Experience MSC Splendida on Pre-Christening Cruise

Are you looking for a unique way to spend this Independence Day? Look no further. By joining MSC Splendida, the second in MSC Cruises’ luxurious “Fantasia” class of cruise ships, you can enjoy its pre-christening voyage from St. Nazaire, France to Barcelona, Spain for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. MSC Splendida departs July 4, 2009 from the shipyard in St. Nazaire, France for a 7-night cruise to visit Vigo, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Malaga, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands/Spain; Marseille, France; and Barcelona, Spain.

Like her sister ship MSC Fantasia, MSC Splendida will feature the MSC Yacht Club, offering private suites and luxurious facilities. With MSC Yacht Club accommodations, guests indulge in comfort and convenience; from their own personal Butler trained to the rigorous standards of the International Butler Academy to complimentary beverages available any time of the day in the MSC Yacht Club’s exclusive lounges and pool area. Also, MSC Splendida will feature an “Aurea Spa” well-being center, 4 restaurants and 2 buffets, including a speciality Mexican restaurant; numerous bars (including a sports bar, wine bar, coffee bar and Jazz bar), shops, casino, disco, mini-bowling lanes, Formula 1™ simulator and a 4D cinema. Kids can enjoy a water slide that straddles two decks within the amazing scenic views and an Aqua Park with 150 fountains and water jets that will light up at night to the rhythm of music. There will also be a fun area for Mini-Club, Junior Club and Teenager Club guests.

Cruise-only rates begin at $549 per person, double occupancy, for residents of the U.S. and Canada. As with all MSC Cruises’ sailings, kids 17 and younger sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. For more information about MSC Cruises’ pre-christening voyage on MSC Splendida, visit MSC Cruises online or a local travel professional.