cesari, and dinner including wine/water
• All transfers by coach, boat
More Inclusions!
• Services of English speaking guides
• Porterage of one piece of luggage per person
at each hotel
• Hotel taxes and service charges
Not Included
Pre-cruise coach tour price
$
2349
ALL SEASON! ALL DEPARTURES!
Add $2349 to the cruise package rates on pages 22 & 23
to reach the total price of your Dolce Vita in Tuscany
Coach Tour plus MSC Musica cruise.
Fly
from Toronto
FRIDAY
May 7, 21
Jun 4, 18
Jul 2, 16, 30
Aug 13, 27
Sep 10, 24
Coach Tour departs
from Rome
SATURDAY
May 8, 22
Jun 5, 19
Jul 3, 17, 31
Aug 14, 28
Sep 11, 25
• Meals and drinks not specified
• Items of a personal nature
• Entrance fees to museums, places of interest,
optional excursions not specified in this
itinerary and all other items not expressly
mentioned
• Tips to tour drivers, tour escort, local guides,
restaurant and hotel staff (suggested gratuities per
person per day: Driver 2 Euros, Escort 2 Euros)
Ship sails week later
from Venice
SUNDAY
May 16, 30
Jun 13, 27
Jul 11, 25, Aug 8
Aug 22, Sep 5
Sep 19, Oct 3
Siena
Rate is in CDN$, based on double occupancy. Single & triple
occupancy also available. The Dolce Vita Coach Tour price of $2349
is an exclusive price available only to guests combining the coach tour
as a pre-cruise tour. Airfare in your coach tour plus cruise is valid for
21 days without surcharge. Extend your stay - see page 55.
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PRE-CRUISE
COACH TOUR
Essence of Italian Art & Wine Country
Coach Tour plus a Mediterranean Cruise
21 days/19 nights | Coach Tour - 13 days/12 nights | MSC Splendida Cruise - 8 days/7 nights
Coach Tour Venice, Valdobbiadene, Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Rome
MSC Splendida Cruise Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Tunis (Tunisia), La Valletta (Malta), Messina (Sicily), Rome
Come explore the art cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, the countryside of Tuscany, the glorious vineyards of
Chianti, the hill towns of Siena and San Gimignano and the stunning Amalfi Coast with a cooking class and wine
tasting in Sorrento! This tour was developed as a pre-cruise experience and you’ll fly Toronto to Venice for 2 nights,
then head to Tuscany for 4 nights, followed by 2 nights in Rome and 3 nights in Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast. You’ll
then return to Rome where the fabulous MSC Splendida will be waiting to whisk you off for 7 glorious days. You’ll
fly home to Toronto upon your return to Rome.
The Amalfi Coast
Florence Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento
Day 1 – Saturday
Toronto to Venice (via Rome)
Day 3 – Monday
Venice
by a visit to Radda and a return to your hotel
early evening. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Evening departure from Toronto to Venice
via Alitalia. Overnight flight
After breakfast: 3-hour tour of Venice including
St. Mark’s Square, the Palace of the Doges and
the Cathedral. Lunch, the afternoon and dinner
is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 – Friday
San Gimignano & Siena
Day 2 – Sunday
Venice
Arrive, check in at 3-star Hotel Belle
Epoque. Lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Tonight, a welcome dinner with music at the
Taverna dei Dogi. Overnight at hotel.
•Venice
Genoa • Castellina
in Chianti
Florence •
Marseille San Gimignano•
Siena •
•
TUSCANY
Barcelona •
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Day 4 – Tuesday
Venice: Excursion to Villa Sandi
After breakfast you’ll depart on a full day
excursion to Prosecco wine country including a visit to the sparkling Palladian-style
Villa Sandi for a tasting and peek at their cellars. Next, a superb 3-course lunch at
Restaurant Locanda Sandi followed by a
short stop at Treviso prior to returning to
your Venice hotel via coach and boat. Dinner
at leisure and overnight at hotel.
Day 5 – Wednesday
Venice to Tuscany Region
After breakfast you’ll head to Tenuta Bonzara
Winery in the Bologna area for a tasting of
Lambrusco (with parmesan and cold
cuts). Then on to your hotel in the
•Rome
Tuscany Region, 3-star
Hotel La Loggia (near
Siena). Dinner and
Sorrento ••
Amalfi
overnight at hotel.
FLIGHT FROM TORONTO TO ROME
FLIGHT FROM VENICE TO TORONTO
COACH TOUR
CRUISE
Day 6 – Thursday
The Chianti area
After breakfast, a morning visit to
the villages of Greve and Castellina.
• A light lunch of cold cuts, cheese and
bruschette will accompany a tasting of 3
wines at Querceto Estate/Winery followed
Messina
•
Tunis
•
Malta
After breakfast, a visit to San Gimignano at
leisure followed by a light lunch and wine
tasting at Fattoria San Donato. Next, a
guided tour of Siena including the Cathedral,
Piazza del Campo and the city centre, then
time at leisure for shopping and exploring.
Return to your hotel early evening for dinner
and overnight.
Day 8 – Saturday
Siena to Florence
After breakfast, board your escorted private
bus for a guided tour of Florence including
the Cathedral Complex, Piazza della
Signoria & Ponte Vecchio. Lunch at leisure,
return to your hotel for dinner & overnight.
