MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida, Sister Ships Which Entered Service in Ports of Call Descriptions & Shore Excursions
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25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/22/10 1:32 PM Page 1 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISING 2011 FROM ROME, VENICE & NAPLES Toronto departures April to October 2011 25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/20/10 9:05 AM Page 2 Sunquest Mediterranean Cruising 2011 25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/20/10 9:06 AM Page 3 OurLIMITED best upgrade TIME OFFER! ever! Save up to $880 per couple Our Free Upgrade provides savings of up to $880 per FREE UPGRADE FROM couple on the regular cost of an Ocean View Balcony. Free Upgrade is a capacity controlled, limited time offer, subject to withdrawal INSIDE STATEROOM TO without prior notice. Upgrades are from Inside Stateroom Categories 1,2,3 to Oceanview Balcony Stateroom Categories 6,7,8. Savings will vary dependent OCEAN VIEW BALCONY upon your ship and departure date. STATEROOM The value of a cruise in the Mediterranean, where Limited time offer! magnificence is commonplace, cannot be overstated. Not only the countless joys of shipboard life and all Contents CRUISE OF A the wonders that brings, but the glamour & excitement Map of the Mediterranean . .4 LIFETIMEof disembarking in the most famous ports on earth. Welcome aboard MSC Cruises . .6 And when your cruise includes not only roundtrip airfare, but also one or two MSCMAGNIFICA ...........................8 Ship facilities and stateroom descriptions . .10 nights in 4-star hotels in Venice, Rome or Sorrento, city tours, a special din- Itineraries and rate charts . .12 ner, breakfast daily and all transfers – well, the value can only be that of Sun- Ports of call descriptions & shore excursions . .14 quest’s exclusive Cruise of a Lifetime! Deckplan..................................16 MSCMUSICA ..............................18 OUR SHIPS Ship facilities and stateroom descriptions . .20 The exciting new MSC Magnifica which debuted to acclaim in Spring 2010; Itineraries and rate charts . .22 MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida, sister ships which entered service in Ports of call descriptions & shore excursions . .24 2008 and 2009 respectively and the two largest ships ever built by a Deckplan..................................26 European owner; MSC Musica, one of the most beautiful and popular ships MSCSPLENDIDA ...........................28 in the Mediterranean. Ship facilities and stateroom descriptions . .30 Itinerary and rate chart . .32 Ports of call descriptions & shore excursions . .34 OUR ITINERARIES Deckplan..................................36 Whether walking in the footsteps of Anthony and Cleopatra, meandering MSCFANTASIA ............................38 cobbled streets in medieval Dubrovnik, visiting the ruins of Carthage in Tunis, Ship facilities and stateroom descriptions . .40 partying on Barcelona’s Ramblas Boulevard, gliding the canals of Venice by Itineraries and rate charts . .42 gondola, joining the excited crowds in Rome’s Piazza Navona, or sipping an Ports of call descriptions & shore excursions . .44 excellent wine at a merry cliffside taverna on Santorini - a king’s ransom in Deckplan..................................46 wonders awaits you. Car rental with AVIS & ALBATours . .48 Dolce Vita coach tour of Tuscany & cruise . .50 TWO FABULOUS PRE-CRUISE COACH TOURS Dolce Vita coach tour of Piedmont & cruise . .52 NEW! Dolce Vita in Piedmont 9 Days/8 Nights or 10 Days/9 Nights Hotel accommodation . .54 From Rome to Venice via Turin, Barolo, Barbaresco, Alba. The stunning Air extensions & transfers . .55 region of Piedmont features the glories of lively, elegant, Turin, host to the Helpful pre-cruise Information . .56 Travel Insurance . .57 2006 Winter Olympic Games, rich in artistic and architectural beauties, the Terms & Conditions . .58 hills of the Langhe and the Roero, the vineyards of Barolo and Barbaresco and the picturesque charm of the colourful, medieval city of Alba. IMPROVED! Dolce Vita in Tuscany 9 Days/8 Nights or 10 Days/9 Nights Rome to Venice via Cortona, San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, Parma. Our most popular tour has been refreshed to include upgraded hotels and a new destination in the Emilia-Romagna Region – Parma – famous for its architecture, monuments, beautiful countryside, Parmagiano cheese and world famous Parma ham. Find out more at www.sunquest.ca/mediterraneancruise 3 25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/20/10 9:07 AM Page 4 T W N o r t h S e a Baltic Sea Sunquest Mediterranean Cruising 2011 Bay France of Biscay VENICE Croatia Marseille Genoa Spain Barcelona Corsica Italy Black Dubrovnik Sea ROME Istanbul Palma de Mallorca NAPLES Bari Sardinia Greece Turkey Corfu Mediterranean Sea Izmir Sicily Athens Palermo Messina Katakolon Tunis Mykonos Santorini Malta La Valletta Africa Tunisia Rhodes Crete Mediterranean Sea Egypt 25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/20/10 9:07 AM Page 5 The Mediterranean! Where