Enjoy a voyage along the coastline of spectacular countries around the Mediterranean Sea: a discovery cruise of cultures and traditions. This theme cruise offer a chance to enhance your art sense, an excellent opportunity to combine the glamour of travelling on a cruise with the pleasure of learning and appreciating culture in its various forms. ...For further information

Be bold and choose a dance themed cruise! Dancing tones up the body and lightens up your spirits, creating plenty of opportunities to meet others and enjoy yourself: thanks to experience of the highly-qualified dance instructors, you will soon became acquainted with the rhythms of the best-known dances. ...For further information

A thousand colours to let your creative power flow through the art, the culture and the fashion. Drawing, painting, ceramic and porcelain lessons during the whole journey; each piece of art will then be exhibited and the cruise will be crowned by handing the Artmar certificate to every participant.

Away from the bright lights of the cities, you will learn to admire the stars and discover the millions of constellations, differentiating between science and astrology. Studying the constellations and signs of the zodiac is surely a relaxing way to cruise, while making happy forecasts for the future! Your star sign will no longer hold any secrets thanks to our fortune tellers and astronomers, with the on board activities the will be heading up. ...For further information

Celebrate Chrismas in unique way this year, on board MSC Cruises!!

Discover a new hobby, or simply rediscover your favourite pastime!During these cruises you get lots of choice between the daily courses of arts & crafts, etiquette courses, sports tournaments, card games and drawing session. Lots and lots of enjoyment for grown-ups and children alike. ...For further information

MSC Sinfonia is the golf themed ship! Novices and enthusiasts of this splendid sport will love the golf simulator and mini-golf facilities. We also offer training under the guidance of American champions in a well-equipped outdoor area. Improve your drive or learn the basics of putting, in a carefree, easy and enjoyable way!

Bridge is the world`s most popular game: it can be played at any age, it improves social life and offers mental stimulus. Be fascinated by the most absorbing card game in the world: a special cruise for those who want to take lessons with highly qualified masters, to learn a few winning tricks. There will be tournaments and the change to learn canasta, burraco and many other games too. ...For further information

Celebrate New Yeras in a unique way this year, on board MSC Cruises!!

A cruise that promotes well-being with bio-ecological significance. Cookery courses, talk shows and conferences reveal the global trends of the moment. This unique experience helps you discover the meaning of a bio-ecological lifestyle, through a complete programme of cuisines, entertainment and culture. Immerse yourself in the totality of a cruise that awakens new knowledge, enhanced by the sweet caress of the wind and the sea.

Many victories have been won at the black and white chessboard. This wonderful cruise features courses by trainers from the Italian Federation, who will show beginners and seasoned players how to improve their techniques. Tournaments are organised to put your new skills to the test.

Celebrate Ester in a unique way this year: on board MSC Cruises!

This is MSC Cruises most relaxing programme, designed for well-being and beauty. An excellent opportunity to improve overall health, by taking advantage of the state-of-the-art equipment and by working alongside our highly trained specialists.Our Aurea SPA and beauty centers offer you a paradise of Balinese massages, thermal mud bathsaromatherapy and beauty treatments, and personalized exercise programs. This holistic lifestyle is reflected at mealtime, with dietary recommendations and special meal plans, ensuring you keep beautiful and healthy with this special cruise experience ...For further information

A journey delighted by rhythms and melodies of all music styles. Enjoy the improvisations of Jazz, the history of Blues and the sweetness of Bossa Nova, with the sensuality of Tango and Samba. Workshops in percussion and whistle instruments will be offered too. ...For further information

A trip through the world`s cuisine, discovering acclaimed wines and local food traditions. You will spend your time between sampling the very best dishes, lessons on cuisine and receiving valuable advice on discovering the Italian art of looking after dining guests. Distinguished wine producers may be on board to provide insight into the world of wine, with lectures and tastings of select vintages. ...For further information

Story-telling and signing sessions with the most famous baseball greats. Also, baseball strategy clinics and guests pitching contest at the end of the cruise 2009: Nov 20th /2010 Jan 16th, Feb 6th, March 6th, April 3rd MSC Poesia ...For further information

