Exciting Shore Excursions Allow Guests To Experience Caribbean Adventures With Msc Cruises

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (August 25, 2009) –music with Juan Carlos in a traditional performance
For many, the Caribbean evokes visions of•    View the bioluminescent organisms that
sunbathing, shopping and sightseeing. Travelersmake the fish and kayak glow when you immerse
seeking that plus a more experiential Caribbean cruiseyour hands in the water during a kayak adventure
need look no further than MSC Cruises for an•    Swing from tree-to-tree and
unforgettable vacation with exciting shore excursions.platform-to-platform on a series of pulleys and cables
MSC Cruises offers guests the opportunity for somefor a canopy adventure 10-70 feet above the
exciting – even adventurous – experiencestropical rainforest
on its 2009-10 Caribbean itineraries. Several shoreCruise-only rates begin at $549 per person, double
excursion options enable guests to explore theoccupancy. Shore excursions are additional.
Caribbean over land (by train, bicycle, 4X4, ATV, bus10-Night Caribbean Experiences
or horseback), above and beneath the seaMSC Poesia’s  10-night Deep Caribbean cruises
(snorkeling, SCUBA diving, in a glass-bottomed boat,(departing Fort Lauderdale November 20 and 30 and
and on a catamaran or kayak) and through the aircalling at Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba;
(attached to a cable between 100-foot-high trees).Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; Playa del
There is also the chance for unique ecologicalCarmen, Mexico; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Basseterre,
experiences and, of course, plenty of fun and sun.St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Fort de France,
There’s limited space available for shoreMartinique; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Nassau,
excursions, so advance reservations prior to sailingBahamas) offer a variety of  shore excursion
are recommended.experiences as well. While in Antigua, for example,
MSC Poesia’s 7-night Western Caribbeanguests can go horseback riding on the beach, take a
roundtrip sailings from Fort Lauderdale (January 16,catamaran to the northwest coast of the island for
February 6, 13 and 27, March 13 and 27, and April 10)some snorkeling, or go bottom fishing.
call at Key West, Florida; Playa del Carmen, Mexico;Cruise-only rates begin at $799 per person, double
Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Montego Bay, Jamaica,occupancy. Shore excursions are additional.
and Nassau, Bahamas.  Among the many shoreThe ship’s Caribbean featuring Panama 10-night
excursion options available are:sailing (departing Fort Lauderdale on December 10)
Playa del Carmencalls at Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cartagena,
•    Snorkel the Mayan Riviera and exploreColombia; Cristobal, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa
underwater cavernsRica, and Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
•    Glide over marine life in a clear-bottomAmong the many shore excursions available on this
kayakitinerary are a Mangroves Ecological Tour via canoe in
•    Swim with the dolphinsCartagena. In Cristobal, guests can opt to explore the
•    Go horseback ridingPortobelo and Gatun Locks to admire the Panama
Grand CaymanCanal, kayak the Gatun Lake, and encounter monkey
•    Feed, interact and play with Southernwatch at Gamboa.
Stingrays at Stingray CityCruise-only rates begin at $749 per person, double
•    Certified divers can explore reefs andoccupancy. Shore excursions are additional.
wrecks Introductory SCUBA lesson – afterWhether you are interested in adventure, exploration,
training in a swimming pool, participants go on ahistory, shopping, architecture, relaxation or just
shallow reef divesome plain old fun in the sun, MSC Cruises’
•    Board a Reef Roamer glass bottom boatCaribbean itineraries offer something for everyone.
for a glimpse of the shipwrecksWith the line’s “Kids Sail Free” offer
Montego Bay(ages 17 and under sail free when sharing a
•    Go white water rafting on Martha Braestateroom with two full-fare-paying adults), the entire
•    Take a river tubing safari in the Whitefamily can enjoy a memorable Caribbean getaway.All
River Valleyprices quoted are cruise-only; government fees and
•    4X4 Jeep safari through Fern Gully, Murphytaxes are additional for all guests. Some restrictions
Hill and Dunn’s River Fallsmay apply on shore excursions. For more information,
•    Explore Ocho Rios and Dunn’s Rivervisit or contact a local travel professional.
FallsCheck out our website for a wide array of theme
Nassau•    Drive to Fort Fincastle for acruises at Become a fan on Facebook. Follow us on
panoramic view of the islandTwitter. Watch us on You Tube. For more
•    Ride in a boat for a narrated cruise throughinformation about MSC Cruises, visit or a local travel
the harbor and then enjoy a narrated walking tour ofprofessional.
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•    Sail in a catamaranAbout MSC Cruises:
•    Snorkel the Athol Island ParkMSC Cruises has the most modern fleet in the world
Cruise-only rates begin at $549 per person, doublewith ten ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the
occupancy. Shore excursions are additional.largest ships built for a European ship owner), MSC
Cruise the Eastern Caribbean on MSC Poesia for 7Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia,
nights from Fort Lauderdale (January 9, 23 and 30,MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC
February 20 and March 6). Calling at San Juan, PuertoMelody. The fleet cruises year round in the
Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Tortola, British VirginMediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the
Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas), shore excursionsAtlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and
include the following:Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and
•    Explore the El Yunque Rainforest by footWest Africa. MSC Magnifica launches in 2010. MSC
while surrounded by exotic plants and waterfallsCruises recently forged a three-year, million-dollar
•    Visit the Bacardi Rum Distillery and tour Oldpartnership with UNICEF to fund a community project
San Juanin Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause
•    Experience the passion and fire of Spanishonboard its ships.