Fall in Love with MSC Cruises: MSC Celebrates National Plan a Cruise Month with Hot Deals and Cruise Giveaways on Caribbean Sailings

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Sep 23, 2015, 11:05 ET

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This October, MSC Cruises is making it easy to fall in love with cruising on MSC Divina, one of the line's newest and most ultra-modern ships that will sail from Miami to the Caribbean year-round starting November.

In honor of National Plan a Cruise Month, MSC Cruises shows off its #CruiseSmile photo.

As part of National Plan a Cruise Month, MSC has announced that it is offering guests who book a Caribbean 2016-2017 cruise on MSC Divina up to $600 shipboard credit, plus additional beverage and dining packages, depending on the category of stateroom booked. The shipboard credit can be used on a variety of onboard items including spa treatments, specialty restaurants or shore excursions.

As an added bonus for families, the deal also includes Kids Sail Free on popular family travel dates such as President Week/Spring Break (Feb 13. 2016); Memorial Day (May 28, 2016); School Ending (June 11 and June 18); and Labor Day (Sept. 3, 2016). Additional dates apply.

#CruiseSmile
To further celebrate National Plan a Cruise Month, the cruise industry is launching #CruiseSmile in which consumers have a chance to win a cruise vacation from different cruise lines every day during the month of October.

As part of the sweepstakes, on October 1 and October 30, MSC Cruises will be giving away 7-night Caribbean cruise vacations with balcony stateroom accommodations aboard MSC Divina. Winners of MSC's cruise giveaways will be able to select from 2016 Caribbean sailings on MSC Divina (blackout dates apply).

Entering the #CruiseSmile sweepstakes is easy. Consumers interested in winning a 2016 cruise on MSC Divina simply need to submit a photo featuring a 'cruise smile' at CruiseSmile.org, or post their 'cruise smile' on Twitter or Instagram using #CruiseSmile and #Sweepstakes on either October 1 or October 30. For more information on contest rules, visit www.CruiseSmile.org.

In addition, in honor of the #CruiseSmile campaign, MSC is providing all guests who book its National Plan a Cruise Month promotion between now and November 15, 2015 a free 5x7 onboard photo per stateroom.

Top 5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Cruising on MSC Divina
This year's National Plan a Cruise Month is all about falling in love with cruising. Here are the top 5 reasons, guests are falling in love with cruising on MSC Divina.

World-Class Entertainment: MSC Cruises is the only cruise line to offer 6 different Broadway-style production shows on a 7-night cruise with everything from exhilarating acrobatic feats and contortionism to riveting operas and tribute shows. Shows seen in the Pantheon Theater on MSC Divina receive a standing ovation every night.
Family-Friendly Activities: On board MSC Divina families will discover a variety of dedicated activities for all ages, in addition to a 4D theatre, F1 Simulator, mini-bowling alley, water slide, and unique LEGO Experience.
Health and Wellbeing Focus: The MSC Aurea Spa offers guests Balinese style massages as well as a state-of-the-art gym with personal trainers and yoga instructors. In addition, MSC Divina is the first cruise ship in the world to offer its passengers Aqua Cycling at sea – allowing guests to get a workout, while having fun and trying something different.
Stunning Decor: MSC Divina is one of the most elegantly decorated and stylish ships at sea, featuring Swarovski crystal staircases, glass elevators and European marble furnishes.
Exclusive MSC Yacht Club: With 69 suites, the MSC Yacht Club includes 24-hour concierge services, personal butlers, exclusive Top Sail Lounge and pool, and a private restaurant – allowing guests to enjoy a private luxury experience while still having access to the amenities of a larger ship.

National Plan a Cruise Month is celebrated in October to promote special offers from member cruise lines of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade association.

MSC Cruises' National Plan a Cruise Month deal is available until November 15, 2015. For more information on the deal and to book, visit http://bit.ly/MSC-NPACM or contact a local travel professional.

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About MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises, part of the MSC Group, is the market leader in Europe, including the Mediterranean, South America and South Africa, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the French Antilles, South America, southern Africa, and Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.

MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship.

MSC Cruises has partnered with UNICEF since 2009, collecting more than $3.5 million from MSC guest donations for UNICEF initiatives. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for guests worldwide. Its fleet comprises 12 modern ships: MSC Preziosa; MSC Divina; MSC Splendida; MSC Fantasia; MSC Magnifica; MSC Poesia; MSC Orchestra; MSC Musica; MSC Sinfonia; MSC Armonia; MSC Opera and MSC Lirica.

In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a $5.1 billion investment plan through the order of two ships of the Meraviglia generation (plus options for two more) and two others of the Seaside generation (plus an option for a third). This means up to seven new ships will enter MSC Cruises' fleet in the next seven years, enabling the Company to double its capacity by 2022 to more than 3.2 million passengers a year.

For more information, visit: www.msccruises.com

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