Day 9 – Sunday
Rome
After breakfast, off to Rome with a short visit
and lunch at leisure in Orvieto. Upon arrival
in Rome, check in to the 4-star Holiday Inn
Parco dei Medici. Rest of day and dinner at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 – Monday
Rome
After breakfast, a 3-hour guided tour of
Rome including the Colosseum (outside),
Lungotevere, Castel Sant’Angelo and St.
Peter’s Basilica. Lunch, the afternoon and
dinner at leisure. Overnight at hotel
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La Loggia
COACH TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Best and lowest airfare from Toronto to Venice,
returning from Rome
• Airports: Venice Marco Polo; Rome Fiumicino
• 7-night cruise: accommodation, dining, entertainment and activities
• All transfers
Accommodation
• Venice: 3 nights Hotel Belle Epoque ###
• Chianti Region of Tuscany:
4 nights Hotel La Loggia ###
• Rome: 2 nights Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici ####
• Sorrento: 3 nights Hotel Conca Park ####
All rooms have private bath or shower, 2 single beds
or 1 double bed.
See page 54 for descriptions of all 4 hotels.
Meals
• Continental or buffet breakfast daily
• Seven 3-course dinners
• Lunch at Restaurant Locanda Sandi
• Lunch in San Gimignano
Tours
Day 11 – Tuesday
Rome to Sorrento
After breakfast, depart for Sorrento including a stop in Pompeii and a guided tour of
the excavations. Lunch at leisure followed
by arrival at Sorrento’s centrally located
4-star Hotel Conca Park. Balance of day
and dinner at leisure. Overnight hotel.
Day 12 – Wednesday
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After breakfast, a full day excursion along
the Amalfi Coast including panoramic tour
of Positano and Ravello with a stop in
Amalfi for lunch at leisure. A visit and wine
tasting in Fattoria La Sorgente along the
Amalfi Coast follows. Return to hotel early
evening. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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After breakfast, the morning and lunch is at
leisure to explore. This afternoon, a class at
Sorrento’s Cooking School Esperidi
followed by dinner based on courses
prepared in lesson. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 – Friday
Rome
Following breakfast, guests boarding MSC
Splendida will transfer to the pier by. Check
in begins at 2:00 pm. Afternoon at leisure
on board (MSC Splendida sails at 7:00 pm
One week later your ship returns to
Rome for your Alitalia flight to Toronto.
Transfer to airport.
Hotel La Loggia ###
Your charming hotel in the Chianti Region is located a
few kms north of Siena on the “Chianti Road.”
La Loggia has 25 spacious rooms decorated in traditional Tuscan style with mini-bar, satellite TV and wonderful view of the surrounding hills of Tuscany.
Facilities: Pool, gardens, terrace, breakfast & dinner
room and bar.
Pre-cruise coach tour price
2999
ALL SEASON! ALL DEPARTURES
$
Add $2999 to the cruise package rates on pages 42 &
43 to reach the total price of your Essence of Italian
Art & Wine Coach Tour plus MSC Splendida cruise.
• City tour of Venice on foot
• Wine tasting and visit of Villa Sandi Wine Estate in
Valdobbiadene (3 types of wine)
• Wine tasting and visit of Tenuta Bonzara Winery in
Bologna area (3 types of wine, hors d’oeuvres)
• Wine tasting and visit of wine cellars at Querceto
Wine Estate in Castellina in Chianti (3 types of wine,
hors d’oeuvres with light lunch)
• Wine tasting and visit to Fattoria San Donato in
San Gimignano (3 types of wine, hors d’oeuvres
with light lunch)
• City tours of Siena, Florence, on foot
• City tour of Rome on foot and by coach
• Tour of Pompeii and it’s excavations on foot
• Tours of Positano, Ravello & the Amalfi Coast by coach
• Wine tasting and visit to Fattoria La Sorgente Winery
on the Amalfi Coast (3 types of wine and snacks)
• Cooking class at the Sorrento Cooking School
located at the Esperidi Resort in Sorrento, dinner
including wine/water
• Entrance fees to the Museum at Pompeii
• All transfers by coach, boat
More Inclusions!
Fly
from Toronto
SATURDAY
May 15, 29
Jun 12, 26
Jul 10, 24
Aug 7, 21
Sep 4, 18
Coach Tour departs
from Venice
SUNDAY
May 16, 30
Jun 13, 27
Jul 11, 25
Aug 8, 22
Sep 5, 19
Ship sails 2 weeks
later from Rome
FRIDAY
May 28, Jun 11
Jun 25, Jul 9
Jul 23, Aug 6
Aug 20, Sep 3
Sep 17, Oct 1
Rate is per person in CDN$, based on double occupancy. Single &
triple occupancy also available. The Essence of Italian Art & Wine
coach tour price of $2999 is an exclusive price available only to
guests combining the coach tour as a pre-cruise tour. Airfare in
your coach tour plus cruise is valid for 28 days without
surcharge. Extend your stay - see page 55.
• Services of English-speaking guides
• Porterage of one piece of luggage per person
at each hotel
• Hotel taxes and service charges
Not Included
• Meals and drinks not specified
• Items of a personal nature
• Entrance fees to museums, places of interest,
optional excursions not specified in this itinerary and
all other items not expressly mentioned
• Tips to tour driver, tour escort, local guides,
restaurant and hotel staff (suggested gratuities per
person per day: Driver 2 Euros, Escort 2 Euros)
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Hotel Accommodation
Before or after your cruise
Book your hotels in advance in Canada. Take advantage of Sunquest’s preferred rates.
