Please note that bookings must be made at least one month in advance for transatlantic crossings. No late bookings will be accepted. None of the freighters currently carrying passengers provide for a passenger to take a car, camper or motorcycle along with them as part of or in conjunction with passenger carriage. The vehicle would have to be shipped by the passenger via a freight forwarder, independently of their freighter travel arrangements.

The North American East / Gulf Coasts to / from the Mediterranean

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Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude Duration about 77 days Fares - see table below Age limit 79 German Ownership / Registry   Itinerary Map

Anticipated Itinerary New York  ---  New York Norfolk  ---  Virginia Savannah  ---  Georgia Valencia  ---  Spain Genoa  ---  Italy Alexandria  ---  Egypt Suez Canal transit Jeddah*  ---  Saudi Arabia Khor Fakkan*  ---  United Arab Emirates Port Qasim*  ---  Pakistan Pipavav*  ---  India Nava Sheva  ---  India Jebel Ali*  ---  United Arab Emirates Jeddah* (2nd call)  ---  Saudi Arabia Suez Canal transit Alexandria (2nd call)  ---  Egypt Freeport  ---  Malta La Spezia  ---  Italy Fos sur Mer  ---  France Barcelona  ---  Spain Valencia (2nd call)  ---  Spain New York  ---  New York * No shore leave or embarkation/disembarkation.

NSB offers service on the mv Ibn Sina and Al Fujairah on a 77 day roundvoyage from New York to Europe, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and India. You can choose a cruise segment, or take one ship to a foreign port on the itinerary and return on a later sailing. These sisterships can accommodate a maximum of eight passengers in one Owner's Suite, two Double Suites, and two Single Cabins, all with private facilities. The dining room and lounge are shared with ship's officers. A sauna, fitness room (with tennis table and rowing machine or stationary bicycle), indoor pool and laundry facilities are all available to passengers. There is a steward on board. There is good deck space and passengers can walk around the entire ship on the main deck. The ships are fully containerized and as is common with newer container ships, the cabins, dining room, lounge, swimming pool and gym are located on 5 different decks. There is no elevator, so passengers must be able to negotiate many stairs. The lead officers are German, and the remainder of the crew is German or Filipino. There is weekly cabin service. The vessels were built in 1993 in Germany and are 45,470 DWT and about 708 feet long (216 meters). The photographs were taken in 1995 of the Washington Senator, sistership to the Ibn Sina and Al Fujairah. Owner's Suite #210 is on Deck 5 and is about 430 square feet (40 square meters), is carpeted, and has private facilities with shower. The spacious living room has a refrigerator, sofa, chairs, table, and desk, with views to the side and front (the front view may be blocked by containers). The bedroom has one bed which is about 78" x 78" (2 x 2 meters), and has a wardrobe and view to the side. This cabin is the same as the Double Suites but also has a VCR and audio equipment. Double Suite #209 is also on Deck 5 and is about 430 square feet (40 square meters), is carpeted, and has private facilities with shower. The spacious living room has a refrigerator, sofa, chairs, table, and desk, with views to the side and front (the front view may be blocked by containers). The bedroom has one bed which is about 78" x 63" (2 x 1.6 meters), and a wardrobe and view to the side. Double Suite #308 is identical to Double Suite #209, but one deck below. Single Cabin #200 is on Deck 5 and is about 258 square feet (24 square meters), is carpeted, and has private facilities with shower. This is a large single cabin with one bed which is about 78" x 47" (2 x 1.2 meters), a wardrobe, refrigerator, chair, table, desk, and convertible sofa. The view is to the front and may be blocked by containers. Single Cabin #303 is on Deck 4 and is about 226 square feet (21 square meters), is carpeted, and has private facilities with shower. This cabin has one bed which is about 78" x 47" (2 x 1.2 meters), a wardrobe, refrigerator, chair, table, desk, and convertible sofa. This cabin is smaller then Cabin #200 but has unobstructed views to the side. The dining room and lounge are on Deck 1. Please note that the laundry is 2 decks below Deck 1.

