Ship msc. Cruise company MSC Cruises. On board entertainment

Official name company - MSC Crociere SpA. Owned by the Italian shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC S.A.), which ranks 2nd in the world in terms of container traffic. The headquarters is located in Geneva. It has representative offices in 45 countries.

MSC acquired a small cruise company, Lauro Lines (2 ships), in 1987. After 2 years, the company was renamed StarLauro Cruises. In 1995 was assigned modern name MSC Cruises.

In 2003 during rapid growth cruise market, the parent company MSC adopted a business plan for updating and increasing the fleet with a budget of 6 billion euros. From 2006 to 2012 the company received 7 new airliners. All of them were built by the shipbuilding company STX Europe in Saint-Nazaire.

MSC Cruises operates cruises in Europe (55%), Caribbean(17%), in South America (11%), South-East Asia(6%), off the coast of Africa and in Indian Ocean(10%). The main ports are Genoa and Venice.

MSC Cruises ranks 4th in the world in terms of passenger turnover with 8% of the market. Its share accounts for 18.6% cruises in the European region. Is one of the most dynamic companies - in 2014. 1,670,000 passengers were transported. In 2015 the growth was 10%. 15 ships can accommodate up to 44,640 guests.

In 2014-15 passed a deep modernization program for 4 vessels of the project Lyrica class with increasing hull length and number of cabins. The cost of investment in this project amounted to 210 million euros.

In 2014 the company announced the construction of 4 more large, fundamentally new liners (Meraviglia and Seaside class) with a budget of 2.9 billion euros. For the first time, 2 ships of the Seaside class project with a displacement of 154,000 tons were built not in Saint-Nazaire (France), but by the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri. In just 7 years, the company plans to invest 5.5 billion euros in development.

In February 2016 The company signed an agreement with STX France for the construction of 2 more Meraviglia Plus project liners at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. They will be larger - 331 meters long, a displacement of 177,100 tons, 2,444 cabins (200 more than on the MSC Meraviglia) and a maximum capacity of 6,300 guests. Commissioning is planned for October 2019 and September 2020.

The partnership with the Korean company Samsung will enable the introduction of next-generation technologies on all Meraviglia and Seaside class vessels, including the latest displays, mobile solutions, medical equipment and Enhanced Reality Experiences products.

In April 2016 MSC Cruises has announced construction plans for 2022-26. on STX France 4-liner project World Class using liquefied gas as fuel, with a displacement of more than 200,000 tons and designed for 5,520 guests in double occupancy. The length of the new ships will be 330 m, width 47.

It is planned that due to the expansion of the fleet, the company's share in the global cruise market will rise from 6.8% in 2016. up to 12.9% by 2026

The company uses Italian style. The entire command staff on the liners is Italian.

A special feature of the company is the presence on 4 class airliners Fantasia and on new classes Meraviglia And Seaside MSC Yacht Club VIP areas. It contains only suites with balconies, a separate restaurant, a swimming pool, a relaxation area, a SPA center, and a reception. MSC Yacht Club passengers have the same level of service and comfort as on board a luxury company. At the same time, they can use all the services of a large airliner.

MSC Cruises is aimed at passengers with children, so children under 18 travel for free. Only port tax is paid in the amount of 100 to 180 euros.

Attention! Since the 2015 season, some cruises are no longer free for children. It is necessary to check with tour operators.

The company ranks 2nd after Costa Cruises in the ranking of preferences of Russians. Almost a quarter of them choose MSC Cruises. Largely thanks to the marketing activity of the only agent in the CIS, tour operator PAC Group. In 2018 PAC Group sent 39,000 people on MSC cruises, showing a 39% increase. The company plans for 2019 to increase this figure by another 31%.

When booking a second cruise, a 5% discount is provided. To do this, you must register with the MSC Club during or after the cruise.

The company periodically holds promotions early booking with attractive prices. IN low season sometimes offers as a bonus free package"all inclusive".

After a long break, MSC was the first of the major cruise companies to organize cruises from Havana, where the renovated liner MSC Opera was relocated. Cruises are interesting to Russians because they are visa-free.

Cost of Internet packages.

The company does not advertise its email addresses, so employees can only be contacted through

A cruise ship MSC Fantasia was launched in December 2008 and became the largest cruise ship of its time. This is the first ship in the Fantasia line of ships from MSC Cruises. Along with other Fantasia class liners (, and), MSC Fantasia was created as the most comfortable and environmentally friendly liner, designed using the latest technologies. Numerous restaurants, bars with discos, swimming pools, boutiques, and libraries allow passengers to experience all the pleasures of a vacation. True tobacco connoisseurs will be able to relax in a special cigar room on the MSC Divina liner.

