MSC announces two new offers that are good through May 31

1) Back-to-back cruises from Venice and Genoa

MSC Cruises (USA) is offering special savings when you combine back-to-back 7-night Eastern and Western Mediterranean cruises this fall for a memorable 14-night European experience.

Cruise-only Back-to-Back rates begin at $1,299 per person, double occupancy and include transfers from the Venice pier to the Genoa pier. Rates are available on select sailings; certain restrictions apply. Bookings must be made by May 31, 2009.

For that unique back-to-back experience, guests can combine MSC Armonia’s Eastern Medterranean itineraries (departing Sept. 7, 14 and 21) from Venice with MSC Lirica’s Western Medtierranean cruises from Genoa (departing Sept.14, 21 and 28).

Also available are back-to back cruises on MSC Musica (Eastern Mediterranean) from Venice (departing Aug. 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25) and MSC Fantasia (Western Mediterranean) from Genoa, departing Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; and Nov. 1.

As with all MSC Cruises’ sailings, kids under the age of 17 when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.

2) Family savings of up to 60% on adjoining staterooms

The entire family can experience the beauty of Europe on a 7-night cruise and save with MSC Cruises’ limited-time, Family Plan offer.

Guests who book a balcony stateroom on select MSC Cruises’ Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries by May 31, 2009 can save up to 60 percent off a connecting balcony stateroom.

This special “Family Plan” offer is applicable on adjoining Category 10 or 11 Balcony Superior staterooms (accommodating up to four guests) on the following 7-night sailings:

MSC Splendida – “The Splendid Mediterranean” in July or August; rates begin at $5,349

MSC Fantasia – “Mediterranean Fantasy” in June, July or August; rates begin at $4,999

MSC Poesia – “Turkish Treasures and Croatian Coasts” in June, July or August; rates begin at $4,799

MSC Musica – “Greek Islands in the Sun” in June, July or August; rates begin at $5,099

MSC Orchestra – “Fascinating Fjords” in June, July or August; rates begin at $5,349

MSC Orchestra – “Baltic Capitals and Russian Palaces” in June, July or August; rates begin at $5,349

For more information about MSC Cruises’ Back-to-Back Europe Cruises and Family Plan, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or a local travel professional.