MSC Cruises presents guests with a free, 7-night Caribbean cruise for those celebrating birthdays onboard between Nov. 14 – Dec. 19; companions pay from only $264.50 per person plus government fees and taxes (GFTs).

Guests celebrating a birthday onboard MSC Poesia for a Caribbean cruise can choose from select dates and itineraries on bookings made by Dec. 12, based upon availability.

This special birthday gift is valid for new bookings, while space is available, on the following 7-night, Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale:

•  Eastern Caribbean cruise, calls in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St.  Maarten; and Nassau Bahamas; departs Nov. 14, 28, and Dec. 12, 2010; rates from $264.50 for traveling companion plus GFTs, for all guests,  of $69.62 each;

•  Western Caribbean cruise, calls in Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico; departs Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, 2010; rates from $264.50 traveling companion plus GFTs, for all guests, of $81.35.

At least one person per stateroom must be celebrating his/her birthday during the chosen cruise as it will be requested at the time of booking. Rates are based on double occupancy for U.S. and Canadian residents. Government fees and taxes for all guests are additional; restrictions apply. Suites are excluded from this offer. MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel surcharge without notice to all guests.

Kids ages 17 and younger cruise for just $99 (GFTs are additional) when sharing a stateroom with two adults offering affordable family vacations. All cruises offer just a $100 deposit.