MSC Cruises' Repositioning Cruises

Star Clippers' Transatlantic and Indian Ocean Crossings

MSC Cruises is offering transatlantic repositioning cruises on the mv Orchestra from Genoa, Italy to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and from New York to Copenhagen, Denmark. Enjoy the immensity of the ocean and enjoy leisure water days by crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a 17 night voyage. MSC Cruises' parent company is the second largest freight shipping company in the world with over 200 ships and 19,000 employees worldwide. The cruise line division began in 1988 and has been marketed in the US for about 10 years. The cruises are popular because of their true Italian ambiance, staff and service and their value pricing. The mv Orchestra was built in 2007, and with 1,275 staterooms on 13 passenger decks, she can accommodate 2,550 passengers on a double basis, and a maximum of 3,013. The Orchestra is 964 feet long and 89,600 tons, and is fully stabilized. All staterooms offer an interactive TV, minibar, safe and radio. Passenger amenities include mini-golf, a tennis court, a discothéque, a jogging track and two saunas and steam rooms, as well as four Jacuzzis, two swimming pools, a theater, cinema, casino, library, card room, art gallery, and an internet café. There are duty free shops, a shopping area, medical center, a Chinese restaurant and a wine tasting bar. There is a beauty salon, and a gymnasium where aerobics and yoga are offered. There are nightly shows and various activities during the day. Interesting shore excursions may be available for an additional charge. Of course you are always free to just curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee and relax the day away. MSC Cruises can also arrange roundtrip air from major U.S. gateways or you may choose to arrange your own air and spend more time in Europe. MSC Cruises attracts many repeat passengers because of their good service, fun itineraries, and good value for the money. Italian Ownership / Panama Registry. Please contact Joycene for more information and to book. No age limit.

	Dec. 16, 2008 17 Nights Genoa  ---  Italy Marsiglia (Marseilles)  ---  France Barcelona  ---  Spain Casablanca  ---  Morocco Funchal  ---  Madeira Islands Pointe a Pitre  ---  Guadalupe St. Thomas  ---  US Virgin Islands San Juan  ---  Puerto Rico Fort Lauderdale  ---  Florida
Category Description Freighter World Cruises' Rates* 9-11 Balcony Superior $1,799 6-8 Balcony Standard $1,599 4-5 Ocean View $1,399 1-3 Interior $1,199 * Rates are per person double occupancy. Government fees and taxes are an additional $58.50 p/p. There is an additional fuel surcharge of $102 p/p. The 3rd and 4th adult are an additional $849 each.

	May 5, 2009 15 Nights New York  ---  New York Ponta Delgada  ---  Azores Lisbon  ---  Portugal Vigo  ---  Spain La Coruña  ---  Spain Dover  ---  England Copenhagen  ---  Denmark
Category Description Freighter World Cruises' Rates* 8 Balcony Standard $1,649 6 Balcony Standard $1,599 3 Interior $1,249 1 Interior $1,199 * Rates are per person double occupancy. Government fees and taxes are an additional $65 p/p. There is an additional fuel surcharge of $240 p/p. The 3rd and 4th adult are an additional $849 each.