Exclusive hotel rates are only available to guests sailing on an MSC Mediterranean cruise, with or without a pre-cruise
coach tour add-on (Dolce Vita in Tuscany or Essence of Italian Art & Wine).
ROME
VENICE
SORRENTO
SIENA
Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici
Hotel Plaza Venezia - Mestre
Hotel Conca Park
Hotel La Loggia
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A modern, elegant, completely
renovated 317 room hotel in Rome's
Eur district with complimentary
shuttle to the city centre.
Facilities Restaurant, café/cocktail
lounge, outdoor pool, tennis court,
fitness centre and sauna. Rooms
include 2 queen-size beds, pay minibar, WiFi wireless internet access,
bathroom with shower, tub and
hair-dryer.
A comfortable, elegant 226 room
hotel located in the town of Mestre
just a few minutes journey across the
main bridge to Venice. Elegant, airy
interiors are lit by large windows.
Stylish lounge areas spread over two
floors.
Facilities: Restaurant, café, satellite
TV, pay mini-bar, internet access,
in-room safe, radio, bathroom with
hair-dryer.
Dates
Rate per person
May 1-Oct 31
115
A lovely 200 room hotel in a glorious
location featuring views of the Gulf of
Naples; just a 5 minute walk to the
shops and restaurants of romantic
Sorrento.
Facilities: Facilities include a
restaurant, snack bar, lounge, outdoor
pool, private garden, well-being
centre. Air-conditioned standard
rooms have mini-bar (not included),
satellite TV, radio, direct-dial phone,
WiFi wireless internet, safe, bathroom
with tub or shower, hair-dryer.
Your charming hotel in the Chianti
Region is located a few kms north of
Siena on the “Chianti Road.”
La Loggia has 25 spacious rooms
decorated in traditional Tuscan style
with mini-bar, satellite TV and wonderful view of the surrounding hills of
Tuscany.
Facilities: Pool, gardens, terrace,
breakfast & dinner room. Some rooms
have a ceiling fan. Air-conditioning is
not available.
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Hotel Belle Epoque
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Dates
May 1-Oct 31
Rate per person
96
Located in the centre of Venice just a
few minutes from St. Mark’s Square,
the Belle Epoque was completely
restored in 2004 and offers the
ambience and furnishings of a typical
Venetian hotel from the 1700’s.
Facilities: All rooms are equipped
with the latest comforts including
soundproofing, marble bathrooms
with shower, and a safe. A panoramic
elevator will take you to your room.
Dates
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May 1-Oct 31
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Hotel accommodation includes daily breakfast (buffet or continental), hotel taxes and service charges. All accommodation features private bathroom, airconditioning & direct-dial telephone, unless otherwise specified. Rates are per person per night in $CDN, based on double occupancy.
For additional Italy hotels based on individual nights, please contact Holiday House – Sunquest’s sister company – at www.HolidayHouse.ca.
PRE- AND POST CRUISE HOLIDAYS
Car rental in Italy; Dolce Vita in Tuscany coach tour; Essence of Italian Art & Wine Country coach tour; Hotel accommodation in
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The pleasure of flying “Made In Italy”
A member of Skyteam, Alitalia operates daily flights to
Rome on a modern fleet of Boeing B767 aircraft and offers
convenient connections to all major Italian and European
destinations – including Venice and Naples.
For 2010, Sunquest has selected Alitalia as our carrier to Italy for both
our Mediterranean cruise program and our coach tours of Italy which
are available as pre-cruise add-ons.
Magnifica Class
MAGNIFICA CLASS &
ECONOMY CLASS SERVICE
On the Alitalia flight connecting to
our Mediterranean cruises sailing
from Rome, Sunquest is offering
two classes of service: the fabulous
Magnifica Class, featuring the
comfort of a “big seat”, and
Economy Class.
MAGNIFICA CLASS COMFORT & PLEASURES
• Available on all flights to Rome
• Top rated for leg room and comfort
incredibly roomy Capri seat, with leather-trimmed upholstery
• Unique,
and padded foot rest
• Adjustable seatback and foot rest extends to your ideal position.
are singles or in two’s with a “seat pitch” (the distance between
• Seats
your seat and those seats in front of and behind you) is 140 cm (55”)
a selection
• Enjoy
of award-winning
Italian cuisine
back, relax,
• Sit
and raise a toast
to your holiday
with vintage
Italian wine!
EXTEND YOUR STAY!
AIR EXTENSIONS & FLEXIBLE RETURNS
ROME, VENICE, NAPLES CRUISE & TOUR PASSENGERS
The roundtrip airfare included in your Sunquest Mediterranean
cruise or cruise and coach tour package is valid for 21 days without surcharge (except Essence of Italian Art & Wine Country
coach tour which is valid for 28 days). You may extend the duration of your holiday to 45 days and beyond with the payment of
the very low supplements shown in the price panel below. Prices
vary dependant upon your original departure date from Toronto.
If you wish to return from Pescara or Lamezia, please add $90 to
the supplements shown below.
Airfare
Supplements
If you wish to upgrade
to Magnifica Class, please
Capri seat
add an air supplement of $CDN 699
per person each way to the cost of your cruise or
cruise plus coach tour vacation.
Duration of
extension
22 to 28 days
29 to 45 days
Departure date from Toronto
Add below per Adult/Child
April 1-Jun 08
Sep 8-Oct 31
Jun 09-Jun 22
Aug 18-Sep 7
Jun 23 - Aug 17
50
75
75
100
100
125
For stays over 45 days, ask your travel agent.
