MSC Cruises have just launched their own ‘Cruise and Stay’ holidays - perfect for those looking to experience a holiday at sea and in a carefully selected hotel. Fourteen cruise and island stay combinations are available in their new brochure, and booking early means that significant savings can be made on these idyllic, unforgettable holidays.

Available on four of the Italian cruise line’s sumptuous ships – MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Melody and MSC Sinfonia – the latest holiday offering from MSC Cruises is ideal for new cruisers looking for their first taste of life onboard.

It is a holiday for those who enjoy exploring one destination thoroughly for a week as well as an ocean cruise. The cruise gives the chance to enjoy sea-spray, experience new hobbies, relax in onboard spa & wellness centres, watch cabaret shows and enjoy Italian hospitality.

Cruise and Stay options:

MSC Orchestra and a week on the Balearic island of Majorca

Enjoy an eight day cruise, which visits the stunning cities of Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo and Tunis. Leave the ship for your seven night hotel stay and rejoin the ship in Palma before heading back to Barcelona. Choose from four hotels, each with their own unique style; the four star Hotel Cala Vinas is steps away from the beach whilst from the Hotel HM Gran Fiesta you can enjoy the nightlife of Playa de Palma.

Prices start from £998 per person, this includes the cruise, stay in the hotel, flights and transfers.

 

MSC Musica combined with a week in Corfu
This cruise takes you to eight different destinations – Venice, Bari, Katakolon, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Corfu and Dubrovnik, bringing together a myriad of experiences ranging from myths and legends, fascinating history and picturesque ports. For your stay in Corfu, there is a choice of four hotels, each with breakfast and dinner included.

Prices start from £1,068 per person, this includes the cruise, stay in the hotel, flights and transfers.

 

MSC Sinfonia combined with a week in Malta
Experience ancient civilisations in Valenica, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Monte Carlo, Rome and Tunis - all jewels in the Mediterranean - on MSC Sinfonia and a week in St George’s Bay, Malta. The hotel accommodation offers you tranquillity, sea views and spas as well as access to beaches and shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

Prices start from £1,127 per person, this includes the cruise, stay in the hotel, flights and transfers .

 

MSC Melody combined with a week’s stay in Ibiza
Combine the delights of MSC Melody, on which you’ll visit Barcelona, Ibiza, Tunis, Messina, Naples, Livorono and Monte Carlo, and the beautiful and hedonistic island of Ibiza. The two hotels options in Ibiza both offer fantastic holiday experiences; the Sirenis Hotel Club Goleta is in a stunning location and the Hotel Torrse del Mar can be found on the waterfront of Playa d’en Bossa.

Prices start from £1,018 per person, this includes the cruise, stay in the hotel, flights and transfers.

 

Claudia Baino, Managing Director, MSC Cruises UK & Ireland comments: “By offering this service we’re meeting the needs of a new group of holiday makers who are looking for a special break. We feel that we are one step ahead of the competition in offering such fantastic holiday combinations to our customers, and we’re expecting a strong response to the cruise and stay option.”

For further details and great prices, call Savensail on 01253 341014.

This is a cruise blog entry by Phil

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