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| 1 | Saturday, February 25, 2023 | Marseille, France | Embark | 5:00 PM |
Located on the SE coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's largest commercial port, and is also the largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. It serves as a gateway to the lush fertile region of Provence and all its cultural contributions to gastronomic excellence, impressionistic art, and ancient architecture. This cosmopolitan city with 300 days of sunshine a year, clear blue skies and the down-to-earth warmth of its residents, boasts a trading history that goes back more than 2,500 years. Read more about Marseille, France |
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| 2 | Sunday, February 26, 2023 | Genoa, Italy | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Genoa is an important seaport in northern Italy. It is also known as 'the Superb One' due to its illustrious past. Today it rises from the sea, with two massive towers providing striking landmarks. Read more about Genoa, Italy |
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| 3 | Monday, February 27, 2023 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Rome, the capital, and largest city of Italy, is full of unending possibilities. It can be reached from the port of Civitavecchia in approximately ninety minutes either by train or coach. Rome greets visitors with a multitude of faces, such as the Ancient City with ruins like: the Colosseum; the seven hills; the Roman Forum; and the Sacred Way, the path used for triumphal processions. Read more about Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
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| 4 | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | Palermo, Italy | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
The capital of Sicily, Palermo is an historic city in southern Italy and is situated on the NW of the island right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2700 year-old city is noted for its rich history, culture and architecture. With Sicily's greatest concentration of sights, and the second biggest historic centre in Italy, Palermo is a complex, multilayered city that can be overwhelming if you try to see too much. Read more about Palermo, Italy |
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| 5 | Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Valletta, Malta | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Valletta (aka Belt Valletta, Città Umilissima) - traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's principal administrative district - is the capital city of Malta, located in the central-eastern portion of the island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essentially Baroque in style, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Don’t miss the the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. Read more about Valletta, Malta |
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| 6 | Thursday, March 2, 2023 | At Sea | ||
| 7 | Friday, March 3, 2023 | Barcelona, Spain | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Barcelona, located in Catalonia Spain, is Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast, and one of the world’s major global cities. Today, Barcelona balances itself on the cutting edge of architecture, intellectual life, and style. Indeed Barcelona won the 1999 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture, the first time that the winner has been a city, and not an individual architect. Read more about Barcelona, Spain |
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| 8 | Saturday, March 4, 2023 | Marseille, France | 9:00 AM | Disembark |
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Located on the SE coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's largest commercial port, and is also the largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. It serves as a gateway to the lush fertile region of Provence and all its cultural contributions to gastronomic excellence, impressionistic art, and ancient architecture. This cosmopolitan city with 300 days of sunshine a year, clear blue skies and the down-to-earth warmth of its residents, boasts a trading history that goes back more than 2,500 years. Read more about Marseille, France |
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MSC Grandiosa, MSC Cruises’ newest and most innovative ship to-date entered service on October 31, 2019, and is one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea and an energy-efficient role model for modern cruising. At 181,541 GT she is able to carry a total of 6334 guests and is home to over 1700 crew.
FPB, FLP, FMB, FLA, FAM, B3, B2, B1, BBL
Super Family Plus Staterooms comprise three connecting staterooms, (1 Inside stateroom + 2 Balcony staterooms) with 3 bathrooms and 2 balconies. They can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people. Fantastica Experience includes: all the benefits of ‘Bella’ plus a variety of extra privileges. Choose from staterooms in the most desired locations (including Super Family staterooms where available) located on the upper decks, with rapid access to elevators and lounges. Enjoy 24-hour-a-day room service with free delivery (between 6am and 11pm) and priority choice of dining times in the gourmet restaurants. Have fun with dedicated activities for children, like foreign language games and Master Chef cooking sessions with our staff. And earn MSC Voyagers Club points! Note: Complimentary upgrades for higher stateroom categories does not specifically mean an upgrade into Experience. If there is a stateroom upgrade, you will keep the original Inclusive Experience paid for.