Prices in $CDN
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Helpful Information
YOUR CRUISE INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS…
Your cruise includes airfare, on board accommodation,
meals, entertainment and activities. Your cruise does
not include items of a personal nature, i.e. gratuities,
shore excursions, telephone calls, faxes, internet
access, spa treatments, salon services, photographs,
laundry, dry-cleaning or valet service, etc. Wine, liquor
and other beverages are not included.
CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURES
Temperatures in the Mediterranean from April through
October run, on average, between 18 & 31 degrees
Celsius (between 64 & 88 degrees Fahrenheit).
ATTIRE
You’ll feel comfortable in casual resort wear including
light cotton clothing, swimwear and a beach robe for
covering swimwear when indoors. Sweaters and
light weight jackets are a good idea. Tennis shoes
or low-heeled walking shoes are recommended for
exploring the ports of call. While most shore excursions do not have dress codes, some tours specifically prohibit shorts and sleeveless shirts and require
ladies to wear knee-length skirts or slacks. No jeans,
t-shirts, shorts or bare feet please after 6:00 p.m. on
the ship. Cocktail dresses and dressy pantsuits for
women and a suit or jacket and tie for men are appropriate for formal evenings (two formal nights on
7- night cruises). On other evenings, casual resort attire is the norm.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
You may wish to pre-book your shore excursions as
space may be limited once on board.
Visit www.msccruiseusa.com
CHILDREN
Children of all ages are welcome on board MSC
Cruises’ ships and are invited to participate in three
supervised clubs with age-appropriate activities.
The Mini Club caters to youngsters 3 to 6. The Junior
Club serves kids 7 to 12 and the Teenagers Club is
designed for those 13 to 17. Activities and facilities
will vary by ship and the number and ages of children
on board. Babysitting services are available at a fee.
If you need a crib, please advise at time of booking.
Guests 20 and under must be accompanied by a
parent or other responsible adult 21 and over who
expressly agrees to be responsible for the minor and
is booked in the same or connecting stateroom.
ON BOARD CURRENCY & PURCHASES
MSC provides a cashless system allowing you to
sign for all your on board purchases (excepting the
casino). You’ll receive your cruise card on presentation of a credit card. In the absence of credit card, a
deposit of 150 Euros per person or 250 Euros per
family (2adults/2 kids) is required in cash or traveller’s cheques. When purchases exceed deposit, it
must be replenished prior to charges continuing.
If your deposit exceeds the amount of your
purchases, the difference will be refunded at cruise
completion. Small amounts of European/US currencies & traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at the
Purser’s Office. Commission charges may apply.
DINING SCHEDULE
When making your reservation with your travel agent,
advise them of your preferred dining times and table
size. While MSC Cruises cannot guarantee your
preferred seating, they will make every effort to
accommodate your request. Confirmation of dining
time and table will be confirmed on board. Dining
times are listed below. Please note these times
may vary depending upon the ship’s port arrival
and departure times.
Dinner: First Seating is 7:30 p.m. Second Seating is
9:45 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch in the dining room are open seating. Buffets are also served on the pool deck at the
following times: Breakfast (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.) and
Lunch (noon to 2 p.m.). Room service is available
24-hours a day (surcharges may apply). A nominal
cover charge may be assessed in alternative venues
to the main dining room(s). Please inquire with your
travel agent for dietary options during your cruise.
(Dietary options on land programs may not be available). As MSC Cruises requires the details of your
requests not later than 21 days prior to your sailing
date, please ask your travel agent to inform Sunquest
of your desires and requirements at the time of
booking. Special requests should be re-confirmed
with the Maitre d’ on the day of embarkation.
SPA/SALON SERVICES
Be sure to make your appointments early upon
embarkation in both the spa and beauty salon to ensure
your desired time is available. Appointments go quickly!
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is only allowed indoors in the casino and in
one dedicated lounge. Guests may also smoke outside,
on one side of the sun deck, but no smoking is
allowed in staterooms or on stateroom balconies. The
remaining areas of the ship are, therefore, smokefree.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS/ON BOARD WEDDINGS
Ask your travel agent to make special requests for
birthday, honeymoon or anniversary celebrations
(cakes, Italian sparkling wine and party arrangements)
at least two weeks before the sailing date of your cruise.
On board weddings are not available at this time.
PREGNANCY
MSC cannot accept guests who have entered the
27th week or 3rd trimester of their pregnancy at the
beginning of or anytime during their cruise.
MEDICAL CARE
All ships have an onboard medical centre staffed by
medical professionals. The facility is equipped to
handle most emergencies and routine medical procedures. Services are provided for a fee.
SPECIAL NEEDS PASSENGERS
MSC Cruises welcomes guests with special needs
and makes every effort to accommodate needs. In
writing, at the time of booking (but no less than 7
days prior to sailing) please provide MSC with details of any disability or medical condition which may
require medical treatment, special accommodations,
a wheelchair etc. Guests must bring wheelchairs for
their own use and travel with another who is able to
assist them aboard/ashore. For further information
call 1-800-666-9333.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
Laundry service is available for a nominal fee.
SERVICE CHARGES
A per person, per day service charge will be added
to your onboard account. For details, please visit
www.msccruisesusa.com and select ‘Miscellaneous’
from the Guide tab.
VALUABLES
Complimentary safes are available in every cabin.
MSC Cruises is not responsible for loss of valuables.
