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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (JANUARY 2, 2009) - With tug boats spraying a watery welcome, MSC Orchestraarrived in Port Everglades the 2nd of January 2009 to begin her inaugural season of Caribbean sailings.
"We are very excited to introduce MSC Orchestra to North America," said Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), Inc. "It is an elegant ship in every respect - spectacular public areas, and a wealth of choices for dining, entertainment and activities, all with a style that epitomizes MSC Cruises."
MSC Orchestrais the largest of the line's ships to sail in North American waters. At 92,400 gross tons, the MSC Orchestracan carry 2,550 passengers and the majority of staterooms have private balconies.
With more than 236,800 square feet of public areas and 5 restaurants (L'Ibiscus, Villa Borghese, La Piazzetta, Four Seasons, the Shanghai Chinese Restaurant - the only dedicated Chinese restaurant at sea), 10 bars (two of which are open air), 3 meeting and conference rooms, a 21-foot by 12-foot outdoor LED screen, and the 16,146 square-foot Body and Mind Spa, MSC Orchestrarepresents the perfect combination of grace and style.
MSC Orchestrawill sail alternating 7-night roundtrip itineraries from Jan. 10-April 18, 2009:
During her inaugural season, MSC Orchestrawill host baseball greats on its Jan. 24 Western Caribbean itinerary, and its Feb. 28, March 28 and April 11 Eastern Caribbean itineraries. On each of these special sailings, unique insight into the world of Major League Baseball as seen through the eyes of some of the greats of the game.
MSC Orchestrais scheduled to depart Fort Lauderdale May 2, 2009 on an 18-night voyage that will include a two-day visit to New York before heading eastbound to Copenhagen. The itinerary includes calls at Ponta Delgado, Azores; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo, Spain; La Coruna, Spain; and Dover, England before arriving in Copenhagen.
On each sailing, guests will enjoy the line's highly acclaimed entertainment, European-style ambiance, dishes from "La Cucina Italiana," and top-of-the-line pampering.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (JANUARY 2, 2009) - With tug boats spraying a watery welcome, MSC Orchestraarrived in Port Everglades the 2nd of January 2009 to begin her inaugural season of Caribbean sailings.
"We are very excited to introduce MSC Orchestra to North America," said Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), Inc. "It is an elegant ship in every respect - spectacular public areas, and a wealth of choices for dining, entertainment and activities, all with a style that epitomizes MSC Cruises."
MSC Orchestrais the largest of the line's ships to sail in North American waters. At 92,400 gross tons, the MSC Orchestracan carry 2,550 passengers and the majority of staterooms have private balconies.
With more than 236,800 square feet of public areas and 5 restaurants (L'Ibiscus, Villa Borghese, La Piazzetta, Four Seasons, the Shanghai Chinese Restaurant - the only dedicated Chinese restaurant at sea), 10 bars (two of which are open air), 3 meeting and conference rooms, a 21-foot by 12-foot outdoor LED screen, and the 16,146 square-foot Body and Mind Spa, MSC Orchestrarepresents the perfect combination of grace and style.
MSC Orchestrawill sail alternating 7-night roundtrip itineraries from Jan. 10-April 18, 2009:
- Eastern Caribbean, calling at Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. John, Antigua; and Nassau, Bahamas, as well as two days at sea.
- Western Caribbean, calling at Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic, and two days at sea.
During her inaugural season, MSC Orchestrawill host baseball greats on its Jan. 24 Western Caribbean itinerary, and its Feb. 28, March 28 and April 11 Eastern Caribbean itineraries. On each of these special sailings, unique insight into the world of Major League Baseball as seen through the eyes of some of the greats of the game.
MSC Orchestrais scheduled to depart Fort Lauderdale May 2, 2009 on an 18-night voyage that will include a two-day visit to New York before heading eastbound to Copenhagen. The itinerary includes calls at Ponta Delgado, Azores; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo, Spain; La Coruna, Spain; and Dover, England before arriving in Copenhagen.
On each sailing, guests will enjoy the line's highly acclaimed entertainment, European-style ambiance, dishes from "La Cucina Italiana," and top-of-the-line pampering.
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