To mark the launch of its 2011 sailings and mini brochures MSC Cruises is offering passengers the chance to cruise for just £1*! When one adult books a 2011 Mediterranean cruise paying full brochure price, the second passenger pays just £1. Offer based on two sharing a cabin and bookings must be made between 14 April and 10 May 2010. Children cruise for free with MSC, (paying port taxes, flights and transfers only).

More than 280 departures, 35 itineraries and 60 ports of call/destinations are available on 11 ships, on all year around Mediterranean sailings, for three, four, eight, 10 and 11 night cruises. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices start from £299 for three nights and £799 for seven and 11 nights (cruise only) for the first passenger and the second passenger pays only £1. Flights are excluded from the ‘sail for £1’ deal but can be booked through MSC Cruises’ flight centre, with departures from Barcelona, Genoa, Venice, Livorno and Naples from £230 per person.

Passengers can book extras to enhance their cruise experience, such as hotels, excursions and Spa packages. Whatsmore, MSC Cruises now offer an all inclusive beverage package offering even more value for money.

MSC Cruises operate 11 beautifully designed vessels with state of the art facilities, stunning interiors and cutting edge hardware. The fleet comprises three ship classes, each unique in size and capacity and designed to appeal to different passenger types.

For families and couples wanting the ultimate experience, flagships MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida are perfectly equipped, offering children’s facilities, a huge choice of pools, entertainment facilities and bars and restaurants to be enjoyed. Entertainment includes games arcades, 4D cinema and F1 simulator. 

The Musica Class is slightly smaller in comparison to MSC’s flagships, but still offers a huge range of similar amenities in a more compact and cosy environment. For those wishing to try out MSC Cruises latest offering, MSC Magnifica has just been launched in March this year.

For a more intimate cruise experience the Lirica Class is a collection of smaller ships, their size making them great for first time cruisers and passengers wanting a more intimate space onboard. Thanks to its size, the Lirica Class also visits smaller ports which the larger ships cannot access.