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MSC Melody
11 Night Western Mediterranean
Genoa Return

Ship: MSC Melody
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Departures:  12 September 2012
Duration: 11 Nights
Ports: Genoa, Malaga, Cadiz, Lisbon, Casablanca, Palma, Mahon/Menorca, Villefranche Sur Mer, Genoa
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Genoa
Airport gateway (Departure) : Genoa

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
12 Sep Genoa, Italy   1600
13 Sep At Sea    
14 Sep Malaga, Spain 1400  2200
15 Sep Cadiz, Spain 0900 1700
16 Sep Lisbon, Portugal 0930 2300
17 Sep At Sea    
18 Sep Casablanca, Morocco 0700 2100 
19 Sep At Sea    
20 Sep Palma, Balearic Islands 1300 2355
21 Sep Mahon, Balearic Islands 1030 1830
22 Sep Villefranche, France 1300 2100 
23 Sep Genoa, Italy 1000  

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Genoa

Discover the history and beautiful architecture of this ancient seaport in the lovely pink stone Palazzo Tursi where letters of Christopher Colombus and Paganini's famed Guarnieri violin are on display. Visit the magnificant Palazzo Bianco and stroll past old master paintings, or explore the gemlike villages of the Cinque Terre and Portofino

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Old Harbour, Milan, Portofino

Malaga

Malaga is famous for its art galleries Museo Picasso, Malaga Fine arts museum, the Roman theatre and the  On the city outskirts you have the Alhambra Gardens and the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Castillo de Gibralfaro, Alcazaba, Picasso Birthplace

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

Casablanca

Casablanca is a modern city with beaches bordering the Atlantic and broad, tree-lined avenues. The city is also your gateway to Morocco's interior and the exotic "Imperial Cities" of Rabat and Marrakech. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the stunning and enormous Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat and Meknes, two fascinating old cities of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition.

Country - Morroco
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Medina, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat

Palma

Mallorca is the Balearic Island's -- largest land mass and a sun worshipper's paradise. Its capital city of Palma boasts dramatic Gothic architecture, charming hilltop villages, olive groves and hidden beaches.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 9kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, Castell de Bellver, Pueblo Espanol

Mahon/Menorca

One of the small, sun-bleached Balearic Islands that dot the Mediterranean east of the Spanish mainland, Menorca draws glimmering yachts and elite visitors from the mainland to its pretty beaches and rustic landscape. Mahón, perched on steep cliffs, overlooks the harbor and sports a distinctly British style, evidence of its occupied past.
 

 

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Villefranche Sur Mer

Villefrance-sur-Mer is a wonderfully French village offering its visitors a unique opportunity to experience everything French. Villefrance resides on a steep hill that surrounds a beautiful bay that the town resides upon. While walking can be steep at times, the walkways that traverse Villefranche's parks and old town are breathtaking.

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Beaches, Old Town

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Cruise line info

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is a division of 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 Cruises was officially born. MSC Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea with an enthusiastic, young, motivated management team to present a company philosophy of Innovation = Tradition.

MSC 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 Cruises has made true Italian service the heart of its business and its key point of differentiation in the cruise industry

 

Ship info

MSC Melody

The largest ship of MSC Italian Cruises' classic fleet, custom-built to meet the highest standards of style and sophistication, the MSC Melody has been designed with guest comfort as the top priority.

Graceful public areas, with high ceilings throughout, give a refreshing sense of space. Her comfortable staterooms are spacious and well-appointed. Sprawling outdoor deck space surrounds the two swimming pools. A highlight of the ship is the Magradome, a retractable transparent dome that allows you to enjoy the swimming pool even if the skies cloud over. The MSC Melody merges the luxury of cruising with all the comforts of home.


Dining

  • Galaxy Restaurant
  • 2 dining rooms
Entertainment

  • 6 bars
  • Club Universe
  • Junkanoo Club
  • Casino
  • Disco
Onboard Activities

  • 2 pools
  • 2 whirlpools
  • 2 jacuzzis
  • SeaSport Health and Fitness centre
  • Jogging track
  • Beauty salon
  • Library
  • Card room
  • Massage
  • Shopping boutique
  • ScholarShip at Sea (onboard learning centres)
  • Children's playroom
  • Satellite TV/phone
  • Duty free

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  35,143 tonnes
Star Rating
  3.5 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Mid-Size/Standard
Entered Service   Apr 1982
Registry   Panama
Former Name   Star/ShipAtlantic
Length   205 metres
Beam   27 metres
Draft   8 metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel (22,070kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   19
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1,492
Crew   535
Nationality of Officers   Italian
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   532
Total Inside cabins   151
Total Outside cabins   303
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   0
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   4
Passenger Decks   9
Cabin Electricity
  110v
Elevators   4
Self-Service Laundry
  No
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   Euro

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