Fares*	Approximate # of Days	Owner's Suite Double Occupancy	Owner's Suite Single Occupancy	Double Suite Double Occupancy	Double Suite Single Occupancy	Single Cabin
Roundtrip from New York	77	about $12,070 p/p (Euro 7,315 p/p)	about $13,340 (Euro 8,085)	about $10,164 p/p (Euro 6,160 p/p)	about $12,070 (Euro 7,315)	about $9,529 (Euro 5,775)
New York to Valencia	16	about $2,508 p/p (Euro 1,520 p/p)	about $2,772 (Euro 1,680)	about $2,112 p/p (Euro 1,280 p/p)	about $2,508 (Euro 1,520)	about $1,980 (Euro 1,200)
New York to Genoa	18	about $2,822 p/p (Euro 1,710 p/p)	about $3,119 (Euro 1,890)	about $2,376 p/p (Euro 1,440 p/p)	about $2,822 (Euro 1,710)	about $2,228 (Euro 1,350)
New York to Nava Sheva	41	about $6,427 p/p (Euro 3,895 p/p)	about $7,103 (Euro 4,305)	about $5,412 p/p (Euro 3,280 p/p)	about $6,427 (Euro 3,895)	about $5,074 (Euro 3,075)
Norfolk to Valencia	15	about $2,351 p/p (Euro 1,425 p/p)	about $2,599 (Euro 1,575)	about $1,980 p/p (Euro 1,200 p/p)	about $2,351 (Euro 1,425)	about $1,856 (Euro 1,125)
Norfolk to Genoa	17	about $2,665 p/p (Euro 1,615 p/p)	about $2,945 (Euro 1,785)	about $2,244 p/p (Euro 1,360 p/p)	about $2,665 (Euro 1,615)	about $2,104 (Euro 1,275)
Norfolk to Nava Sheva	40	about $6,270 p/p (Euro 3,800 p/p)	about $6,930 (Euro 4,200)	about $5,280 p/p (Euro 3,200 p/p)	about $6,270 (Euro 3,800)	about $4,950 (Euro 3,000)
Savannah to Valencia	13	about $2,038 p/p (Euro 1,235 p/p)	about $2,252 (Euro 1,365)	about $1,716 p/p (Euro 1,040 p/p)	about $2,038 (Euro 1,235)	about $1,609 (Euro 975)
Savannah to Genoa	15	about $2,351 p/p (Euro 1,425 p/p)	about $2,599 (Euro 1,575)	about $1,980 p/p (Euro 1,200 p/p)	about $2,351 (Euro 1,425)	about $1,856 (Euro 1,125)
Savannah to Nava Sheva	38	about $5,957 p/p (Euro 3,610 p/p)	about $6,584 (Euro 3,990)	about $5,016 p/p (Euro 3,040 p/p)	about $5,957 (Euro 3,610)	about $4,703 (Euro 2,850)
* Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p) for trips 15 days and over, and about $314 p/p (Euro 190 p/p) for trips 14 days and under. U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for passengers disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

Fares*	Approximate # of Days	Owner's Suite Double Occupancy	Owner's Suite Single Occupancy	Double Suite Double Occupancy	Double Suite Single Occupancy	Single Cabin
Nava Sheva to New York	36	about $5,643 p/p (Euro 3,420 p/p)	about $6,237 (Euro 3,780)	about $4,752 p/p (Euro 2,880 p/p)	about $5,643 (Euro 3,420)	about $4,455 (Euro 2,700)
Nava Sheva to Norfolk	37	about $5,800 p/p (Euro 3,515 p/p)	about $6,410 (Euro 3,885)	about $4,884 p/p (Euro 2,960 p/p)	about $5,800 (Euro 3,515)	about $4,579 (Euro 2,775)
Nava Sheva to Savannah	39	about $6,113 p/p (Euro 3,705 p/p)	about $6,757 (Euro 4,095)	about $5,148 p/p (Euro 3,120 p/p)	about $6,113 (Euro 3,705)	about $4,826 (Euro 2,925)
Malta to New York	17	about $2,665 p/p (Euro 1,615 p/p)	about $2,945 (Euro 1,785)	about $2,244 p/p (Euro 1,360 p/p)	about $2,665 (Euro 1,615)	about $2,104 (Euro 1,275)
Malta to Norfolk	18	about $2,822 p/p (Euro 1,710 p/p)	about $3,119 (Euro 1,890)	about $2,376 p/p (Euro 1,440 p/p)	about $2,822 (Euro 1,710)	about $2,228 (Euro 1,350)
Malta to Savannah	20	about $3,135 p/p (Euro 1,900 p/p)	about $3,465 (Euro 2,100)	about $2,640 p/p (Euro 1,600 p/p)	about $3,135 (Euro 1,900)	about $2,475 (Euro 1,500)
La Spezia to New York	15	about $2,351 p/p (Euro 1,425 p/p)	about $2,599 (Euro 1,575)	about $1,980 p/p (Euro 1,200 p/p)	about $2,351 (Euro 1,425)	about $1,856 (Euro 1,125)
La Spezia to Norfolk	16	about $2,508 p/p (Euro 1,520 p/p)	about $2,772 (Euro 1,680)	about $2,112 p/p (Euro 1,280 p/p)	about $2,508 (Euro 1,520)	about $1,980 (Euro 1,200)
La Spezia to Savannah	18	about $2,822 p/p (Euro 1,710 p/p)	about $3,119 (Euro 1,890)	about $2,376 p/p (Euro 1,440 p/p)	about $2,822 (Euro 1,710)	about $2,228 (Euro 1,350)
* Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p) for trips 15 days and over, and about $314 p/p (Euro 190 p/p) for trips 14 days and under. U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for passengers disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