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MSC Cruises is offering the mv Lirica on a transatlantic repositioning cruise from Genoa to Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy the immensity of the ocean and enjoy leisure water days by crossing the Atlantic Ocean on an 18 night voyage. MSC Cruises' parent company is the second largest freight shipping company in the world with over 200 ships and 19,000 employees worldwide. The cruise line division began in 1988 and has been marketed in the US for about 10 years. The cruises are popular because of their true Italian ambiance, staff and service and their value pricing. The mv Lirica is fully modern, with amenities such as a fully equipped fitness center, spa, multiple restaurants, a pizzeria, two swimming pools and two whirlpools, shopping gallery, casino, theater, and internet cafe. All cabins are equipped with satellite TV, hairdryers, and minibars. Built in 2003, she is 59,058 tons, 824 feet long, and carries 1,560 passengers (double occupancy).
Numerous interesting shore excursions are available for an additional charge. There are nightly shows and various crafts and games during the day. Of course you are always free to just curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee and relax the day away. MSC Cruises can also arrange roundtrip air from major U.S. gateways or you may choose to arrange your own air and spend more time in Europe. MSC Cruises attracts many repeat passengers because of their good service, fun itineraries, and good value for the money. Please contact Joycene for further details and to book. Italian Ownership / Panama Registry. No age limit. Category Description Freighter World Cruises' Rates* 11 Suite with Balcony $2,049 9 Ocean View $1,549 6 Ocean View $1,399 1 Interior $1,099 * Rates are per person double occupancy. Government fees and taxes are an additional $61.25 p/p. There is an additional fuel surcharge of $108 p/p. The 3rd and 4th adult are an additional $899 each.	Nov. 15, 2008 18 Nights Genoa  ---  Italy Barcelona  ---  Spain Casablanca  ---  Morocco Tenerife  ---  Canary Islands Funchal  ---  Madeira Islands Bridgetown  ---  Barbados St. John's  ---  Antigua St. Thomas  ---  US Virgin Islands San Juan  ---  Puerto Rico Ft. Lauderdale  ---  Florida Itinerary Map

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MSC Cruises will be offering two Italy to South America repositioning cruises this Fall on the MSC Sinfonia and the MSC Armonia. The Sinfonia and Armonia each offer a simulation golf range, a gymnasium & sauna, a jogging area, two adult swimming pools, and two whirlpools. Also available are a virtual reality center, an internet cafe with 16 terminals, two restaurants, a pizzeria, grill, theatre, discotheque, casino, shopping gallery, and a children's club. These ships can accommodate about 2,087 passengers, and are about 824 feet long, and 58,625 tons. They have 9 decks, and 9 elevators, and are fully stabilized. Italian ownership / Panama registry. No age limit. Freighter World Special Rates* Oceanview Cabin Inside Cabin * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Government fees and taxes will apply. Sinfonia $1,599 $1,299 Armonia $1,499 $1,199
Freighter World Cruises has special rates on Oceanview and Inside Staterooms. Both cabin categories are furnished with single beds that can be converted into a king size bed, a bathroom with shower, television and radio, full-service mini bar, a room safe, and a hairdryer. They are about 140 square feet. Please contact Joycene for further details and to book. Itinerary Map	The Sinfonia Nov. 19 - Dec. 9 2007 Day Date Port 1 Mon Genoa, Italy 2 Tue Marseille, France 3 Wed At Sea 4 Thu Barcelona, Spain 5 Fri Lisbon, Portugal 6 Sat At Sea 7 Sun Funchal, Madeira Islands 8 Mon Tenerife, Canary Islands 9 Tue At Sea 10 Wed At Sea 11 Thu At Sea 12 Fri At Sea 13 Sat At Sea 14 Sun At Sea 15 Mon Recife, Brazil 16 Tue Salvador, Brazil 17 Wed At Sea 18 Thu Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 19 Fri At Sea 20 Sat At Sea 21 Sun Buenos Aires, Argentina	The Armonia Dec. 1 - Dec. 19 2007 Day Date Port 1 Sat Venice, Italy 2 Sun Dubrovnik, Croatia 3 Mon At Sea 4 Tue Tunis, Tunisia 5 Wed At Sea 6 Thu Malaga, Spain 7 Fri Casablanca, Morocco 8 Sat At Sea 9 Sun Tenerife, Canary Islands 10 Mon At Sea 11 Tue At Sea 12 Wed At Sea 13 Thu At Sea 14 Fri At Sea 15 Sat Recife, Brazil 16 Sun Salvador, Brazil 17 Mon At Sea 18 Tue Buzios, Brazil 19 Wed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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A trans-ocean crossing on a Tall Ship is the fondest dream of anyone who loves sailing. Imagine long lazy days at sea, watching the water slip under the bow, gazing at a horizon that is 360 degrees wide, feeling the steadying power of sails as they capture the energy of the wind and thrust your ship through the vast expanse of ocean. At times you can stretch out in the bow net and watch the water slip by just a few meters below you. For those who love the sea, this is the ultimate way to experience it! In all the world, there is no experience as wonderfully renewing and invigorating. Star Clippers' fleet of three tall ships offer authentic sailing adventures with all the amenities found on a luxury mega-yacht. The ship's accommodations are thoughtfully designed featuring a private bathroom, air conditioning, hair dryer, private safe, television and telephone. The dress code is casual, and there is single, open seating in the dining room. Star Clippers was named "World's Leading Specialty Cruise Line" by World Travel Awards. Star Clippers' flagship, the Royal Clipper, is the largest true sailing passenger ship, with 5 masts, 42 sails, and 21,000 square feet of teak deck. She can accommodate 227 passengers. Nancy sailed on her for a week from Civitavecchia, Italy down the Italian coast, and came back highly enthusiastic about the vessel and the crew. Click here for Nancy's article with photographs about her experience. Interesting shore excursions are offered for an additional fee. Free water sports are offered from the ship. The Star Clipper and Star Flyer have 4 masts, 16 sails, and 36,000 square feet of sail. They are 360 feet in length, with a mast height of 226 feet, and can accommodate 170 passengers. Contact Joycene for more information and a brochure. Air arrangements are available or passengers can book cruise only. The ships are registered in Luxembourg. These offerings are for residents of North and South America only. No age limit.

