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Amit Mathur
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MSC Cruises in its short tenure has established itself as a reputed cruise liner in India with popular year round sailings in Europe. Considering the rising demand in Asian and African continents, MSC will sail in South Africa, UAE and South America besides year round sailings from Miami and its signature Mediterranean itineraries. “With children free policy, Indian meals on board and a distinct Mediterranean style of cruising, MSC has gained popularity and is expected do well on the newly introduced routings. MSCs Triple Bonanza offer makes it much more attractive to book a cruise now, under the offer traveller is getting a 50 per cent discount on companion, an added On Board Cruise Credit of upto US$ 100 per cabin and children sail free,” said Amit Mathur, country head – India, MSC Cruises.
MSC Cruises will have MSC Opera and MSC Sinfonia sailing in South Africa from November 2013 – March 2014. The ships will have a wide spectrum of itineraries ranging from two nights to five nights starting from Durban and Cape town and covering various African countries like Kenya, Nairobi, Mozambique and popular points within South Africa. “The itineraries are ideally suited for incentive groups, small groups and individual travellers who wish to have a taste of cruise during their holidays. South Africa is a popular destination and presents a good opportunity for travellers as the Rupee has strengthened against South African rand making it a much more attractive destination,” stated Mathur.
MSC also announced the arrival of MSC Lirica to Dubai. The ship will have one week itineraries starting from Dubai, covering Abu Dhabi and Oman. “The ship will be docked over-night in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi making it possible for travellers to visit these cities, shop and get back to enjoy various activities on the ship. They will also assist travellers with the visa formalities through our Dubai office,” said Mathur. MSC Divina is the biggest and one of the latest ship in the MSC Fleet, the ship will be positioned in Miami for the whole of next year starting from this November. The ship will be covering both the Western and Eastern Caribbean in different itineraries to cover points in Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico, Cayman islands, etc. “The destination is very popular amongst Indians and is expected to generate good response for MSC,” mentioned Mathur. MSC has regular sailings in South America touching points in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. They continue to dominate the Mediterranean region and will have regular itineraries from Barcelona, Rome, Genoa, Venice, Copenhagen and various points in Europe in 2014.
