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MSC Italian Cruises, a division of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas headed by captain Gianluigi Aponte, entered the cruise industry in 1988 and MSC Italian Cruises was officially born. MSC Italian Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea with an enthusiastic, young, motivated management team to present a company philosophy of Innovation = Tradition.

MSC Italian Cruises uniquely blends maritime traditions, culture and famous Mediterranean cuisine to deliver the ultimate cruise experience while displaying a real commitment to the finest hospitality afloat. In essence, MSC Italian Cruises has made true Italian service the heart of its business and its key point of differentiation in the cruise industry.




Special Theme Cruises Aboard MSC Poesia

Our marvelous theme cruises range from sailing with baseball greats to side splitting comedians, from the 15-piece big band sounds of Les DeMerle to the festive atmosphere of our Festa Italiana cruise, and so much more. Don't miss your chance to experience a special MSC theme cruise at a very attractive price. Special fares start from just $549* -- plus, kids 17 and younger sail free!







It's Polka Time
Aboard MSC Poesia
Sunny Caribbean ports and two well-known polka bands will keep guests dancing and swaying to chase those winter blues

Joe Stanky and the Cadets have been performing classic polka sounds for more than 25 years. The group also features a range of styles,  including honky, country, Slovenian with both English and Polish vocals.

John Stevens DoubleShot, a popular Pennsylvania-based group that plays its contemporary polka rhythms at numerous festivals  throughout the country.

Joe Stanky and the Cadets John Stevens DoubleShot

Tortola
7 Nights | MSC POESIA | January 9th KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
San Juan, Puerto Rico | Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tortola, British Virgin Islands | Nassau, Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination 2010
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms from
 Oceanview
Staterooms from
 Balcony
Staterooms
from		 Balcony
Suites
from
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT
 January
9 		$549* $749* $899* $1,499*





Rumba, Samba,
and Mambo to Latin Music
aboard MSC Poesia
What could be more simpatico than sunny Caribbean ports, balmy breezes and the lively salsa rhythms of
Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez (The Judge’s Nephews)?

Time magazine credits Carlos Oliva as the precursor
to the popular musical movement known as the “Miami Sound”, a unique fusion of rock, jazz, samba, son, guaracha and other Caribbean rhythms. Performances feature traditional salsa dance hits and Carlos’ unique arrangements of pop and disco favorites with a Latin beat. Salsa dance lessons and live performances by our hot line-up of Latin music stars are sure to add plenty of ¡sabor y ritmo! – flavor and rhythm – to this Latin music festival at sea!

Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez
(The Judge’s Nephews)
Tortola
7 Nights | MSC POESIA | January 23rd KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
San Juan, Puerto Rico | Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tortola, British Virgin Islands | Nassau, Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination 2010
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms from
 Oceanview
Staterooms from
 Balcony
Staterooms
from		 Balcony
Suites
from
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT
 January
23		 $549* $749* $899* $1,499*





Rock Around The Clock
To The Oldies
Aboard MSC Poesia
Featuring the Lettermen, an Elvis look-alike contest, dance competitions, trivia games, lectures on the Rock ’n Roll years and music, music, music! All this and the sunny skies and balmy breezes of the Caribbean. Sounds pretty boss, daddy-o.

The Fabulous Stingrays, a party band covering songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, will keep you rocking and rolling to the oldies all week long.

The Lettermen
The Lettermen – Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Mark Preston – are one of the most popular vocal groups in history. Their 45-year career of unique sound lies between the big band vocal groups and the early R&B rock groups. The Lettermen will perform one grand show during this old time rock ’n roll festival at sea.
Virgin Islands
7 Nights | MSC POESIA | March 20th KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
EAST CARIBBEAN DREAM: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
San Juan, Puerto Rico | Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands | Nassau, Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination 2010
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms
Oceanview
Staterooms
Balcony
Staterooms
Balcony
Superior
Staterooms		 Balcony
Suites
EAST CARIBBEAN DREAM
 March
20		 $569* $769* $919* $1,069* $1,519*



Bring Your Funny Bone For
COMEDY Aboard MSC Poesia
Scott Record
The sunny Caribbean, balmy breezes and laughter are the best medicine to cure the winter blues. Enjoy the songs and remarkable impressions of Scott Record. His melodious voice and a cavalcade of “characters” will have you rolling in the aisles. It’s no wonder that Variety calls Record “The true definition of ‘multi-talented’... a must see!”

Later every evening the laughter continues in our onboard comedy club with performances by our featured comedians. And if your sides can take it, come and play BONK! as Jeopardy® meets The Three Stooges® in an interactive, live game show that is part general knowledge, part physical mayhem and all comedy.

BONK
Part General Knowledge, Part Physical Mayhem
All Interactive Comedy!
Tortola
7 Nights | MSC POESIA | January 30th
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT:
Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

PORTS OF CALL
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Nassau, Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
Destination 2010
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms from
 Oceanview
Staterooms from
 Balcony
Staterooms
from		 Balcony
Suites
from
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT
 January
30		 $549* $749* $899* $1,599*



We’re Talking BASEBALL Aboard MSC Poesia
 
Choose your Baseball Greats cruise and rub elbows with the all-stars as you sail the sunny Caribbean with a line-up of baseball greats including Ken Griffey, Sr., Ed Kranepool, Bob Feller, Jeff Torborg, Jim Fregosi and many others.