15-piece Les DeMerle Orchestra featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele for a Big Band Jazz Concert, and lecture on the Big Band Era mid cruise2009: Dec 10th , 2010: Feb 27th MSC Poesia

Performances by 2 well-known polka bands John Stevens Double Shot & Joe Stankiy and the Cadets; polka party at the end of the cruise2010: Jan 9th MSC Poesia

Featuring Carlos Oliva and Los Sabrinos Del Juez and other Latin music stars to be announced: Plenty of evening dancing and Latin dance lessons2010: Jan 23rd MSC Poesia

Comedy club with performances by our featured comedians. Guests will be able to play BONK! in an interactive live game show.2010: Jan 30th MSC Poesia

Learn to line dance and sing along with country karaoke. Also, enjoy one grand concert performed by The Bellamy Brothers2010: Feb 20th MSC Poesia

The Letterman and The Fabulous Stingrays plus Elvis lookalike contest, dance competitions, trivia games and lectures on the era of Rock ‘n Roll2010: March 20th MSC Poesia

Performances by opera singers and vocal artists, Venetian mask making, tarantella dancing, a pizza throwing contest and cooking demonstrations.2010: April 10th MSC Poesia.

A modified Fitness cruise where personnel will be giving lessons on how to use the Technogym equipment available in the MSC Aurea Spa. Each day there will be classes with focus on varying muscle segments. There will be specific attention to diets and workouts for passengers' various fitness goals. ...For further information

`Be a part of our Texas Hold’em theme cruise and try your luck. Qualified personnel and specialised instructors are ready to share your interests. When the ship is at sea, the poker room is open to offer live games and tournaments, with final championship event. ...For further information

The Buon Ricordo Association was founded in 1964 with the aim of safeguarding and promoting local Italian cooking traditions. A unique opportunity to experience on board wine tasting, local gastronomy and Italian specialties. ...For further information

Enjoy this cruise to take care of yourself, in particular your skin and your hair. Rejuvenate and relax with activities for all group ages with Paulo Cordeiro’s team (renowned Brazilian beauty consultant): he‘ll get you to approach self-esteem, health and wellness, relating to beauty and fashion.

A journey where the joy and the colours of the circus will melt together to offer playful and multidisciplinary expressions. Enjoy the different arts and skills, taking fun lessons such as juggle and watching shows and acrobat performances, contests and games for all ages.

Everybody want to feel good with themselves, people and life. This is the right journey to improve your physical, mental and spiritual balance: our experts will lead you along new ways to live your own Dolce Vita.

A journey around the world of dreams and magic. It will bring together families and all participants through several activities and lectures, and will end up with a great party by Andrea Guimaraes (one of the most popular Brazilian children-party planner).

Fashion, arts and music are melted together in this thematic cruise, focusing on the glam of catwalks. During this journey you will meet various Brazilian stylists and artists, to introduce you to new fashionable creations and trends.

Step, muscle exercises and cardiovascular gym will not be a secret anymore, after this cruise dedicated to the health of your body, animated by special parties at the swimming pool. Most programs are by Body Systems professionals, Latin America best.

If you're a fan of Bossa Nova, this cruise is your place! To celebrate the best in the last 50 years of Bossa Nova, the songs and activities will travel back in time to the music of artists who made history. Among the invited artists are: Roberto Menescal, Luis Carlos Miele, Wanda Sá, Patty Asher, Os Cariocas and Zimbo Trio.

Would you like to come with us to laugh and relax from stress days? This theme cruise will have many funny shows with comedians; imitations and perfomances; Stand-up Comedy (shows based on stories of daily life made with a single comedian, without scenery, characterization or any other feature theatrical); Magic Comedy (art of illusion associated with intelligent humor) and Magic Close-up (surprising actions taken fully interactive with the children and adult guests). The artists and comedians who will be aboard are: Pedro Manso, Márcio Manguaça; Charles Marcellino and Iran Thieme.