history breathes from the very walls In the Mediterranean, it’s as if all the stars that ever were joined forces. It is a flight of the imagination and the pure joy of living – all turquoise seas and desert, world-class cities and humble villages, festivals, music and song. The cradle of civilization, it is the hub of the world’s ancient trade routes and an oasis for the soul. From the greatest historical and religious sightseeing in the world to the electrifying atmosphere of non-stop, hot-spot action and glorious beaches, The Mediterranean is a call to the heart. Black Sea bul MSC Magnifica Eastern Mediterranean from Venice MSC Musica Eastern Mediterranean from Venice MSC Fantasia Western Mediterranean from Rome rkey MSC Splendida Western Mediterranean from Naples mir Rhodes Cyprus Find out more at www.sunquest.ca/mediterraneancruise 5 ypt 25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/20/10 9:07 AM Page 6 Your Excellent Adventure Begins... Welcome Abo “The Med” is home to Italy’s MSC Cruises, a privately-owned, family-run company with 10 magnificent contemporary vessels comprising one of the most modern fleets at sea. The company is expert in the diverse history, culture and high-style of the Mediterranean and this know-how is clearly reflected in their marvellous itineraries. Whether you dream of glorious beaches, shopping in sophisticated cities, taverna hopping on glamorous Greek Isles, or visiting rustic villages, opulent palaces and museums housing many of the greatest antiquities on earth, you will discover a truly romantic landscape throughout your MSC Cruise. 25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/20/10 2:40 PM Page 7 me Aboard! An anything-but-ordinary sensibility ficent Like the Mediterranean itself, your ship’s guest complement is international in composition. You’ll find a warm and festive continental ambience with Euro- n the pean, Italian and North American guests forming a kaleidoscope of cultures. in their Indulgences aplenty Effortless living in beautiful surroundings, a convivial social scene and the repertoire of sensual indulgences demanded by today’s cruise guest is the very amorous essence of an MSC Cruises experience. eatest Bring clothes to play in ghout Dress up! Or not. No need to worry about fancy wardrobes; dress is carefree during the day and casual sophistication is welcome in the evening. See Helpful Information (Attire) on page 56. Personal temples of well-being Much more than a spa, the serene MSC Aurea Spa blends the magic of Balinese massage, Turkish bath, and the ancient Roman tradition of therapeutic waters with a fitness centre staffed by personal trainers, yoga and pilates instructors. All in a day’s pleasure Breeze-washed pool decks are just made for refreshing dips, hot-tubbing and people-watching over sunset cocktails. Or perhaps you’re up to the cavalcade of events and activities master-minded for all ages: language, dance, cooking & fitness classes, seminars, lectures, golf simulators & scouting the onboard shops for baubles, bangles and beads. You’ll be surprised at the astonishing list of guest facilities on each ship! Far away places with strange sounding names Shore adventures are remarkably exciting events, particularly when you’re headed to a scene you’ve dreamed about for years and can’t wait to see. Excursions are all about “once in a lifetime” experiences. Nights ignite! Illuminated by moonlight and softly glowing chandeliers, your ship comes alive, attracting crowds to pre-dinner cocktails. Expect world-class performances in The Theatre; pianos and string quartets, bars, lounges, discos; the casino for the best of European and American gaming and giant outdoor movie screens. Buon appetito Dining options are extensive and are casual to cosmopolitan affairs, including elegant main restaurants serving 7-course extravaganzas. Other examples: Tex-Mex and sushi bars, savoury Mediterranean and Nouvelle French, Chinese and La Cucina Italiana, pizza and burgers. Robust reds and crisp whites abiding in the wine cellar await your attention. Show the kids the world FREE! Kids 11 & under sail free (paying only cruise taxes when accompanied by two full fare paying guests in the same stateroom). A cost applies to all other holiday components. All ships have themed play areas, in- cluding high seas hangouts for teens, video arcades, water- parks, outdoor pools, and flavourful, kid-friendly food. Pre-cruise coach tours Fully escorted coach tours in the regions of Tuscany and Piedmont. See pages 50 to 53. Find out more at www.sunquest.ca/mediterraneancruise 7 25024 Med Cruise layout 2011:Med Cruise 2010 layout 9/20/10 9:08 AM Page 8 Sunquest Mediterranean Cruising 2011 MSC Magnifica Italy, Greece, Turkey, Dubrovnik (Cro 10 day/8 night or 11 day/9 night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Bari, Katako Italian Scenes, Grecian Dreams and T Includes airfare from Toronto, all transfers, 7-night cruise and 1 night in Venice or 1 day in Venice and 2 Cruising is all about fabulous, gleaming new ships, and 95,128 East ton MSC Magnifica, the latest extravaganza from MSC Cruises, Eons o is no exception.