Civitavecchia  ---  Italy (Port of Rome) Bonifacio  ---  Corsica, France Mahon  ---  Menorca, Spain Ibiza  ---  Spain Motril  ---  Spain Safi  ---  Morocco Casablanca  ---  Morocco Tanger  ---  Morocco Cadiz  ---  Spain Portimao  ---  Portugal Lisbon  ---  Portugal (2nd call) Casablanca  ---  Morocco (2nd call) Safi  ---  Morocco Essaouira  ---  Morocco Tenerife  ---  Canary Islands, Spain Bridgetown  ---  Barbados Freighter World's 2008 Fares* Rome to Barbados 28 Nights Oct. 11 -- Nov. 08 Rome to Lisbon 12 Nights Oct. 11 -- Oct. 23 Lisbon to Barbados 16 Nights Oct. 23 -- Nov. 08 Category 2--5 Cabin Category 2 $4,830 $3,098 $2,538 Category 3 $4,374 $2,895 $2,209 Port Charges $450 $305 $145 * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Air Brochure Gateways: $795 p/p for the full cruise, plus a Fuel Surcharge of $110 p/p, and Air Tax of $100 p/p.

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Bridgetown  ---  Barbados Ponta Delgada  ---  Azores, Portugal Malaga  ---  Spain Palma  ---  Majorca, Spain Mahon  ---  Menorca, Spain Civitavecchia  ---  Italy (Port of Rome) Freighter World's 2009 Fares* Barbados to Rome 21 Nights Apr. 11 -- May 02 Barbados to Malaga 16 Nights Apr. 11-27 Category 2--5 Cabin Category 2 $3,573 $2,538 Category 3 $3,189 $2,209 Category 4 $2,860 $1,943 Category 5 $2,349 $1,509 Guaranteed Single $3,644 $2,524 Port Charges $305 $155 * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Air Brochure Gateways: $895 p/p, plus a Fuel Surcharge of $100 p/p, and Air Tax of $205 p/p.

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Civitavecchia  ---  Italy (Port of Rome) Bonifacio  ---  Corsica, France Mahon  ---  Menorca, Spain Ibiza  ---  Spain Motril  ---  Spain Safi  ---  Morocco Casablanca  ---  Morocco Tanger  ---  Morocco Cadiz  ---  Spain Portimao  ---  Portugal Lisbon  ---  Portugal (2nd call) Casablanca  ---  Morocco (2nd call) Safi  ---  Morocco Essaouira  ---  Morocco Tenerife  ---  Canary Islands, Spain Bridgetown  ---  Barbados Freighter World's 2009 Fares* Rome to Barbados 28 Nights Oct. 10 -- Nov. 07 Rome to Lisbon 12 Nights Oct. 10 -- Oct. 22 Lisbon to Barbados 16 Nights Oct. 22 -- Nov. 07 Category 2--5 Cabin Category 2 $4,908 $3,189 $2,538 Category 3 $4,446 $2,979 $2,209 Category 4 $4,116 $2,860 $1,943 Category 5 $3,492 $2,566 $1,509 Guaranteed Single $5,928 $3,404 $2,524 Port Charges $470 $315 $155 * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Air Brochure Gateways: $895 p/p for the full cruise, plus a Fuel Surcharge of $100 p/p, and Air Tax of $205 p/p.