YIN, FPO, FMO, O3, O2, O1, BOU, I2, I1, I1S, BIN
All beds can be both single or double (on request). Spacious wardrobe. Bathroom with large shower. Interactive TV. Telephone. Wifi connection available (for a fee). Mini bar, Nespresso type machine and safe. Air conditioning. Surface approx. 172 sq. ft. No window or balcony. MSC Yacht Club Experience Includes: The MSC Yacht Club offers a cruise experience like no other. Lavishly appointed suites, exclusive 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge are only the start. All-inclusive private restaurant, unlimited drinks in all MSC Yacht Club areas or from your minibar and exclusive access to The One Sun Deck and Top Sail Lounge are just some of the other privileges. Open dining times in a private restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Private lounge, pool and bar. Private entrance to the MSC Aurea Spa & Fitness center. Note: Drink Package may vary by local market and subject to change at any time. Complimentary upgrades for higher stateroom categories does not specifically mean an upgrade into Experience. If there is a stateroom upgrade, you will keep the original Inclusive Experience paid for.
D3, SE3, SJ3, S3, S2
Two-deck-high stateroom. On main level, open living/dining room with sofa that converts to double bed. On second level, master bedroom with double bed which can be converted into two single beds (on request). Air conditioning, 2 walk-in wardrobes, 2 bathrooms (one with bathtub, one with shower), interactive TV, 2 telephones, wifi connection available (for a fee), mini bar, safe. Large balcony with dining table and private whirlpool bath. Surface approx. 635 sq. ft. Aurea Experience includes: All of the benefits of Fantastica Experience plus spa and other amenities: Unlimited Easy Drink Package including a selection of spirits, cocktails, Heineken draft (bottled Miller Lite beer – the Caribbean only), wine, soft drinks and coffee. My Choice Dining (on some ships) with freely selectable My Choice Dining times. Reservation recommended. A Spa package including two massages per stateroom from the spa menu (50 minutes), tanning booth and unrestricted use of the Thermal Area (adults only, 18+). Access to the private sundeck. Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day). Note: Drink Package may vary by local market and subject to change at any time. Complimentary upgrades for higher stateroom categories does not specifically mean an upgrade into Experience. If there is a stateroom upgrade, you will keep the original Inclusive Experience paid for.
YH1, YC3, YCD, YC1
Double bed, air conditioning, ample wardrobe with low hanging rail, interactive television (ITV), radio, telephone, Samsung LCD screens. Free equipment to access the internet (fees may apply), Nintendo Wii console, mini-bar, low personal safe. Switches to control lights, key cards (where applicable) and air conditioning have been positioned at a reduced height. A light switch has been placed next to the bed in each cabin. Bathroom is equipped with a low fold-down seat (44cm/17.32inch.), one grab rail in the toilet and 2 in the shower (92cm/36.22 inch.), a low vanity sink (84 cm/33.07 inch.) and a roll on the shower floor (to access the shower with a wheelchair). MSC Yacht Club Experience Includes: The MSC Yacht Club offers a cruise experience like no other. Lavishly appointed suites, exclusive 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge are only the start. All-inclusive private restaurant, unlimited drinks in all MSC Yacht Club areas or from your minibar and exclusive access to The One Sun Deck and Top Sail Lounge are just some of the other privileges. Open dining times in a private restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Private lounge, pool and bar. Private entrance to the MSC Aurea Spa & Fitness center. Note: Drink Package may vary by local market and subject to change at any time. Complimentary upgrades for higher stateroom categories does not specifically mean an upgrade into Experience. If there is a stateroom upgrade, you will keep the original Inclusive Experience paid for.
Sofa bed
3rd bed is a pullman bed
3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
Double sofa bed
Connecting staterooms
Sofa converts into bunk bed (3rd and 4th beds)
Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
Jacuzzi
Staterooms with metal balcony
Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination
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Cruiseline: MSC Cruises Ship: MSC Grandiosa Departure: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Marseille Returns: Marseille
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