ALL-STAR CRUISES FEATURE:
♦ Player-hosted Trivia Games
♦ Question & Answer Sessions
♦ Storytelling Sessions
♦ Player-hosted Clinics
♦ Pitching Contest
♦ & Complimentary Autograph Session!
Mexico
7 Nights | MSC POESIA | Jan 16 & Feb 6
ISLAND TREASURES & ANCIENT TEMPLES:
Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

PORTS OF CALL
Key West, Florida | Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Georgetown, Grand Cayman | Montego Bay, Jamaica
Nassau, Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

PLAYER LINE UP
JAN 16: Ken Griffey, Sr., Hector Lopez, Stan Bahnsen,
Jeff Torborg, & Cookie Rojas

FEB 6: Tony Oliva, Jim Fregosi, Stan Bahnsen,
Rudy May & Ed Kranepool

KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
Destination 2010
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms
Oceanview
Staterooms
Balcony
Staterooms
Balcony
Superior
Staterooms		 Balcony
Suites
ISLAND TREASURES
& ANCIENT TEMPLES
 January
16		 $549* $749* $899* $1,049* $1,599*
ISLAND TREASURES
& ANCIENT TEMPLES		 February
6 		$569* $769* $919* $1,069* $1,619*

Tortola
7 Nights | MSC POESIA | March 6th
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT:
Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

PORTS OF CALL
San Juan, Puerto Rico | Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tortola, British Virgin Islands | Nassau, Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

PLAYER LINEUP
Amos Otis, Stan Bahnsen, Rennie Stennett
& Vida Blue (final lineup still to come)

KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
Destination 2010
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms
Oceanview
Staterooms
Balcony
Staterooms
Balcony
Superior
Staterooms 		Balcony
Suites
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT
 March
6 		$569* $769* $919* $1,069* $1,519*



Sashay & Line Dance To COUNTRY MUSIC
Aboard MSC Poesia

Grab your boots and your Stetson and sail the sunny Caribbean to a country western beat. Two-step to live music from a country band. Learn to line dance, from the timeless Achy Breaky Heart to the popular steps of Slappin’ Leather. Sing along with some country karaoke, and much, much, more. Our onboard activities and live music will keep you in the C&W mood all week long.

The highlight of the cruise will be one grand concert performed by The Bellamy Brothers. Their career includes 14 #1 singles and more than 50 hits on the country charts. One of their best known songs – Let Your Love Flow – became an instant hit in both the U.S. and Europe. These Grammy nominated brothers will “leave you standing” with their unique style of country-rock that is now celebrating 30 years of success.
MAP7110
7 Nights | MSC POESIA | February 20th
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT:
Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

PORTS OF CALL
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Nassau, Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
Destination 2010
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms
Oceanview
Staterooms
Balcony
Staterooms
Balcony
Superior
Staterooms		 Balcony
Suites
EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENCHANTMENT February
20		 $569* $769* $919* $1,069* $1,519*



Swing, Dance & Sway To A Big Band
Aboard MSC Poesia
BIGBAND
Les DeMerle Orchestra,
featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele
The 15-piece Les DeMerle Orchestra, featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele, is sure to have toes tapping, bodies swaying and guests singing along to the sounds of Ellington, Basie, James and Miller, plus the biggest Broadway hits, rock ‘n’ roll classics, hot Latin grooves and show-stoppers from the 40s through today. In addition to their regular appearances, the band will perform a Big Band Jazz Concert and conduct a lecture on the Big Band Era.
Colombia
10 Nights | MSC POESIA | December 10th  
REMARKABLE RAINFORESTS
& THE PANAMA CANAL:
Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

PORTS OF CALL
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Cartagena, Colombia
Cristóbal, Panama
Puerto Limón, Costa Rica
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

KIDS SAIL COMPLIMENTARY
Destination 2009
Departure
Dates 		Interior
Staterooms
Oceanview
Staterooms
Balcony
Staterooms
Balcony
Superior
Staterooms		 Balcony
Suites
REMARKABLE RAINFORESTS
& THE PANAMA CANAL
 December
10		 $749* $949* $1,149* $1,279* $1,879*


* Special Theme Cruises Aboard MSC Poesia Terms & Conditions: Rates are cruise only, in U.S. dollars, per person, and based on double occupancy, valid for new retail bookings on select sailings and stateroom types for residents of U.S. and Canada, and include Port Charges. Government taxes, fees, fuel surcharges, and optional airfare are additional for all guests. Prices and space is capacity controlled and subject to availability at time of booking. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and may be withdrawn without notice. Prices and information provided were correct at time of posting and may change without notice. Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply.


Kids Sail Free Program: The Kids Sail Free offer applies to children age 17 (at time of departure) and under sailing as third/fourth guests in same stateroom/suite. Maximum of 2 children with 2 sailing adults in select quad occupancy staterooms. (maximum 4 persons per stateroom). Government taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are additional for all guests. Other restrictions apply. Club activities vary according to the number and ages of children on board. Contact your travel agent for details.

Action Travel and MSC Cruises are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Cancellation Fees for cruise, air and other charges will follow MSC Cruise's fare schedule. Cancellation/Penalties also apply based on the Booking/Sailing date; therefore, we strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Protection Insurance on all bookings.

• Action Travel "Additional Off Per Person" Offers Expire As Shown Above.
• Pre-"Additional Off Per Person" (TP) Rates Expire 15-SEP-09.
• Black-out Dates Apply: November 20th, December 27th, 2009; February 13th, February 27th, March 13th, March 27th, 2010.


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