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ALCOHOL
Guests 21 years or older may drink alcoholic beverages
on board. Duty-free bottles are available for purchase
in the gift shop and at ports of call. All alcohol
purchased in the gift shop or ashore will be held in
safekeeping and delivered to your stateroom the
last evening of your cruise.
ELECTRICAL CURRENT
MSC Musica, MSC Magnifica, MSC Fantasia and
MSC Splendida have 110V/220V in the staterooms.
FITNESS ACTIVITIES
Aerobic and weight training equipment is provided
in the health club along with specialized classes.
THE CASINO
A variety of games are played in the casino
including slots, blackjack and roulette. All betting
is in Euros. Minimum age: 21 years.
EMAIL
Internet access is available 24-hours a day in the
Internet Café. WIFI and cellular service is found in
select public rooms. A nominal fee applies.
CALLING TO/FROM THE SHIP
While the ship is at sea, guests can be contacted by
telephone or fax via the ship’s radio office. Call sign,
telephone and fax number are provided below.
Please note satellite communication is very expensive (charges are posted on board). To contact the
ship, the appropriate code must be dialed followed
by the relevant ship number.
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MSC MUSICA
Phone: 764614351/764614354
Fax: 764614356/764614352
MSC FANTASIA
Radio Call Sign: 00870
Phone: 764878834/764878835/764878837
Fax: 764878836/764878839
MSC SPLENDIDA
Radio Call Sign: 00870
Phone: 764911645/764911646/764911642
Fax: 764911647/764911644
MSC MAGNIFICA
Information not available at press time. Ask your
travel agent.
All information is subject to change without notice.
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Terms & conditions
For purposes of these Terms & Conditions the words “you,” “your,” “passenger” and “cardholder” refer to each
person who books or otherwise purchases or receives goods and services
arranged through Sunquest. The words
“Sunquest,” “our” and “we” refer to
Thomas Cook Canada Inc., its parents,
subsidiaries, affiliates and agents.
Sunquest makes arrangements with
suppliers who provide travel services
such as air travel, cruises, hotels, buses,
sightseeing, car rental or other activities
included in your booking. The travel
services are subject to the conditions
imposed by these suppliers, and their liability may, in turn, be limited by their
tariffs, conditions of carriage and international conventions and arrangements.
Sunquest does not own, manage, operate, or control any vehicle, hotel, resort,
cruise ship, restaurant, or other supplier
of services, and is not responsible for
their acts or omissions.
Please read and ensure you understand
these Terms & Conditions before booking your vacation. When you book or
otherwise receive services through Sunquest, you are accepting and agreeing
to the Terms & Conditions listed on
these pages.
How To Make A Booking: Simply call or
visit your travel agent and they will contact
Sunquest for reservations.
Payment Requirements: Where a vacation is booked 45 days or less before the
departure date – full payment is due immediately. Otherwise, a non-refundable deposit of $450.00 per person plus applicable
insurance is due immediately on booking
and the balance or final payment is due no
less than 45 days prior to departure date.
The deposit is due at the time of booking
and is non-refundable. Sunquest reserves
the right to cancel a booking where any
payment is not received within 5 days of its
due date.
Credit Cards: When a credit card is used
to confirm and pay for a booking, you, the
passenger, and/or the cardholder give consent to Sunquest for the card’s use.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel
your booking, you must notify your travel
agent immediately. Cancellation charges
are calculated based on the date that
Sunquest receives notice of cancellation.
Cancellation charges:
45 days or more prior to departure
date full deposit
44 days to 31 days prior to departure
date 50% of total price*
30 days prior to departure date to
any time including on and after departure date 100% of total price*
* Total price is all money due and/or
paid to Sunquest.
The cancellation charge compensates
Sunquest for damages arising from cancellation, including, among other things,
pre-payment made on booking of travel and
other services and administration costs
involved in processing a cancellation. By
booking a vacation you agree that the
cancellation charge is a genuine estimate of
damages to Sunquest of any cancellation
and is not a penalty. Sunquest may arrange
for the resale of any holidays you cancel
without refund to you.
Changes to a Booking: Changes to a confirmed booking can only be made prior to
45 days before departure. An administration fee of $25.00 per person plus GST will
be charged for each change. You will also
be responsible for any price increase on
goods and services from the original reservation date to the date of change. No price
adjustments shall be made if the price for
such goods and services has decreased. If
a change is made to the room occupancy,
including the addition to or reduction of the
number of occupants, you will be responsible for any resulting increase in price. Name
change requests may be denied due to
hotel policy and conditions.
Requests for changes less than 45 days before departure will not be accepted and will
make the booking subject to full cancellation charges. Name changes or name corrections within this period will be treated as
a cancellation and rebooking.
Special Requests: Sunquest cannot
guarantee specific requests such as
room location, adjoining rooms, bed
preference, in-flight meal requirements,
skycots, etc. On board dining requests
for a given table size or early or late seating will be accepted at the time of booking. While Sunquest will attempt to
advise service providers of such requests, it cannot be held responsible if
such requests cannot be fulfilled or if
local surcharges are applied.
Dietary Needs: Special dietary requests
for vegetarian, diabetic, low-fat, lowsodium, or low-cholesterol diets can be
arranged at the time you make your cruise
reservation. As MSC Cruises requires the
details of your request not later than 14
days prior to your sailing date, please ask
your travel agent to inform Sunquest of
your requirements at the time of booking.
