Ocean Voyage cruises promise you extraordinary adventures across the world! Cross continents and oceans to experience the spicy air of South America, glorious Mediterranean sun, South African safari life or the laidback Caribbeanlifestyles on these special Ocean Voyage cruises.

At sea, give free reign to explore your hobbies on special themed cruises. Learn cooking, how to dance the salsa or play bridge! Our staff are on hand to meet your every need.

'Discovering Brazil': Learn the culture and lifestyle of the native peoples! Fall in love with Brazilian charm when journeying to Recife, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, for a taste of 'saudaje du Brasil'. For Brazilian Ocean Voyage cruises, look to sail onboard MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Opera!

'Fall in Love with Africa' - Our South African Ocean Voyage cruises are the most popular with UK travelers, and you can choose a safari excursion pre or post-cruise! South African Ocean Voyage cruises will be on MSC Melodyand MSC Rhapsodyonly!

Even better news! MSC Cruises is offering two days in New York City on MSC Orchestra's 2009 Ocean Voyage cruise, on her return journey to England! For more Caribbean Ocean Voyage cruises, check out MSC Liricaand MSC Orchestra 2008/2009!

Quick Guide to Ocean Voyage Cruises:

• MSC Orchestra: 18 Day Genoa to Florida. calls at Marseille, Barcelona, Casablanca, Madeira, Guadeloupe, St. Thomas, San Juan. Sails 16 Dec 08.
• MSC Orchestra: 17 Day Florida to Dover, calls at New York City (2 days), Azores Islands, Lisbon, Vigo and La Coruna. Sails 2 May 2009.
• MSC Musica: 19 Day Venice to Santos, calls at Valletta, Malaga, Madeira, Tenerife, then Brazilian destinations Recife, Salvador, Rio.Sails 2 Nov 08.
• MSC Musica: 19 Days Santos to Venice, calls at Rio, Salvador, Recife, Tenerife, Madeira, Malaga, Tunis, Dubrovnik, Venice. Sails 18 March 2009.
• MSC Opera: 19 Days Venice to Santos | , calls at Dubrovnik, Tunis, Malaga, Casablanca, Tenerife, then Brazilian destinations Fortaleza, Salvador and Rio. Sails 30 Nov 2008.
• MSC Opera: 18 Days Santos to Dover, calls at Rio, Salvador, Fortaleza, Mindelo (Cape Verde), Tenerife, Lisbon, Vigo, La Coruna. Sails 21 April 2009.
• MSC Lirica: 19 Days Genoa to Florida, calls at Barcelona, Casablanca, Tenerife, Madeira, Bridgetown (Barbados), St. John's (Antigua), St. Thomas and San Juan (Puerto Rico). Sails 15 Nov 2008.
• MSC Lirica: 17 Days Florida to Dover, calls at San Juan, Martinique, Madeira, Lisbon, Vigo, Le Havre. Sails 23 April 2009.
• MSC Sinfonia: 18 Days Genoa to Rio de Janeiro | , calling at Marseille, Barcelona, Lisbon, Casablance, Tenerife, Recife, Salvador. Sails 9 Nov 2008
• MSC Sinfonia: 17 Days Rio de Janeiro to Livorno (Italy), calls at Buzios, Salvador and Recife (Brazil), Mindelo (Cape Verde), Tenerife, Madeira, Malaga, Barcelona. Sails 9 April 2009.
• MSC Armonia: 20 Days Genoa to Buenos Aires, calling at Marseille, Barcelona, Lisbon, Madeira, Tenerife, Recife, Salvador, Rio. Sails 20 Nov '08.
• MSC Armonia: 21 Days Buenos Aires to Venice, calling at Rio, Salvador, Recife, Tenerife, Madeira, Tangier, Tunis, Dubrovnik. Sails 17 March 2009.
• MSC Melody: 22 Days Genoa to Durban, calls at Naples, Port Said, Suez Canal, Aqaba, Safaga, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion. Sails 28 Oct 2008.
• MSC Melody: 22 Days Durban to Genoa, calls at Reunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, Safaga, Aqaba, Sokhna, Suez Canal, Naples.Sails 17 April 2009.
• MSC Rhapsody: 22 Days Genoa to Durban, calls at Naples, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez Canal, Sharm el Sheikh, Aqaba, Jeddah, Seychelles, Madagascar. Sails 4 Oct 2008.
• MSC Rhapsody: 23 Days Durban to Genoa, calls at Zanzibar (Tanzania), Mombasa (Kenya), Seychelles, Safage, Sokhna, Suez Canal, Messina, Naples. Sails 3 March 2009