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Athens  ---  Greece Mykonos  ---  Greece Rhodes  ---  Greece Alexandria  ---  Egypt Port Said  ---  Egypt Suez Canal  ---  transit Sharm El Sheik  ---  Egypt Safaga  ---  Egypt Salalah  ---  Oman Goa  ---  India Cochin  ---  India Colombo  ---  Sri Lanka Similan Islands  ---  Thailand Phuket  ---  Thailand Freighter World's 2008 Fares* Athens to Phuket 37 Nights Oct. 16 - Nov. 22 Athens to Goa 24 Nights Oct 16 - Nov. 09 Safaga to Phuket 28 Nights Oct. 25 - Nov. 22 Category 2--5 Cabin Category 2 $5,704 $4,271 $4,892 Category 3 $5,247 $3,956 $4,484 Category 4 $4,781 $3,634 $4,060 Category 5 $4,121 $3,176 $3,460 Guaranteed Single $5,596 $5,275 $5,605 Port Charges $535 $415 $315 * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Air Brochure Gateways: $895 p/p for the full cruise, plus a Fuel Surcharge of $135 p/p, and an Air Tax of $115 p/p.

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Phuket  ---  Thailand Similan Islands  ---  Thailand Colombo  ---  Sri Lanka Cochin  ---  India Goa  ---  India Safaga  ---  Egypt Sharm El Sheik  ---  Egypt Suez Canal  ---  transit Port Said  ---  Egypt Alexandria  ---  Egypt Rhodes  ---  Greece Mykonos  ---  Greece Athens  ---  Greece Freighter World's 2009 Fares* Phuket to Athens 37 Nights Mar. 21-Apr. 27 Phuket to Safaga 28 Nights Mar. 21-Apr. 18 Goa to Athens 24 Nights Apr. 03-Apr. 27 Category 2--5 Cabin Category 2 $5,324 $4,281 $4,556 Category 3 $4,897 $3,924 $4,220 Category 4 $4,463 $3,553 $3,876 Category 5 $3,847 $3,028 $3,388 Guaranteed Single $5,596 $5,605 $5,275 Port Charges $545 $325 $425 * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Air Brochure Gateways: $995 p/p for full cruise, plus a Fuel Surcharge of $100 p/p, and an Air Tax of $235 p/p.

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Athens  ---  Greece Mykonos  ---  Greece Rhodes  ---  Greece Alexandria  ---  Egypt Port Said  ---  Egypt Suez Canal  ---  transit Sharm El Sheik  ---  Egypt Safaga  ---  Egypt Salalah  ---  Oman Goa  ---  India Cochin  ---  India Colombo  ---  Sri Lanka Similan Islands  ---  Thailand Phuket  ---  Thailand Freighter World's 2009 Fares* Athens to Phuket 37 Nights Oct. 15 - Nov. 21 Athens to Goa 24 Nights Oct. 15 - Nov. 08 Safaga to Phuket 28 Nights Oct. 24 - Nov. 21 Category 2--5 Cabin Category 2 $5,704 $4,271 $4,892 Category 3 $5,247 $3,956 $4,484 Category 4 $4,781 $3,634 $4,060 Category 5 $4,121 $3,176 $3,460 Guaranteed Single $5,596 $5,275 $5,605 Port Charges $545 $425 $325 * Rates are per person, double occupancy. Air Brochure Gateways: $995 p/p for the full cruise, plus a Fuel Surcharge of $100 p/p, and an Air Tax of $235 p/p.

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