Children: Unless otherwise stated,
children’s prices are restricted to those
2-11 years of age at the time of departure
and only when sharing a room with 2 full
paying adults.
Infants: Passengers under the age of 2 for
the duration of the holiday are considered
infants and will fly free of charge (1 infant
per adult allowed). A reservation, however,
is required for each infant. Please note that
infants are not assigned a seat and are not
allotted baggage allowance. If an infant
turns 2 years of age during the vacation, an
airline ticket must be purchased for his or
her travel to and from the destination.
Customs & Immigration: Customs and/or
immigration officials can deny a person
entry into their country at their own discretion. A previous criminal record could be an
obstacle in international travel. Sunquest
cannot be held responsible for denied entry
under any circumstances.
Tickets:
1) Tickets are available 30 days prior to
flight departure. All tickets and vouchers
are produced in electronic format and
will be forwarded to your travel agent.
E-documents must be presented along
with proper identification (see section on
Documentation) at check-in for departure
flight, return flight, and for other
purchased services such as hotel
accommodation, a cruise and car
rentals. Please review for accuracy.
2) For bookings made within 72 hours of
flight departure, e-tickets will be available
from our representative at our airport
counter prior to check-in.
3) All e-tickets are valid only for the flight
purchased and cannot be exchanged for
other flights or departure times.
4) If an e-ticket is lost in destination, there
will be a $25.00 administration fee
charged for a replacement. Please contact your local Sunquest representative.
Documentation: It is solely your responsibility to obtain, at your own expense,
all the documentation required by relevant government authorities and the
cruise line for the purpose of your holiday. Required documentation may vary
depending on citizenship status. Special
documentation may be required for minors travelling alone; for children who
have a different surname than the adults
who accompany them; or for single parents travelling with children. Prior to departure, you should check with your
travel agent and/or the relevant consulate and the cruise line about what
documentation is required. A valid passport is required. For information on the
Canadian Government Passenger Protect program, please visit www.passengerprotect.gc.ca. Landed immigrants
without Canadian citizenship or a Permanent Resident Card may be denied
boarding upon return to Canada. In the
event that a passenger does not possess the documentation required by the
cruise line, airline or government authorities for each port of call, passage or
entry to the destination may be refused.
If passage or entry is refused, Sunquest
will not be held liable and will not issue
any refund.
Flights and Carriers: All flight times, flight
itineraries, carriers and aircraft types are
subject to change with or without notice.
The carriers and Sunquest also reserve the
right to add en route stops. It is recommended that you contact the airline within
24 hours of departure to confirm your departure time. It is also recommended that
you arrive at the airport 3 to 4 hours prior to
departure to allow sufficient time for checkin and security clearance. Airline cut-off
times vary between 45 and 60 minutes.
Please check with the airline directly. You
agree that Sunquest cannot be held responsible or liable if you miss your flight or
are denied boarding. If you book air only,
you must provide your contact number at
your destination to your travel agent and
the local Sunquest representative so you
may be advised of any changes to your return flight. Failure to do so may result in you
missing your flight and you agree that
Sunquest cannot be held responsible or liable
for any resulting expenses. Carriage and
service performed and tickets issued are
subject to the terms referred to on such
tickets, the rules relating to liability by the
Warsaw Convention (as amended), and
these Terms & Conditions. Sunquest makes
arrangements with Skyservice, Westjet,
CanJet, Air Transat & Alitalia. Air transportation complaints are solely the responsibility
of the airline concerned. You agree that Sunquest cannot be held responsible or liable for
expenses, lost wages or missed vacation time
due to flight time changes and/or delays.
Baggage: Each passenger is entitled to
carry 2 standard-sized pieces of checked
luggage. On flights to Italy, Alitalia
allows 46kg (2 pieces not to exceed 23kg
each). Magnifica class allows 64kg (2
pieces not to exceed 32kg each). There
may be a charge for excess baggage.
Please contact the airlines for more details. Sunquest reminds cruise guests that
cabin storage is limited. Please contact
the airline for more details. All baggage remains at your own risk throughout the trip.
Due to security restrictions, liquids and
gels, as well as many other items, are not
permitted in carry-on luggage. Prescription
medications should be kept in the original
container and packed in carry-on luggage.
Please check with the airline prior to departure for the most up-to-date regulations in
order to avoid items being confiscated at
security. In the event that your baggage is
delayed at your destination or upon your return home, please contact the airline representative before leaving the airport. Failure
to do so will invalidate your claim. Independent contractors over which we have
no control perform baggage handling and
we cannot assume responsibility for loss of,
or damage to, baggage or other possessions. Due to the carrier’s limit of liability,
please do not check valuable items such as
jewellery and cameras. Please also limit the
valuables (including electronic equipment)
you take with you on holiday and use the
safety deposit boxes provided at hotels or
on cruise ships. Please ensure you have
adequate insurance to cover your belongings throughout your holiday.
Connecting Flights: If you have a connecting
flight, you should allow ample time
(minimum 3 hours or overnight) between
flights. Sunquest cannot accept any
responsibility for additional charges
incurred for airfares or other expenses
due to missed flights, irregular air
operations or flight time changes.
Sunquest Representative
& Problem Handling:
A Sunquest representative will meet
passengers upon arrival at your destination.
If you have any questions, queries or
problems while in destination or on board
your cruise, you must contact the local
representative, cruise line representative,
on board cruise staff, transfer agent or
hotel management directly as applicable.
Failure to report your concerns may
preclude your right to a claim.