For active vacationers, there are grounds for various sports games, bowling alleys, Gym, fitness center...and even a casino. It was on this ship that a separate VIP area for members of the MSC Yacht Club (with a separate pool, jacuzzi, bar and other amenities) first appeared, which subsequently became an integral part of all subsequent cruise ships from MSC Cruises. Excellent service and tons of entertainment await you on board the famous cruise ship MSC Fantasia!

At your service:

information office, medical center
24 hour cabin service
bars, cafes, restaurants, pizzeria
cigar room
Internet cafe
theater, music salon
conference room, library
casino, card room
4D - cinema + cinema under open air
children's play areas indoors and outdoors
disco + teen area with disco and karaoke
boutiques, duty-free shops
shuffleboard court
mini golf, bowling
Formula 1 simulator
tennis court, basketball
jacuzzi, 4 swimming pools (of which one is in the VIP area, one is a children's pool, one pool is with a water park, one is with a retractable roof)
gym, SPA center
Wellness center with solarium, thalassotherapy, aromatherapy, chromotherapy with massage
sauna, Turkish bath
hairdresser, laundry/dry cleaning
currency exchange point
typography, photography

And you can see prices and choose a cruise .

Specifications

Displacement: 138,000 t
Length: 333 m
Width: 38 m
Height: 66.8 m
Number of decks: 18 (of which 14 are passenger)
Maximum speed: 23 knots
Cabins: 1637
Passengers: 4363
Crew: OK. 1370
Stabilizers: There is

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Description of cabins

There are 14 categories of class cabins on board a cruise ship:

Bella- the price includes sports equipment on the ship, swimming pools on board, Buffet 20 hours/day, entertainment programs
Fantastica- the price includes delivery to the cabin 24 hours, breakfast in the cabin, sports equipment on the ship, swimming pools on board, buffet 20 hours a day, entertainment programs, 50% discount on fitness classes
Wellness (on this ship - since 2017)- perfect for sporty people who watch their diet (the price includes 24-hour delivery to the cabin, breakfast in the cabin, sports equipment on the ship, swimming pools on board, buffet 20 hours a day, entertainment programs, examination by a doctor, sports drinks, personal consultation with a trainer, special sports events, sportswear and bracelet, personal fitness program, 50% discount on fitness classes)
Aurea- perfect for those who want to relax and feel real relaxation (the price includes delivery to the cabin 24 hours, breakfast in the cabin, sports equipment on the ship, swimming pools on board, buffet 20 hours a day, entertainment programs, unlimited drinks in bars and restaurants (separate package), 50% discount on fitness classes, separate relaxation area on deck, SPA package)
Yacht Club- the price includes delivery to the cabin 24 hours, breakfast in the cabin, sports equipment on the ship, swimming pools on board, buffet 20 hours/day, entertainment programs, marble bathroom, game console, butler service 24 hours/day, all-inclusive for drinks and food in the MSC Yacht Club restaurant, all-inclusive for drinks in all areas of the MSC Yacht Club, priority check-in and disembarkation, access to “The One Sun Deck” and “Top Sail Lounge” areas

Internal without window

Category	Cabin type	Facilities and conditions
I1	Inner Bella	hair dryer, air conditioner Decks: 5, 8, 9
I2	Inner Fantastica	Area / capacity: 13-24 m2 / 4 people. Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hair dryer, air conditioner Decks: 10, 11, 12, 13
IW	Inner Wellness	Area / capacity: 13-24 m2 / 4 people.. Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hair dryer, air conditioner

External with window

Category	Cabin type	Facilities and conditions
O1	External Bella	Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hairdryer, air conditioning, window
O2	External Fantastica	Area / capacity: 12-29 m2 / 4 people. Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hairdryer, air conditioning, window Decks: 8, 13
OW	External Wellness	Area / capacity: 12-29 m2 / 4 people. Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hairdryer, air conditioning, window

External with balcony

Category	Cabin type	Facilities and conditions
B1	Bella	Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV Decks: 8, 9
B2	Fantastica	Area / capacity: 17-42 m2 (with balcony) / 4 people. Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hairdryer, wardrobe, air conditioning, balcony Decks: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
B3	Aurea	Area / capacity: 17-42 m2 (with balcony) / 4 people. Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hairdryer, wardrobe, air conditioning, balcony Decks: 12, 13
B.W.	Wellness	Area / capacity: 17-42 m2 (with balcony) / 4 people. Amenities: bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV hairdryer, wardrobe, air conditioning, balcony

