MSC Cruises is getting a jump on the 2008 Europe season by offering three ways for your to save money! Early booking discounts, “Best Fare, Best Room” promotions and Kids Sail Free. If that’s not enough to motivate you, how about a reduced deposit offer of $100 per person to hold your reservation. Add in a hotel night or two, roundtrip airfare and transfers, and you’re all set for the vacation of your life for 2008.

All of the fleet’s nine ships will be in the Mediterranean region at some time in 2008 with two of its newest vessels sailing year round, reaffirming MSC Cruises as a leader in the market. Guests can select from a variety of Mediterranean itineraries, with cruises of varying lengths (from weekend cruises to 11-night itineraries) and port calls.
As a bonus, the folks at Destination Oceans are offering discounted rates on hotels and transfers in all major European cities. Add to that their expertise as international air suppliers, and you can package any combination of vacation components you desire. Truly, your cruise, your way!
Here is a sample of available itineraries (all prices are cruise-only, Early Booking, per person, double occupancy, U.S. and Canadian residents only; government fees and taxes are additional):
• MSC Poesia – The line’s newest ship (scheduled to debut in April) will sail 7-night Eastern Mediterranean itineraries. Prices begin at $899.
• MSC Orchestra –7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries begin at $849; 11-night Western Mediterranean and Canary Island sailings begin at $1,149; 11-night Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt sailings begin at $1,099.
• MSC Musica – 7-night Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises begin at $899; 11-night Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt cruises begin at $1,149. MSC Musica will also feature an 11-night Western Mediterranean and Canary Isles cruise beginning at $1,149.
• MSC Opera – 7-night Eastern Mediterranean sailings begin at $899.
• MSC Lirica – 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises begin at $899.
• MSC Sinfonia – 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises begin at $ 949.
• MSC Armonia – 11-night Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea itineraries begin at $1,249; 11-night Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt cruises begin at $1,199.
• MSC Melody –7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries begin at $799.
• MSC Rhapsody – 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries begin at $799.
The Italian-style cruise line also will have three ships in Northern Europe in 2008, maintaining its popular variety of cruise lengths and itineraries. Here is a sample of available itineraries (all prices are cruise-only, Early Booking, per person, double occupancy, U.S. and Canadian residents only; government fees and taxes are additional):
• MSC Opera – 7-night Russia and The Baltic itineraries begin at $1,099; 7-night Scandinavian Fjords itineraries begin at $1,099.
• MSC Lirica – 7-night Russia and The Baltic begin at $ 1,099; 7-night Scandinavian Fjords cruises begin at $1,099.
• MSC Armonia – 10-night Scandinavian Fjords begin at $ 1,199; 10-night Russia and The Baltic begin at $1,249; 11-night North Cape: Land of the Midnight Sun itinerary begins at $1,449.