Fares*	Approximate # of Days	Owner's Suite Double Occupancy	Owner's Suite Single Occupancy	Double Suite Double Occupancy	Double Suite Single Occupancy	Single Cabin
Fos sur Mer to New York	14	about $2,195 p/p (Euro 1,330 p/p)	about $2,426 (Euro 1,470)	about $1,848 p/p (Euro 1,120 p/p)	about $2,195 (Euro 1,330)	about $1,733 (Euro 1,050)
Fos sur Mer to Norfolk	15	about $2,351 p/p (Euro 1,425 p/p)	about $2,599 (Euro 1,575)	about $1,980 p/p (Euro 1,200 p/p)	about $2,351 (Euro 1,425)	about $1,856 (Euro 1,125)
Fos sur Mer to Savannah	17	about $2,665 p/p (Euro 1,615 p/p)	about $2,945 (Euro 1,785)	about $2,244 p/p (Euro 1,360 p/p)	about $2,665 (Euro 1,615)	about $2,104 (Euro 1,275)
Barcelona to New York	13	about $2,038 p/p (Euro 1,235 p/p)	about $2,252 (Euro 1,365)	about $1,716 p/p (Euro 1,040 p/p)	about $2,038 (Euro 1,235)	about $1,609 (Euro 975)
Barcelona to Norfolk	14	about $2,195 p/p (Euro 1,330 p/p)	about $2,426 (Euro 1,470)	about $1,848 p/p (Euro 1,120 p/p)	about $2,195 (Euro 1,330)	about $1,733 (Euro 1,050)
Barcelona to Savannah	16	about $2,508 p/p (Euro 1,520 p/p)	about $2,772 (Euro 1,680)	about $2,112 p/p (Euro 1,280 p/p)	about $2,508 (Euro 1,520)	about $1,980 (Euro 1,200)
Valencia (2nd call) to New York	11	about $1,724 p/p (Euro 1,045 p/p)	about $1,906 (Euro 1,155)	about $1,452 p/p (Euro 880 p/p)	about $1,724 (Euro 1,045)	about $1,361 (Euro 825)
Valencia (2nd call) to Norfolk	12	about $1,881 p/p (Euro 1,140 p/p)	about $2,079 (Euro 1,260)	about $1,584 p/p (Euro 960 p/p)	about $1,881 (Euro 1,140)	about $1,485 (Euro 900)
Valencia (2nd call) to Savannah	14	about $2,195 p/p (Euro 1,330 p/p)	about $2,426 (Euro 1,470)	about $1,848 p/p (Euro 1,120 p/p)	about $2,195 (Euro 1,330)	about $1,733 (Euro 1,050)
* Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p) for trips 15 days and over, and about $314 p/p (Euro 190 p/p) for trips 14 days and under. U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for passengers disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

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Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude Duration about 49 days Fares - see table below Age limit 79 German Ownership / Registry

Anticipated Itinerary* Itinerary Map Houston  ---  Texas New Orleans  ---  Louisiana Port Everglades  ---  Florida Savannah  ---  Georgia Freeport  ---  Bahamas Barcelona  ---  Spain Gioia Tauro  ---  Italy Naples  ---  Italy La Spezia  ---  Italy Valencia  ---  Spain Sines  ---  Portugal Freeport (2nd call)  ---  Bahamas Veracruz  ---  Mexico Altamira  ---  Mexico Houston  ---  Texas  * Ports are very subject to change.

Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Buxtehude (NSB) offers service on the mv MSC Alessia and MSC Flaminia on an itinerary from the U.S. Gulf and East Coasts to the Mediterranean. The MSC Alessia and MSC Flaminia can accommodate a maximum of 5 passengers in one Owner's Suite, one Double Suite, and one Single Suite, all with private facilities. The dining room and lounge are shared with ship's officers. A sauna, fitness room, indoor pool, deck chairs, and laundry facilities are all available to passengers. There is a steward on board, and the ship offers weekly cabin service. The ships are fully containerized and as is common with newer container ships, the cabins, dining room, lounge, swimming pool and gym are located on 5 different decks. There is an elevator. The lead officers are German, and the remainder of crew is typically German or Filipino. German ownership and registry. These vessels were built in 2001 in Germany, and are 75,590 GT and about 984 feet long (300 meters). The Owner's Suite is on F Deck and is about 323 square feet (approx. 30 square meters), is carpeted, and has private facilities with shower. The view is to the front, and will usually be blocked by containers. This suite has a refrigerator, wardrobe, TV, a sitting arrangement with two sofas, and a desk and chair. The bedroom has one bed which is about 80" x 70" (2.05 x 1.80 meters). The Double Suite, the Purser Cabin, is on F Deck and is about 323 square feet (approx. 30 square meters), is carpeted, and has private facilities with shower. The view is to the front, and will usually be blocked by containers. This suite has a refrigerator, wardrobe, TV, a sitting arrangement with two sofas, and a desk and chair. The bedroom has one bed which is about 80" x 70" (2.05 x 1.80 meters). The Single Suite, the Steward Cabin, is on F Deck and is about 194 square feet (approx. 18 square meters), is carpeted, and has private facilities with shower. The view is to the back, and will usually be blocked by containers. This suite has a refrigerator, wardrobe, a sofa, armchair, and a table and chair. The bedroom has one bed which is about 80" x 49" (2.05 x 1.25 meters).

NSB MSC Alessia / Flaminia Fares*	Approximate Duration	Owner's / Double Suite Double Occupancy	Owner's / Double Suite Single Occupancy	Single Suite
Roundtrip	49 days	about $7,277 p/p (Euro 4,410 p/p)	about $8,489 (Euro 5,145)	about $6,872 (Euro 4,165)
Houston to Barcelona	22 days	about $3,267 p/p (Euro 1,980 p/p)	about $3,812 (Euro 2,310)	about $3,086 (Euro 1,870)
Houston to Gioia Tauro	24 days	about $3,564 p/p (Euro 2,160 p/p)	about $4,158 (Euro 2,520)	about $3,366 (Euro 2,040)
Houston to Naples	25 days	about $3,713 p/p (Euro 2,250 p/p)	about $4,331 (Euro 2,625)	about $3,506 (Euro 2,125)
Houston to La Spezia	27 days	about $4,010 p/p (Euro 2,430 p/p)	about $4,678 (Euro 2,835)	about $3,787 (Euro 2,295)
Houston to Valencia	29 days	about $4,307 p/p (Euro 2,610 p/p)	about $5,024 (Euro 3,045)	about $4,067 (Euro 2,465)
Houston to Sines	32 days	about $4,752 p/p (Euro 2,880 p/p)	about $5,544 (Euro 3,360)	about $4,488 (Euro 2,720)
New Orleans to Barcelona	20 days	about $2,970 p/p (Euro 1,800 p/p)	about $3,465 (Euro 2,100)	about $2,805 (Euro 1,700)
New Orleans to Gioia Tauro	22 days	about $3,267 p/p (Euro 1,980 p/p)	about $3,812 (Euro 2,310)	about $3,086 (Euro 1,870)
New Orleans to Naples	23 days	about $3,416 p/p (Euro 2,070 p/p)	about $3,985 (Euro 2,415)	about $3,226 (Euro 1,955)
New Orleans to La Spezia	25 days	about $3,713 p/p (Euro 2,250 p/p)	about $4,331 (Euro 2,625)	about $3,506 (Euro 2,125)
New Orleans to Valencia	27 days	about $4,010 p/p (Euro 2,430 p/p)	about $4,678 (Euro 2,835)	about $3,787 (Euro 2,295)
New Orleans to Sines	30 days	about $4,455 p/p (Euro 2,700 p/p)	about $5,198 (Euro 3,150)	about $4,208 (Euro 2,550)
* Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p) for trips 15 days and over, and about $314 p/p (Euro 190 p/p) for trips 14 days and under. U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for persons disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