Suite with Balcony

Category	Cabin type	Facilities and conditions
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	Area / capacity: 26-39 m2 (with balcony) / 4 people. VIP services for the "Yacht Club" Decks: 15, 16
YC2	Yacht Club Executive Suite	Area / capacity: 45-53 m2 (with balcony) / 4 people. Facilities: wardrobe, bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV, hairdryer, air conditioning, window, Nintendo Wii console, VIP services for the "Yacht Club" Decks: 12
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite	Area / capacity: 36 m2 (+ 16 m2 per balcony) / 4 people. Facilities: wardrobe, bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV, hairdryer, air conditioning, balcony, Nintendo Wii console, VIP services for the "Yacht Club" Decks: 16
S3	Suite Aurea	Area / capacity: 21-47 m2 (with balcony) / 3 people. Facilities: wardrobe, bathroom, minibar, safe, telephone, TV, hairdryer, air conditioning, balcony Decks: 9, 10, 11, 12

Internet on board

Wi-Fi is available on board the ship in all cabins and public areas. To access the Internet you need:

connect to Wi-Fi network
select the required tariff (for the number of minutes) in the browser window that opens
enter your ship card number (the connection cost will be debited from it)

Price list for traffic on board the MSC Seaview:

60 minutes - €16.90

100 minutes - €24.90

300 minutes - €54.90

480 minutes - €69.90

1140 minutes - €169.90

Price list for traffic in the Internet center MSC Seaview:

First 10 minutes - €3.5

Every next minute - €0.45

Smoking areas

Smoking on a cruise ship forbidden:

in the zones Catering(cafes and restaurants)
in elevators and toilets
in corridors and halls
on the balconies of the cabins

M.S.C.

MSC Cruises is the largest private cruise company. It is a leader in the European, South American and South African markets. The size of this company is evidenced by the passenger turnover in 2017, which amounted to 2 million. Equally impressive is the headquarters of 23,700 employees.

FleetMSC Cruises

Currently, the MSC Cruises fleet consists of 16 ships belonging to 5 different classes, and by 2026 it is planned to increase the fleet to 25 cruise ships. The liner, launched in 2017, and the liner in June 2018, form the newest Seaside class. Its main characteristic is the tangible proximity to the sea, thanks to the many open spaces. Another interesting liner is this, which is the largest in the MSC fleet; it was joined in 2019, and will be joined in subsequent years.

These sea giants are not inferior in terms of comfort and amount of entertainment largest hotels on the land. Meals await you on all ships full board, 24-hour cabin service and plenty of entertainment.

You will find Mediterranean notes in the design of the liners. The MSC Poesia lobby features a real waterfall and a stone-lined plaza. All decks are named after famous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci or Vivaldi.

Cabin categories

MSC ships have standard inside and outside cabins, as well as cabins with balconies and various suites. MSC understands that every traveler has different expectations from a cruise and offers 4 cabin categories. The location of your cabin and some services depend on the category. By booking a Standard Exterior or Balcony Cabin in the Bella category, you'll get limited sea views and a less comfortable onboard position, but at an attractive price. Fantastica category cabins are located in good places on the liner and have a full view from the windows. The Aurea category includes deluxe cabins, a drinks package, dinner at your convenience in a separate section of the restaurant and access to a private sun deck for adults only. The highest category of Yachtclub are luxurious suites with personal concierge services and access to all exclusive areas on the ships.

Main cruise routesM.S.C.

Cruise company MSC operates almost all over the world, its routes are laid through 70 countries. Particularly popular in the seas, Northern Europe, as well as transatlantic cruises.

On board entertainment

During the day you can attend various courses or play basketball or table tennis. In the evening, guests are offered theater and music shows, live music and discos. For children there are age groups, playrooms and water parks. Each ship has something special, for example the MSC Sinfonia has a virtual golf simulator.

restaurants and bars

Cruise MSC liner Splendida - description of cabins, routes, videos, tourist reviews about MSC Splendida of the cruise company MSC Cruises.

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The cruise company MSC Cruises, despite the fact that it was founded not so long ago, offers its passengers cruises to various places on our planet. The entire fleet of the company is divided into three categories, which differ in the size of the liners. The largest and most luxurious liners with a capacity of about 3-4 thousand passengers are usually responsible for ocean cruises. But the MSC Splendida liner specializes in Western Mediterranean, cruises are carried out with calls at the ports of many resort cities.

