MSC Cruises Answers

Most people on the 13.05 flight will be going on the same cruise as you, but would have booked through MSC (and paid far more), only difference is you have to get a cab to the port, but only 5 mins away, and cost about 20 euros (cabs are based at airport). On the plus side, you will be at the port before the others on your flight, as they will be waiting around for the coach (over an hour on last cruise!). It is so much more civilised doing you own arrangements, as cruise operator transfers tend to be chaotic and usually incurr waiting bloody ages for stragglers!.

And just to add to what Wilba has said, you will probably find that as most 7 night cruises have a weekend departure, that by flying out a day early the flights are often cheaper and what you save by not going on a Saturday flight usually just about covers the cost of an overnight stay., Especially if flying with the cheapy budget airlines.

Just remember when you book with the aitline they have to get you there or are responsible for you, the way BA are going at the moment are you sure you want to fly with them, then of course the way things are already 2 travel companies have gone haywire, not trying to put you off but really think of what you want to do...Brian

Many of us book our own flights whichever cruise line we sail with, BUT flying out on the same day is not the best idea in the world unless (a) you have a good margin of time for flight delays (b) you have a back up plan for alternative flights and/or nearby airports, or (c) Why not do what many of us do? Fly out a day or two earlier and enjoy the port of departure, by putting the money you save on flights to good use. As for Genoa airport to port it is only about a 15 minute cab ride..........BTW you normally have to be boarded at least 90 mins before the ship sails...........Wilba