NSB MSC Alessia / Flaminia Fares*	Approximate Duration	Owner's / Double Suite Double Occupancy	Owner's / Double Suite Single Occupancy	Single Suite
Roundtrip	49 days	about $7,277 p/p (Euro 4,410 p/p)	about $8,489 (Euro 5,145)	about $6,872 (Euro 4,165)
Port Everglades to Barcelona	17 days	about $2,525 p/p (Euro 1,530 p/p)	about $2,945 (Euro 1,785)	about $2,384 (Euro 1,445)
Port Everglades to Gioia Tauro	19 days	about $2,822 p/p (Euro 1,710 p/p)	about $3,292 (Euro 1,995)	about $2,665 (Euro 1,615)
Port Everglades to Naples	20 days	about $2,970 p/p (Euro 1,800 p/p)	about $3,465 (Euro 2,100)	about $2,805 (Euro 1,700)
Port Everglades to La Spezia	22 days	about $3,267 p/p (Euro 1,980 p/p)	about $3,812 (Euro 2,310)	about $3,086 (Euro 1,870)
Port Everglade to Valencia	24 days	about $3,564 p/p (Euro 2,160 p/p)	about $4,158 (Euro 2,520)	about $3,366 (Euro 2,040)
Port Everglades to Sines	27 days	about $4,010 p/p (Euro 2,430 p/p)	about $4,678 (Euro 2,835)	about $3,787 (Euro 2,295)
Savannah to Barcelona	14 days	about $2,079 p/p (Euro 1,260 p/p)	about $2,426 (Euro 1,470)	about $1,964 (Euro 1,190)
Savannah to Gioia Tauro	16 days	about $2,376 p/p (Euro 1,440 p/p)	about $2,772 (Euro 1,680)	about $2,244 (Euro 1,360)
Savannah to Naples	17 days	about $2,525 p/p (Euro 1,530 p/p)	about $2,945 (Euro 1,785)	about $2,384 (Euro 1,445)
Savannah to La Spezia	19 days	about $2,822 p/p (Euro 1,710 p/p)	about $3,292 (Euro 1,995)	about $2,665 (Euro 1,615)
Savannah to Valencia	21 days	about $3,119 p/p (Euro 1,890 p/p)	about $3,638 (Euro 2,205)	about $2,945 (Euro 1,785)
Savannah to Sines	24 days	about $3,564 p/p (Euro 2,160 p/p)	about $4,158 (Euro 2,520)	about $3,366 (Euro 2,040)
* Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p) for trips 15 days and over, and about $314 p/p (Euro 190 p/p) for trips 14 days and under. U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for persons disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

NSB MSC Alessia / Flaminia Fares*	Approximate Duration	Owner's / Double Suite Double Occupancy	Owner's / Double Suite Single Occupancy	Single Suite
Roundtrip	49 days	about $7,277 p/p (Euro 4,410 p/p)	about $8,489 (Euro 5,145)	about $6,872 (Euro 4,165)
Barcelona to Houston	27 days	about $4,010 p/p (Euro 2,430 p/p)	about $4,678 (Euro 2,835)	about $3,787 (Euro 2,295)
Gioia Tauro to Houston	25 days	about $3,713 p/p (Euro 2,250 p/p)	about $4,331 (Euro 2,625)	about $3,506 (Euro 2,125)
Naples to Houston	24 days	about $3,564 p/p (Euro 2,160 p/p)	about $4,158 (Euro 2,520)	about $3,366 (Euro 2,040)
La Spezia to Houston	22 days	about $3,267 p/p (Euro 1,980 p/p)	about $3,812 (Euro 2,310)	about $3,086 (Euro 1,870)
Valencia to Houston	20 days	about $2,970 p/p (Euro 1,800 p/p)	about $3,465 (Euro 2,100)	about $2,805 (Euro 1,700)
Sines to Houston	17 days	about $2,525 p/p (Euro 1,530 p/p)	about $2,945 (Euro 1,785)	about $2,384 (Euro 1,445)
* Deviation insurance and port taxes are an additional about $404 p/p (Euro 245 p/p) for trips 15 days and over, and about $314 p/p (Euro 190 p/p) for trips 14 days and under. U.S. Customs and Immigration fees are an additional $12.50 p/p for persons disembarking in the U.S. The fares are established in Euros by the Shipping Line, and therefore must be paid to the Line in Euros by Freighter World Cruises. The estimated U.S.$ fares are based on a currency exchange rate of Euro 1.00 to US$1.65. The final U.S. dollar fare will be based on the exchange rate at the time the currency is purchased. Any decrease in the final fare from that quoted above will be refunded, and any increase will be collected.

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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 on board 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