The name of the liner MSC Splendida is translated from Italian language as “shining”, and once you get here you will be truly dazzled!

Liner MSC Splendida

The liner was launched in 2009 and became the largest cruise ship in Europe. This is a new generation ship, equipped with the most modern safety technologies, pitch stabilizers, as well as environmental technologies that save energy and do not harm the environment. This is a real floating city - 33 m long and 38 m wide. There are 14 passenger decks with 1,637 cabins. The MSC Splendida liner can accommodate 4 thousand passengers, who will be served by a staff of 1,325 people.

It’s not for nothing that we said above that this liner sparkles and sparkles: there is an abundance of lights, glass, crystal and metal everywhere, which, however, do not create the effect of cold interiors. Natural wood, matte marble, and luxurious fabrics soften the shine.

The cabins here are divided into several categories. The simplest ones are internal ones, they are distinguished by quite reasonable prices. There are also external cabins with a window and a balcony. But luxury cabins are represented by the Aurea and Yacht Club categories. When ordering the former, guests have access to the spa, while the latter are treated to a VIP area with reserved tables in a chic restaurant and a private relaxation area with a jacuzzi and swimming pool.

It is worth noting that a lot is provided here for children. Therefore, the MSC Splendida is worth traveling with the whole family. The ship has a children's water park and swimming pool, mini-clubs for special interests, playgrounds and playrooms, babysitting services are provided, and experienced animators look after the children. By the way, if you are a fan of swimming in the pool, then on the MSC Splendida liner you can do this at any time of the year - there is a magnificent large indoor pool. From active entertainment Check out the fitness center with group classes or gym, outdoor team play areas, table tennis or squash, and guided mini golf.

In the evening, it’s worth visiting one of the ship’s six restaurants; there are also 12 bars and many different eateries and cafes on board. After dinner, go to the casino, theater or cinema, library or art gallery, V night club or to a disco. On board the ship there is also an extensive duty-free shopping area with boutiques and shops. The MSC Splendida is designed for a luxurious and unforgettable vacation.

The cruise company MSC Cruises has been organizing sea voyages in many waters around the world for decades. Vacationers from many countries seek to experience Italian luxury and the spirit of unbridled celebration on magnificent cruises with this company.

What's interesting about traveling on board MSC Cruises ships?

Cruise ships of MSC Cruises offer a trip across the sea and ocean to any water area. globe, although the most popular tours for those who want to relax - this is:

Northern Europe,
South America,
Mediterranean Sea,
Cuba and the Caribbean,
the coast of Africa and many other famous destinations.

But it is not only the fresh sea breeze and wonderful excursions in famous port cities that attract the attention of passengers on MSC ships. The very arrangement of the decks with various sectors of the entertainment industry, excellent restaurants and bars, as well as the excellent interior of the premises contribute to the feeling of an endless holiday in the soul of every vacationer.

Marine company MSC doesn't just focus on amenities and entertainment for adults. For family travelers and their children there are numerous entertainment centers, where you can leave your child for a while or stay with him, and free trips for children provided they stay in the same cabin with their parents.

How to spend your time on a cruise with MSC

Despite some differences, all MSC Cruises ships are equipped to a high standard both in terms of design and entertainment and leisure facilities. At any free time Vacationers can visit:

large outdoor and indoor swimming pools with sun loungers and water slides;
cozy libraries and internet cafes;
casino with slot machines and card tables and discos with lively music;
a variety of restaurants with delicious dishes from all over the world and bars with a gallery of excellent drinks;
SPA salons with massages and individual wellness treatments and fitness centers with instructors, as well as much, much more.

A variety of entertainment allows passengers of the MSC Cruises ship to fully experience the beauty sea travel With high level service and in a refined and comfortable environment.

Features of MSC cruises and tours

On all MSC liners, the utmost attention is paid to the arrangement of cabins, and even the most inexpensive and small rooms can boast of an excellent interior, exquisite furnishings and the presence of the necessary elements for a good rest, which include:

bathroom with shower;
two beds, which can be moved into one double bed if desired, as well as two folding beds;
air conditioning with thermostat;
safe and wardrobe;
satellite TV and telephone;
minibar and hair dryer.

Regardless of which cabin or suite a vacationer books, he is given access to all public areas of the ship, a free continental breakfast and excellent relaxation conditions.

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