Travel Insurance: It is strongly recommended that all travellers obtain adequate insurance coverage to protect
themselves should they be obliged to
cancel a holiday due to health problems
or unforeseen circumstances. You may
purchase such insurance from your travel
agent at the time of booking. You may also
wish to purchase medical insurance. You
agree that Sunquest shall not be responsible or liable for health problems that may
arise or become aggravated while travelling
or at your destination. Standards of medical
care may differ from those in Canada.
Treatment may be expensive, payment in
advance may be required and provincial
health care coverage may be limited.
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that different living standards and practices exist outside of Canada, including
but not limited to provision of utilities,
i.e. water and electricity, accommodations, services of all kinds, food, food
preparation, water quality, security,
insects, wildlife or weather conditions.
You agree that Sunquest shall not be
responsible or liable for any loss,
damage, illness or injury you may suffer
as a result of such different living standards
and practices. It is not uncommon to
suffer from travellers’ diarrhea when
travelling. The Public Health Agency of
Canada recommends that you visit your
family doctor or a travel medicine clinic
prior to departure to advise you on
precautions. Please check the Foreign
Affairs & International Trade website at
Voyage.gc.ca for information specific to
your destination before you travel. All
hotels and cruise ships undergo routine
maintenance and renovations. Certain
resort areas are undergoing major
growth with ongoing construction and
Sunquest is not responsible for any resulting inconvenience. At brand new
hotels, some facilities may not be completely operational. Landscaping and
other finishing touches may be continuing during your stay. If Sunquest is
advised of any significant work that will
be ongoing during your stay or of any
major facilities that will not be available,
we will try to advise you prior to departure through notice to your travel agent.
Cancellation of Services: In the event
that certain services are cancelled, Sunquest will have no responsibility beyond
the refund of all monies received by Sunquest for such cancelled services, which
will be deemed to constitute full settlement if any claim you might have against
Sunquest for the cancellation.
Alteration of Services: Advertised facilities may occasionally be modified or unavailable. We will advise you or your travel
agent of any description changes, if known,
prior to departure. Sometimes major
changes to your holiday arrangements may
be required due to circumstances beyond
our control, such as hotel overbooking,
cruise cancellation, unexpected maintenance problems or due to market conditions. Major changes may include change
of destination, change of departure or
return by more than 24 hours, change of
itinerary, change of hotel, ship or accommodation booked. In these circumstances,
Sunquest reserves the right to substitute
hotel and other arrangements for arrangements of comparable value without notice
or liability.
Force Majeure/Act of God: Sunquest is
not responsible or liable for changes or cancellations made that relate to or arise as a
result of hostilities, acts of war or threat of
war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear
disasters, fire, epidemics or health risks,
technical problems with transport as well as
flight delays due to weather or for mechanical reasons, government action, closed or
congested airports or ports, supplier insolvency, governmental acts and other events
beyond our control. The National Hurricane
Center in Miami considers June 1st to
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November 30th inclusive Hurricane Season. This must be taken into consideration
when you book your vacation. You agree
that Sunquest does not assume any responsibility, and is not liable, for the costs
or other consequences that arise out of or
result from inclement weather conditions at
any time of the year.
allowed by the Canadian Transportation
Agency. Every effort will be made to advise
your travel agent of any price increase at
least 15 days prior to your departure date.
In the event of an error in published rates,
you will be given the option to accept the
change or to cancel for a full refund of all
monies received by Sunquest.
Hotel Ratings: Star ratings are our opinion
and can differ from official gradings. Our
rating is relative to general standards in
each destination so our four-star hotel in
one destination can be different to our fourstar hotel in another. Ratings are based on
many factors including hotel location and
facilities as well as feedback from our
customers and staff.
Special Needs Passengers: We welcome
passengers with special needs. Any special
services required such as separate transfers must be advised to Sunquest at time of
booking so we can determine the availability and cost of such services prior to confirming the booking. Although
reasonable attempts will be made to
provide the services requested, Sunquest
does not guarantee that the airport, transfer
vehicles and/or accommodations while in
destination will be wheelchair accessible.
Facilities for special needs passengers in
hotels, and on cruise ships may be limited.
Services required for a passenger with
special needs may not be available and/or
subject to local surcharges or advance payments. Please check with your travel agent
prior to booking.
Facilities & Services: Cruise Lines and
Hotels may curtail or alter some facilities
without notice, usually for purpose of ongoing maintenance and improvement. You
agree that Sunquest shall not be held responsible or liable if, due to the acts or
omissions of others, some services, bonus
features or facilities described in this
brochure, cease to be available or are not
working. The behaviour of other guests and
the cancellation of services for any reason
are beyond Sunquest’s control. All efforts
are made to ensure accuracy at the time of
printing this brochure. Descriptions and
photographs are representational only and
are not a guarantee that everything will be
exactly as depicted at the destination. You
agree that Sunquest shall not be held responsible or liable for modifications that
can take place after publication, including
damage or beach erosion due to storms or
tidal conditions. Services such as à la carte
dinners, daily activities programs, spa services and bonus features are on a firstcome, first-serve basis and may require
reservations. Certain services and activities
may be withdrawn by the hotel or cruise
line for reasons such as weather conditions
and number of participants. All withdrawn
features are non-refundable. Spa services
are at additional charge unless otherwise
stated. Room upgrade bonus features are
subject to space availability at check-in and
cannot be guaranteed prior to your arrival.
