DID YOU KNOW? WITH MSC CRUISES

As we know with many of us are now taking one cruise a year and if lucky enough two or three, but what do we really know about any cruise line. Programmes like ‘The Cruise Ship’ which has just aired on ITV will be for some compulsive viewing as it quenches our thirst to know more. So whether your an MSC Fan or not , I hope you find my blog interesting reading and more than that how many of these facts did you actually know?

FACT 1.

MSC Cruises becomes the first cruise company in the world to offer a 24/7 pediatric telemedicine service which means that doctors on board the ships will be able to contact specialist pediatricians any time for a second opinion by using a cutting edge system of remote images and data transmissions. No other cruise company in the world provides such a service, which will bring peace of mind to thousands of families that cruise every year.

FACT 2.

MSC Divina – 1603 Theater Seats more than 5 times the average of seats in a movie theatre and a whopping 21 bars on board. Do you have a favourite?

FACT 3

MSC Opera is in her last season sailing out of Southampton, and to make sure she is sailing on full capacity, MSC have some great prices for her remaining 6 voyages before she says goodbye to UK waters so be sure to book now if interested.

FACT 4

MSC has partnered up with Unicef and aims to raise a whopping 4 million dollars in the next five years. MSC will contribute to the production and transportation of ready to use therapeutic foods so that together can help ensure the miracle of a childs life is never deprived of its promise. Way to go MSC!!

FACT 5

MSC Cruise Renaissance Programme – A 200 million euro improvement and lengthening service that will see that all MSC  Lirica Class Cruise ships benefit from the most modern and up to date technology and comfort. MSC Armonia, Lirica< Sinfonia and Opera will be completed by 2015 and will see an addition of exciting new entertainment options, technological advancements, extended shops and up to 200 new cabins.

FACT 6 –

MSC Cruises plan to triple UK Passengers by 2017, they have set plans in place not only by announcing the addition of 4 more ships but also introducing three more flights per week to take passengers from the Uk to Italian ports.

FACT 7

MSC Yacht Club – 69 Private Suites and 24 hour Butler Service, Want something special then Yacht Club is for you?

FACT 8

11 Million Passengers cruise have sailed with MSC , that is the whole population of Sao Paulo.

FACT 9

MSC History – Founded in 1970 as the Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC is now amongst the top leaders in cargo transport

FINALLY DID YOU KNOW :- 4,000 people worked 3 years to build the latest jewel in the MSC Cruises fleet.  MSC Preziosa, 14,600 friendly staff are on board to cater for your every whim.All Captains  require at least 11 years navigational experience to work on board. MSC have introduced 4 types of cabin options for you, Bella Experience, Fantastica Experience , Aurea Experience and  MSC Yacht Club Experience.

There you have it, everything that maybe you didn’t know about MSC Cruises, a force to be reckoned with and definitely as the worlds third largest cruise line definitely a player of the future.

Holly xx