FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (August 7, 2009) – As a family-owned and family-oriented cruise line and the market leading cruise company in Brazil, MSC Cruises has chosen to demonstrate its commitment to the Brazilian community through an important alliance with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Brazil is not only the biggest and most populous country in Latin America, but it is also one of the 11 most inequitable countries in the world, with alarming levels of poverty in the major metropolitan centers.
According to a 2009 report published by UNICEF, there are 680,000 children and adolescents who don’t attend school. Research by IPEA (National Institute of Applied Economic Research) reveals that almost 18 percent of adolescents between ages 15-17 do not attend school and 48 percent of children fail to complete a secondary education. In addition, children living in poverty are 21 times more likely than their peers to be illiterate.
Through the “MSC for UNICEF” initiative, MSC Cruises is supporting a UNICEF program to bring a brighter future to children in 126 vulnerable communities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo by helping provide them with equality of access to a quality education.
MSC Cruises is committed to raising awareness among guests on its cruise ships and will leave an informational brochure in every stateroom. Guests are also invited to “Get on Board for Children” while making a difference with a financial contribution. A donation of any amount can be added to a guests’ onboard bill.
The project is part of UNICEF’s “Education for all” program, dedicated to helping achieve universal education, one of the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals for 2015, endorsed by 192 member states and 23 international organizations.
The alliance was officially launched in Barcelona at the July 12 christening of MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC Splendida. Full details of the partnership, the program and how to help Brazil’s most vulnerable children build a better life can be found online at www.msc-unicef.com.
MSC Cruises is proud to be involved in this initiative, a demonstration of its commitment to help build a better world for present and future generations.
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About MSC Cruises:
MSC Cruises has the most modern fleet in the world with ten ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the largest ships built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. The fleet cruises year round in the Mediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. MSC Magnifica launches in 2010. MSC Cruises recently forged a three-year, million-dollar partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project in Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause onboard its ships.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
MSC Cruises’ ‘Europe Blowout’ Savings Extended Due to Popular Demand on Mediterranean and Northern Europe Sailings
Book by August 15 to Save on Late Summer/Early Fall Cruises
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (July 31, 2009) – Due to popular demand, MSC Cruises is extending its “Europe Blowout” savings to help travelers plan a last-minute cruise through Europe.
Space is limited, so book early for the best available staterooms within a category. This offer expires August 15, 2009. “Europe Blowout” rates begin at $499 per person on select 7-night cruises and $799 for 10-night positioning cruises visiting some of Europe's most exotic ports.
Experience the cruise line’s elegant ships including two of the fleet’s newest — sister ships MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia. Both ships have been recognized with several honors for utilizing green technology in an effort to preserve and protect the environment.
Some of the itineraries featuring special “Europe Blowout” rates on new bookings of select 7-night sailings include:
• MSC Splendida: Western Mediterranean, starting at $549, upgrade to ocean view stateroom for $100 more;
• MSC Fantasia: Western Mediterranean, starting at $599, upgrade to ocean view for $50 more;
• MSC Armonia: Eastern Mediterranean, starting at $529, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more;
• MSC Orchestra: Baltic or Norwegian Fjords, starting at $1,099, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more; Western Mediterranean, starting at $549, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more;
• MSC Musica: Eastern Mediterranean, starting at $649, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more;
• MSC Lirica: Western Mediterranean, starting at $499, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more.
“Europe Blowout” rates on select 10- or 11-night positioning cruises include:
• MSC Lirica: Dover or Amsterdam to Genoa starting at $799, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more;
• MSC Orchestra: Kiel to Genoa from $899, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more.
Children ages 17 and younger sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. Cruise-only rates are per person, based on double occupancy (government fees and taxes for all guests are additional) and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Become a fan on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Watch us on You Tube. To review more information about MSC Cruises and its theme cruises, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or a local travel professional.
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About MSC Cruises:
MSC Cruises has the most modern fleet in the world with ten ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the largest ships built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. The fleet cruises year round in the Mediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. MSC Magnifica launches in 2010. MSC Cruises recently forged a three-year, million-dollar partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project in Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause onboard its ships.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (July 31, 2009) – Due to popular demand, MSC Cruises is extending its “Europe Blowout” savings to help travelers plan a last-minute cruise through Europe.
Space is limited, so book early for the best available staterooms within a category. This offer expires August 15, 2009. “Europe Blowout” rates begin at $499 per person on select 7-night cruises and $799 for 10-night positioning cruises visiting some of Europe's most exotic ports.
Experience the cruise line’s elegant ships including two of the fleet’s newest — sister ships MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia. Both ships have been recognized with several honors for utilizing green technology in an effort to preserve and protect the environment.
Some of the itineraries featuring special “Europe Blowout” rates on new bookings of select 7-night sailings include:
• MSC Splendida: Western Mediterranean, starting at $549, upgrade to ocean view stateroom for $100 more;
• MSC Fantasia: Western Mediterranean, starting at $599, upgrade to ocean view for $50 more;
• MSC Armonia: Eastern Mediterranean, starting at $529, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more;
• MSC Orchestra: Baltic or Norwegian Fjords, starting at $1,099, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more; Western Mediterranean, starting at $549, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more;
• MSC Musica: Eastern Mediterranean, starting at $649, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more;
• MSC Lirica: Western Mediterranean, starting at $499, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more.
“Europe Blowout” rates on select 10- or 11-night positioning cruises include:
• MSC Lirica: Dover or Amsterdam to Genoa starting at $799, upgrade to ocean view for $200 more;
• MSC Orchestra: Kiel to Genoa from $899, upgrade to ocean view for $100 more.
Children ages 17 and younger sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. Cruise-only rates are per person, based on double occupancy (government fees and taxes for all guests are additional) and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Become a fan on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Watch us on You Tube. To review more information about MSC Cruises and its theme cruises, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or a local travel professional.
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About MSC Cruises:
MSC Cruises has the most modern fleet in the world with ten ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the largest ships built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody. The fleet cruises year round in the Mediterranean and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. MSC Magnifica launches in 2010. MSC Cruises recently forged a three-year, million-dollar partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project in Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause onboard its ships.
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