Soak up the sun this holiday season with a cruise in the Caribbean onboard MSC Cruises.
The cruise line will have two ships in the region during December. The ultra-modern MSC Divina and the brand-new MSC Seaside, making its debut just in time for Christmas.
The cruise line will be offering special activities for the season, including holiday culinary offerings, festive entertainment and themed activities onboard.
"With incredible seven- to 11-night itineraries on both MSC Divina and MSC Seaside, our guests can celebrate the holidays while soaking up the sun in beautiful eastern and western Caribbean destinations," said Roberto Fusaro, president of MSC Cruises USA.
"As the Caribbean continues to recover from the impacts of recent weather events, travelers can rest assured that we are adapting our itineraries to visit ports of call that guarantee the most enjoyment for our guests," Fusaro added. "MSC Cruises will maintain a strong commitment to the Caribbean, and while we help the affected areas recover, we will continue to deliver unforgettable vacation experiences for our guests by sailing to alternate destinations."
As MSC helps the Caribbean recover from the recent storms, itineraries have been adjusted to ensure the best opportunities are available for guests.
Thanksgiving
Those traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, consider spending the time at sea on the MSC Divina.
Onboard, guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and all-day football broadcasting live on televisions in the sports bar.
Children can take advantage of a special Turkey Day culinary class and costume parade and teens can enjoy a scavenger hunt, participate in a flash mob and attend a special disco.
Sailings for the cruise start at $609 per person.
Hanukah
A special Hanukah sailing will take place on the MSC Divina, departing December 9 and sailing to Antigua and Barbuda, St. Thomas and the Bahamas.
Onboard, there will be a nightly menorah lighting, daily prayer service, traditional Hanukah food at the buffet and main dining rooms and kosher meals can be ordered in advance.
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Families can play dreidel together, and dreidels, as well as chocolate coins and instructions on how to play the game, will be provided.
Prices start at $499 per person.
Christmas and New Years
Travelers can celebrate Christmas and New Years with a variety of sailings from MSC.
Sail onboard the MSC Divina for both Christmas and New Years with an 11-night cruise that sails to the Bahamas, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Belize.
The ship will be decked out for the holidays and guests will enjoy themed activities, games and trivia throughout the week to celebrate the holidays. There will also be holiday dining options and a special champagne toast on New Year's Eve.
Sailings start at $1,138 per person.
Onboard the MSC Seaside, passengers can enjoy a December 23 sailing to Antigua, Barbuda, St. Thomas and the Bahamas. It will be the first seven-night sailing for the MSC Seaside. Onboard guests will be able to enjoy holiday decor, games, trivia, bingo, karaoke, seasonal movies and more. On Christmas Day, Santa will arrive by zip line.
MSC Seaside will also be ringing in the New Year on a December 30 sailing, traveling to Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Mexico and the Bahamas.
Prices for the holiday sailings on the MSC Seaside start at $958 per person.
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