Cruise International has teamed up with MSC Cruises to offer one lucky reader and a guest the chance to sail away on a seven-night Mediterranean MSC Fantasia cruise
One of MSC Cruises’ largest and newest ships, MSC Fantasia, departs Barcelona on 4 September 2015 to call at seven ports in seven nights on the new western Mediterranean itinerary to include Valletta, Malta. In one week, you could be visiting seven spectacular Mediterranean destinations, waking daily to an unspoiled view of a new port.
Departing from Barcelona, discover cities that have shaped the history of the Mediterranean Basin, including the fascinating sites of Pompeii and Carthage, and the stunning cities of Portofino and Valletta. MSC Fantasia will depart Barcelona and call at Marseille, France; Genoa, Naples and Messina in Italy before crossing towards Valletta, in Malta. From there, the ship will head to La Goulette (Tunis), in Tunisia before returning to Barcelona.
As part of your prize you will receive the Fantastica Experience, offering you a Balcony Stateroom so that you can make the most of your cruise holiday. You will receive breakfast in your stateroom, free room service throughout the trip and 50 per cent off fitness classes.
To truly relax, visit the MSC Aurea Spa. Voted ‘Best for Wellbeing’ in the 2014 Cruise International Awards, the MSC Aurea Spa is a haven of tranquillity. Over 20 types of massage, 19 body treatments and facials and a range of manicures, pedicures and beauty treatments are on offer in the Balinese spa. The dedicated spa doctor can advise the best treatments for you personally and the vitamin juice bar provides a refreshing and healthy cocktail after your pampering session. There is also the adult-only Top 18 Sun Deck available for the ultimate relaxation where dedicated waiters will bring you fresh fruit and drinks as you soak up the sun.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família
For those wanting to maintain their fitness regimes, the state-of-the-art gym and fitness facilities are located next to the MSC Aurea Spa. Fully-qualified instructors offer a programme of classes including spinning, Pilates, yoga and aerobics while the onboard personal trainer can put you through your paces one-to-one.
Each ship has its own theatre, casino, library, internet café, duty free shops and swimming pools with a rich programme of music and activities, tailored to each itinerary and related to the destination.
MSC’s Mediterranean roots are reflected in the dining options available on board. Fresh pasta, award-winning pizza and bread are handmade on board every day, and there are dedicated menus catering for special diets including gluten-free, halal and vegetarian. All food served is inspired by the itinerary of the cruise and can be enjoyed in the informal setting of the buffet or the fine dining atmosphere of the restaurant. Speciality restaurants serving a range of different foods from Tex-Mex to sushi can also be found on board most ships, along with traditional Neapolitan pizzerias.
MSC Cruises offers Mediterranean itineraries all-year round and seasonal sailings in Northern Europe, the Canary Islands and Morocco, the Caribbean, South America and the UAE. To find out more about MSC Cruises, call 0203 426 3010 or visit the MSC website.
A suite on board MSC Fantasia
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE
• Seven nights’ full-board accommodation for two, sharing a Balcony Stateroom on board MSC Fantasia
• The cruise includes the Fantastica Experience, which includes all meals, entertainment, room service, breakfast in your room, priority choice of dinner sitting and 50 per cent discount on fitness classes such as yoga
• The sailing date (subject to availability at the time of booking), is 4 September 2015.
How to enter:
Terms and Conditions
1. The prize is for two adults sharing and is a 7-night cruise in the Mediterranean including full-board accommodation. The departure date is subject to availability. 2. The prize excludes all flights and transfers as well as any items of a personal nature and any excursions. The prize does not include insurance. 3. The prize must be booked at least eight weeks before departure to avoid disappointment. 4. The prize is capacity controlled, non-negotiable, non-transferable and non-refundable. 5. The winner must be 18 years of age or over. 6. The winner must supply valid passports, visas and where necessary, vaccinations and inoculations for themselves. 7. Full details of how to book will be forwarded to the winner. 8. The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm on 20 March 2015. The organisers’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The winner must agree to participate in any reasonable press or PR activity relating to the competition. 9. Full MSC travel booking conditions apply.
10. MSC reserves the right to alter, amend or foreclose the competition in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 11. The usual Chelsea Magazines terms and conditions apply. Go to chelseamagazines.com/terms for more info. 12. Entry constitutes acceptance of all these terms and conditions.