Bonus features do not have a cash value.
Hotel Check-in & Check-out: Due to hotel
housekeeping requirements, regardless of
flight times, hotel check-in is normally after
3:00 pm on the day of arrival. Hotel checkout time is normally 12 noon. All-inclusive
privileges begin at check-in and end at
check-out.
Unused Services: No refunds or adjustments will be made to you for portions of
your vacation not taken or used.
Prices & Cost Increases: All prices,
unless otherwise stated, are per person
based on two adults sharing one hotel
room or cruise cabin. All prices advertised
in this brochure are in Canadian dollars and
do not include GST (where applicable) and
taxes. The prices advertised in this
brochure are based on fixed costs at the
time of print. These costs are dependant on
fuel costs, rate of exchange and/or other
factors. Sunquest reserves the right to increase the price. Should the price increase
be greater than 7%, you have the right to
cancel the contract for travel services and
obtain a refund of all monies paid to Sunquest, unless the price increase is the result
of government taxation or fuel surcharge
Notice of Claims: You must notify Sunquest,
in writing by registered mail, of any claim
you may have, or claim to have, against
Sunquest, within 30 days from the event
giving rise to the claim. Should you not file
a written complaint with Sunquest within
30 days from the end of your vacation, you
will be presumed to be satisfied with the
services received and to have waived any
and all claims that you may have had
against Sunquest. Sunquest will not respond to any claims or demands made
after the expiration of the 30-day delay. You
may not commence any legal proceeding
against Sunquest unless you have submitted a notice as set out above. Under no circumstances shall Sunquest be liable to you
for an amount in excess of the total amount
paid to Sunquest for your vacation.
Air Only & Government Approval: All flights
for Inclusive Tour Charter (ITC) holidays and
air-only Advanced Booking Charter (ABC)
flights are operated pursuant to the rules of
the Canadian Transportation Agency and
such flights have been approved by the
Agency on behalf of Sunquest.
Compliance: You agree to comply with any
reasonable instructions issued by Sunquest
or its representatives during your vacation.
Applicable Law: Regardless of your holiday
destination, any dispute between you and
Sunquest shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the place of your
departure from Canada and international
conventions and agreements referred to
herein. Notice: No agent or representative
of Sunquest or any other service provider
has the authority to modify or waive any
provision of these Terms and Conditions.
Arbitration: Any claim or dispute (including, without limitation, any unresolved
claims concerning any services booked
through, or provided by, Sunquest and
claims made directly by you or by anyone
connected to you or claiming through you)
relating to or arising from your purchase of
a holiday, or the goods and services provided by or through Sunquest, must be
decided by one arbitrator, to the exclusion
of the Courts. The arbitration shall be governed by the National Arbitration Rules of
the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. or its
successors or a replacement Administrator.
The seat of the arbitration shall be in the
province in which you reside. The decision
of the arbitrators shall be final and binding
upon the parties. The present arbitration
clause applies to all claims made as part of
a class action or other representative
action, it being expressly understood and
agreed to that the arbitration of such claims
must proceed on an individual (non-class,
non-representative) basis.
Sunquest’s Responsibility: The travel
services provided are subject to the
Travel Industry Act (ON), Travel Agent’s
Act (BC), Travel Agent’s Act (QC) or any
other similar act enforced in the province
of residence of the purchaser or in the
province where a vacation was purchased from Sunquest and Regulations
thereunder and are subject to the conditions imposed by the suppliers and such
suppliers’ (and Sunquest’s) liability is limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage,
tickets and vouchers, and international
conventions and agreements, as
amended (eg. The Warsaw Convention,
The Athens Convention & The London
Convention). You agree that Sunquest
shall not be responsible or liable for, and
you hereby waive any claim arising out of
or relating to, any loss, damage, injury or
illness whether physical or mental, resulting from any delay, substitution of equipment, or any act, omission, negligence or
commission of any third party supplying
any of the services or accommodation
herein, its agents, servants, employees,
subcontractors, or for any claims for such
loss, damage or injury, whether physical
or mental, arising therefrom, or from any
cause that arises by reason of actions of
parties other than Sunquest. Sunquest reserves the right to decline any passenger
as a member of these tours at any time.
Privacy Policy: Sunquest is compliant
with the Personal Information Protection
and Electronic Document Act (P.I.P.E.D.A.)
that went into effect January 2004. A copy
of our policy can be found at www.sunquest.ca or by contacting our Privacy Policy Office at the address listed below.
Sunquest is a wholly-owned division of
Thomas Cook Canada Inc.
Ont. Registration Numbers: 50012702
BC Registration Number: 3597-6
Quebec Permit Holder
In Ontario
75 Eglinton Ave. E.,
Toronto, ON M4P 3A4
In B.C.
333 Seymour St. Suite 900
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5A6
In Quebec
1257 Rue Guy, Suite 1190,
Montreal, QC H3H 2K5
Severability: The invalidity of any provision
contained herein does not affect the validity
of any other provision listed.
Miscellaneous: Prices are valid at time of
printing for departures May to October, 2010.
All prices are subject to change without
notice. The information in this brochure
supersedes all previously published
information. Printed November 2009.
Note: A printable version of these Terms &
Conditions is available at www.sunquest.ca.
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you know a country intimately,
ALBATours has been delivering the finest
in Italian vacations for over 30 years.
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Part of Thomas Cook Group
PRINTED IN CANADA

Sunquest Mediterranean Cruise 2010

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